How to Improve Your Life and Productivity with Dhikr

Summary

The video script discusses the theme of remembrance and love, drawing parallels between a warrior poet's thoughts of his beloved amidst battle and the constant remembrance of Allah by the faithful. It highlights how true love and devotion keep the beloved in mind at all times, even during hardships. The script emphasizes the benefits of remembering Allah, providing practical tips for incorporating dhikr (remembrance) into daily life, and recounting stories of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and his companions to inspire viewers to strengthen their faith and productivity through constant remembrance and prayer.

Takeaways

• ⚔️ The warrior in the story remembers his beloved even amidst the chaos of battle, likening the shine of swords to her smile.
• ❤️ True love means remembering your beloved at all times, even in difficult situations.
• 🕌 The Quran describes those who love Allah as remembering Him constantly, whether standing, sitting, or lying down.
• 🛡️ Allah commands believers to remember Him often, especially in times of battle, to achieve triumph.
• 🕋 The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) remembered Allah at all times, serving as a model for Muslims.
• 💪 The practice of Dhikr (remembrance of Allah) provides incredible energy and productivity, as evidenced by historical figures.
• 📜 Regularly reciting specific phrases of remembrance, as taught by the Prophet (PBUH), can give strength and alleviate hardships.
• 🌅 Learning and practicing daily supplications (Adhkar) can improve the quality and quantity of Dhikr in one’s life.
• 🧠 When reciting Adhkar, it is essential to focus and say them with meaning and purpose.
• 📖 Daily engagement with the Quran, through recitation, memorization, and reflection, enhances productivity and brings blessings.

Q & A

What does the warrior think of in the middle of the battle?

He thinks of Abah because the glitter and shine of the swords remind him of her smile.

What is the significance of remembering one's beloved during battle according to the script?

It signifies true love, where one remembers their beloved at all times, even in the midst of battle.

How is the concept of remembrance applied to believers in the Quran?

Believers remember Allah while standing, sitting, and lying on their sides, and reflect on the creation of the heavens and the Earth, praying to be protected from the torment of the fire.

What does Allah instruct believers to do when facing an enemy?

Allah instructs believers to stand firm and remember Him often so they may triumph.

How did the Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) exemplify the act of remembrance?

The Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) used to remember Allah at all times, and it gave him incredible energy and productivity.

What specific remembrance did the Prophet Muhammad teach his daughter Fatima and son-in-law Ali?

He taught them to recite 'Subhan Allah' 33 times, 'Alhamdulillah' 33 times, and 'Allahu Akbar' 34 times when they went to bed.

What is the benefit of consistently practicing the remembrances taught by the Prophet Muhammad?

It is said to give strength in one's day, making them needless of a servant.

What did Ibn Taymiyyah say about the importance of remembrance?

He said that it gives a person such strength that they are able to achieve more than they could have imagined without it.

What practical tips are provided to improve the quality and quantity of remembrance in one's life?

The tips include learning and memorizing beautiful Adhkar (remembrances) taught by the Prophet Muhammad, focusing on saying them with meaning and purpose, praying with attention, and spending time daily on the Quran.

How does reciting the Quran relate to productivity according to the script?

Reciting the Quran is a form of remembrance that increases productivity by giving Baraka (blessings) in one's endeavors.

Outlines

00:00

⚔️ Warrior's Devotion and Remembrance

This paragraph describes a warrior and poet who, even in the midst of a bloody battle, thinks of his beloved, Abah. The sight of the lances and swords dripping with his blood reminds him of her smile. This intense remembrance is likened to the devotion of believers who remember Allah at all times. The paragraph transitions to discussing how true love and remembrance for Allah are reflected in constant mindfulness of Him, even in battle, as illustrated by verses from the Quran.

