Dhikr (ذكر, "remembrance") is the Islamic practice of repeating short phrases that name or praise God, often drawn from the 99 Names of God (Asma al-Husna). It's a mainstream practice across Islam, and especially central, in structured rhythmic form, to Sufi orders.
The phrases below are kept in their original Arabic, as is traditional, since translation is generally seen as secondary to the sound and rhythm of the original words.
Choose a phrase for the moment — gratitude, patience, seeking forgiveness.
Repeat quietly, often on prayer beads (misbaha), commonly in sets of 33 or 99.
Traditionally practiced within a community or under a teacher's guidance, especially in Sufi orders.
Combine a phrase with a short intention and closing line, and hear the whole thing read aloud.
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