Lessons in Zikr (Remembrance)

Maulana Dr. Waffie Mohammed

In order to be able to benefit from the physical things of nature, a person has to make effort to access them. For example, one has to go in the sunlight in order to get the heat and light.

In the same way, if a person is desirous of experiencing something of the presence of the Divine, he/she will have to make efforts to activate the avenues in the soul that are capable of making the spiritual connection with Allah.

One of the best ways of doing so is to activate the spiritual heart (qalb), so that it remains God-conscious even when the person is active with material pursuits. The techniques for achieving this are taught by the Spiritual Teachers in Islam. 

The ideal person is one who can be God-conscious, even when busy with material pursuits and activities. This can be possible if attention is given to the spiritual cultivation of the heart...