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What is the ruling on an agreement between female friends to perform daily remembrance of Allah (dhikr) without restricting the number [of repetitions], with the intention of competing in good deeds and encouraging dhikr, while renewing the intention and not continuing for more than three weeks?

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Cooperation in remembrance (dhikr) and mutual exhortation concerning it is not considered an innovation (bid'ah); rather, it falls under cooperation in righteousness and piety. It is preferable that your actions be discreet to avoid ostentation (riya'), unless a compelling interest necessitates making them public.

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