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
Surah Al-Ikhlas (Chapter of Sincerity)
The 112th chapter of the Quran, declaring Allah's absolute oneness.
Ziyarat Ashura (Ashura Visitation Prayer)
A powerful visitation prayer to Imam Husayn, recited daily by many Shia Muslims.
Wilayah (Divine Authority)
The concept of divine authority and leadership in Shia Islam.
Marja' al-Taqlid (Religious Authority)
The highest religious authority in Shia Islam, whom the believer follows in prayer and legal matters.
Khutbah (Sermon)
The Islamic sermon delivered before the Friday prayer and at the Eid prayers.
Imam (Prayer Leader)
The person who leads the congregational prayer at the mosque.