Dhikr (Remembrance of Allah)
Remembrance and glorification of Allah through repetition of sacred phrases.
Dhikr (Arabic: ذكر) means "remembrance" or "mention" and refers to the act of remembering and glorifying Allah through repetition of sacred phrases and prayers. Dhikr can be performed at any time, but is especially recommended after the obligatory prayers.
The most common dhikr phrases after prayer are: "SubhanAllah" (Glory be to Allah) 33 times, "Alhamdulillah" (All praise to Allah) 33 times, and "Allahu Akbar" (Allah is the Greatest) 34 times — a total of 100 repetitions.
The Quran says: "O you who believe! Remember Allah with much remembrance, and glorify Him morning and evening" (Surah Al-Ahzab 33:41-42). Dhikr brings peace and tranquility to the heart and strengthens the believer's connection to Allah in daily life.
Related terms
Qibla (Prayer Direction)
The direction toward the Kaaba in Mecca, which Muslims face during prayer.
Du'a al-Iftitah (The Opening Supplication)
A beautiful supplication recited during Ramadan nights, attributed to Imam al-Mahdi.
Ihsan (Excellence)
The highest level of worship: to worship Allah as if one can see Him.
Salat al-Qada (Makeup Prayer)
Prayers that are made up after their time has expired.
Zakat (Alms)
The obligatory alms that the Quran mentions alongside prayer.
Qalb Salim (The Pure Heart)
The pure, sincere heart — the ultimate goal of prayer and worship.