Sharif, Dziauddin and Kamarzaman, Mohd Haidhar and Kamaruzaman, Mohd Asyran Safwan and Zulkefli, Ahmad Arif (2025) The role of dhikr in attaining ma'rifah and tawhid: a hermeneutical approach to Islamic spirituality. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), IX (1). pp. 2754-2764. ISSN 2454-6186
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Abstract
This paper explores the role of dhikr (remembrance of Allah) in attaining ma’rifah (spiritual knowledge) and tawhid (oneness of Allah) through the lens of hermeneutical analysis. Dhikr is not merely a verbal practice in Islam; it is a profound spiritual exercise that connects the heart and mind to Allah. By focusing on key terms such as “هو” (Hu), this study delves into how dhikr transcends simple utterances and serves as a pathway to deeper spiritual awareness. The analysis is structured around four key elements: interpretation of key terms, contextual examination, comparison of scholarly perspectives, and textual integration with Quranic verses and hadiths. Through hermeneutical analysis, this paper uncovers the layers of meaning embedded in dhikr and illustrates how it leads to higher spiritual states and a deeper realization of Allah’s oneness. The findings highlight the importance of sincerity in dhikr and the unique spiritual rewards of remembering Allah without worldly requests.
| Item Type: | Article (Journal) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Dhikr, Ma'rifah, Tawhid, Hermeneutical analysis, Spiritual awareness |
| Subjects: | B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BP Islam. Bahaism. Theosophy, etc > BP1 Islam > BP166 Theology (Kalam) B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BP Islam. Bahaism. Theosophy, etc > BP1 Islam > BP174 The Practice of Islam > BP188 Islamic religious life B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BV Practical Theology |
| Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button): | Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of Usul al-Din and Comparative Religion Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences |
| Depositing User: | Dr Ahmad Arif Zulkefli |
| Date Deposited: | 20 Feb 2025 11:53 |
| Last Modified: | 20 Feb 2025 11:53 |
| URI: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/119726 |
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