zikr

[zik-er]

noun

Islam.

plural

zikrs, zikr 

1. dhikr.

Example Sentences

The attack came as worshipers at the Sunni mosque gathered for zikr — an act of religious remembrance seen as heretical by some hard-line Sunni groups.

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The place has a beautiful energy - i have been going for the Zikr ceremonies when i can for 3 years now.

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And during Ramadan they have larger gatherings for people to break fast in the evening and several nights of zikr and prayers.

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The word “Zikr” does not exist.

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Sufis call this practice zikr and see it as a way of connecting with God and elevating themselves through communal meditation.

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