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How can one avoid forgetting the morning and evening adhkar (remembrances of Allah), and what references are available for that?

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The remembrance of Allah is one of the greatest acts of proximity [to Him], and no limit has been set for it. It is a cause for the tranquility of hearts and the success of believers. Allah Almighty said: (And remember Allah much that you may succeed) and (Verily, in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find tranquility).

Reasons for forgetting morning and evening adhkar (remembrances) and their remedies: Reasons for forgetting: 1. Negligence in memorization and reliance on booklets. 2. Preoccupation with worldly matters. 3. Ignorance of the worldly benefits of dhikr (remembrance) (protection, sustenance) and its otherworldly benefits (reward, Allah's pleasure). 4. Abundance of sins. 5. Ignorance of the correct time for dhikr (morning dhikr extends beyond sunrise, and evening dhikr extends beyond sunset).

Remedies for forgetting: 1. Memorizing the adhkar to facilitate their remembrance anywhere. 2. Understanding the meanings of the adhkar to maximize their impact. 3. Allocating a fixed time for dhikr morning and evening. 4. Avoiding procrastination in dhikr. 5. Recalling the virtues and rewards of dhikr. 6. Staying away from sins. 7. Gradual progression in dhikr and avoiding exaggeration at the beginning. 8. Reading the biographies of devout worshippers. 9. Family members reminding each other. 10. Associating with the righteous.

Useful books on Adhkar: 1. "Al-Adhkar" by An-Nawawi. 2. "Al-Kalim At-Tayyib" by Ibn Taymiyyah. 3. "Al-Wabil As-Sayyib" by Ibn Al-Qayyim. 4. "Tuhfat Adh-Dhakireen" by Ash-Shawkani. 5. "Tuhfat Al-Akhyar" by Ibn Baz. 6. "Fiqh Al-Ad'iyah Wal-Adhkar" by Al-Abbad. 7. "Al-Ma'thurat min Al-Adhkar Wad-Da'awat" by Al-Qasir. 8. "Sahih Al-Adhkar wad-Du'a Al-Mustajab" by Al-Adawi.

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