Is every dhikr required to be accompanied by intention?
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The questioner : ... meaning that it is on the tongue ... rather, it is necessary.
The Shaykh : It is the foundation of every dhikr; it is necessary that every dhikr be accompanied by intention. Every dhikr requires it. However, if you were to limit it, for example, to acknowledging the perfection of Allah (Mighty and Majestic), it would not be called praising Allah. If you acknowledge the perfection of Allah in your heart without praising Him, as is done in praise.
The Shaykh : It is the foundation of every dhikr; it is necessary that every dhikr be accompanied by intention. Every dhikr requires it. However, if you were to limit it, for example, to acknowledging the perfection of Allah (Mighty and Majestic), it would not be called praising Allah. If you acknowledge the perfection of Allah in your heart without praising Him, as is done in praise.