Bismillah · Rabbi Zidnee Ilman
“My Lord! Increase me in knowledge.”
Below are a few selected extracts from the Qur’an and Hadith that demonstrate the excellence of dhikr and the need to incorporate it into our daily lives — in our routines, in our times of need, and in our moments of joy.
The Best of Deeds
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ asked: “Shall I not inform you of the best of your deeds, and the purest of them by your Master, and the highest of them in ranks, and what is better for you than spending gold and silver, and better for you than meeting your enemy and striking their necks, and they strike your necks?”
They replied: “Of course.”
He ﷺ said: “The remembrance of Allah.”
— Tirmidhī
Engaging in dhikr allows us to perform the best of actions and raises our rank to the highest in the sight of Allah.
Nothing Is Dearer to Allah
“Nothing is dearer to Allah than supplication.”
— Sahih al-Bukhari
Among all the different types of worship mentioned in the Qur’an and Sunnah, the continual remembrance of Allah is greatly emphasised.
يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا اذْكُرُوا اللَّهَ ذِكْرًا كَثِيرًا
O you who believe! Remember Allah with much remembrance.
(Surah Al-Ahzab, 41)
Ultimate Success
To develop a deep connection and love for our Creator, we must acknowledge that we are helpless without Him. We need Allah’s presence and assistance — He is Al-Mu’min, the Guarantor, the Giver of Security, who controls our internal and external well-being.
وَاذْكُرُوا اللَّهَ كَثِيرًا لَّعَلَّكُمْ تُفْلِحُونَ
…and remember Allah much, that you may be successful.
(Surah Al-Jumu’ah, 10)
The Weapon of a Believer
Dhikr is one of the most powerful and effective acts of worship we can engage in. That is why supplication has been called the “weapon of a believer.” 🛡️