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	Dhikr
		Dhikr, or the remembrance, is the essential and foundational practice of a Sufi.
		Dhikr and the resulting awe and awareness of Allah, blessed and exalted is He, underlies describes the process of surrendering one’s self (nafs) to God's will.
		In the Shadhuli Way, dhikr is done by a group standing in a circle, fingers interlaced, chanting the name of God to evoke His light and allow Him to open and clean the participants' hearts, minds, and spirits.
	www.suficenter.org /Practices/dhikr.html (288 words)

	YourArt.com >> Encyclopedia >> dhikr (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Dhikr, Ø°Ú©Ø± (Zikr in Urdu and Zekr in Persian) (Arabic "pronouncement", "invocation" or "remembrance") is the remembrance of God commanded in the Qur'an for all Muslims.
		Dhikr as a devotional act includes the repetition of divine names, supplications and aphorisms from hadith literature, and sections of the Qur'an.
		A group dhikr ceremony in Arabic countries is usually called the hadrah ("presence", referring not to God's presence but to that of the spirit of the Prophet Muhammad and to the awareness of each participant).
	www.yourart.com /research/encyclopedia.cgi?subject=/dhikr (601 words)

	On Dhikr
		Dhikr is a sultan -- when it descends in a place, it descends with its trumpets and cymbals because dhikr is opposed to all that is other than the Truth.
		The sign of dhikr moving to the inner conscience is the absence of the invoker from dhikr and the One invoked, and the dhikr of the inner conscience is frantic thirst and drowning in it.
		The dhikr of the presence in the heart is the dhikr of the heart; and the dhikr of absence from presence with the One Invoked is the dhikr of the inner conscience, and it is hidden dhikr.
	members.tripod.com /~chippit/on_dhikr.html (1057 words)

	New age / dhikr (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Dhikr (Arabic "pronouncement", "invocation" or "remembrance") is the remembrance of God commanded in the Qur'an for all Muslims.
		Dhikr in a group is most often done on Thursday and/or Sunday nights as part of the institutional practice of the orders.
		Dhikr • Muraqaba • Sama • Qawwali • Sufi whirling
	www.new-age-guide.com /new_age/dhikr.htm (531 words)

	Sufism, Sufis, and Sufi Orders: Sufism's Many Paths
		Questions on Dhikr (Remembrance of Allah)), chapter 9 in the Encyclopedia of Islamic Doctrine) is an on-line book written by the as-Sunnah Foundation-- which is affiliated with the Naqshbandi Shaykh Hisham as well as with his shaykh, Shaykh Nazim-- discusses in detail many aspects of Dhikr.
		Dhikr: Remembrance of God, written by scholars affiliated with the Naqshbandi order, is a concise article in which the following topics are discussed: dhikr in the Qur'an and Sunnah, opinions of great Muslim scholars on dhikr, and the two major forms of dhikr: vocal and silent.
		Dhikr in Islam excerpted from the book The Naqshbandi Sufi Way, written by the contemporary Naqshbandi, Shaykh Hisham Kabbani, this is a concise article focusing on the Islamic basis for the practice of dhikr.
	www.uga.edu /islam/sufismdhikr.html (463 words)

	Audible and Inaudible Dhikr
		It is clear that this type of dhikr is not taken into consideration and is actually a part of the neglect of dhikr.
		This virtue is due to a divine wisdom as in the case of the adhān and the recitation of the Qur'ān during the audible salāhs, the audible dhikr is to awaken those who are asleep.
		To claim that dhikr khafī is sunnah while regarding dhikr khafī to refer to the murāqabah (meditation) as espoused by the Sūfīs or to regard as Sharī’ah-compliant that dhikr jahrī which the Sūfīs have initiated in which the dhikr is excessively loud, is futile, let alone claiming it to be more virtuous.
	www.alinaam.org.za /alinaam/26aidhikr.htm (1058 words)

