anticipation of the fulfillment of the prophecy that the last messenger (PBH) of Allah (SWT) 33:40 was to appear

in Arabia. They were expecting that the last prophet would be from among the Banii Israel, therefore they were envious 2:109 when Muhammed (PBH) from, the descendants of Ismael (PBH) was chosen by Allah (SWT) as His last messenger and consequently started opposing him. Since the state of Israel was carved out in late forties, thousands of Jews have migrated to this state which is predicted in the Quran as follows : And We said to the children of Israel after him (Firawn). Dwell in the earth, but when the promise of the hereafter comes to pass, we will bring you together (as a gathering of people coming from different directions) 17:104. 176. AZKURUU (Remember) 2:40

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Zikr means remembering which is opposite of forgetting. The devil makes men forget good things 12:42. Other derivatives : Keeping in mind 2:152, recollection 79:35, reminding 2:282, mentioning before someone 12:42, admonishing 50:45 being mindful 40:58 etc. Rememberance of Allah (SWT) is to be followed by reflection on His creation for His glorification 3:191. Remembrance is associated with truth and admonition or exhortation 11:120. The Quran is called The Reminder 15:9 36:69 which contains admonitions 38:1 and which is easy to remember 54:17 we have been ordered to remember Allah (SWT) much (i.e. always keep Him in mind) 33:21 and 41, so that He should also remember us 2:152. This remembrance should be within ourselves with humility and fear and we should not be heedless of Him 7:205, wealth and children should not divert us from His remembrance, then we will be losers 63:9. Salat is for remembrance of Allah (SWT) 20:14, 62:9-10, 29:45. Mosques are meant for remembering Allah (SWT) 2:114 He is to be remembered during Hajj 2:200. One of the duties of prophet Muhammed (PBH) was to remind 88:21, 87:9-13. Remembrance of Allah (SWT) leads to peace of mind and heart 13:28. Intellectuals are mindful 2:269, 38:29, 39:21. The sign of belief is fear of Allah (SWT) when He is mentioned 8:2, the skins and hearts of such believers soften towards the remembrance of Allah (SWT) 39:23 and they prostrate, glorifying and praising Him 32:15. Reminding benefits the believers 51:55. The name of Allah (SWT) should be mentioned on what we eat 6:118 and we should not eat that on which His name is not mentioned 6:121. 80