Spiritual benefits of daily dhikr

The spiritual benefits of Daily Dhikr (Remembrance of God) are numerous. Islamic mindfulness through short daily phrases helps nurture faith, calm the heart, and also deepen the spiritual connection with Allah in everyday moments.

The spiritual benefits of daily dhikr (Remembrance of God)

Daily dhikr (remembrance of Allah) holds huge spiritual power in Islam. In addition, it comforts the soul but also brings tranquillity to the heart.

Allah says in the Qur’an:

(Surah Ar-Ra’d, 13:28)

“Verily, in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find rest.”

The Prophet PBUH said:

“The best of people is the one who remembers Allah most.”

Types of dhikr and benefits

There are many types of dhikr, such as reciting words La ilaha illallah, SubhanAllah, Alhamdulillah, Allahu Akbar, and seeking forgiveness with Astaghfirullah. Moreover, each phrase holds deep spiritual meanings and rewards.

For example, the Prophet PBUH said:

“Two words are light on the tongue, heavy on the scales, and beloved to the Most Merciful: SubhanAllah wa bihamdihi, SubhanAllah al-Azim.”

(Sahih al-Bukhari)

30 benefits of dhikr, spiritual benefits of daily dhikr

The benefits of Dhikr are many, so Scholars list over 30 benefits of Dhikr, including:

• Peace of heart and mind.
• Forgiveness of sins.
• Protection from evil.
• Increase in spiritual rank.
• Easy entry into Paradise.
• Closer and also spiritual connection with Allah.
• Reward even when one is unable to perform other deeds.

Benefits of dhikr Hadith, spiritual benefits of daily dhikr (Remembrance of God)

There is also one powerful narration from Sahih Muslim states that Prophet Mohammad said:

“The similitude of the one who remembers his Lord and the one who does not is like the living and the dead.”

This shows that remembrance of Allah revives and also nourishes the heart spiritually.

Powerful dhikr in Islam

There are many words of Dhikr, but among the most powerful dhikr in Islam is La ilaha illallah. In addition that, the Prophet PBUH said it is the best remembrance:

“The best remembrance is La ilaha illallah.”

(Tirmidhi)

This statement affirms Tawheed (Oneness of Allah) and also shows that it cleanses the soul.

Dhikr list for daily use

There are many types of dhikr, as follows:

1- Morning & evening dhikr (After Fajr / After Asr or Maghrib)

• Ayat Al-Kursi (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:255)
• Surah Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, An-Nas (3 times each)
• La ilaha illallah wahdahu la sharika lah, lahu al-mulku wa lahu al-hamdu wa huwa ‘ala kulli shay’in Qadeer (100 times)
• SubhanAllah wa bihamdihi (100 times)

2- After salah, spiritual benefits of daily dhikr

• SubhanAllah (33 times)
• Alhamdulillah (33 times)
• Allahu Akbar (34 times)
• Ayat Al-Kursi.

3- Before sleeping

• Ayat Al-Kursi.
• Surah Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, An-Nas (3 time each)
• SubhanAllah (33 times)
• Alhamdulillah (33 times)
• Allahu Akbar (34 times)
• Bismika Allahumma amootu wa ahya

4- When entering the house, spiritual benefits of daily dhikr

Bismillahi walajna wa Bismillahi kharajna wa ‘ala Rabbina tawakkalna

5- When leaving the house

• Bismillah, tawakkaltu ‘ala Allah, la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah

6- Before entering the bathroom

• Allahumma inni a’udhu bika min al-khubthi wal-khaba’ith

7- After leaving the bathroom

Ghufranak

8- Before eating

• Bismillah (Bismillah wa ‘ala barakatillah)

9- After eating

• Alhamdulillah alladhi at’amani hadha wa razaqanihi min ghayri hawlin minni wa la quwwah

10- When it rains

Allahumma sayyiban nafi’an

11- When hearing thunder, spiritual benefits of daily dhikr

• Subhanalladhi yusabbihur ra’du bihamdihi wal-mala’ikatu min kheefatihi

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In conclusion, Daily Dhikr connects the heart to the Creator, purifies the soul, and brings countless blessings in both this life and the Hereafter.

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