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
Tawbah (Repentance)
Sincere repentance and return to Allah after sin.
Wilayah (Divine Authority)
The concept of divine authority and leadership in Shia Islam.
Adab al-Salah (Prayer Etiquette)
The recommended norms and inner attitudes that enrich the prayer.
Ikhlas (Sincerity)
Pure sincerity in worship — acting solely for the sake of Allah.
Qiyam (Standing Position)
The standing position in prayer, during which the Quran is recited.
Rak'ah (Prayer Cycle)
A single cycle of movements and recitations in the Islamic prayer.