A041
Surah: 033 - Ayah: 041
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33:41
Without remembering God, the Blessed, the Exalted, day and night, at all times and in all circumstances, neither can the command of abundant remembrance (dhikr-i kathir; 33:41) be acted upon, nor can the proximity and closeness of God be attained through nawafil (additional prayers). Nonetheless, it is also a Qur'anic fact that, in comparison to the day, the ibadat of the night is more important (73:6), and the centre of the success of the night is the luminous time, which can appear at any time during the ibadat.
Dhikran kathira (Abundant dhikr, to remember abundantly)
In verses (33:41-42) God commands: "O you who believe! Remember Allah abundantly, and purify Him morning and evening. He it is Who sends blessings on you, and His angels, that He may bring you forth from darknesses (of negligence) unto light (of remembrance and knowledge). He is merciful to the believers." This command is particularly for the cycle of resurrection.
Salah (Knowledge and wisdom)
Before the mention of sending Salah upon the mu'mins, it is commanded in verses (33:41-42): "O you who believe, remember Allah abundantly and do His tasbih morning and evening". Then in the following verse (33:43) it is said: "He it is Who sends His blessings on you and His angels also, so that He may bring you out from darknesses (of ignorance) unto light (of knowledge)." That is, God and His great angels (Muhammad (s.a.s.) and the guiding Imams from his progeny) send blessings upon you, in which there is Divine help, success, guidance, knowledge and wisdom.
Q299 It is mentioned in verses (33:41-42): “O you who believe, remember Allah abundantly and do His tasbih morning and evening”. What benefits accrue from abundant dhikr? What loss occurs from neglecting dhikr?
A299
- There are countless benefits of abundant dhikr. The fact that the pleasure of Almighty Allah is attained by dhikr-u cibadat is the most important of these benefits.
- The devil gains the upper hand when we forget to do the dhikr of Allah.
- Abundant dhikr empowers the angel appointed for you and performs angelic deeds for you, whereby you can progress spiritually.
- The heart gains peace due to abundant dhikr (13:28). Peace is in many meanings and ranks.
- If you are remembering your Lord through His supreme Name, be sure that there are countless blessings in it (55:78). Never forget that the secret of spiritual progress is the living and supreme Name of God.
This verse has been referred 5 times.