In the name of God, the All-Merciful, the Especially-Merciful. All Muslim sects endorse individual rosaries as a method of meditation, the goal of which is to obtain a feeling of peace, separation from worldly values ( dunya), and, in general, strengthen Iman (faith). To Sufis, dhikr is seen as a way to gain spiritual enlightenment and achieve union ( visal) or annihilation ( fana) in God. Muslims believe dhikr is one of the best ways to enter the higher level of Heaven and to glorify the Monotheistic Oneness of God. Surah al-Kahf (18), Ayah 24 states a person who forgets to say, 'God willing', should immediately remember God by saying, 'Maybe my Lord will guide me to more akin to rectitude than this.' Other verses include Surah al-Ahzab (33), Ayah 41, 'O you who have faith! Remember Allah with frequent remembrance', and Surah ar-Ra'd (13), Ayah 28, 'those who have faith, and whose hearts find rest in the remembrance of Allah.' Look! The hearts find rest in Allah's remembrance!' There are several verses in the Quran that emphasize the importance of remembering the will of God by saying phrases such as 'God willing' 'God knows best,' and 'If it is your will.' This is the basis for dhikr.