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		Dhikr is the means by which Stations yield their fruit, until the seeker reaches the Divine Presence.
		Dhikr is mentioned in many places in the Holy Qur'an, and in most verses, what was meant by the word dhikr is tasbih, glorifying; takbir, exalting; tahmid, praising; and praising and praying upon the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace).
		Dhikr polishes the heart and is the source of the Divine breath that revives the dead spirits by filling them with the Blessings of Allah, decorating them with His Attributes, and bringing them from a state of heedlessness to the state of complete wakefulness.
	members.lycos.co.uk /shaqeelahmad/dhikr.htm (2060 words)

	Dhikr - Remembrance of God
		Dhikr is the means by which Stations yield their fruit, until the seeker reaches the Divine Presence.
		Dhikr is mentioned in many places in the Holy Qur'an, and in most verses, what was meant by the word dhikr is tasbih, glorifying; takbir, exalting; tahmid, praising; and praising and praying upon the Prophet (s).
		Dhikr polishes the heart and is the source of the Divine breath that revives the dead spirits by filling them with the Blessings of Allah, decorating them with His Attributess, and bringing them from a state of heedlessness to the state of complete wakefulness.
	www.naqshbandi.org /topics/dhikr.htm (1939 words)

	Remembrance of Allah: Dhikr for Students (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Dhikr is a form of worship that in importance comes only after the ritual Prayer (salah) and reading Qur'an.
		I would like to suggest a program of dhikr that would take very little time, be of great spiritual benefit to students, help ensure a close personal relationship with Allah, and probably even help students learn the academic subjects better.
		Another important benefit from this student dhikr, which has so many valuable benefits, is that students remembering Allah in this way will come to view their teachers in a different, more positive manner.
	islamic-world.net /khalifah-project/dhikr.htm (1428 words)

	Dhikr
		When people do dhikr, their hearts turn to the highest ideals and are free from the temptations of sin.
		The Prophet SAW said, "The contrast between a person who glorifies Allah and one who does not remember Him is like that between the living and the death." One who does not remember Allah, though he may be alive physically, he is dead spiritually and his life is but worthless.
		Dhikr has been given much importance in Islam, and thus it is better to follow a certain etiquette of dhikr.
	quranicverse99.tripod.com /pathtoparadise/id5.html (605 words)

	Dhikr of Khatm al
		practise of a special type of group Dhikr known as Khatm al-Khawajkan is something that is permissible and experienced to be useful in removing difficulties and calamities, and helpful in the acceptance of supplication (dua).
		In conclusion, the Dhikr of Khatm al-Khawajkan is permissible in itself, for it only consists of the recitation of established things, such as Surah al-Inshirah.
		There is no exact method for this type of Dhikr, for (as you have seen that its method is not established through Sunnah) the experiences of different Masha’ikh differed from one another.
	www.angelfire.com /ak5/thanvislam1400/dhikr_of_khatm_al.htm (580 words)

	Islam Question and Answer - Will he be rewarded for dhikr of the tongue when his heart is not focused? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The most perfect of dhikr is that in which the heart and tongue are both focused, then that which is in the heart only, then that which is on the tongue only.
		Ibn al-Qayyim (may Allaah have mercy on him) said: The types of dhikr may be in the heart and on the tongue sometimes, which is the best of dhikr, or they may be in the heart only sometimes, which is the second level, and on the tongue sometimes, which is the third level.
		Dhikr on the tongue only does not give any of these results and it is of little benefit.
	www.islam-qa.com /index.php?ref=72826&ln=eng (487 words)

	Islam, prayer, Salat, Dhikr, and Dua, Prayer and Faith Healing
		Dhikr (the remembrance of God) and du'a (voluntary prayer) are the other forms of worship in Islam.
		In contrast to salat, which is a required duty, Dhikr (remembrance) is voluntary and complements ritual prayer.
		Dhikr draws the individual inwards, creating an inner sense of harmony and peace.
	1stholistic.com /Prayer/hol_islam-prayer-salat-dhikr-dua.htm (1360 words)

