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Dhikr For Allah and Muraaqabah

There are various ways one can adopt for remembering Allah. However, when it comes to Dhikr in its spiritual sense, it refers to the ordinances one must observe in reciting the Tawheed, the beautiful and powerful attributes of Allah and His secret proper name Allah. The steps are as follows: a. Perform ablution (Wudhu). b. Choose a clean place in a remote corner of your house. Keep it specifically for Swalaat and Dhikr. c. Use dim light or total darkness which is preferable. d. Use itr (Islamic perfume without alcohol) or scent. e. Sit in Qadah position or with the legs crossed facing the Qiblah Kabah Shareef with head down in humility. Every step is based on the level of humility and concentration the Dhakir (the one performing the Dhikr) will observe and maintain. f. Breathe in and out to calm down and to take a relax attitude as you are in front of your Lord. Your breathing must be silent in respect of your Lord. As when you will start from step 1 below, your eyes must be closed.

1. Darood Shareef (3 Times)

Oh Allah send Darood upon our master Muhammad and upon the family of our master Muhammad and send blessing and send salutation
Read this Darood Shareef or anyone which you know its meaning and at the same time thinking you are in front of your Nabi and Rasoul Muhammad (s.a.w) or in front of his Qabr and mosque. 2. Surah Faatiha 1 (1 time)

In the name of Allah the most merciful the most compassionate Praise be to Allah the Lord of the worlds The most merciful the most compassionate

Master of the day of judgement You alone do we worship and you alone do we ask help Guide us on the right path
- The path of those whom Thou hast favoured; Not (the path) of those who earn Thine anger nor of those who astray. Read and understand each verse you utter. Concentration is a key aspect for attaining Khushu and Allah. 3. Surah Sharh 94 (1 time)

In the name of Allah the most merciful the most compassionate - Have we not open (dilate) for you your chest - And we have eased for you your burden - Which weighted down your back - And we have elevated for you your fame (remembrance) ? - So no doubt with hardship there is ease - No doubt with hardship there is ease - So when you are relieved then raise (to strive hard) - And towards your Lord do you ask (wish)
Read and understand each verse you utter. Concentration is a key aspect for attaining Khushu and Allah. 4. Shahadah (3 times)

I witness that there is no god except Allah And I witness that Muhammad is His servant and His messenger
Read and understand its implication.

5. Astaghfar (3 times)

I seek forgiveness (from) Allah, my Lord - from all and every sins - and I turn towards Him (Allah) in repentance - and there is no power (might) - and there is no strength - except from Allah, the High, the Great
Read and think of your sins and repent sincerely. 6. Seeking Help

Permission (a way to seek permission) oh messenger of Allah Help

Read and think of the holy prophet (s.a.w).

Permission (a way to seek permission) oh my master oh my peer Mursheed Help

Read and think of your Peer Mursheed.

7. Dhikr

Me and dont be ungrateful

So remember Me, I will remember you and thank

Best of remembrance There is no god except Allah (100 times or more)

The starting position if that your face and head must be inclined towards your navel where the Nafs is found. As you say second part

you breathe in, you raise your head slowly, think that the essence of

in entering your lungs and purifying your Nafs and stop at normal height. At this point you utter the

, you breathe out and synchronisingly send (decline) your face and head towards

your spiritual heart which is 2 fingers below your left chest. Keep concentrating on the 2 wordings all throughout the Dhikr. After the end of the desired number (100 or more or less it depends on you) you do the same for:

- Allahou (100 times or more)

You can choose the other attributes of Allah as per your wish. Ask your Mursheed first. After that you enter into Muraaqabah:

8. Muraaqabah At this stage: a. Your eyes are still closed (always closed) and think of all (I really mean all) your sins and sincerely seek forgiveness. Read any verse sensitising you on your sins and to repent. b. Think on putting a complete halt to these sins.

c. Then think on the wordings of Tawheed deeply for several times and on its implication which is vital. d. Then think on the proper name of Allah deeply and constantly. e. Then think on any attributes of Allah especially the 12 Divine Names. f. End with thanks and dua.
May this benefit all of us through the acceptance of Allah.