The Importance of Dhikr | Benefits and Effects in the Life of Muslim

The Importance of Dhikr | Benefits and Effects in the Life of Muslim

Dhikr meaning “Remembrance” is the devotional act in Islam in which short Duas and prayers are recited repeatedly to remember Allah (SWT). Dhikr is a very powerful and simple way to worship Allah (SWT) when we have a lack of time, which carries many benefits and virtues.
If someone wants tranquility and peace of heart he/she could get it in the remembrance of Allah (SWT).
In Holy Quran Allah Almighty says:
“Verily, in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find rest” (Quran, 13:28).
In the Dhikr and remembrance of Allah (SWT) the heart of a Muslim find comfort on the side of Allah, become restful when He is remembered and pleased to have Him as his Protector and Supporter and surely, He (SWT) is admirable of it that is Dhikr.

Effects of Dhikr

Allah (SWT) wants us to remember Him in every situation no matter its happy or sad situation as much we possibly can. There is the great reason to have loved to remember Allah (SWT) for His sake alone. By praising and glorifying Allah (SWT) we are showing our gratitude to Him and recognizing His nobility. We are accepting that we have no power without Him, as He has power over all things. Once we have truly understood this we can understand that we are not actually in control of our lives, and it is only with the help and will of Allah (SWT) that we can achieve things in our lives.
Make a habit to do dhikr regularly in your day you will find that you feel more connected to Allah (SWT), which is a great feeling. The act of dhikr focuses your mind continuously towards Allah Almighty. 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.
Genuinely increasing the amount of dhikr you do in your day will have a valuable impact on other areas of your life. By the very essence of constantly being connected to your Creator your faith will naturally increase, and this will motivate you to implement other ways of life instructed by the Quran and Sunnah. As dhikr focuses your mind solely on Allah, you will also start to think of what else you can do to sincerely please Allah on a daily basis, thus developing sincerity in worship.

Benefits of Dhikr

One can remember Allah (SWT) in his heart and by his tongue but remembering Him both in heart and by tongue simultaneously, is the best way of His remembrance. This remembrance (dhikr) should be with good intention and for the sake of Allah (SWT).
There are many benefits of remembering Allah (SWT) which is the great act of worship. Some of them are listed below:
⦁ Remembering Allah (SWT) drive out the Shaytaan by removing his whispering from the heart of Muslim.
⦁ If someone wants Allah’s satisfaction then do Dhikr of Allah (SWT). In remembrance of Allah His satisfaction lies.
⦁ In remembrance of Allah (SWT) one can find easiness in achieving daily sustenance.
⦁ It brings dignity, courtesy and brilliance to the life of a Muslim.
⦁ Allah (SWT) remembers those who remember Him. As He mention in Holy Quran:
“Therefore remember Me (by praying, glorifying, etc.). I will remember you,” (Quran, 2:152).
⦁ Remembrance of Allah (SWT) causes the love of Allah which is the spirit of Islam and the prominent ethics of the religion, the basic of happiness and salvation.
⦁ Dhikr of Allah Almighty removes the worries and sadness from one’s heart.
⦁ Those who remember Allah (SWT) the feelings of calmness, tranquility and happiness will penetrate on their heart.
In short, remembering Allah (SWT) is one of the virtuous acts of worship through which one can achieve tranquility, rest and peace of mind and heart. May Allah gives us the strength to do Dhikr regularly and can get Allah Almighty blessings. Ameen!

