Dhikr: Its Virtues and Manners

[Tariq bin Zayid]

Allaah says: “Therefore remember me, I will remember you and be grateful to me and do not reject faith.” [Surah Al-Baqarah: 152] Brother Muslim, know that Allaah gives success and reciprocates the reward of those who engage themselves regularly in His Remembrance.

And that by staying absorbed in this noble act of dhikr one replaces engaging in talk in which there is no benefit with that which is much greater and more rewarding in this world and the next.

And certainly the narrations and the ayaat concerning the greatness of dhikr are many. Allaah says: “O you who believe remember Allaah with much remembrance, and glorify His praises in the morning and the afternoon.” [Surah Al-Ahzaab: 41-42]

And Allaah says: “Those who believe and whose hearts find tranquility in the Remembrance of Allaah, verily in the Remembrance of Allaah do hearts find tranquility.” [Surah Ar-Radd: 28]

And from the ahaadeeth, on the authority of Abu Hurayrah (radyAllaahu ‘anhu), the Messenger of Allaah (sallAllaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said that Allaah said: “Indeed I am as My servant presumes me to be. And I am with him when He remembers me, so if he remembers Me to himself then I remember him to Myself. And if he remembers Me amongst a company I remember him amongst a company greater than it and if he draws close to Me a span of a hand I draw near to him the span of an arm. And if he draws near Me the span of an arm, I draw near him the span of two outstretched arms. And if he takes a step towards Me, I quickly step towards him.” [Al-Bukharee and Muslim]

In another hadeeth on the authority of Abu Moosaa al-Ash’aree (radyAllaahu ’anhu ), the Messenger of Allaah said: “The comparison of the one who remembers Allaah and the one who doesn’t is like that of the living and the dead.” [Saheeh Al-Bukhaaree]

From the mannerisms of Dhikr: It is essential that the one performing Dhikr rectifies his heart in that dhikr, along with his tongue. There is no benefit for the one who makes dhikr upon the tongue only, while his heart is not in cooperation, reciprocating what is being uttered by the tongue. It is also essential that the one performing the dhikr knows and understands what he is saying in his supplication and what he is asking for

Allaah says: “And remember your Lord with your tongue and within yourself, humbly and with fear and without loud words, in the morning and afternoon and be not of those who are neglectful.” [Surah Al-A’araaf: 205]

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Zikr - Supplications - Duas

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"And remember your Rubb by your tongue and within yourself, humbly and with fear and without loudness in words in the mornings, and in the afternoons and be not of those who are neglectful.'' (7:205)

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Zikr



[url="http://abdurrahman.org/zikr/gainingRewards.pdf"]Gaining Rewards, taken from 'Saheeh al-Kalima at-Tayib' (http://abdurrahman.org/zikr/fatwa.html) - By Shaikh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah (http://abdurrahman.org/scholars/IbnTaimiyyah.html) -Checked by Imaam Muhammad Naasirud-Deen al-Albaanee (http://abdurrahman.org/scholars/Albanee.html) [PDF] Must Read !!
This collection of hadeeth, contain some of the valuable pearls of sayings, from the Messenger of Allaah - may peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him. They yield immense rewards, in return of easy & effortless actions, for those whom Allaah has made them easy.
Kalima at-Tayib ( The Goodly Word ) (http://abdurrahman.org/zikr/TheGoodlyWord-IbnTaimiyyah.pdf) - by Ibn Taimiyyah - 5.92 MB - 371 Pages [PDF]
A Nice Flash Video on "EveryThing Praises Allah" (http://abdurrahman.org/zikr/alla.swf)
If You Want To.. (http://abdurrahman.org/zikr/ifuwantto.html) - Dar-us-Salam.com
The Obligation of Praise and Gratitude to Allah (http://abdurrahman.org/seerah/riyad/13/chap242.htm)- Riyad as Saaliheen
Dhikr - Its Virtues and Manners - (http://abdurrahman.org/zikr/dhikrjibreen.html)Shaykh ‘Abdullah bin Abdir-Rahmaan al Jibreen
[] Remembrance of Allaah and Recitation of the Qur‘aan (http://www.troid.org/quraan/additional-gems-from-the-qur-aan/remembrance-of-allaah-and-recitation-of-the-qur-aan.html) - from troid.org
Remembrance of Allaah - (http://abdurrahman.org/zikr/remembaranceofallah2.html)by Imâm al-Madîna al-Munawarrah 'Alî Abd-ur-Rahmân al-Hudhaifî
Virtues of "Subahanallahi Wabihamdihi' (http://abdurrahman.org/zikr/wabihamdihi.html) - from hadiths
Rememberance of Allah (http://abdurrahman.org/zikr/RememberanceIbnRajab.html)- "Jami Al Uloom wal Hikam" of Ibn Rajab Al-Hanabali
A Clarification Of Doubts Regarding The Dhikr Of Allaah (http://abdurrahman.org/zikr/clarificationofdoubts.html)-from troid.org
Performing dhikr is an action of worship, as such it is to be done in the manner enjoined by the Sharee'ah and it is not allowed to invent new methods of performing it.
Very good chapters of hadiths on Zikr / Rememberance of Allah (http://abdurrahman.org/seerah/riyad/15/book15.htm)- from Riyad ul Saaliheen

