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The Benefits of Dhikr in Islam

Discover the immense benefits of dhikr (remembrance of Allah) on the heart, the soul and daily life, with Quranic and Prophetic references.

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What is Dhikr?

Dhikr (ذكر) refers in Arabic to the remembrance of Allah. It encompasses all forms of mentioning God: reciting the Quran, Prophetic supplications, glorification, praise, and seeking forgiveness. Dhikr is one of the most beloved acts of worship to Allah and among the most accessible for the believer.

Allah says in the Quran:

"Remember Me, and I will remember you." (Al-Baqarah, 2:152)

Benefits Mentioned in the Quran

The Quran mentions numerous benefits of dhikr:

  • Tranquility of the heart: "Verily, in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find rest." (Ar-Ra'd, 13:28)
  • Success: "And remember Allah much, that you may be successful." (Al-Jumu'ah, 62:10)
  • Protection from heedlessness: Allah warns against neglecting His remembrance, as it leads to a constricted and difficult life.

Benefits from the Sunnah

The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) taught numerous benefits of dhikr:

  1. The best of deeds: The Prophet said: "Shall I not inform you of the best of your deeds, the purest in the sight of your Lord, that which raises you most in rank? It is better for you than spending gold and silver." The companions said: "Of course!" He said: "The remembrance of Allah." (At-Tirmidhi)

  2. The company of Allah: In a hadith qudsi, Allah says: "I am as My servant thinks of Me, and I am with him when he remembers Me." (Al-Bukhari and Muslim)

  3. Angels surround circles of dhikr: The Prophet informed that angels seek out gatherings of dhikr and surround them. (Muslim)

Effects of Dhikr on the Heart

Ibn al-Qayyim (may Allah have mercy on him) listed more than seventy benefits of dhikr in his work "Al-Wabil As-Sayyib", among which:

  • It drives away Shaytan and weakens him
  • It brings the pleasure of Allah
  • It removes worries and anxieties
  • It brings joy and serenity to the heart
  • It strengthens the heart and the body
  • It illuminates the face and the heart
  • It attracts provision
  • It clothes the one who practices it with dignity

Tips for Daily Practice

To integrate dhikr into your daily life:

  • Morning and evening: Recite the morning adhkar after Fajr prayer and the evening ones after 'Asr prayer. These are the most important times.
  • After every prayer: Do not neglect the post-prayer invocations: tasbih (SubhanAllah), tahmid (Al-Hamdulillah) and takbir (Allahu Akbar), 33 times each.
  • At all times: Dhikr of the tongue is easy and can accompany all your activities: walking, working, commuting.
  • With presence of heart: Strive to reflect on the meaning of the words you utter, for the most beneficial dhikr is one that unites the tongue and the heart.

Dhikr is a treasure accessible to everyone, with no conditions of place or ritual purity for most formulas. Make it your daily companion and you will see its fruits, bi-idhnillah.

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