● The essence of remembrance (Dhikr) is the absence of heedlessness and disregard. Many mistakenly limit it to being an exercise of the tongue alone. But the reality of dhikr is to recall the greatness and majesty of Allah in all times/circumstances while not disregarding His commandments and prohibitions – to combine the presence of the heart with the conformity of actions.
● Dhikr is an all encompassing act which, in addition to the ritual acts of worship (e.g. Salah), covers an array of activities of the tongue and heart (e.g. reciting Qur’an, tasbeeh). It involves thinking of and making mention of Allah at all times and in all facets of our lives. This is the worship that has no special time, but is performed constantly so that it permanently connects man’s life with Allah and His service.
● Our Messenger ﷺ said:
لَأَنْ أَقُولَ سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ وَالْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ وَلَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَاللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ أَحَبُّ إِلَيَّ مِمَّا طَلَعَتْ عَلَيْهِ الشَّمْسُ
“To declare the glory of Allah, the praise of Allah, the oneness of Allah, and the greatness of Allah is more beloved to me than anything over which the sun rises” (Sahih Muslim).