Self and Zikr

Abstract

Self is the central and pivotal concept of Allama Iqbal. Among the steps described by Allama Iqbal for the training and evolution of self, one of the steps is obedience to God. Obedience to God means that man should implement the commandments of Allah on himself to such an extent that his purpose is included in God's purpose. Islam has taught many ways of worshiping and obeying Allah. The method of worship which can be continued at all times and by which a person does not get away from God at any time is Dhikr. The importance of remembrance has been emphasized in several verses in the Holy Quran. The feeling of closeness to Allah is what makes a person different from the common man. Because the feeling of God's closeness brings about the change in human consciousness that enables him to prevail over every religion in the universe. The most effective way to reach this feeling of closeness is the remembrance of Allah.