Fiqh of Adhkhar Curriculum

Day 1

• What is the meaning of dhikr linguistically and technically?
• What are the types of Dhikr that one can make to remember Allah?
• How many categories are there for the verbal Dhikr that a Muslim can make throughout the day?
• What are the guidelines that must be followed in regards to the narrated (Prophetic) Adhkar ?
• What are the guidelines that must be followed in regards to the non-narrated Adhkar (i.e. adhkar that are initiated by the Muslim worshipper?
• What is the importance of making dhikr in the life of a Muslim?

Day 2

• Is it better to occupy oneself with dhikr or making du’a?
• What are the benefits of being constant in making adhkar?
• What are the sources of the narrated adhkar?
• What are the etiquettes that must be observed while making dhikr?
• What are the situations in which dhikr is prohibited?

Day 3

• Is it mandatory to recite the narrated adhkar verbatim or can they be recited according to the general meaning (i.e. may the Muslim worshipper add or subtract from it)?
• Can a Muslim female change the nouns/ pronouns (which are usually masculine) that are mentioned in the narrated adhkar to fit her own specific gender?
• Is it mandatory to stick to the specific number of repetitions that are mentioned in the narrated adhkar or can somebody add or subtract repetitions?
• What should I do if I am not sure about the number of repetitions I have made in reciting a narrated dhikr?
• What is the best form of making dhikr?
• Is the Quran the best form of dhikr in all situations?

Day 4

• Are the surahs and verses of Quran equal or do they vary in virtue to the point where they impact the dhikr?
• Are the Names and Attributes of Allah equal in virtue or they vary to the point where they can impact the dhikr?
• What is the best type of dhikr after the Quran in general?
• What is the meaning of la ilaha il Allah?
• What are the virtues of la ilaha ilAllah?
• What are the situations in which saying la ilaha illa Allah is ordained?