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The Role of Dhikr in Attaining Ma’rifah and Tawhid: A Hermeneutical Approach to Islamic Spirituality

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  • Dziauddin Sharif

    (Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Melaka, Malaysia.)

  • Mohd Asyran Safwan Kamaruzaman

    (Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Melaka, Malaysia.)

  • Mohd Haidhar Kamarzaman

    (Research Centre for Theology and Philosophy, Faculty of Islamic Studies, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia)

  • Ahmad Arif Zulkefli

    (Department of Usul al-Din & Comparative religion, Kuliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur)

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.

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  • Dziauddin Sharif & Mohd Asyran Safwan Kamaruzaman & Mohd Haidhar Kamarzaman & Ahmad Arif Zulkefli, 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, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 9(1), pages 2754-2764, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:9:y:2025:i:1:p:2754-2764
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