--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Praise be to God; whose compassion is…" description: "\"“Praise be to God; whose compassion is all-embracing and Whose mercy is universal; Who rewards His servants for their remembrance [dhikr] [of Him] with..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8f0/al-ghazali-11648_compassion_praise-be-to-god-whose-compassion-is-all_1518356.png" --- # Praise be to God; whose compassion is all-embracing and… ![“Praise be to God; whose compassion is all-embracing and Whose mercy is universal; Who rewards His servants for their remembrance [dhikr] [of Him] with His remembrance [of them] - verily God (Exalted is He!) has said, 'Remember Me, and I will remember you' - Opening lines from Kitab al-Adhkar wa'l…” quote by al-Ghazali](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8f0/al-ghazali-11648_compassion_praise-be-to-god-whose-compassion-is-all_1518356.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8f0/al-ghazali-11648_compassion_praise-be-to-god-whose-compassion-is-all_1518356.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8f0/al-ghazali-11648_compassion_praise-be-to-god-whose-compassion-is-all_1518356.png) > ““Praise be to God; whose compassion is all-embracing and Whose mercy is universal; Who rewards His servants for their remembrance \[dhikr\] \[of Him\] with His remembrance \[of them\] - verily God (Exalted is He!) has said, 'Remember Me, and I will remember you' - Opening lines from Kitab al-Adhkar wa'l Da'awat of the Ihya ulum ad-Din”” [al-Ghazali](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/al-ghazali/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Divine remembrance promises reciprocal remembrance and mercy for those who remember God. **In simple terms:** Remembering God brings God's remembrance. Key Takeaway Practice regular remembrance. Themes spirituality devotion reciprocity Mood contemplative devotional Type scriptural inspirational When to use this quote - prayer - meditation - daily reflection - community worship Key Concepts theology mysticism ethics Questions to Reflect On - Do you feel genuine connection when remembering God? - How does remembrance affect your daily life? 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