Ensuring the heart is present, not merely the tongue
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Etiquette of Dhikr
Ensuring the heart is present, not merely the tongue
The Prophet (SAW) said: "Allah does not accept a supplication from a heedless, inattentive heart."
Reference: Jami' al-Tirmidhi, graded Hasan, on the authority of Abu Hurayrah (RA)
Explanation
This caution applies equally to dhikr, warning against mechanical repetition without genuine attentiveness.
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