{"_id":"68b7565724516ea82c735173","title":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"What is the difference between dhikr and dua?\\n\"}]}","question":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"Sometimes I find it difficult to tell the difference between dhikr and dua. How can I distinguish them?\\n\"}]}","answer":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"Dhikr means remembering Allah;  This can be through words of glorification (like subḥānAllāh, al-ḥamdu lillāh, Allāhu akbar), reciting Qur’an, or reflecting on His greatness, mercy, etc.\\n\\nDua, on the other hand, is specifically asking Allah for something: Seeking His help, guidance, forgiveness, or blessings, etc.\\n\\nSo, every dua is a type of dhikr (since it involves turning to Allah and remembering Him), but not every dhikr is a dua (for example, saying subḥānAllāh without asking for anything is dhikr, but not dua).\\n\"}]}","tags":[{"_id":"668d9fe30b76658b4c232829","tag":"Worship: Dua","count":109},{"_id":"668d9fe30b76658b4c232823","tag":"Worship: Remembrance","count":40}],"createdOn":"2025-09-02T20:40:55.062Z"}