Group Dhikr: A Recommended Sunnah

Summary

The video script discusses the significance and rulings of communal gatherings for the remembrance of Allah. It addresses debates over whether these gatherings need to follow specific historical formats and emphasizes their benefits, such as fostering collective worship and gaining divine blessings. The script references hadiths illustrating how angels seek out these gatherings, and how attendees, regardless of their piety, receive forgiveness and protection. The overall message highlights the spiritual rewards and communal benefits of group remembrance.

Takeaways

• 📖 Remembrance gatherings are recommended and considered a Sunnah in Islam.
• 🔍 The exact details of how the Prophet Muhammad and his companions conducted gatherings aren't fully known.
• ❌ Traditional gatherings did not involve specific mentions that are present in modern gatherings.
• 📚 Modern classes differ significantly from historical gatherings, though both aim to study the Quran and Sunnah.
• 🌟 Gatherings for the remembrance of Allah hold great significance and bring many benefits.
• 🗣️ Remembrance in a group is supported by Hadith, indicating that Allah is present when people remember Him together.
• 😇 Angels seek out and gather around groups that engage in remembrance, according to Islamic teachings.
• 👥 The term 'remembrance' has both specific and general meanings, covering any form of remembering Allah.
• 📜 Islamic texts do not specify whether remembrance should be silent or aloud, suggesting both are valid.
• 🙏 Attending gatherings of remembrance, even for those who are not devout, brings forgiveness and blessings from Allah.

Q & A

What is the main topic discussed in the transcript?

The main topic discussed is the ruling and benefits of gathering in groups for the remembrance of Allah, specifically whether such gatherings are recommended or Sunnah.

What is the speaker's stance on group gatherings for remembrance?

The speaker supports group gatherings for remembrance, stating that they are recommended and align with the Sunnah.

What examples does the speaker give to support the practice of group remembrance?

The speaker mentions hadiths where Allah remembers those who gather to remember Him, the presence of angels in such gatherings, and the benefits of these gatherings, such as mercy and forgiveness.

How does the speaker address the argument that gatherings should be exactly like those of the Sahaba and the Prophet?

The speaker argues that while the exact manner of gatherings isn't specified, the essence of studying the Quran and Sunnah remains, and new forms of gatherings can be accepted if they serve the same purpose.

What distinction does the speaker make between general and specific meanings of remembrance?

The speaker explains that the general meaning includes any form of remembering Allah, like classes or storytelling, while the specific meaning focuses on gatherings specifically for remembrance.

What benefits of group remembrance does the speaker highlight?

The speaker highlights benefits such as Allah's mercy, forgiveness, the presence of angels, and the spiritual upliftment of participants, even if they are sinners or not regular practitioners.

How does the speaker address the concern about sinners attending these gatherings?

The speaker notes that even sinners who attend these gatherings benefit, as Allah forgives them and grants them mercy simply because they joined the group.

What is the significance of the hadith about angels overlapping with their wings in gatherings?

The hadith signifies the high spiritual value and divine attention given to gatherings of remembrance, where angels surround and bless the participants.

Why does the speaker believe it is beneficial for people to gather for remembrance even if done silently?

The speaker suggests that silent remembrance is also valid and beneficial, as the intention and collective spiritual atmosphere matter, not just the vocalization.

What is the speaker's response to the claim that modern classes differ from those of the Sahaba and the Prophet?

The speaker acknowledges that modern classes are different but emphasizes that the core objective of learning and remembering Allah remains, making them valid forms of remembrance.

Outlines

00:00

📚 The Practice of Group Gatherings for Remembrance

The paragraph discusses the practice of group gatherings for the remembrance of Allah. The speaker addresses the recommendation and Sunnah (tradition) of such gatherings, clarifying that while the exact manner of the gatherings during the time of the Prophet and his companions may not be known, the essence and benefits of collective remembrance are emphasized. The speaker points out that the study of the Quran and Sunnah today may differ in form but holds the same value. The paragraph concludes with the mention of angels seeking out these gatherings and the immense benefits and divine protection associated with them.

