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Is it true that specifying numbers for multiplying the reward of Dhikr—such as saying that sending a particular Dhikr to a certain number of people brings such and such good deeds—and asserting that the Dhikr is not valid without it, is correct?

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The two noble hadiths, "Two words that are beloved to the Most Merciful, light on the tongue, and heavy on the scale: Subhan Allah wa bihamdihi, Subhan Allah Al-Azim (Glory be to Allah and praise be to Him, Glory be to Allah the Almighty)" and "Whoever guides to good will have a reward like that of its doer," are authentic. However, one must be cautious about specifying a number of good deeds or promoting certain methods that have not been mentioned in the Sharia. Rather, a Muslim should call to all acts of obedience with sincerity and trust in Allah's promise not to waste the reward of those who do good.

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