Meaning

What does "remember Allah" mean specifically here?

Answer

Imām Ibn al-Jawzī (d. 597/1201) summarized the scholars' opinions in his book "Zād al-Masīr" as follows:

It refers to prayer, meaning: "Pray as you used to pray when you were secure."
It refers to praising and thanking Allah (for safety).

Verses cited

2:239 Al-Baqarah فَإِنْ خِفْتُمْ فَرِجَالًا أَوْ رُكْبَانًا ۖ فَإِذَآ أَمِنتُمْ فَٱذْكُرُوا۟ ٱللَّهَ كَمَا عَلَّمَكُم مَّا لَمْ تَكُونُوا۟ تَعْلَمُونَ If you are in danger, pray when you are out walking or riding; when you are safe again, remember God, for He has taught you what you did not know.

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