Glossary · Arabic

dhikr

ذكر

Remembrance; mention.

Technical Meaning

The remembrance of God by repetition of his names and praises, individually and in Sufi gatherings. 'Verily in the remembrance of God do hearts find rest' (Qur'an 13:28). See the Devotion section for the practice.

More Arabic Terms

• iman — Faith; belief; security.
• jihad — Striving; exertion.
• shirk — Association; assigning partners.
• taqwa — God-consciousness; protective fear.
• tawhid — Declaring (God) one; unity.

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