One of the actions that distinguishes a person, makes them valuable in the sight of the Almighty, and constantly supports them on the journey to becoming a perfect human being is the remembrance of Allah.
Dhikr, which means salvation from heedlessness and awakening, is an action performed with both the tongue and the heart. The concept mentioned in many verses is essentially about "remembering."
"These are the believers, those who find tranquility in the remembrance of Allah. Indeed, it is in the remembrance of Allah that hearts find peace." (Quran, Surah Ar-Ra'd, 13:28)
Interpretation of Surah Ar-Ra'd, Verse 28:
"The duty of a prophet as a warner and bringer of good tidings is not to display miracles but to warn people, to show them the truth, justice, beauty, and righteousness, and to protect them from injustice, unfairness, and deviation. Allah, out of His grace, supported the prophets He sent with miracles; however, the disbelievers did not find the miracles brought by Prophet Muhammad sufficient and demanded a miracle that everyone would be forced to accept."
Remembering Allah, mentioning Him, is not only the nourishment of the heart but also a source of peace for us. In Islam, there are specific conditions for every act of worship.
However, there is no specific condition for the validity of remembrance (Dhikr). In this regard, a person can remember their Creator at any time and in any place, regardless of the circumstances.
Muslims remember Allah at all times, even while engaging in matters of wealth, children, trade, and worldly affairs. The Quran mentions that those who remember Allah less have hardened hearts.
Believers, in order to avoid being hypocritical or having hardened hearts, constantly remember Allah through various means.
"O you who have believed, when you encounter a company [from the enemy forces], stand firm and remember Allah much that you may be successful." (Quran, Surah Al-Anfal, 8:45)
Interpretation of Surah Al-Anfal, Verse 45:
The victory at the Battle of Badr was achieved with the extraordinary help of Allah; because the defeat of the Muslims in this first battle would have meant the eradication of Islam from history. The success and victories of the believers could not continue with such miraculous help. They had to act according to the Divine rules and laws; that is, they had to act according to the objective, universally valid way and method of success. The golden rules of success, which address all believers, are listed in the following verse, which will come in the future, in verse 60, as follows: Perseverance and steadfastness in action, constantly remembering Allah and never forgetting Him, obeying Allah and His Messenger, maintaining unity and solidarity, acquiring deterrent power against the enemy, being prepared and patient as much as success requires.
Reading the Quran, our guide in life, and consistently performing the five daily prayers, which are obligatory upon us, are among the most beautiful and most acceptable forms of remembrance in the sight of Allah.
Allah has stated in Surah Al-Ankabut and Surah Taha that Salah is one of the most beautiful forms of remembrance. As Muslims, the more we remember our Lord, the more He remembers us with goodness.
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) loved gatherings of remembrance, and places where he was present became like places where the name of Allah was constantly mentioned.
The words of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) about remembrance and the people of remembrance paved the way for the emergence of various forms of remembrance among Muslims in the following centuries.
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) likened dhikr circles and gatherings to gardens of paradise, presenting the remembrance of Allah as a prescription for salvation.
