Quran 33:41-42 & 20:14 – Different Uses For The Same Word Dhikr
+++ 2. Why same word dhikr is having 2 different meanings in these 2 verses ?
Quran 33:41 talks about remembering Allah in General and this is something which could be done through means other than Salah as well. But Quran 33:42 then goes into specific and talks about Salah. Remembering God in the morning and evening ( early and late ) is referring to Salah here. Use of term like morning and evening comprehensively covers all the Salah timings. Quran 20:14 has used the specific word Salah for rememberance (i.e. وَ اَقِمِ الصَّلٰوۃَ لِذِکۡرِیۡ ). Similarly, Quran 20:130 has also used different Salah timings for Tasbih of Allah. Primarily, it is Salah which has been sanctioned by prophets to remember Allah. Means other than Salah are also rememberance, but Salah holds a very special place when it comes to remembering Allah and getting emotional help when patience is required from a Muslim. To understand the reality and spirit if Zikr , please also refer to the following response by Ghamidi Sahab : Discussion 40348 • Reply 40376