What is dhikr of Allah?

dhikr, (Arabic: “reminding oneself” or “mention”) also spelled zikr, ritual prayer or litany practiced by Muslim
Muslim
Muslims (Arabic: مسلم, transl. "submitter [to God]") are people who adhere to Islam, an Abrahamic religion. They consider the Quran, the central religious text of Islam, to be the verbatim word of the God of Abraham (or Allah) as it was revealed to Muhammad, the main Islamic prophet.
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mystics (Sufis
Sufis
Sufism, mystical Islamic belief and practice in which Muslims seek to find the truth of divine love and knowledge through direct personal experience of God.
) for the purpose of glorifying God
God
Allah, Arabic Allāh (“God”), the one and only God in Islam. Etymologically, the name Allah is probably a contraction of the Arabic al-Ilāh, “the God.” The name's origin can be traced to the earliest Semitic writings in which the word for god was il, el, or eloah, the latter two used in the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament).
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and achieving spiritual perfection
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What do you recite for dhikr?

Alternatively, you can finish the dhikr by uttering the following phrase: "Laa ilaaha illallaah wahdahu laa shareekalahu, lahul mulk walahul hamd wa huwa 'alaa kulli shayin qadeer." This passage can be translated as: "There is no true god except Allah.
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What dhikr mean?

Definition of dhikr

1 : the ritual formula of a Sufi brotherhood recited devotionally in praise of Allah and as a means of attaining ecstatic experience. 2 : the recitation of the dhikr also : the period of such recitation.
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Why is dhikr important?

This is because the act of dhikr focuses your mind continuously on Allah, much like how meditation works to block out distractions from your mind. It also has an instant calming feeling over your mind and body, and removes negative thinking from your mind. The more you practice dhikr the more you will want to do it.
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What is the difference between zikr and dhikr?

The Arabic term dhikr, also interchangeably and widely used as zikr in Persian, meaning “remembrance,” or “recollection,” is one of the important aspects of Islam, particularly Ṣūfī Islam, or taṣawwuf as is known in the Muslim world.
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THIS IS WHY YOU SHOULD DO DHIKR OF ALLAH (hadith)



How do we do dhikr?

How to Do Dhikr
  1. Reflect on the meaning of the dhikr.
  2. Always keep in mind that Allah is with you. ...
  3. Rectify your intention.
  4. Reflect on the reward of doing dhikr in general, and the specific reward for specific adhkār.
  5. Remember the favours of Allah upon you. ...
  6. Try to be in a calm and quiet place, away from distractions.
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How many times do you say Astaghfirullah?

Do Tasbih of Astaghfaar at least 100 times daily as it is the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (SallAllahu Alayhi Wa Sallam). In short time, you can say “Astaghfiru Allaah” more than 100 times!
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What happens if you say subhanallah WA Bihamdihi 100 times?

Narrated Abu Huraira: Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, “Whoever says, 'Subhan Allah wa bihamdihi,' one hundred times a day, will be forgiven all his sins even if they were as much as the foam of the sea.
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What is Astaghfirullah Dua?

The Dua in English transliteration is as follows: Astaghfirullah rabbi min kulli zambiyon wa atoobu ilaiyh. English translation: I ask forgiveness of my sins from Allah who is my Lord and I turn towards Him.
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What do you say after prayer 33 times?

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “He who recites after every prayer: Subhan-Allah (Allah is free from imperfection) thirty-three times; Al-hamdu lillah (praise be to Allah) thirty-three times; Allahu Akbar (Allah is Greatest) thirty-three times; and completes the hundred with: La ilaha illallahu, wahdahu la sharika ...
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What to read to get Dua accepted?

You should feel with absolute conviction that Allah SWT will answer your dua, and no one can answer it but Him.
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Start your dua by:
  • Affirming your belief in Allah SWT - Shahadah.
  • Asking Him for forgiveness - Istighfar.
  • Praising Allah SWT - Al-Hamd.
  • Sending blessings on the Prophet PBUH - Salawaat.
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Can we do dhikr anytime?

Importance of Dhikr

Mentioning and praising Allah the Merciful is one of the simplest forms of worship a Muslim can do. It is easy to practice and can be done anywhere, at anytime.
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What is the reward of saying subhanallah?

Benefits of Reciting These Words

The person who recites Subhanallah, Alhamdulillah, and Allahu Akbar, and then recites la ilaha illallahu, wahdahu la sharika lahu, lahul-mulku wa lahul-hamdu, wa Huwa ala kulli shai'in Qadir, his sins will be forgiven even if they are as abundant as the foam of the sea.
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What do we say in tasbih?

Repeat "Subhan Allah" 1 time per bead, 33 times.

Continue this process 31 more times until you've grasped 33 beads total and repeated the phrase 33 times. "Subhan Allah" means "glory be to Allah" and it's meant to praise Allah for being above imperfection. Try to think of nothing but Allah as you recite this phrase.
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How do I make sure Allah accepts my Dua?

Etiquettes of your dua:
  1. Start off with salawat on the prophet saw (Allahummasalli…) ...
  2. Use Allah's beautiful names to call Him. ...
  3. Praise Allah as He deserves.
  4. Face the qiblah. ...
  5. Raise your hands into the position of making dua.
  6. Have faith that your dua will be accepted and Allah will respond one way or another.
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What is the dua for sleeping?

English Translation: In Your name, my Lord, I lie down, and in Your name, I rise, so if You should take my soul then have mercy upon it, and if You should return my soul then protect it in the manner You do so with Your righteous servants. This dua is recited to ask Allah to protect us during our sleep.
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Which dua is for forgiveness?

Seek Forgiveness From Allah Through Istighfar

And most of all, Allah (SWT) will not punish a Muslim while he/she seeks forgiveness. As seen in the reference mentioned below from Qur'an. Astagfirullah is the best Dua for forgiveness that can be memorized easily and can be recited anytime.
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What do you say before sleeping?

The Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) before sleeping was to recite subhanallah, alhamdulillah, and allahu akbar thirty times.
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