The Best Dhikr That a Muslim Should Adhere To
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Question:
Also, among her questions, she asks: What is the best dhikr that one must adhere to, O Shaykh?
Answer:
One is not required to adhere to any specific dhikr; the dhikr is recommended, except for what is in the prayer, such as Subhan Rabbi al-Azim (Glory be to my Lord, the Supreme) and Subhan Rabbi al-A'la (Glory be to my Lord, the Most High) in prostration, and Rabbighfir li (My Lord, forgive me) between the two prostrations. This is obligatory among the obligations of the prayer. As for dhikr outside of prayer, it is not obligatory but rather recommended. Abundant dhikr brings much good. Allah the Exalted said:[Al-Ahzab 33:41-42] or [Al-Ahzab 33:35]
Also, among her questions, she asks: What is the best dhikr that one must adhere to, O Shaykh?
Answer:
One is not required to adhere to any specific dhikr; the dhikr is recommended, except for what is in the prayer, such as Subhan Rabbi al-Azim (Glory be to my Lord, the Supreme) and Subhan Rabbi al-A'la (Glory be to my Lord, the Most High) in prostration, and Rabbighfir li (My Lord, forgive me) between the two prostrations. This is obligatory among the obligations of the prayer. As for dhikr outside of prayer, it is not obligatory but rather recommended. Abundant dhikr brings much good. Allah the Exalted said:
(41) O you who have believed, remember Allah with much remembrance (42) And exalt Him morning and afternoon.
يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا اذْكُرُوا اللَّهَ ذِكْرًا كَثِيرًا وَسَبِّحُوهُ بُكْرَةً وَأَصِيلًاand the men who remember Allah often and the women who do so - for them Allah has prepared forgiveness and a great reward.
وَالذَّاكِرِينَ اللَّهَ كَثِيرًا وَالذَّاكِرَاتِ أَعَدَّ اللَّهُ لَهُم مَّغْفِرَةً وَأَجْرًا عَظِيمًا
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/242 — archive.org (9:56)
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