7 Powerful Virtues in This Time of Need | Ustadz Khalid Basalamah

Summary

This video explores the importance of zikr (remembrance of Allah) after daily prayers, highlighting specific recitations and their benefits. It emphasizes how certain zikr practices, such as reciting 'La ilaha illallah wahdahu la sharikalah' after Subuh, Asar, and Maghrib, can bring immense spiritual rewards like forgiveness, elevated status, and protection from harm and Satan. Additionally, it discusses the practice of reciting certain phrases 100 times after Subuh for special blessings. The video encourages incorporating these practices into daily life to strengthen one's connection to Allah.

Takeaways

• 😀 The practice of zikir (remembrance of Allah) includes phrases like 'La ilaha illallah' that carry spiritual benefits when recited after certain prayers.
• 😀 Reciting zikir after Subuh, Asar, and Maghrib prayers brings 10 rewards, the forgiveness of 10 sins, and protection from harm, with the exception of shirk (associating partners with Allah).
• 😀 A special zikir phrase, 'La ilaha illallah wahdahu la sharika lahu,' if recited 100 times after Subuh, elevates a person as one of the best on that day, with protection from harm and sin.
• 😀 The importance of reciting zikir without changing positions during the process is emphasized, particularly for the special phrases after Subuh.
• 😀 Regular recitation of zikir also helps elevate one's status spiritually, increasing the chance for forgiveness and avoiding harm throughout the day.
• 😀 Zikir that includes 'biyadihil khair' (by His hand is all good) offers benefits like protection from evil spirits, and the prevention of things a person dislikes.
• 😀 The speaker recommends starting zikir with Istighfar (seeking forgiveness), followed by other zikir phrases, to keep a consistent and structured approach in daily worship.
• 😀 There are various zikir variations, each offering slightly different benefits, but the core advantages—rewards, forgiveness, protection—are consistent across them.
• 😀 The zikir recited after Subuh is particularly powerful; reciting it 10 times will bring 100 rewards, offering more substantial benefits than other recitations.
• 😀 Zikir not only impacts the individual’s spiritual life but also serves as a safeguard against external negative influences like harmful spirits and ill-willed people.

Q & A

What is the significance of reciting 'La ilaha illallah' after the Fajr, Asr, and Maghrib prayers?

Reciting 'La ilaha illallah' after the Fajr, Asr, and Maghrib prayers offers several spiritual benefits. These include earning 10 rewards, having 10 sins forgiven, raising 10 levels of status, protecting from things that one dislikes, guarding against Satan, and ensuring nothing can harm the person except the sin of shirk (associating partners with Allah).

What are the two versions of the dhikr mentioned in the script, and how do they differ?

The two versions of dhikr are: 1) 'La ilaha illallah wahdahu la sharika lahu, lahul mulk, walahul hamd, wa huwa ala kulli shay'in qadir,' and 2) 'La ilaha illallah wahdahu la sharika lahu, lahul mulk, walahul hamd, biyadihil khair, wa huwa 'ala kulli shay'in qadir.' The first version emphasizes Allah’s sovereignty and power, while the second version includes the phrase 'biyadihil khair,' meaning 'In His hand is all good,' which adds a further emphasis on Allah’s control over all goodness.

How does reciting dhikr 100 times after Fajr impact the person’s status for the day?

Reciting the dhikr 100 times after Fajr makes the person one of the best individuals of the day. The only people who can be considered better are those who engage in more dhikr or acts of worship than that person.

What should one be mindful of when reciting the dhikr of 'La ilaha illallah' after Fajr?

When reciting the specific dhikr after Fajr, it is important not to change your sitting position before completing the recitation. This is a unique requirement for this dhikr, while for other dhikr, changing posture is permissible.

What are the benefits of reciting 'La ilaha illallah wahdahu la sharika lahu, lahul mulk, walahul hamd, yuhyi wa yumit' 10 times after Fajr and Maghrib?

Reciting 'La ilaha illallah wahdahu la sharika lahu, lahul mulk, walahul hamd, yuhyi wa yumit' 10 times after Fajr and Maghrib brings similar benefits as other forms of dhikr. These include earning 10 rewards, having 10 sins forgiven, raising 10 levels of status, protection from Satan, safety from disliked events, and the assurance that no harm can befall the person except for the sin of shirk.

What does the phrase 'biyadihil khair' signify in the context of the dhikr?

The phrase 'biyadihil khair' means 'In His hand is all good.' It emphasizes that all goodness and blessings come from Allah alone, and it highlights His ultimate control over all positive aspects of the universe.

Why is reciting dhikr specifically after Subuh (Fajr), Asar, and Maghrib recommended?

Reciting dhikr after Subuh, Asar, and Maghrib is recommended because these are times when spiritual rewards are emphasized. The recitations after these prayers bring special benefits such as forgiveness of sins, elevation in status, and protection from harm and Satan.

What does the dhikr 'La ilaha illallah wahdahu la sharika lahu, lahul mulk, walahul hamd, wa huwa 'ala kulli shay'in qadir' mean?

'La ilaha illallah wahdahu la sharika lahu, lahul mulk, walahul hamd, wa huwa 'ala kulli shay'in qadir' translates to 'There is no god but Allah, alone, with no partner; to Him belongs the dominion and to Him belongs all praise; and He has power over everything.' This expresses Allah’s uniqueness, His dominion over the universe, and His absolute power over all things.

How does reciting dhikr affect one's protection from Satan?

Reciting dhikr, especially after the prescribed prayers like Fajr, Asr, and Maghrib, helps protect the individual from the influence of Satan. The act of remembering Allah strengthens the person's spiritual defenses and shields them from negative forces.

What does the speaker mean by 'no harm can befall the person except the sin of shirk' in the context of reciting the dhikr?

This statement implies that the recitation of dhikr provides such strong protection that nothing can harm the person, except for the grave sin of *shirk* (associating partners with Allah). *Shirk* is considered the most severe form of wrongdoing in Islam, and no form of protection can override its consequences.