Dhikr (ذکر) ka concept Sufism mein bahut important hai. Yeh kuch different interpretations hai:

*1. Remembrance of Allah*: Dhikr ka literal meaning hai “remembrance” ya “yaad”. Sufis believe ke Allah ko yaad rakhna har waqt zaroori hai.

*2. Spiritual Purification*: Dhikr ko spiritual purification ke liye bhi use kiya jata hai. Sufis believe ke dhikr se heart aur soul ko purify kiya ja sakta hai.

*3. Meditation*: Dhikr ko meditation ke liye bhi use kiya jata hai. Sufis believe ke dhikr se inner peace aur calmness milta hai.

*4. Devotional Practice*: Dhikr ko devotional practice ke liye bhi use kiya jata hai. Sufis believe ke dhikr se Allah ke saath connection banaya ja sakta hai.

*5. Self-Reflection*: Dhikr ko self-reflection ke liye bhi use kiya jata hai. Sufis believe ke dhikr se apne inner self ko understand kiya ja sakta hai.

*Types of Dhikr*:

1. Verbal Dhikr (ذکر لفظی): Reciting Quran, Hadith, aur prayers.

2. Mental Dhikr (ذکر فکری): Focusing on Allah’s attributes aur qualities.

3. Emotional Dhikr (ذکر عاطفی): Feeling love, gratitude, aur awe for Allah.

4. Action-based Dhikr (ذکر عملی): Performing good deeds aur serving humanity.

*Sufi Orders aur Dhikr*:

1. Naqshbandi Order: Emphasizes verbal dhikr.

2. Qadiri Order: Emphasizes mental dhikr.

3. Chishti Order: Emphasizes emotional dhikr.

4. Suhrawardi Order: Emphasizes action-based dhikr.

*Famous Sufi Saints aur Dhikr*:

1. Rumi: Emphasized love aur devotion in dhikr.

2. Ibn Arabi: Emphasized spiritual purification aur self-reflection.

3. Al-Ghazali: Emphasized verbal dhikr aur prayer.

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