The Excellence of the Remembrance of Allah (http://abdurrahman.org/seerah/riyad/15/chap244.htm)
Remembrance of Allah in all Conditions (http://abdurrahman.org/seerah/riyad/15/chap245.htm)
The Excellence of Gathering in which Allah is Remembered (http://abdurrahman.org/seerah/riyad/15/chap247.htm)
Remembrance of Allah in the Morning and in the Evening (http://abdurrahman.org/seerah/riyad/15/chap248.htm)

Azh-zhikr (remembrance of Allah) (http://abdurrahman.org/sunnah/fiqhussunnah/fus4_64.html) - Fiqh-us-Sunnah, Sayyid Saabiq - Volume 4
The Virtue of Gathering for the Recitation of The Qur'aan, and for the Remembrance of Allaah (http://abdurrahman.org/sunnah/nawavi40explanation.html#36) - Hadeeth 36 - from Imâm an-Nawawî's 40 Hadîth
Miracle of the Crying of the Tree Trunk Regarding the Remembrance of Allah (http://abdurrahman.org/zikr/cryingtrunk.html) - DarusSalam
Extracted from the book "Miracles of the Messenger (S)" published by dar-us-salam.com
Will he be rewarded for dhikr of the tongue when his heart is not focused? (http://abdurrahman.org/zikr/dhikrtongue.html)
Polishing the Hearts (http://abdurrahman.org/zikr/polishinghearts.html) - by Imâm Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah (http://abdurrahman.org/scholars/IbnAlQayyim.html)
- For everything there is a polish and the polish for the heart is the dhikr of Allaah
Repeating the name of Allaah on its own, or the pronoun “Huwa” (He), is a Sufi bidah (http://abdurrahman.org/zikr/huwa.html) - Shaikh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah (http://abdurrahman.org/scholars/IbnTaimiyyah.html)
- Some of them go to extremes in this matter, and say that saying the name of Allaah is for the ‘Elite’ whilst saying La ilaaha ill-Allaah is for the ‘masses.’ Some of them say that saying Laa ilaaha ill-Allaah is for the mu’mineen (believers), saying ‘Allaah’ is for the ‘aarifeen’ and saying ‘Huwa’ is for the muhaqqiqeen. One of them may restrict himself to saying, when alone or in a gathering, ‘Allaah, Allaah, Allaah’ or ‘Huwa’ or ‘Yaa Huwa’ or even ‘La Huwa illa Huwa (there is no He except He)’! Shahadah - Kalimah




A uthu billahi minash Shaitaanir Rajeem



Seeking Refuge in Allah from Shaitaan (http://abdurrahman.org/zikr/seekingRefuge.html)- From Tafseer lecture notes given at Omm Al Qura University, Makkah
Bismillah



Saying Bismillah - Virtues and Ocassions (http://abdurrahman.org/zikr/virtuesBismillah.html) - Collection of Sayings from Authentic Hadiths
Saying "Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem" (http://abdurrahman.org/zikr/bismillahUmmalQura.html) - From Tafseer lecture notes given at Umm Al Qura University, Makkah
Commentary on the Basmala (http://abdurrahman.org/zikr/BasmalaTabari.html) - Imam at-Tabari
Le Commentaire du Coran (Jaami`ul Bayaan fee Tafseeril Qur'aan)
Alhamdulillah