The Remembrance of Allah- Importance and Benefits

Dhikr (remembering Allah) is the most excellent and praiseworthy act of worship through which servants of Allah seek His nearness. It is the most effective weapon and easy way to achieve victories and defeat the enemies. Allah says in the Holy Quran: “O you who believe! When you meet (an enemy) force, take a firm stand against them and remember the Name of Allah much (both with tongue and mind), so that you may be successful.” (Al-Anfal 8:45)
It is the most deserving of deeds in reward. Allah Commands His slaves to remember Him, glorify Him in the morning/evening and remember Him at every stage of being and in every position: standing, sitting or lying down on their sides. It is a fact that in the remembrance of Allah, hearts find satisfaction and the agonies are driven out. Allah says: “Those who believe (in the Oneness of Allah – Islamic Monotheism), and whose hearts find rest in the remembrance of Allah, Verily, in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find rest.” (Ar-Rad 13:28)
Remembering Allah fills the heart with happiness and pleasure and makes the face look brighter. Allah remembers those who remember Him. He says: “Therefore remember Me (by praying, glorifying, etc.). I will remember you,” (Al-Baqarah 2:152)
The Prophet (PBUH) also urged his Ummah to remember Allah. It is narrated from Abu Musa (May Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (PBUH) said: “The example of the one who remembers (glorify the Praises of) his Lord (Allah) in comparison to the one who does not remember (glorify the Praises of) his Lord, is that of a living creature compared to a dead one.” (Al-Bukhari 6407)
There are some certain supplications that if a person recites them according to the time and numbers mentioned by the Prophet (PBUH), will have protection against Satan. The following supplication is one of them.
It is narrated from Abu Ayyash that the Prophet (PBUH) said: “Whoever says in the morning: Laa ilaaha illalaahu wahdahu laa sharika lahu, lahul-mulku wa lahujl-hamdu, wa Huwa ‘ala kuli shay‘in Qadir (None has the right to be worshipped but Allah alone, with no partner or associate. His is the dominion and all praise is to Him, and He is Able to do all things), one hundred times, he will have (a reward) equal to freeing a slave among the sons of Ismail AS, ten bad deeds will be erased from (his record), he will be raised (in status) ten degrees, and he will have protection against Satan until evening comes. When evening comes, (if he says likewise) he will have the same until morning comes.”(Ibn Majah 3867).
Similarly, there are many other Ahadith proclaiming the superiority of dhikr over all other good deeds.
There are many benefits of dhikr (remembering Allah) and the following are some of them:
– It keeps away the Satan and weakens his strength.
– It relieves the mind from anxieties and worries.
– It strengthens the body and mind.
– It attracts one’s sustenance.
– It induces love for Almighty Allah, which in fact the spirit of Islam.
– It opens the door of realization of Allah.
– It cleanses the heart of its rust.
– It will save one from despair on the Day of Judgment.
– It is the best source of one’s spiritual elevation.
– It is the best solution of all difficulties and a good remedy for all kinds of misery.
We ask Allah to makes us from those who remember Him much and seek His nearness through it. Ameen
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14 Great Benefits of the Remembrance of Allāh

⦁ Dhikr is something that takes over your entire life
⦁ Dhikr removes sadness, distress, grief and anxiety during the cycle of life's ups/downs
⦁ The mention of Allāh facilitates the best of this brief life
⦁ The mention of Allāh keeps the Shayṭān away from you
⦁ The people who mention Allāh the most are the forerunners in getting nearer to Allāh
⦁ Those who the Messenger (ﷺ) loved, he guided them to the dhikr of Allāh
⦁ The mention of Allāh is a simple and easy affair
⦁ The mention of Allāh are seeds that plant in the beautiful fertile soil of paradise
⦁ Allāh himself makes mention of the dhākirīn (those who remember him)
⦁ The mention of Allāh increase you in His aid and support (māʿiyyah)
⦁ Mentioning Allāh in this world is and action continued on into the hereafter
⦁ It is a sign of a person's love of Allāh that he mentions Him much
⦁ The mention of Allāh on the tongue leads the way for all of the body parts

NAMES AND ATTRIBUTES OF ALLAH

One of the most important pillars of Tawheed (knowledge and belief of Allah) is the knowledge of the 99 beautiful names of Allah, and also the attributes of Allah. This is because The Legislation of Islam directs every Muslim to know these, as they are part of the AQEEDAH and part of everyday IBADAH.

Quran

Allah orders us in His saying :

وَلِلّهِ الأَسْمَاء الْحُسْنَى فَادْعُوهُ بِهَا وَذَرُواْ الَّذِينَ يُلْحِدُونَ فِي أَسْمَآئِهِ سَيُجْزَوْنَ مَا كَانُواْ يَعْمَلُونَ

“ And to Allah belong the best names, so invoke Him by them. And leave [the company of] those who practice deviation concerning His names. They will be recompensed for what they have been doing.” Qur’an.surah Aaraaf 7:180

Thus the ayath clearly displays :

1. The obligation of worship through the Most Beautiful Names of Allah
2. The obligation of abandoning those who believe and indulge in :
- tahreef ( to change or distort the wording of Allah’s name or attribute)
-tamtheel / tashbeeh (to claim Allah’s Attributes resemble the attributes of the creation),
- ta’teel (denying any of Allah’s attributes)
- ta’weel (to give a figurative explanation of any of Allah’s Attributes).

And this is the backbone of the aqeedah (creed) of the Prophet (sallahAllahu alayhi wasallam) and his companions (radhiyaAllahu anhum ajma’in) and the pious predecessors.

Hadith

The importance of these Beautiful Names of Allah and their numbers ; is specified in the authentic ahaadith narrated that The Prophet (sallahAllahu alayhi wasallam) said : “ Allah has ninety-nine names, i.e., one hundred minus one, and whoever believes in their meanings and acts accordingly, will enter Paradise..” Sahih Al Bukhari 6410 (Vol 8:419)
and another narration "Allah has ninety-nine names, one-hundred less one; and he who memorized them all by heart will enter Paradise." Sahih Al Bukhari 7392 (Vol 9:489)
الأَعْلى
سَبِّحِ اسْمَ رَبِّكَ الأَعْلَى
“ Glorify the Name of your Lord, The Most High”
[Al –‘Aala : 1]