05:00

👥 The Importance and Blessings of Attending Remembrance Gatherings

This paragraph elaborates on the significance of attending gatherings for the remembrance of Allah, even for those who are not regular practitioners. It underscores that such gatherings bring benefit to all attendees, as angels surround them, mercy envelops them, and tranquility descends upon them. Allah remembers those who gather to remember Him, extending forgiveness and granting their requests, including protection from His punishment. The paragraph emphasizes that even sinners who attend these gatherings receive forgiveness, highlighting the inclusive and transformative nature of these assemblies.

Keywords

💡Gatherings of remembrance

These are meetings where Muslims come together to remember and glorify Allah. The video discusses the importance and benefits of such gatherings, emphasizing that they are recommended and considered a Sunnah. Examples include reciting praises and studying religious texts.

💡Sunnah

Sunnah refers to the practices and traditions of the Prophet Muhammad. In the video, it is mentioned that gatherings of remembrance are a Sunnah, meaning they are actions that the Prophet encouraged and practiced himself.

💡Angels

Angels in Islamic belief are spiritual beings who serve Allah and perform various tasks. The video describes how angels attend gatherings of remembrance, seeking out these gatherings and surrounding the participants, bringing blessings and mercy.

💡Quran

The Quran is the holy book of Islam, believed to be the word of Allah as revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. The video mentions that the manner of studying the Quran in gatherings today differs from the time of the Prophet and his companions, highlighting the evolution of these practices.

💡Hadith

Hadith are the recorded sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad. They are used to guide Muslim practice and interpretation of the Quran. The video references various hadiths to support the practice of gatherings of remembrance and the presence of angels in these gatherings.

💡Paradise

Paradise, or Jannah, is the eternal abode of reward for the righteous in Islam. The video discusses how participants in gatherings of remembrance seek Paradise and how the angels report their requests to Allah.

💡Punishment

Punishment refers to the consequences of sins and disobedience to Allah. In the video, it is mentioned that participants in gatherings of remembrance seek refuge from Allah's punishment, and Allah grants them protection.

💡Forgiveness

Forgiveness in Islam is the pardon of sins by Allah. The video highlights that Allah forgives the participants of gatherings of remembrance, even those who are habitual sinners, due to the collective supplication and remembrance of Him.

💡Mercy

Mercy refers to Allah's compassion and benevolence. The video emphasizes that gatherings of remembrance attract Allah's mercy, enveloping the participants and bringing them spiritual benefits.

💡Benefit

Benefit in this context refers to the spiritual and communal advantages gained from participating in gatherings of remembrance. The video asserts that anyone who joins these gatherings, even if they are not regular in their religious practices, will derive some positive effect.

Highlights

Gatherings of remembrance in the mosque are recommended and considered a Sunnah.

The specific manner in which the Sahaba (companions of the Prophet) studied is not known in detail.

There is a distinction between new matters and practices that existed before but were later named.

The study of the Quran, the Sunnah, and problem-solving in matters of faith are crucial in these gatherings.

The benefits of gathering together to remember Allah aloud are immense and well-documented.

Allah remembers those who remember Him, whether individually or in a group.

Remembrance of Allah in a group is supported by numerous hadiths, highlighting its significance.

Angels seek out gatherings of remembrance and surround them, providing spiritual benefits.

These gatherings are referred to as 'Gardens of Paradise' in hadiths.

Remembrance can be done silently or aloud, with both methods being valid.

When angels find a gathering of remembrance, they overlap with their wings all the way to the heavens.

The angels praise Allah and seek His protection for the attendees.

Even sinners who join these gatherings benefit from the mercy and forgiveness of Allah.

People who attend these gatherings, even irregularly, gain some spiritual benefit.

No group of people who gather to remember Allah is left without angels surrounding them and mercy enveloping them.

