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Dhikr
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Dhikr is a form of Islamic worship in which phrases or prayers are repeatedly recited for the purpose of remembering God. It plays a central role in Sufism, and each Sufi order typically adopts a spec
The Dhikr, Eugène Baugnies (1841–1891)
The Dhikr, Eugène Baugnies (1841–1891)
An example of a Tasbih that Muslims use to track their count for dhikr.
An example of a Tasbih that Muslims use to track their count for dhikr.
A group of Iranian Maddahs/Dhakirs, in a gathering
A group of Iranian Maddahs/Dhakirs, in a gathering
Istanbul, Hagia Sophia, Allah
Istanbul, Hagia Sophia, Allah
Takbir
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The takbīr is the name for the Arabic phrase Allāhu ʾAkbar.
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…repetitions of al-ḥamdu lillāhi (ٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّٰهِ), meaning "All Praise belongs to God". This saying is known as Tahmid (تَحْمِيد). 34 repetitions of ʾallāhu ʾakbaru (ٱللَّٰهُ أَكْبَرُ), meaning "God is Greater [than everything]". This saying is known as Takbir (تَكْبِير). The Shia way of doing the Tasbih of Fatimah…
A Muslim raises both of his hands to recite the takbīr in prayer.
A Muslim raises both of his hands to recite the takbīr in prayer.
Calligraphic Takbir in minaret of Sancaklar Mosque
Calligraphic Takbir in minaret of Sancaklar Mosque
Allāhu akbar in a memorial, Desouk, Egypt
Allāhu akbar in a memorial, Desouk, Egypt
Allāhu akbar in Arabic calligraphy seen on Imam Ali Mosque architecture (center of the Iwan), 1994
Allāhu akbar in Arabic calligraphy seen on Imam Ali Mosque architecture (center of the Iwan), 1994