Zikr-How To Do

“Bismillahir Rahmannir Raheem”Al-Hamdu Lillaahi Rabbil ‘Aalameen was Salaatu was- Salaamu ‘Alaa Sayidinaa Muhammadin wa Aalihi wa Asabihi Ajma ‘een (tauheed- risalat- ahkirat and islam-iman-ihsan)

HOW TO DO ZIKR?

Zikr is the easiest form of worship which induces love for allah. it is form of charity.

Zikr also applies to recitation of Qur’an, darood o salaam ,the reading of hadith, the study of the Science of Islam (al-`ilm), and supererogatory prayers  Etc etc

Dhikr involves muraqaba or meditation, through which one reaches the state of ihsan or excellence, wherein a person worships Allah as if he is actually seeing Him.

Zikr/remembering Allah” means ”tongue acknowledgment and heart confirmation”. i.e. it is a repetition and mind concentration that awakens one’s heart and feelings.

”Without doubt in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find satisfaction”. [Surah Al-Ra’d (Thunder) 28]
”Then do ye remember Me; I will remember you” [Surah Al-Baqara (The Cow) ,verse 152]
”Celebrate Allah’s praises standing, sitting down, or lying on your sides” [Surah Al-Nisaa (The Women) , verse 103]

“Remembrance of Allah (SUBHANU WA TAALA) morning and evening is superior to breaking swords in fighting for Allah (SUBHANU WA TAALA) and spending generously in His way.”  Ibn Abi Shaybah, al-Musannaf (6:58#29456)

“Remember Allah (SUBHANU WA TAALA) so much that people start saying, ‘He has gone mad.’” Ahmad ibn Hambal, al-Musnad (3:68#11671)

“If people sit in an assembly in which they do not remember Allah nor invoke a blessing on the Prophet, it will be a cause of grief for them on the Day of Judgment.” (Narrated by Tirmidhi, who graded it hasan.)

The following steps need to be followed to help prepare oneself for mental contemplation.

Aim is to please Allah(swt) and his Rasool (saws) with love (not for show off) AND To contemplate on one’s inner self to think of his mistakes and purity his own self

START AND END WITH DAROOD O SALAAM 3/7/11 TIMES

Face qibla and sit in tashahud position (better or else which ever way is comfortable).

It should be done in a quiet and comfortable place away from distractions.
 it is preferable to practice in the same place with dim lights and moderate temperature.
Disconnect the telephone AND Wear comfortable clothes .
Breathe in a deep and regular manner.
Zikr requires concentration (ignore waswasas).recite surah falaq ,surah nas and ayat al kursi to gain concentration and to prevent waswasas

Meditation (pas n pas )—-Contemplate ALLAHU while taking breath and ALLAH while leaving breath .HU(pronoun)resides with you OR Contemplate ALLAH while taking breath and HU while leaving breath .

Understand the meanings while doing the zikr.

Do it for some fixed time or number or till you get exhausted or till peace and tranquility decends on to your heart (every day make an habit) DO IT IN A GROUP OR ALSO INDIVIUALLY.

Fakhr al-Din al-Razi (ra)said:

dhikr of the eyes, which consists in weeping (buka’);

dhikr of the ears, which consists in listening (isgha’);

dhikr of the tongue, which consists in praise (thana’);

dhikr of the hands, which consists in giving (`ata’);

dhikr of the body, which consists in loyalty (wafa’);

dhikr of the heart, which consists in fear and hope (kawf wa raja’);

dhikr of the spirit, which consists of utter submission and acceptance (taslim wa rida’).”

When I want to talk to allah I say prayers and when I want that he talk to me I recite quran- Hazrath Ali(ra)

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