AlHamdulillah (http://abdurrahman.org/zikr/alhamdulillah.html) - Meaning and Explanation - from Tafseer Ibn Katheer (http://abdurrahman.org/qurantafseer/ibnkathir/index.html) - Surah Fatiha
Lexical Meaning and Usuage of Alhamdulillah (http://abdurrahman.org/zikr/alhamdulillahwiki.html) - from wikipedia
Health Benefits of Saying "Alhamdulillah" and other Zikr (http://abdurrahman.org/zikr/healthbenefits.html)
Insha Allah




The story behind revelation regarding "Saying inshaAllah" (http://abdurrahman.org/zikr/inshaallah.html)
"And never say of anything, 'i shall do such and such thing tomorrow. except (with the saying): 'if allah wills!' and remember your lord when you forget…" [Soorah Al-Kahf (18): 23]
AsSalam Alaikum



As Salaam Alikum (http://abdurrahman.org/character/assalamalikum.html)
Bidah (Innovation) Practices in Zikr



A Reply To The Claims That Imaam as-Suyootee Supported Subhah(Dhikr Beads) - Abu Khaliyl (http://abdurrahman.org/zikr/dhikrbeads.html)
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Dua - Supplication

Dua - Supplication




Explanation of "O Son of Aadam! As Long as you call Me …" (http://abdurrahman.org/zikr/explanationoson.html)
Explanation of "Allah is Tayyb and He only accepts that which is Tayyib" (http://abdurrahman.org/zikr/explanationallahtayyb.html)
The Great Benefit and Virtue of Supplication (http://abdurrahman.org/zikr/thegreatbenefit.html) (http://abdurrahman.org/zikr/thegreatbenefit.html)- by Imâm Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah (http://abdurrahman.org/scholars/IbnAlQayyim.html)
Taken from 'ad-Daa`u wa ad-Dwaa`u' of Imaam ibn al-Qayyim
Issues regarding Supplications, their Virtues and Supplications of the Prophet (pbuh) (http://abdurrahman.org/seerah/riyad/16/chap250.htm) - Riyad as Saliheen
Precious Rememberance (http://abdurrahman.org/zikr/ThePreciousRemembrance.pdf) - by Shaykh Muhammad Saleh Al Uthaymeen (http://abdurrahman.org/scholars/IbnalUthaimeen.html) [PDF]
A comprehensive collection of morning and evening supplications written by the hand of al-Faqih, al-Alaamah Muhammad bin Salaah al-Uthaymeen (raheemuallah).
The Excellence of Supplicating in one's Absence (http://abdurrahman.org/seerah/riyad/16/chap251.htm) - Riyad as Saliheen
Some Verdicts Pertaining to Supplications (http://abdurrahman.org/seerah/riyad/16/chap252.htm) - Riyad as Saliheen
Saying of the Salaf About the Du`aa (http://abdurrahman.org/zikr/islamcomdua.html) - Shaykh Husayn al-Awaaishah
The Du'aa of the Muslim is Answered - (http://abdurrahman.org/zikr/duaanswered.html)Shaikh Saleem bin 'Eid Al-Hilaalee
Source: His "An-Nubadh al-Mustataabah fee ad-Da'waat al-Mustajaabah" (pg.6 )
Why is My Supplication Not Answered? (http://abdurrahman.org/zikr/whyismysuppli.html) - by Shaykh Muhammad Saleh Al Uthaymeen (http://abdurrahman.org/scholars/IbnalUthaimeen.html) , Al-Istiqaamah Magazine
Why is the Supplication of the Oppressed and the Distressed is Answered (http://abdurrahman.org/zikr/supplioppresseddeprssed.html)
If we reflect upon the matter we will find that the one supplicating is sincere (and truthful) in his worship and he unites his heart in his supplication. There is nothing which preoccupies him from being earnest in his supplication and this is because he knows that his supplication being answered will definitely be accomplished.
When is the “hour of response” on Friday? (http://abdurrahman.org/salah/HourOfResponse.html)- fatwa by Ibn Baaz

Supplicating Allah to Exalt the Mention of Allah's Messenger (phuh)


<LI class=style12>The Meaning of Salaat and Salaam on the Prophet (http://abdurrahman.org/zikr/salatsalam.html) - Shaikh 'Abdul-Muhsin bin Hamad Al-'Abbaad
The Obligation of Supplicating Allah to Exalt His Mention and its Excellence, and its Manner (http://abdurrahman.org/seerah/riyad/14/chap243.htm) - Riyad as Saliheen
Authentic Supplications