05:02

📿 The Power of Remembrance and Daily Adhkar

This section highlights the benefits of remembering Allah, drawing examples from the Prophet Muhammad (saw). It mentions how the Prophet taught his daughter Fatima and son-in-law Ali to recite praises of Allah before sleeping to gain strength for daily tasks. It emphasizes the importance of daily Adhkar (remembrances), explaining how consistent practice can provide energy and barakah (blessings) in one's time. Practical tips for incorporating Dhikr into daily life are provided, encouraging a focus on meaning and mindfulness in these acts.

10:05

📖 Strength in Solitude and Reflection

The final paragraph recounts a story about a relative of Ibn Taymiyyah who sought solitude in the desert to deal with personal difficulties. In his solitude, he would recite poetry and reflect deeply, not on worldly love, but on his devotion to Allah. The passage concludes with a Quranic reminder to remember Allah, who in turn, remembers those who are mindful of Him and remain grateful, emphasizing the spiritual strength derived from such practices.

Keywords

💡Warrior and Poet

This term refers to a person who embodies both the qualities of a warrior and a poet. In the script, the warrior thinks of his beloved, Abah, even in the midst of battle, showing the depth of his love and the integration of martial prowess and emotional depth.

💡Abah

Abah is the beloved woman of the warrior in the script. She represents the idea that true love remains in one's thoughts even in the most trying circumstances, such as during a battle.

💡Remembrance

Remembrance in the script is a key concept that highlights the act of keeping someone or something in one's thoughts. The warrior's remembrance of Abah during battle is paralleled with the remembrance of Allah by believers, emphasizing constant mindfulness and devotion.

💡Battle

Battle here is both a literal and metaphorical setting where the warrior thinks of his beloved and believers remember Allah. It represents life's struggles and the moments of intense challenge where true devotion and love are tested.

💡Swords and Lances

These are weapons used in battle, symbolizing danger and violence. In the script, the swords shining like Abah's smile illustrate how even in violent contexts, beauty and love can be remembered and cherished.

💡Allah

Allah is the central figure in Islamic faith, representing the supreme being. The script emphasizes the importance of remembering Allah at all times, including during battle, drawing a parallel to the warrior's remembrance of his beloved.

💡Baraka

Baraka refers to divine blessing or spiritual power. The script mentions that remembering Allah brings Baraka, which enhances energy and productivity, underscoring the practical benefits of spiritual devotion.

💡Dhikr

Dhikr is the Islamic practice of remembering Allah through repeated utterances of praise. The script highlights its importance in daily life and its ability to provide strength and resilience.

💡Fatima and Ali

Fatima and Ali are significant figures in Islam, the daughter and son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad. The script references their practice of Dhikr, taught by the Prophet, as a means to gain strength and ease burdens.

💡Majnun and Layla

Majnun and Layla are characters from a famous Middle Eastern love story. In the script, their story is used to illustrate deep, obsessive love, comparing Majnun’s love for Layla to a believer's devotion to Allah.

Highlights

The warrior and poet remembers his beloved Abah in the midst of a bloody battle, showing the power of true love.

The glitter and shine of the swords remind the warrior of Abah's smile, illustrating the profound connection between love and memory.

True love means remembering your beloved at all times, even in the most intense situations.

The Quran describes the devoted as those who remember Allah constantly, whether standing, sitting, or lying down.

Allah advises believers to stand firm and remember Him often during battles to triumph.

The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) remembered Allah at all times, serving as an exemplary model of devotion.

Remembrance of Allah provides incredible energy, productivity, and Baraka (blessings) in time.

Al-Islam’s habits, speech, and writings demonstrated remarkable strength and productivity due to his consistent remembrance of Allah.

The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) taught his daughter Fatima and son-in-law Ali a prayer routine to gain strength and ease their burdens.

Consistently practicing certain prayers can provide strength, making one needless of a servant.

The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) would pray and remember Allah from early morning until midday, showing the importance of regular devotion.

Following the Prophet’s example includes memorizing and practicing prayers regularly.