Transcripts

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group of people he says that Gather in

the mass and they have Gatherings of

remembrance and he says forget it's must

it is recommended and I use the word and

it is a Sunnah and it's very interesting

when people say hold on a second yes

they had Gatherings of th but we don't

know how let's also look at it another

way do you know exactly what was said in

the Gatherings of knowledge of the sahab

and the prophet well I'll tell you what

definitely wasn't there what definitely

wasn't there was any mention

of when they studied the

Quran was never mentioned I can

guarantee you that was never

mentioned was never mentioned I

guarantee you that I guarantee you

everything that's found in any book just

the basics of was not found I guarantee

you that so we know that they studied

but the specific manner in which they

studied we know for sure our classes

today are very different so the answer

is that well then why do we accept them

we do accept them because there are

descriptions of things that are either

are new matters or they existed before

this they existed before this without a

name and we just gave them a name if

someone is going to argue that the

Gathering has to be exactly the way they

gathered well then you don't do that in

knowledge that's the whole argument but

in general it's the same thing the study

of the Quran the study of the Sunnah the

the solution to problems that exist in

matters of or challenge asposed or of

Quran Etc he says the that show how

recommended it is are immense there are

many benefits in gathering together to

do it out loud gathered all of this and

he

specified in one voice in one Gathering

Allah says I am in the opinion of my

slave and I'm with him when he remembers

me if he remembers me in him himself I

remember him in myself and if he

remembers him in a group I remember him

in a group better than that he says here

remembering Allah in a group sui says

there is never a group that sits

together all silently now nobody will

sit and listen to one person making and

everyone listening to the so how is it

that we're going to have aith later on

saying what are they doing they're

saying Subhan Allah is everyone just

saying Subhan Allah silently then what's

the point of coming together the second

Hadith oh people Allah has traveling

angels

they gather around seeking Gatherings of

so graves in The Gardens of paradise oh

messenger of Allah what are The Gardens

of Paradise The Gatherings of

remembrance

so has a specific meaning and a general

meaning right what's the general meaning

here any remembrance of Allah a class of

is a class of counts as a class of no

doubt about that a class of Stories of

the stories of the so are we going to

now hypothesize and say that the story

The the general meaning applies

but the specific meaning doesn't apply

the general meaning applies and the

specific meaning of course definitely

applies maalis means Gatherings you

people all sitting together are they

going to all do it silently oh it

doesn't say silent or out loud okay then

both of them are valid then they left it

open next Hadith now this one mentions

what they do when the Angels the

traveling Angels come upon a gathering

of remembrance they all come together to

the point that they're overlapping

they're all like overlapping one another

with their wings

all the way to the heavens what are they

doing they're praising you thanking you

grandis you mentioning your Oneness

they're asking for from you and they're

seeking your protection Allah says what

do they ask of me well he knows best

they say they ask you for Paradise Allah

says did they see my Paradise they say

no what if they saw it if they if they

saw my Paradise they would ask you for

even more then what do they seek Refuge

from your punishment did they See My

Punishment No what if they saw my

punishment Allah subhah wa taala said be

witnesses that I have forgiven them and

I've granted them what they've asked and

I have protected them from what they're

seeking protection for however the angel

said they have a very bad sinner amongst

them know they always say all these

gatherings there for all these Sinners

right and all these people who are weak

in Shar and they always come they only

come to the m right isn't that what

people say they say oh they yeah you go

to these gatherings and all sorts of UNC

people there that are loose and they're

weak in the dean and weak in what did

the say

here he's always committing Sins Not he

commits sins

he's always committing sins he's not one

of them he just came he sat with them

but he's not one of them so the Mal are

saying exactly what we see in in in our

real life today that a lot of these

gatherings are filled with regular

people who are probably maybe who knows

if they pray five times a day but they

show up to this Gathering and they're

not the regulars they're not the regular

practicing Muslims who show up to the

Gathering of the every week him too I

forgiven him these are people the one

who sits with them is never miserable

that means you will come away with some

benefit Hadith number four there is no

Gathering of remembrance no group of

people who gather to remember Allah

except the angels surround them and the

mercy envelops them and S comes down

upon them and Allah remembers them with

those with him who are the Mala