Dhikr (remembrance of Allah) is not merely a practice of the tongue, but a lifeline of the heart. Ibn ʿAṭāʾillah encourages us to engage in dhikr even if we feel spiritually dry or distant, because it is through consistent remembrance that hearts are softened, veils are lifted, and divine closeness is attained. 

Dhikr is both the means and the sign of divine attention—when Allah allows you to remember Him, it is a sign He is remembering you. Perseverance in dhikr, even when we don’t feel its sweetness, is itself a sign of sincerity and spiritual maturity.