Remembrance of Allah with distraction and lack of presence of mind
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh Salih, one of the brothers, whose name is symbolized by the letters M-S, al-Yahyawi, says: What is the ruling on the remembrance of Allah, such as saying "Subhan Allah" (Glory be to Allah) one hundred times, when the Muslim does not feel it or is not present in mind with what he is saying? He was reciting the remembrance while thinking about something else. Is it accepted from him? Does it suffice for him or not? And what should he do in this situation?
Answer:
Tasbih does not benefit him if he is heedless of its meaning. Being mindful of its meaning and magnifying Allah (Mighty and Majestic) is a necessary part of the presence of the heart; because tasbih is an act of worship, and the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) saidSahih al-Bukhari 1. So, the heart should be present during tasbih, tahlil, takbir, and the other forms of dhikr. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Honorable Shaykh Salih, one of the brothers, whose name is symbolized by the letters M-S, al-Yahyawi, says: What is the ruling on the remembrance of Allah, such as saying "Subhan Allah" (Glory be to Allah) one hundred times, when the Muslim does not feel it or is not present in mind with what he is saying? He was reciting the remembrance while thinking about something else. Is it accepted from him? Does it suffice for him or not? And what should he do in this situation?
Answer:
Tasbih does not benefit him if he is heedless of its meaning. Being mindful of its meaning and magnifying Allah (Mighty and Majestic) is a necessary part of the presence of the heart; because tasbih is an act of worship, and the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said
The reward of deeds depends upon the intentions and every person will get the reward according to what he has intended.
إِنَّمَا الأَعْمَالُ بِالنِّيَّاتِ وَإِنَّمَا لِكُلِّ امْرِئٍ مَا نَوَىThe presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 02/243 — archive.org (15:23)
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