The Power of Daily Remembrance (Dhikr)

In a world where the hustle-culture lifestyle is glorified, the remembrance of Allah can be your best bet for getting through the day with Barakah. As Muslims, Allah has already given us the cheat code. He said in Surah Al-Baqarah 2:152: “So remember Me; I will remember you.

This verse tells you clearly that if you want Allah to remember you, if you want your duas to be answered, if you want closeness to the Lord of the Worlds, then you must remember Him. And with that remembrance comes Barakah (blessings), ease, and divine support in everything you do.

Firstly, what is Barakah? There are many definitions, but the one by Muhammad Farris tries to be wholesome: Barakah is the divine increase of goodness in your time, your efforts, and your life. If anyone truly seeks Barakah, then he should remember Allah constantly. You can remember Him in your actions, by staying away from what He has forbidden, knowing that He is Al-Baseer, the One who sees all things; and by embracing what He has commanded, knowing that every act of obedience adds to your scale of good deeds. With this consciousness, even your simple daily actions become a means of drawing closer to Him.

Another powerful way of remembering Allah is through dhikr. Among the most important are the morning and evening adhkar, because they come with special benefits; protection from hardship, protection from the evil eye, relief from laziness, an increase in gratitude, blessings, forgiveness, and the opportunity to send salawat upon the Prophet. You can remember Allah by saying: Alhamdulillah (all praise is for Allah—showing gratitude for His mercy and countless favors), Astaghfirullah (O Allah, forgive me—cleansing your heart from sins that darken it), Subhanallah (Glory be to Allah—affirming His perfection), La ilaha illallah (There is no deity worthy of worship except Allah—renewing your faith), La hawla wa la quwwata illa billah (There is no power or might except through Allah—reminding you that strength and help come only from Him), and La ilaha illa anta, subhanaka inni kuntu minaz-zalimin (There is no deity except You; You are far above all imperfections; indeed, I was among the wrongdoers)—the dua Propht Yunus said in the belly of the whale, a dua of distress and powerful relief.

Finally, Barakah is a blessing every Muslim should seek. It makes your day smoother, your efforts more productive, and your heart more at ease. It brings you closer to Allah and allows you to navigate difficulties with stability and calm. Remembering Allah throughout your day will lighten your heart and enrich your life. You can set a special time dedicated to your Azkar, or say them while carrying out other tasks, just ensure your heart is present.