From the religious publications of Sabah and Milliyet: Daily Dhikr, tasbihs, and the spiritual-psychological benefits they add to our personal lives.
What is Dhikr and Its Impact on Personal Life?
As reported by Sabah newspaper, Dhikr means 'to remember and recall Allah'. Milliyet, on the other hand, explains the spiritual and psychological benefits of Dhikr in detail: it illuminates the heart, removes negative thoughts, reduces depression and anxiety, and helps you view life more positively.
Dhikr Recommended Daily by Our Prophet (PBUH)
The most important Hadith compiled by Sabah are:
- Subhanallah, Alhamdulillah, Allahu Akbar (33 times after each Salah): Forgives sins, even if they are as much as the foam of the sea.
- La ilaha illallah: The most virtuous Dhikr; it cleanses the heart and strengthens the consciousness of Tawhid.
- Astaghfirullah: 70+ times a day (even the Prophet did it); brings repentance and inner peace.
- Morning and evening 3 times: Bismillahillezî lâ yedurru maʾsmehû şeyʾun... (Nothing can harm with His name).
- In difficult moments: Hasbiyallahu la ilaha illa Hu (Allah is sufficient for me).
Personal Benefits
As highlighted by Milliyet:
- It removes the rust from the heart, filling it with love and contentment.
- It drives away Shaytan and blesses one's sustenance.
- It reduces depression, anxiety, and sadness; it brings hope and a positive outlook.
- It earns the love and pleasure of Allah.
How to Incorporate it into Your Daily Routine?
5-10 minutes after Fajr Salah, during work, or before bed is sufficient. Sabah newspaper reminds us that the Prophet (PBUH) constantly engaged in Dhikr, suggesting that Dhikr should be spread throughout every moment of life. The easiest and most effective method for personal development: Engage in Dhikr with your tongue, and your heart will find peace.
Final Word
Dhikr, though it may seem small, creates a great transformation. As stated in the sources of Sabah and Milliyet, a person who regularly performs Dhikr attains happiness in both this world and the hereafter. Start with a Dhikr today, and let your life change.
- 1sabah.com.tr/dini-bilgiler/galeri/namaz/peygamberimizin-gunluk-zikirleri-peygamber-efendimizin-tavsiye-ettigi-her-gun-okunacak-zikir-ve-tesbihler
- 2milliyet.com.tr/ramazan/zikrin-faydalari-nelerdir-allah-zihri-cekmenin-manevi-ve-psikolojik-faydalari-nelerdir-6374621
- 3sabah.com.tr/sozluk/edebiyat/zikir-nedir-ne-anlama-gelir