ON THE SUBJECT OF 247 VIRTUES OF BEING IN A GATHERING FOR THE REMEMBRANCE OF ALLAH AND THE PROHIBITION OF DISASSOCIATION FROM SUCH GATHERINGS Let us start by reading a verse from the Koran Allah, the Exalted says: "And be patient with those who call to their Lord in the morning and evening, desiring His Face. And do not turn your eyes away from them....." 18:28 Koran