Dhikr

Quick meaning: Dhikr is a noun meaning (Sufism) A Sufi Islamic prayer whereby a phrase or expression of praise is repeated continually.

Meaning

(Sufism) A Sufi Islamic prayer whereby a phrase or expression of praise is repeated continually.

Example Sentences

We prayed together and we practised dhikr, the recitation of the ninety-nine revealed names of God.

When all had eaten and prayed the first night prayer, they began to recite their dhikr, then they began the musical recital.

Word Forms

• dhikrs

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include zikr, tasbih, durood, dikka, rak'a, rak'ah.

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