Zikr

The principal religious exercise of Fakirs is known as Zikr, and consists in the continual repetition of the names of God by various methods, it being supposed that they can draw the name from different parts of the body.

The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India Volume II R. V. Russell

When a Grand Junction High School men's choir made plans to sing an Islamic song called "Zikr," an upbeat rhythmic song that is not intended for a worship ceremony, one high school senior quit the choir in protest

The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com Matt Ferner 2012

"Zikr" lit. remembering, mentioning (i.c. the names of Allah), here refers to the meetings of religious for devotional exercises; the "Zikkirs," as they are called, mostly standing or sitting in a circle while they ejaculate the Holy Name.

Arabian nights. English Anonymous 1855

Like the "Zikr," Litany or Rogation, it is a pious act confined to certain occasions.

Arabian nights. English Anonymous 1855

[FN#52] As would happen at a "Zikr," rogation or litany.

Arabian nights. English Anonymous 1855

Erguner leans on the practice of the "Zikr" rites: in these meetings the dervishes invoke the name of the Prophet while the music accentuates the ceremonially induced feelings of ecstasy.

AvaxHome RSS: 2008

Zikr, including repeating such phrases as "la illa ha il Allah" There is no God but God, habitually draws our attention back to God.

Daliah Merzaban: Becoming Spiritually Punctual Daliah Merzaban 2011

Zikr, including repeating such phrases as "la illa ha il Allah" There is no God but God, habitually draws our attention back to God.

Daliah Merzaban: Becoming Spiritually Punctual Daliah Merzaban 2011

One of my friends also doing research and who use to meet me at the School of Oriental and African studies invited me for a ‘Zikr’ one Sunday evening at the Islamic center Kilburn.

Meeting Cat Stevens now known as Yusuf Islam 2009

Zikr-litanies, perfections of the Koran and all manner of solemn festivities including the

The Book of The Thousand Nights And A Night 2006