Transcripts

the warrior and poet says about the

woman he

led and surely I remembered you o abah

even as the lances were drinking my

blood and bright swords of Indian make

were dripping with it so he is in the

middle of a battle and the lances of the

enemy are dripping with his blood and

they swords are covered in his blood and

what does he think of in this

situation and I wish to kiss the swords

for verily they Shone as bright as the

flash of your for tooth when you smile

he thinks of abah because the glitter

and the shine of the swords remind him

of her smile if you're love is true then

you remember your beloved at all times

another poet says

but this is also the description of the

m in the Quran except that their love

and Remembrance is for

Allah Allah says

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they are those who remember Allah while

standing sitting and lying on their

sides and reflect on the creation of the

heavens and the Earth and pray our Lord

You Have Not created all of this without

purpose glory be to you protect us from

the torment of the fire and they

remember Allah even whilst in battle

Allah

says oh Believers when You Face an enemy

stand firm and remember Allah often so

you may Triumph the Believers love Allah

and therefore they think about him all

the

time says about the Prophet sallallah Al

wasallam the prophet sallallahu alaihi

wasallam used to remember Allah at all

times and from The Amazing benefits of

is that it gives us incredible energy

and productivity it gives us Baraka and

in our time listen to the words of he

says

gives a person such strength that he is

able to achieve with it what he couldn't

have imagined achieving without it and

he continues

and I have witnessed the remarkable

strength of Al

Islam in his habits his speech his

boldness and his writings he would often

produce in a day what a copyist would

take a week to transcribe and often even

more Subhan Allah and he

says for

the prophet sallallah alaihi wasallam

taught his daughter Fatima and his

son-in-law

Ali to recite Subhan 33 times

alhamdulillah 33 times and Allah abbar

34 times when they went to bed this was

in response to Fatima's request for a

servant and her complain about the

hardship of grinding and other household

chores he taught them this and said it

is better for you than a servant and

says it is said whoever consistently

practices this will find strength in

their day making them needless of a

servant Subhan Allah and coming back

to

says he went to one

day and he prayed F and then sat

remembering Allah until midday then he

turned to me and said this is my

breakfast and if I don't take my

breakfast I lose my strength so how can

we really apply VI in our life here are

some practical tips which will inshallah

help you improve the quality as well as

the quantity of the in your life number

one the prophet

sallallah is our greatest example Allah

says

indeed in the messenger of Allah you

have an excellent example for whoever

has hoped in Allah in the last day and

remembers Allah often and the prophet

sallallahu alaihi wasallam he has taught

us the most beautiful Adar the most

beautiful duas and these include the

Adar of the morning and evening which

are extremely important thear when

waking up when going to bed when

entering the house when leaving when

having food after having food so learn

these Adar one by one memorize one and

practice it every day and once you have

it down move to the next one and master

these Adar in this way number two when

you say these Adar really try to focus

and say them from your heart with

meaning and purpose so when you say

alhamdulillah Subhan Allah Allah abbar

try to say it from your heart number

three one of the best forms of is the

Salah so in your Salah focus on the

things you say and pray with attention

and purpose the prophet sallallahu

alaihi wasallam once made W and he

said whoever does wo as I did then

praise to ra without letting his mind

wander his previous sins will be

forgiven number four spend time daily on

the Quran for recitation memorization

revision and T because the recitation of

the Quran is also a form of and

understand the time you spend for for

the Quran Kim is not taking away from

your productivity in other things but

rather it is increasing your

productivity by giving you Baraka and in

all your endeavors and I want to end

with something else that

imim says about he says a relative of

Islam may Allah have mercy upon him told

me in the beginning he would sometimes

go out into the desert to be alone due

to difficulties he used to face so one

day I followed him and when he reached

the open desert he took a deep breath

and then began reciting the poet's words

and these belong to majon Lea who was

madly in love with

Leila and I leave the houses behind so

that I may secretly speak to myself

about you in solitude majon went out to

the desert to think about Leila and talk

to himself about Leila but he went out

into the desert to think about

Allah so remember me I will remember you

and thank me and never be

ungrateful alayum