	scientific finding on dhikr
		We will also examine what the benefits of dhikr are, giving full Quranic verses which provide clear evidence to support the importance of dhikr and finally, we will examine scientific findings from laboratory tests from the University of Washington concerning the effect dhikr has on the human brain.
		Remember this task of remembrance and dhikr is to take you out of that state of sleep, of spiritual loss and into a state of spiritual gain and peace, inshaAllah.
		Now, when dhikr is practised you continuously repeat a given name of Allah (swt) a specific number of times and therefore reflecting a meaning that belongs to Allah (swt) During the repetition of dhikr, certain regions of the brain are engaged and become active.
	www.crescentlife.com /spirituality/scientific_finding_on_dhikr.htm (2382 words)

	Dhikr (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		There are a number of forms of doing dhikr: Some of the important forms include saying the prayer, reading the Qur'an, making supplications, asking Allah's forgiveness, expressing gratitude at his favours and blessings, remembering the attributes and established laws and practices of Allah, reciting certain phrases and sentences mentioned in the Ahadith.
		Congregational dhikr, which is so popular these days is something which was not found in the time of the Prophet (sws).
		The only congregational dhikr which the Prophet (sws) seems to have undertaken was the collective prayer offered in the mosque.
	www.renaissance.com.pk /janq13.html (195 words)

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		Dhikr develops taqwa (the consciousness of Allah) and tawakkul (trust in Allah), which are important aspects of iman (faith).
		Moreover, dhikr of the heart is, for example, to be sincere and to have firm belief.
		Finally, dhikr of the soul (nafs) can be having hope in mercy of Allah, dependence on Allah without being extreme ("tie the camel and then depend on Allah") and to believe in Allah with fear, hope and love respectively.
	www.erin.utoronto.ca /student_org/msa/DHIKR.HTM (658 words)

	Dhikr
		I managed to watch a local policeman drive a skewer through his belly but I admit I closed my eyes when the leader of the dhikr laid a young novice face down on the floor, put a knive across the back of his neck and knelt on it.
		Today's dhikr was less emotionally overwhelming but in a way more amazing because I didn't pass out and the men sticking knives into themselves didn't seem to be in a real trance.
		Today was one of the biggest events in the Muslim calendar, the Feast of Sacrifice, and groups of dervishes had come from all over Iraq to greet the Shaikh.
	www.outtherenews.com /about/stories/iraqnotebook/html/dhikr.html (386 words)

	Dhikr (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		There are a number of forms of doing dhikr: Some of the important forms include saying the prayer, reading the Qur’an, making supplications, asking Allah’s forgiveness, expressing gratitude at His favours and blessings, remembering His attributes and established laws and practices, reciting certain phrases and sentences mentioned in the Ahadith.
		In fact, one seems to be so overwhelmed with the figure he or she has in mind that words which might otherwise be a beautiful expression of Allah’s remembrance fail to move the heart or stir the soul.
		It is, therefore, strongly recommended that people should adopt only those forms of dhikr which do not deride its spirit and are a means of illuminating both the mind and the heart.
	www.renaissance.com.pk /auged2y2.html (398 words)

	Dhikr - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Muslim inmates are allowed to utilize dhikr beads for therapeutic effects (see, [1]).
		Some Islamic clerics argue that using the beads are forbidden, however the practice is contiguous with approved Islamic traditions.
		Different Sufi Orders have different syllabus of dhikr.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Dhikr (825 words)

	Dhikr (zikr) and Sama: Symbols of a Religious Institution, Expressions of Love and Annihilation (fana) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Dhikr is the distinctive ritual and free prayer of the Sufi.
		Dhikr and sama have been the most potent instruments in the hands of Sufis for both a deeper and emotional understanding of their own spirituality, as well as for communicating it to the lay public.
		Dhikr and sama by their communal nature, and consistency with preexisting cultural traditions in many societies, are the most obvious ways for people to have something of a spiritual experience.
	www.stpt.usf.edu /mustafa/Dhikr.htm (2064 words)

