This is the perpetual prayer of Islam and the foundation of the whole religion just as the Name of God is the expression of the Divine essence. As a formal practice it consists of repeating the Name (Allah) silently in the heart perpetually, dedicating every heartbeat to God. It is the simplest and the greatest of meditations. Sit quietly and hear the Name in your heart – Allah! Allah! Allah! Then hear the Name in your heart throughout your day, in the world,wherever you may be,at all times. The Dhikr is the journey to the oasis of the moment.

It is reported – and Allah knows best – that al-Junayd, a friend of God – may Allah be pleased with him – said, “A servant should overcome his soul, and be continuous in the remembrance of his Lord, establishing the rights of his Lord, focusing upon Him with his heart, the light of fear setting a blaze his heart, whilst drinking from the vessel of pure love, and certain hidden realities being unveiled for him. So when he talks, it is due to Allah, when he speaks, it is from Allah, when he moves, it is by the Command of Allah, and when he is serene, then it is from Allah. He belongs to Allah, is for Allah and is with Allah.”