Remembrance of Allah

26 Safar 144811 August 2026

The Quran Is a Source of Light

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Once, whilst advising Sayyiduna Abu Dharr (radiyallahu 'anhu), Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: "Stick to the recitation of the Quran, because it is a light for you in this life and a treasure for you in the Hereafter."

9 Dhul Hijjah 14466 June 2025

The Example of Those Who Remember Allah and Those Who Forget Him

QuestionWhat is the source and authenticity of this Hadith? "The similitude of one that mentions His Rabb in remembrance and the one that does not mention His Rabb in remembrance is like that of a living creature compared to a dead one."

4 Ramadan 14464 March 2025

The Importance of Remembering Allah, Making Wudu and Offering Salah Upon Awakening

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? ما أحد ينام إلا ضرب على سماخه بجرير معقد، فإن هو استيقظ فذكر الله عز وجل حلت عقدة، وإن استيقظ فتوضأ حلت عقدة أخرى، فإن قام فصلى حلت العقد كلهن، فإن هو استيقظ ولم يتوضأ ولم يصل أصبح العقد كلها كهيئتها، وبال الشيطان في أذنيه

19 Rabi'ul Akhir 144623 October 2024

A Narration on the Virtue of Remembering Allah Among the Heedless

QuestionIs this Hadith regarding remembering Allah among the negligent authentic? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "The one who remembers Allah among the heedless is like a fighter among those who flee from battle. The one who remembers Allah in the marketplace will have a light on every hair on…

20 Rabi'ul Akhir 144415 November 2022

Carrying Out Less Optional Deeds but Obeying Allah

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following narration: «من أطاع الله عز وجل فقد ذكَرَه، وإن قلت صلاته وصيامه وتلاوته القرآن» Is this suitable to quote?

7 Rabi'ul Akhir 14442 November 2022

Shah Waliyullah’s Ten Ways of Remembering Allah/Dhikr

QuestionKindly elaborate on the 10 categories of dhikr classified by Shah Waliyullah in his book, Hujjatullahil Balighah which are namely: 1. Tasbih 2. Tahmid 3. Tahlil 4. Takbir 5. Asking Allah (Du'as) 6. Asking for refuge 7. Istighfar 8. Tawakkul on Allah 9. Ismullah 10. Salutations (Durud)

1 Sha'ban 144215 March 2021

Not Remembering Allah Will Be a Cause of Regret

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? ما جلس قوم مجلسا لم يذكروا الله فيه إلا كان عليهم ترة، وما مشى أحد ممشى لم يذكر الله فيه إلا كان عليه ترة، وما أوى أحد إلى فراشه ولم يذكر الله فيه إلا كان عليه ترة