A040
Surah: 003 - Ayah: 040
Click here to see the translations
3:40
Although apparently Divine remembrance is of universal beneficence, yet due to its subtleties, its beneficence in reality is special. An example of which, in the purports of the last two verses of Suratu'l-A`raf, is as follows:
a) God must be remembered in the depth of the heart, namely the soul, with utmost humility and great fear. If this humility is real, that is, it is deep in the recesses of the heart or is the result of serene and serious giryah-u zari, then it is the germicidal medicine of spirituality, by using which all false thoughts are killed. Fear of God is that preventive medicine, which protects the heart from such germs.
b) If this dhikr is special and is most hidden (akhfa), then its pronunciation should be performed morning and evening, without loud voice (jahr). That is, it should be more hidden than hidden, so that the tongue of heart may be so intensely and constantly engrossed in it, that the whisperings of the devil may not be able to touch it.
c) In addition to these two times, it is also commanded to remember God at other times, for there are countless benefits in abundant remembrance (3:40; 33:21). One special benefit is that, through it, the state of tenderness, humility and fear of God is created in the heart and continues to remain in it. And this is a good preparation for the remembrance of heart (dhikr-i qalbi), otherwise it is very difficult.
d) Angels and awliya' become His intimate friends. They are always absorbed and engrossed in His worship and they do not have even a particle of pride; they purify God abundantly and prostrate to Him with the utmost humility.
This verse has been referred 1 times.