zikr

A poem about the need for remembrance of God and how this is as necessary as food for humans.

"The likeness of the one who remembers his Lord and the one who does not remember Him is like that of a living to a dead person" (Bukhari). How much do we really remember Allah? As a Challenge to Yourself, keep a journal of how much you do for the sake of Allah. 

Zikr is the Arabic term for remembrance of Allah, the Most Merciful. It is not restricted to the prayer and worship that we do on our prayer rugs five times a day; it is much more than that.
 

The aspect of Zikr, the remembrance of Allah, is part of "what sets apart the living from the dead" (Bukhari). Here are some ways to incorporate and ensure Zikr in our everyday lives.

Even for those not performing the pilgrimage, Hajj, the first ten days of this month are considered very sacred and a time for increased reflection, seeking Allah's forgiveness, doing good and various other forms of worship.