How many times a day do you think about God

**barney** · 06-17-2007

On average.

For atheists too! Even if you dont beleive he/she/it's there, how often do you find yourself considering?

For beleivers, I would include times you invoke his name "inshallah" or similar.

Cheers.
ill kick off by saying about 20 times.

**جوري** · 06-19-2007

All the time.. I had a little distressing situation recently.. and I prayed to G-D to find me a window and today he gave me a grand gilded door, it resolved to a much better outcome than I was expecting.. truly he is so very kind, tender and generous!..
and so as the verse states...

وَمَن يَتَّقِ اللَّهَ يَجْعَل لَّهُ مَخْرَجًا {2}

Pickthal 65:2] And whosoever keepeth his duty to Allah, Allah will appoint a way out for him

true we labor in thought and planning but Allah is the one who executes them in the best of fashions

peace!

**barney** · 06-19-2007

I would Imagine it's not going to be a common thing on this forum, as people are here as they are religiously devoted or seeking answers, but i've seen catholics chanting hail-marys with a distinct lack of conviction as if it's a automatic thing to do. Same with crossing themselves with their hands and that kind of stuff.

Is there a a significant proportion of muslims who, when saying "Inshalla" or similar, say it automatically because it's said a lot, rather than really feeling it at the time?

**Pk_#2** · 06-19-2007

there is no 'i don't know' option...

I hope i think of Allah (Swt) all the time

:'(

I hope.

**Balthasar21** · 06-29-2007

Which God / Creator are you speaking of .

Rab ,
Hor-us , On '
Jehovah ,
Dios ,
Buddah , Confucius ,
Brahma ,
Shiva , Vishnu ,
Thehos ,
Tammuz ,
Baal , Adonai ,
Om , Osiris ,
Allah

**IbnAbdulHakim** · 06-29-2007

Originally Posted by barney

Is there a a significant proportion of muslims who, when saying "Inshalla" or similar, say it automatically because it's said a lot, rather than really feeling it at the time?

i think there are people who say it without the deep meaning but i havent met any and ive met loooooooots of muslims so its a rare thing..

the whole point of saying it is to be concious of Allah..

**syilla** · 07-04-2007

All the time.

Need his blessings all the time...

**tearsofice21** · 07-04-2007

I try to remember Allah swt all the time, but of course it's different every day. So Allahu 'Alam

**crayon** · 02-12-2008

Originally Posted by barney

I would Imagine it's not going to be a common thing on this forum, as people are here as they are religiously devoted or seeking answers, but i've seen catholics chanting hail-marys with a distinct lack of conviction as if it's a automatic thing to do. Same with crossing themselves with their hands and that kind of stuff.

Is there a a significant proportion of muslims who, when saying "Inshalla" or similar, say it automatically because it's said a lot, rather than really feeling it at the time?

Oh yeah, definitely. Especially arabs, since islam uses a lot of arabic words.

To answer the question, a lot of the time. Not "all the time", but I chose that since it was closest. Whenever I'm about to do something, I think of my intention for doing it, making sure it's for Allah. When I see something beautiful, I think of Allah. When I do something I shouldn't, I feel remorse and think of Allah. When I do something good, I think of Allah. So basically, a LOT of the time.

**Moon*Light** · 02-12-2008

Hmm I think my post was lost.

I didn't vote because I never counted how many times I do that, but alhamdulilah I do remember Allah SWT a lot.

**FatimaAsSideqah** · 02-12-2008

As Salaam Alaykum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuhu

All the times, everywhere I've went and do the things!

It eradicates all diseases from heart, produces in it the love of Allah and creates the consciousness of His Greatness; it brings us divine peace and satisfaction. Allah the Almighty Himself asked us to remember Him as much as possible. Says the Holy Quran:

" O ye who believes remember Allah very often and glorify Him morning and evening." (33:41-2)

Allah Hafiz
Sister Fatima

**Muezzin** · 02-12-2008

Originally Posted by barney

I would Imagine it's not going to be a common thing on this forum, as people are here as they are religiously devoted or seeking answers, but i've seen catholics chanting hail-marys with a distinct lack of conviction as if it's a automatic thing to do. Same with crossing themselves with their hands and that kind of stuff.

Is there a a significant proportion of muslims who, when saying "Inshalla" or similar, say it automatically because it's said a lot, rather than really feeling it at the time?

I, like a lot of other people who may be tired or otherwise not in a particularly positive mood for whatever reason, have said things like 'Thank you' and 'Sorry' without really meaning it. Does that rob those words of their meaning?

**Pygoscelis** · 02-12-2008

Just a side note. Saying "Oh my God" doesn't make you a believer, no more than saying "Holy Cow!" makes you a hindu or "By Jove" makes you a greek pagan.

**Muezzin** · 02-13-2008

I sometimes wish saying "Eat my shorts" makes you Bart Simpson.

Anyway, interesting thread. I think some people believe in God so much that they just take His presence for granted. Ironically, they don't think enough about Him.

Other people, who don't believe in God, frequently think about His existence, probably more frequently than the kind of religious people I've described above. I love irony.

But not ironing.

**IslamiCompare** · 02-25-2008

I voted! depending on days... on average 11-20 times a day.

**Whatsthepoint** · 02-26-2008

Whenever I log on to islamicboard.com.

**Qurratul Ayn** · 02-26-2008

Peace

I voted for 21 - 50 times. I wish I remembered God all the time but things get in the way and I try to think about God as much as I can within a day.

Peace to all

**AvarAllahNoor** · 03-26-2008

Sikhs are told we should remember God at ALL times. Reciting the Mool Mantra (Sikh Prayer) & saying Waheguru (God)

**Eric H** · 04-11-2008

Greetings and peace be with you barney,

I would have to say not often enough, and it is certainly very easy to go into auto mode when praying at times. I feel that God understands our weakness and still listens to our prayers.

Barney, you and the other agnostics have surprised me by saying you think of God about twenty times a day, that seems more than some believers might think about God.

What is stopping you from becoming a true believer, rather than agnostic?

In the spirit of searching for God.

Eric

**Ghira** · 04-11-2008

Honestly, I think about Allah (swt) and His Messenger all the time. I am not saying I am very good, far from it. It is just I am amazed at what I witness, the things I learn, and most importantly the things I am truly grateful for. Great thread!!

Prophet (saw) said the difference between those who remember Allah and those who do not is like the difference between the living and the dead.

**barney** · 04-11-2008

Originally Posted by Eric H

Greetings and peace be with you barney,

I would have to say not often enough, and it is certainly very easy to go into auto mode when praying at times. I feel that God understands our weakness and still listens to our prayers.

Barney, you and the other agnostics have surprised me by saying you think of God about twenty times a day, that seems more than some believers might think about God.

What is stopping you from becoming a true believer, rather than agnostic?

In the spirit of searching for God.

Eric

I consider myself a true beleiver.
If you mean why dont i beleive in any religion, the simple answer is scripture.
I beleive in a God. But i am without knowlage if it still exists, can interact with us and a thousand other things.

peace.