	Beauty of Islam
		Rasulullah (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) replied, "It is those who are intensely devoted to the Dhikr of Allah." On the basis of this Hadith, the Shuyukhs have stated that the kings and rulers should not be prevented from Dhikr of Allah, for they, by this means, can attain a lofty rank in the Hereafter.
		It is stated in a Hadith that the houses where Dhikr is practiced shine unto the residents of the skies, as do the stars shine unto the inhabitants of the earth.
		Baihaqi has quoted on the authority of Hazrat Aisha (Radhiallaho anha) that he Dhikr that is not heard even by the angels is seventy times superior to the Dhikr that is heard by them.
	www.beautyofislam.org /Dhikr/Hadith1.htm (3190 words)

	6/5/98 - Ad-Dhikr (Remembrance)
		Dhikr can be made by the tongue, by the heart and by the entire body.
		The meaning of dhikr of the body parts is: that they should progress always in obedience to Allah and in avoidance of any disobedience.
		Dhikr of Allah, if it is the type made with the tongue, should be made in a low voice between complete silence and speaking out loud.
	www.java-man.com /Pages/Khutab/khutba980605.html (1162 words)

	Dhikr and Obedience
		When a person does the dhikr of Allah, he begins to have love for Allah subhana wa ta'ala, and as he does more dhikr, he begins to love those things that Allah loves.
		This is the property of true dhikr, and my friends this is the whole purpose of us being on this Earth.
		The more dhikr you do the greater will be your love for Allah's Habeeb sallallahu alayhi wa sallam and Insha'Allah your life will begin to be lived in the manner of the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam and you will have love for those things that Allah loves.
	www31.brinkster.com /ak4thanvi/1001004/1.htm (912 words)

	Dhikr Allah
		dhikr Allah”, its primary meaning seems to be the remembrance of Allah by human beings.
		The Qur`an is dhikr because: a) it is a reminder of the declaration that every human soul has made that Allah is its only true Lord; b) its main message is that we should remember the one and only true Lord; c) its main concern is to help us remember him.
		WAYS OF Thus if we consciously do dhikr allah for part of our time, then for the rest of the time we would be aware of him at some subconscious level.
	www.islamicperspectives.com /Dhikr.htm (2176 words)

	Dhikr
		It could be to glorify God or, as is more common in Sufism, by the means by which one tries to step out of this world in order to come closer to God.
		The practice is slightly founded in the Koran, but its use of the term can just as easily relate to everyday life and not necessarily to any specific technique used by the Sufis.
		Dhikr can also involve music, in which spiritual songs, hard to distinguish form ordinary songs, are used.
	lexicorient.com /e.o/dhikr.htm (177 words)

	\|troid.org\| A Clarification Of Doubts Regarding The Dhikr Of Allaah (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Performing dhikr is an action of worship, as such it is to be done in the manner enjoined by the Sharee`ah and it is not allowed to invent new methods of performing it.
		As for the one who takes to a formula of dhikr (wird) that has not been legislated and makes this to be a sunnah to be followed then this is from those things that are forbidden.
		Then al-Baghawee and as-Sa`dee state that the meaning of 'aw ashadda dhikraa' is that this dhikr be performed more frequently and with more desire then their celebration of the praises of their fathers.
	www.troid.org /articles/manhaj/innovation/andmore/dhikr.htm (1809 words)

	HoffmanSufiDHIKR
		Sufi dhikr is not only a religious ritual designed to open the mind to God's influence and lead to increased spiritual awareness, it is very much a social event, indeed the focus of Sufi social life, often accompanied by elaborate hospitality.
		Of singular interest is the munshid, or singer, who inspires the participants in dhikr with his lyrics of praise to the Prophet or other saintly figures and of the mysteries of mystical experience, drawn from a classical corpus of Sufi poetry mixed with contemporary improvisation.
		I succeeded in borrowing one from the British elementary school in Cairo, and my husband videotaped a dhikr from the scaffolding of the mosque, which was still under construction, later moving to the floor for a closer image, but still careful not to intrude upon the ceremony or be too conspicuous.
	www.unomaha.edu /jrf/hoffmans.htm (2241 words)

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