What does it mean to truly remember Allah—and what impact can that remembrance have on your heart, your worship, and your relationship with Him?

Based on the profound insights of Al-Wabil al-Sayyib by Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyya, this course takes you on a journey through the transformative power of Dhikr (remembrance), uncovering 33 deep spiritual benefits that purify the heart, increase gratitude, and allow the believer to flourish in their ʿibādah.

Through clear, inspiring lessons, you’ll learn how Dhikr protects you from Shayṭān, revives your spiritual energy, and draws you closer to Allah in both hardship and ease. More than just a list of virtues, this course offers a blueprint for reconnecting with your Creator in daily life—turning simple moments into sacred ones.

Whether you’re beginning your journey or seeking renewed commitment, this course will inspire you to cultivate a heartfelt and consistent practice of remembrance, enriching every aspect of your faith.


Course Curriculum

  1. Lesson 1

  2. Lesson 2

  3. Final Assessment

About this course

  • 2 hours of video content
  • Elective Course
  • Rayyan Courses' Subscription

What will you learn in this course?

The course will cover the Al-Wabil al-Sayyib of the great scholar Ibn al-Qayyim al-Jawziyya, aiming to provide the student with the following outcomes:

  • A deep understanding of the spiritual virtues and benefits of dhikr as outlined in Al-Wabil al-Sayyib by Ibn al-Qayyim al-Jawziyya.

  • Insight into the vital role dhikr plays in strengthening one’s imaan (faith), purifying the qalb (heart), and positively influencing ‘amaal (actions).

  • Awareness of how dhikr acts as a powerful safeguard against Shayṭān and other spiritual challenges.

  • The ability to reflect on the company one keeps by evaluating if they surround themselves with people who remember Allah regularly.

  • A deeper appreciation of how sincere gratitude (shukr) to Allah is cultivated and expressed through consistent remembrance.

  • The motivation and tools to develop a consistent and meaningful dhikr practice in daily life.

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Instructor

Dr. Mufti Abdur-Rahman Mangera

Dean, Course Instructor

Dr. Mufti Abdur-Rahman ibn Yusuf Mangera is a British Muslim scholar educated in both the Islamic and Western traditions. He memorised the Qur’an by heart and graduated from the Darul Uloom seminary Bury, UK, and later earned a specialised licence to issue fatwa (legal responses) at Mazahir ‘Ulum Saharanpur, India. He earned his BA from the University of Johannesburg and completed his MA and PhD in Islamic Studies from the School of Oriental and African Studies in London. He holds an honorary fellowship at The Royal Aal al-Bayt Institute for Islamic Thought, Amman, Jordan. Shaykh Abdur-Rahman has the unique experience of serving as an imam in Muslim communities on both sides of the Atlantic, eight years in Southern California and over five in the great city of London—and his continued work as an international speaker and lecturer enables him to address and offer pertinent advice on current challenges that face Muslims in the West. He is the founder of Whitethread Institute, a post-graduate insititute for Islamic scholars. He is an avid traveller and continues to teach hadith and work on scholarly publications through White Thread Press. Many of his lectures are available on Zamzam Academy and his courses through Rayyan Courses.

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