Explanation of the Du'aa to alleviate Grief, Distress and Anxiety (http://abdurrahman.org/zikr/dua-to-alleviate-grief.html) - By Abu Abdullah Hasan as Somaali
Transcription by: Umm Yusuf min Sri Lanka [ pdf version here (http://abdurrahman.org/zikr/dua-to-alleviate-grief.pdf) from muslimaat.info ] Must Read !!
40 Rabbana Duas - Duas with Rabbanah in the Quran (http://abdurrahman.org/zikr/22duas.html)
Authentic Supplications of the Prophet - Waleed K.S. Al-Essa (http://abdurrahman.org/zikr/walidalessa/sunnah/duaa/frame.html)
Fortress of The Muslim - Hisn Al Muslim - Saaed Al Qahtaani - 57 [Frames HTML Version] (http://abdurrahman.org/zikr/Hisn_al_Muslim/frame.html) [PDF (http://abdurrahman.org/zikr/fortress.pdf)] [[b]Book]
The Duâ' of Light (http://abdurrahman.org/zikr/duaoflight.html) - Sahih Muslim

Etiquette of Dua



Manners of Du'aa (http://abdurrahman.org/zikr/mannersofduafawzaan.html) by Shaikh Saalih al-Fawzaan (http://abdurrahman.org/scholars/SalihAlFawzaan.html) [Book]
The Etiquette of Dua - From The Book of Dua (http://abdurrahman.org/zikr/etiquetteofdua.html)- by Shaik Hussain Al-Awaaishah
Some General Guidelines for Performing Dhikr (http://abdurrahman.org/zikr/somegen.html)- by Abu Rumaysah
Supplication and Its Manners, Times, Conditions, Mistakes (http://abdurrahman.org/zikr/suppliaddweesh.html)- by AbdulAziz Addweesh

Supplication and Al-Qadr



The Supplication and Al-Qadar (http://abdurrahman.org/zikr/suppqadar.html)- by Imâm Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah (http://abdurrahman.org/scholars/IbnAlQayyim.html)

Shirk in Supplication



The Consequence of Supplicating to Other than Allaah, the Most High (http://abdurrahman.org/zikr/supplitoothers.pdf)- by Shaykh Rabee bin Hadee Al-Madkhalee[PDF]

Forgiveness / Repentance



[Supplication] Most Superior way of asking for Forgiveness from Allah (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/salam/message/877) - from Sahih Bukhari - new !!
Ask Forgiveness from Your Lord (http://abdurrahman.org/zikr/forgivenessahya.html) - From As-Sunnah Bimonthly Islamic Newsletter
Al-Istighfaar (Seeking Forgiveness) - (http://abdurrahman.org/zikr/islamcomdua.html#b)Majmoo Al Fatawa - by Shaikh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah (http://abdurrahman.org/scholars/IbnTaimiyyah.html)
The Most Excellent Way of Seeking Forgiveness - Shaikh Abdur-Razzaaq ibn Abdul-Muhsin al-Abbaad (http://abdurrahman.org/zikr/mostexcellent.html)
Saying: "O Allah! Forgive me if You Will." (http://abdurrahman.org/zikr/forgiveifuwill.html) (Kitaabul Tawheed)
The State of Repentance (http://abdurrahman.org/zikr/stateofrepentance.html)- by Imâm Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah (http://abdurrahman.org/scholars/IbnAlQayyim.html)
Repentence (http://abdurrahman.org/zikr/repentenceessex.html)- Source : "Ad-da'wah ilallaah: The Call to Allaah", Volume 1 Issue1.

Thanking Allah



Sajdat al-Shukr - Prostration of Thankfulness (http://abdurrahman.org/character/SajdatAlShukkr.html) - Al-Lajnah al-Daa’imah Li’l-Buhooth al-‘Ilmiyyah wa’l-Iftaa’, 7/266

Ahadeeth



Invocations (http://abdurrahman.org/zikr/invocationbukhari.html) - Sahih Bukhari
The Book Pertaining to the Remembrance of Allah, Supplication, Repentance and Seeking Forgiveness (Kitab Al-Dhikr) (http://abdurrahman.org/zikr/supplisahihmuslim.html) - Sahih Muslim

Innovations in supplication / Dua



The Weakness of the Ahaadeeth Mentioning Wiping the Face with the Hands After Dua (http://abdurrahman.org/innovation/wipingFace.html) - by Shaik Nasiruddin Albanee (http://abdurrahman.org/scholars/Albanee.html)