Remembrance
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Imam Amir-ul-Mu'mineen Ali [a] said
Whoever forgets Allah, Glory be to Him, Allah makes him forget himself and blinds his heart
Ghurar al-Hikam, no. 8875; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 783 link
The angel only writes down what he hears, but when Allah, Mighty and Exalted, has said, "And remember your Lord within your heart ", no one knows the reward of that remembrance in the heart of the servant except Allah, most High.
Bihar al-Anwar, v. 5, p. 322, no. 7; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 783 link
Never prefer anything above the remembrance of Allah for verily He says, "and the remembrance of Allah is surely greater."
Bihar al-Anwar, v. 77, p. 107, no. 1; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 773 link
Imam Amir-ul-Mu'mineen Ali [a] said
Remembrance is a source of great pleasure for the lovers [of Allah].
Ghurar al-Hikam, no. 670; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 773 link
Imam Amir-ul-Mu'mineen Ali [a] said
Remembrance is sitting in the company of the Beloved One.
Ghurar al-Hikam, no. 322; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 773 link
Imam Amir-ul-Mu'mineen Ali [a] said
Remembrance of Allah is the natural disposition of every good-doer and the distinguishing mark of every believer
Ghurar al-Hikam, no. 5173; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 773 link
I urge you to recite the Qur'an and remember Allah frequently, for verily it [will result in] a remembrance for you in the heavens and a light for you in the earth
al-Khisal, p. 525, no. 13; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 774 link
Imam Amir-ul-Mu'mineen Ali [a] said
Whoever remembers Allah in private, has surely remembered Allah much.
Bihar al-Anwar, v. 93, p. 342, no. 11; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 774 link
Remember Allah frequently as much as you can every hour of the day and night, for verily Allah has commanded [us] to remember Him abundantly
al-Kafi, v. 8, p. 7, no. 1; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 774 link
The glorification of Fatima al-Zahra' [The glorification of Fatima al-Zahra' (AS), otherwise known as Tasbih al-Zahra' is composed of reciting Allahu Akbar (Allah is Greater) 34 times, Alhamdulillah (Praise be to Allah) 33 times and Subhanallah (Glory be to Allah) 33 times. Usually it is recommended to recite it after every obligatory prayer (ed.)] (AS) is from the frequent remembrance which Allah mentions, "Remember Allah with a frequent remembrance."
al-Kafi, v. 2, p. 500, no. 4; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 774 link
Imam Amir-ul-Mu'mineen Ali [a] said
Amir al-Mu'minin Im?m 'Al? ibn Ab? T?lib (a.s.) said in the intimate supplication of the month of Sha'ban [al-Munajat al-Sha`abaniyya: the intimate supplication of the month of Sha`aban recited by Imam `Ali (AS) and the Im?ms from his progeny (AS) during the sacred month of Sha`aban.], 'My God! Inspire me with fervour for Your remembrance until I have become inspired with Your remembrance, and a spiritual zeal for the refreshing salvation of Your Names and the place of Your sanctity
Bihar al-Anwar, v. 94, p. 98, no. 13; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 775 link
Imam Amir-ul-Mu'mineen Ali [a] said
I ask You to send blessings on Muhammad and the family of Muhammad, and to make me of those who are continuous in Your remembrance and who do not breach Your covenant
Bihar al-Anwar, v. 94, p. 99, no. 13; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 775 link
Imam Amir-ul-Mu'mineen Ali [a] said
Amir al-Mu'minin Im?m 'Al? ibn Ab? T?lib (a.s.) said in counsel to his son Hasan at the time of his death (AS), 'and be one to remember Allah at all times
Amali al-Tusi, p. 8, no. 8; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 775 link
Prophet Moses (AS) said, 'My Lord, I am in a [base] state wherin I esteem You too highly to remember You therein', He said, 'O Moses, remember Me at all times.
Bihar al-Anwar, v. 80, p. 176, no. 21; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 775 link
The one who remembers [Allah] in the midst of the neglectful ones is as one who fights [in the way of Allah] in the midst of others who flee [from the battle].
Makarim al- Akhlaq, v. 2, p. 373, no. 2661; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 775 link
Everyone will die thirsty except the one who remembers Allah.
Bihar al-Anwar, v. 81, p. 240, no. 26; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 776 link
Verily when Moses, son of Amran (AS) would engage in intimate supplication with his Lord, he said, 'My Lord, are you so far from me that I should call You, or are You so near to me that I should whisper?' so Allah then revealed to Moses, 'I sit in close proximity with the one who remembers Me
Bihar al-Anwar, v. 93, p. 153, no. 11; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 776 link
Imam Amir-ul-Mu'mineen Ali [a] said
The one who occupies himself with the remembrance of Allah, Allah beautifies his remembrance [among people].
Ghurar al-Hikam, no. 5235; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 776 link
Imam Amir-ul-Mu'mineen Ali [a] said
The one who remembers Allah, glory be to Him, is sitting closely with Him
Ghurar al-Hikam, no. 5159; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 776 link
The believer remains in a state of prayer as long as he is remembering Allah, whether he is standing, sitting or lying down, for verily Allah says, "Those who remember Allah standing, sitting and lying on their sides
Amali al-Tusi, p. 79, no. 116; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 776 link
Imam Husain (a.s.) narrates that the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) said, "One who remembers Allah sitting at the place he offered Morning Prayer till sunrise is given reward equal to the number of pilgrims of the house of Allah and he would get salvation. If he sits there till the time of next Salaat and offers at least four rakat prayer all his past sins would be forgiven and he would get reward equal to performing Hajj of the House of Allah."
