Surah Al-Baqarah 2:152- Fazkuruni Azkurkum

Fazkuruni Azkurkum – “Remember Me, I Will Remember You” (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:152)

Arabic Verse

فَاذْكُرُونِي أَذْكُرْكُمْ وَاشْكُرُوا لِي وَلَا تَكْفُرُونِ

Transliteration

Fazkurūnī adhkurkum washkurū lī wa lā takfurūn.

English Translation

“So remember Me; I will remember you. And be grateful to Me, and do not deny Me.” (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:152)

Urdu Translation

پس تم میرا ذکر کرو، میں تمہیں یاد رکھوں گا، اور میرا شکر ادا کرو اور ناشکری نہ کرو۔

Meaning of Fazkuruni Azkurkum

The phrase “فاذكروني أذكركم” is an invitation from Allah to His servants: When you remember Him — through prayer, gratitude, obedience, and reflection — He remembers you with mercy, forgiveness, and blessings.

Tafsir & Scholarly Insights

• Tafsir Ibn Kathir: Allah encourages His servants to engage in Dhikr. Hadith Qudsi: “I am as My servant thinks of Me, and I am with him when he remembers Me…” (Bukhari & Muslim)
• Maulana Maududi (Tafheem-ul-Quran): Remembrance is not only verbal — it’s living by Allah’s guidance. Gratitude means acknowledging His favors and avoiding disobedience.

Benefits of Remembering Allah

• Spiritual peace: Dhikr calms the heart. (Quran 13:28)
• Forgiveness: Allah mentions you in gatherings of angels.
• Protection from sin: Mindfulness of Allah strengthens willpower.
• Blessings in life: Gratitude increases sustenance. (Quran 14:7)

Practical Ways to Live Fazkuruni Azkurkum

• Daily Dhikr: SubhanAllah, Alhamdulillah, Allahu Akbar.
• Pray on time with focus.
• Reflect on the Quran daily, even a few verses.
• Keep a gratitude journal — list blessings each day.
• Serve others for Allah’s sake.

Q&A

Q: What does Fazkuruni Azkurkum mean?
A: It means, “Remember Allah and He will remember you.” It’s about keeping Allah in your heart, words, and actions.

Q: How can I apply Fazkuruni Azkurkum in life?
A: Through daily Dhikr, prayers, gratitude, and avoiding sins.

Personal Reflection

When I first reflected on this verse, I realized it’s a two-way relationship: if I forget Allah, I’m cutting myself off from His mercy. But when I remember Him — even with a small “Alhamdulillah” — it’s like opening a door to peace, guidance, and blessings.

Conclusion

The message of Fazkuruni Azkurkum is timeless — remember Allah sincerely, and He will honor you with His remembrance. This is the foundation of a believer’s life: gratitude and mindfulness.

References

1. Tafsir Ibn Kathir – Surah Al-Baqarah 2:152
2. Tafheem-ul-Quran – Maulana Abul Ala Maududi
3. Sahih al-Bukhari – Hadith Qudsi on remembrance
4. Quran – Surah Ibrahim 14:7, Surah Ar-Ra’d 13:28