What is Zikr, a Scholar, and the Mentioned? How to Perform Zikr? Recommended Daily Remembrances According to the Sunnah of Our Prophet
Daily remembrances (zikr) are important acts of worship that align with the sunnah of our Prophet (peace be upon him), relaxing our souls and bringing our hearts closer to Allah. In this article, we will examine the meaning, importance, and recommended daily remembrances of zikr.
Recommended Daily Remembrances
The following are some of the daily remembrances recommended by our Prophet (peace be upon him):
- Estağfirullah: Seeking forgiveness from Allah, asking for the pardon of our sins. (As stated in the Holy Quran, Allah loves those who repent often and have purified hearts.)
- Lâ ilâhe illâllâhu wahdehû lâ şerîke lehû, lehül mülkü ve lehül hamdü ve hüve alâ külli şey’in kadîr: There is no god but Allah, He is alone, He has no equal. Sovereignty belongs to Him, praise is due to Him, and He is capable of all things. (Whoever says this zikr one hundred times a day will be rewarded as if he had freed fifty slaves.)
- Sübhanallâhi ve bihamdihî sübhânallâhil azîm: We glorify Allah and praise Him. Allah is magnificent and majestic. (Saying this zikr brings lightness to the tongue and weighs heavily in our scales [of deeds].)
- Allâhümme eınnî alâ zikrike ve şükrike ve hüsni ibâdetike: O Allah, help me to remember You, to be grateful to You, and to worship You beautifully. (This supplication is a significant zikr recommended to be recited after prayer.)
- Sübhânallâhi velhamdülillâhi velâ ilâhe illâllâhu vallâhu ekber, velâ havle velâ kuvvete illâ billâhil aliyyil azîm: We glorify Allah and praise Him. There is no god but Allah, and Allah is the greatest. All power and strength belong to Allah, the Most High, the Magnificent.
- Sübhânallâhi ve bihamdihî adede halkıhî ve rızâ nefsihî ve zinete arşihî ve midâde kelimâtihî: We praise You in proportion to the number of Your creations, the number of souls you are pleased with, the splendor of your Throne, and the measure of Your words.
- Sübhanallâhi ve bihamdihî: We glorify Allah and praise Him.
- Allâhümme Salli alâ Seyyidinâ ve Nebiyyinâ Muhammed: O Allah, send blessings and peace upon our Master and Prophet Muhammad. (Allah and His angels send abundant blessings upon the Prophet.)
What is Zikr?
The word zikir, derived from the root “ze-ke-ra,” linguistically means to keep in mind, memorize, ensure it remains in memory without forgetting, to know its worth, praise, laudation, advice, etc.
In the Holy Quran, it is used 290 times with meanings such as “to remember, to mention, to act accordingly while remembering, to reward, to praise, to give thanks, to say Allahu Akbar (Allah is the greatest), to make supplications and prayers, to recite, tell stories, share news, books, glory, honor, sermons, worship, take lessons, see signs, believe, obey, serve, read, pray, receive revelation, and guide.”
Zikr is keeping the existence of the Lord of the Worlds, His commands and prohibitions, and His praises alive in every moment of daily life. The greatest zikr is the Holy Quran, which is the “Word of Allah” of the Lord of the Worlds. Heartfelt companionship through it, working with it, training, repetition, obedience, and following are the greatest zikr.
Being Deprived of Zikr
In Surah Taha, “Whoever turns away from My remembrance will have a difficult life” – the word “zikr” here is generally explained with meanings such as disbelieving Allah, not following the path He taught, and disobeying His commands and prohibitions. The expression