Sawab al-A`amal, Page 76 link
Imam Muhammad Baqir (a.s.) narrates that the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) said That Allah, the Might and Sublime said, "O children of Adam! Remember Me after Morning Prayer for an hour and after Asr prayers for an hour so that I fulfill your important wishes."
Sawab al-A`amal, Page 77 link
Imam Ja'far Sadiq (a.s.) narrates from his predecessors that Amirul Momineen (a.s.) said, "Some people gathered around the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w.s.) and asked, 'O Messenger of Allah (s.a.w.s.)! Rich people have wealth through which they can free slaves but what about the poor ones like us? They have money to go for Hajj but we can't go. They have enough money for giving Sadaqah but we do not have any. They have enough wealth to buy weapons and participate in Jihad but we do not have anything.' the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) said, 'The reward of reciting takbeer (Allaahu Akbar) a hundred times is better than the reward of freeing a slave. The reward of reciting Tasbeeh (Sub-haanallaah) a hundred times is better than taking a hundred camels for Hajj. The reward of reciting Tahmeed (Al-h'amdulillaah) is better than taking more than a hundred horses with saddles and straps laden with weapons of war for Jihad. And the reward of a person who recites Laa ilaaha illallaah a hundred times is better than everyone except one who recites it more than a hundred times'." Amirul Momineen (a.s.) says, "When rich people came to know about this tradition, they too started performing these deeds. The poor people again came to the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) and said that even rich people have come to know about this and they too are offering them. The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) replied, 'That is Allah's grace; He grants it to whom He pleases, and Allah is the Lord of mighty grace'."
Sawab al-A`amal, Page 36 link
Zurarah narrates that he asked Imam Muhammad Baqir (a.s.), "What deed Allah likes best?" Imam (a.s.) replied, "His glorification."
Sawab al-A`amal, Page 39 link
Allah Almighty said, 'O son of Adam, remember Me within yourself and I will remember you within Myself. O son of Adam, remember Me in secret and I will remember you when [you are] in secret. O son of Adam, remember Me when in an assembly and I will remember you in an assembly which is better than your assembly
Bihar al-Anwar, v. 93, p. 158, no. 31; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 777 link
The one who remembers Allah abundantly has freed himself from hypocrisy.
al-Firdaws, v. 3, p. 564, no. 5768; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 777 link
The one who remembers Allah abundantly loves Him.
Bihar al-Anwar, v. 93, p. 160, no. 39; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 777 link
Imam Amir-ul-Mu'mineen Ali [a] said
The one whose heart thrives with the continuous remembrance of Allah, his actions will always be good whether done in secret or openly
Ghurar al-Hikam, no. 8872; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 777 link
Imam Amir-ul-Mu'mineen Ali [a] said
The root of reforming the heart is in occupying it with the remembrance of Allah
Ghurar al-Hikam, no. 3083; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 778 link
Imam Amir-ul-Mu'mineen Ali [a] said
Whoever remembers Allah, glory be to Him, Allah enlivens his heart and illuminates his intellect and the innermost core of his heart
Ghurar al-Hikam, no. 8876; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 778 link
Imam Amir-ul-Mu'mineen Ali [a] said
The remembrance of Allah is a provision for the souls and a close sitting in the company of the Beloved
Ghurar al-Hikam, no. 5166; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 778 link
Imam Amir-ul-Mu'mineen Ali [a] said
I urge you to keep up the remembrance of Allah for verily it is the light of the hearts
Ghurar al-Hikam, no. 6103; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 778 link
Imam Amir-ul-Mu'mineen Ali [a] said
Continuous remembrance [of Allah] enlightens the heart and the mind.
Ghurar al-Hikam, no. 5144; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 778 link
Imam Amir-ul-Mu'mineen Ali [a] said
Verily Allah, Glory be to Him, has made [His] remembrance a polish for the hearts through which they hear after deafness, see after blindness and yield after resistance
Nahj al-Balagha, Sermon 222; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 778 link
Imam Amir-ul-Mu'mineen Ali [a] said
O He whose name is a remedy and whose remembrance is a healing.
Iqbal al-A`amal, v. 3, p. 337; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 778 link
Imam Amir-ul-Mu'mineen Ali [a] said
Remembrance [of Allah] is the key to intimacy (with Him).
Ghurar al-Hikam, no. 541; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 778 link
Imam Amir-ul-Mu'mineen Ali [a] said
If you see that Allah, Glory be to Him, has made you intimate with His remembrance, then He loves you. If you see that Allah has made you intimate with His creation and banished you from His remembrance, then He has despised you
Ghurar al-Hikam, no. 4040-4041; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 779 link
Imam Amir-ul-Mu'mineen Ali [a] said
The remembrance of Allah is a repellent of Satan
Ghurar al-Hikam, no. 5162; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 779 link
Imam Amir-ul-Mu'mineen Ali [a] said
The remembrance of Allah is a polish for the breasts and a soothing for the hearts
Ghurar al-Hikam, no. 5165; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 779 link
Imam Amir-ul-Mu'mineen Ali [a] said
Remembrance [of Allah] expands the breasts
Ghurar al-Hikam, no. 835; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 779 link
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