The Importance of Zikr-e-Elahi(ذکر الٰہی)

Zikr is an Arabic word which means remembrance. it is references used for Allah,To the ways of remembering Allah Keeping His attributes in mind,reciting them again and again, affirming them with eagerness and sincerity and reflecting upon His Omnipotence and Power.

How important is Zikr-i-Ilahi? To put it briefly, it is vital and of great importance. I do not call it great simply as a manner of speech, but

because of Allah Himself has called it so. Allah the Most High says in The

Holy Qur’an:

"and remembrance of Allah indeed is the greatest virtue" (29:46)

That is, remembrance of Allah is higher in status than all other acts of worship. The statement that this subject is vital and important is therefore not mine; it is a pronouncement of Allah Himself.If the subject is of such great importance, Islam would obviously place constant emphasis upon it. This is indeed the case. We find frequent

reminders about it in The Holy Qur’an,

"And remember the name of thy Lord during the morning as well as the evening". (76:26)

Similarly there is a Hadith in which the Holy Prophet (sallallahu alaihiwa sallam) says, when people gather together for the remembrance of Allah they are surrounded by angels and are covered by mercy from their Lord.