How does a Muslim remember Allah Almighty and how does he glorify Him?
كيف يذكر المسلم ربه عز وجل ويسبحه؟
In Islam, glorifying the Creator is not limited to specific times; it is a continuous state of mindfulness that shapes a believer's entire life.
في الإسلام، لا يقتصر تسبيح الخالق على أوقات محددة؛ بل هو حالة مستمرة من الوعي تشكل حياة المؤمن بأكملها.
The Practice of Remembrance | أداء الذكر
1. Remembrance by Tongue and Heart
Remembrance of Allah Almighty is done by the tongue, such as through glorification (Tasbeeh), declaring His oneness (Tahleel), and exalting Him (Takbeer). It is also done by the heart, where a Muslim recalls the greatness of his Lord, the beauty of His gifts, and His generous bounty. Thus, his heart is filled with praise for Allah's immense blessings, and his tongue constantly utters this gratitude and praise to Allah.
1. الذكر باللسان والقلب
ذكر الله عز وجل يكون باللسان، كالتسبيح والتهليل والتكبير. كما يكون ذكر الله بالقلب فيستحضر المسلم عظمة ربه وحسن عطائه وكريم فضله بقلبه فيكون في قلبه حمد الله على آلائه العظيمة، وعلى لسانه اللهج بهذه النعمة والثناء على الله بها.
2. The Divine Command
Allah Almighty says: ‘O believers! Always remember Allah often, and glorify Him morning and evening." (This divine command establishes Dhikr as a regular daily practice, ensuring the believer's connection with their Creator remains vibrant from dawn until dusk).
2. الأمر الإلهي
قال الله تعالى: (يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا اذْكُرُوا اللَّـهَ ذِكْرًا كَثِيرًا وَسَبِّحُوهُ بُكْرَةً وَأَصِيلًا). (هذا الأمر الإلهي يؤسس للذكر كممارسة يومية مستمرة، مما يضمن بقاء صلة المؤمن بخالقه حية من الفجر حتى الغسق).
3. Reflecting on Creation
(‘Indeed, in the creation of the heavens and the earth and the alternation of the day and night there are signs for people of reason. ˹They are˺ those who remember Allah while standing, sitting, and lying on their sides, and reflect on the creation of the heavens and the earth ˹and pray˺, “Our Lord! You have not created ˹all of˺ this without purpose. Glory be to You! Protect us from the torment of the Fire. Our Lord! Indeed, those You commit to the Fire will be ˹completely˺ disgraced! And the wrongdoers will have no helpers. Our Lord! We have heard the caller to ˹true˺ belief, ˹proclaiming,˺ ‘Believe in your Lord ˹alone˺,’ so we believed. Our Lord! Forgive our sins, absolve us of our misdeeds, and allow us ˹each˺ to die as one of the virtuous.) (This profound passage highlights that true remembrance goes beyond words; it requires intellectual reflection on the universe, leading to heartfelt supplication).
3. التفكر في الخلق
قال الله تعالى: "إِنَّ فِي خَلْقِ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ وَاخْتِلَافِ اللَّيْلِ وَالنَّهَارِ لَآيَاتٍ لِأُولِي الْأَلْبَابِ (١٩٠) الَّذِينَ يَذْكُرُونَ اللَّهَ قِيَامًا وَقُعُودًا وَعَلَى جُنُوبِهِمْ وَيَتَفَكَّرُونَ فِي خَلْقِ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ رَبَّنَا مَا خَلَقْتَ هَذَا بَاطِلًا سُبْحَانَكَ فَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ (١٩١) رَبَّنَا إِنَّكَ مَنْ تُدْخِلِ النَّارَ فَقَدْ أَخْزَيْتَهُ وَمَا لِلظَّالِمِينَ مِنْ أَنْصَارٍ (١٩٢) رَبَّنَا إِنَّنَا سَمِعْنَا مُنَادِيًا يُنَادِي لِلْإِيمَانِ أَنْ آمِنُوا بِرَبِّكُمْ فَآمَنَّا رَبَّنَا فَاغْفِرْ لَنَا ذُنُوبَنَا وَكَفِّرْ عَنَّا سَيِّئَاتِنَا وَتَوَفَّنَا مَعَ الْأَبْرَارِ (١٩٣) رَبَّنَا وَآتِنَا مَا وَعَدْتَنَا عَلَى رُسُلِكَ وَلَا تُخْزِنَا يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ إِنَّكَ لَا تُخْلِفُ الْمِيعَادَ". (يبرز هذا المقطع القرآني العميق أن الذكر الحقيقي يتجاوز الكلمات؛ فهو يتطلب تفكراً عقلياً في الكون، مما يؤدي إلى دعاء نابع من القلب).
Frequently Asked Questions | الأسئلة الشائعة
Is Dhikr only done by speaking?
No, Dhikr is not just verbal. It is also done profoundly by the heart. It involves reflecting on Allah's greatness, observing His creations, and feeling deep gratitude for His continuous provisions and blessings.
How can I remember Allah throughout my busy day?
You can remember Allah by uttering simple phrases like Subhanallah (Glory be to Allah), Alhamdulillah (Praise be to Allah), and Allahu Akbar (Allah is the Greatest) with your tongue, while keeping your heart conscious of His presence in everything you do, whether standing, sitting, or lying down.
What does reflecting on the heavens and the earth have to do with Dhikr?
Reflecting on the complexity and beauty of the universe is a high form of worship. It leads a person to recognize the Creator's perfection and purpose, prompting them to naturally glorify Him and seek His protection, as beautifully detailed in Surah Ali 'Imran.