Power of Prayers
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POWER OF PRAYERS
By: Mustafa Hajji Ahmed Khaki
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Table of Contents
DEDICATION ...............................................................5
PREFACE ....................................................................6
MAGHFIRAT-TAWBA (REPENTENCE) ................................8
AWLAAD (CHILDREN / OFFSPRINGS) .............................. 16
HAAJAAT .................................................................. 18
WUSAT-E-RIZQ (ABUNDANCE) AND QAZAA-E-DAYN .......... 22
MARHOOM PARENTS .................................................. 25
DISEASE / ILLNESS / SICKNESS ...................................... 27
HEREAFTER .............................................................. 32
TRAVELLING ............................................................. 34
FRIDAY-NIGHT & DAY (Jumme-Raat and Jumuah) ................ 36
BED-TIME DUAAS ....................................................... 38
DUAAS OF IMAAM-E-ZAMAANA (A.F.) ............................. 43
FROM SURAH-E-YAASEEN ............................................ 46
FOR ACHIEVING GOOD LUCK ....................................... 47
EVERYDAY RECITATIONS ............................................ 48
RADD-E-MAZAALIM (Compensation for zulm) ...................... 51
To Ward Off FEARS, WORRIES & ANXIETIES ..................... 52
To Be Free From PROBLEMS & TROUBLES ......................... 53
THANKS-GIVING (SHUKR) ............................................ 55
SAJDAH-E-SHUKR ....................................................... 56
MEMORY .................................................................. 58
VARIOUS DUAAS & AAMAAL ........................................ 59
DUAA WHILE DRINKING WATER & AT MEALS .................. 65
AAMAAL OF BIBI ZAYNAB (S.A.) .................................... 67
AAMAAL OF IMAAM MOOSA-E-KAADHIM (A.S.) ............... 68
TAHAJJUD (NAMAAZ-E-SHAB) ....................................... 69
NAMAAZ-E- JAAFAR-E- TAYYAAR ................................. 71
RAJAB AAMAAL ........................................................ 73
SHABAAN ................................................................. 79
HOLY RAMADHAAN .................................................... 83
DUAA-E-KHATME QURAN ............................................ 97
SURAHS FROM HOLY QURAN ....................................... 98
DUAAS OF MAAH-E-RAMADHAAN ................................. 101
NIGHT OF EED-AL-FITR .............................................. 105
SHAWWAAL ............................................................. 106
ZILQAADA ............................................................... 107
ZILHAJJ................................................................... 108
EED-U-ZZOHAA 10TH Dul-Hijjaah ................................... 111
EED-E-GHADEER ....................................................... 112
EED-E-MUBAAHILA 24th Day ......................................... 113
MUHARRAM ............................................................. 115
SAFAR ..................................................................... 121
RABBIUL AWWAL ...................................................... 123
RABBIUL AAKHER ..................................................... 125
JAMAADIUL AWWAL .................................................. 126
JAMAADIUL AAKHER ................................................. 127
NEW MONTHS AAMAAL ............................................ 128
NAWROZ.................................................................. 129
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DEDICATION
This work is dedicated for the pleasure of Allaah Subhaanahoo wa Ttaaala.
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PREFACE
I begin in the name of Allaah the Beneficent the Merciful.
All Praises belong to Allaah Subhaanahoo Wa Taaala, The Most Compassionate, The
Merciful, The Lord of The Universe and Master of the Day of Judgment. And we beg to Him
to shower His choicest Blessings on the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.) and his pure Progeny
(A.S.) (Ahlul Bait) who strived to the peak of perfection to restore and maintain the tenets of
Islam.
The five times Namaaz is one of the pillars of Islam, if it is accepted by Allaah then all
other good deeds shall also be accepted otherwise the carelessly prayed Namaaz will we
thrown back on our face rendering other good deeds void and useless. Allaah (S.W.T.) says
in the Holy Quran in Surah Maaoon, verse: 4 and 5 that, Woe to those who do pray but are
heedless in their prayer. Therefore, Namaaz is such a prayer that it should not be taken
lightly. It is a prayer that takes us face to face in front of our Creator. We know that when the
righteous persons were preparing for Namaaz their condition remarkably used to change due
to the fear of God. So we should atleast try to observe the sanctity of Namaaz to our best
possible extent so as to reap its favourable fruits in this world as well in the Hereafter.
Likewise, Duaa (supplication) also plays an important role in our lives. Although it is not
Wajib (obligatory) but is highly emphasized to recite Duaas at every time, especially after
Namaaz. However, Duaa is also a prayer. Namaaz without Duaa is same as to a house
without furniture. Duaa is a channel to express oneself to Allaah (S.W.T.) We have been
given this weapon of Duaa so as to beseech, beg, and complain to our Merciful Lord
concerning our needs and wishes, and seek protection from troubles and problems through
the medium of Duaa.
And as for the Duaa to be effective it has the etiquettes to be followed faithfully. Duaa is
like an application for obtaining something, so if it manifests carelessness it may never be
responded. The similarity to it is like a person in need going to the door of a rich person, if he
begs with sincere humility there are more chances of getting what he wants, but if he begs
carelessly or obstinately then the doors shall be closed on his face.
To make our Duaa to be effective and fruitful we should foremostly realize the Majesty of
Almighty Allaah (S.W.T.) In our very hearts we should have His fear as well as hope. Cause
of fear for our shortcomings and faults and sins, and as for the hope it should be for his never
ending Mercy and love towards His creation. The Duaa of one who expects favours from
other then Allaah is quite out of place. Therefore it is very essential to keep our thoughts clear
of begging and expecting from others then Allaah.
The other factor to be taken in consideration for the effectiveness of a Duaa is to be clean
of any worldly thoughts, selfish motives, pride, jealousy, vengeance and all other bad
elements.
Furthermore, one of the etiquettes of beseeching Allaah is that before requesting Allaah to
fulfill our own needs we should first recite Salawaat, praise Allaah (S.W.T.), thank Him for
His previous bounties and favours, repent sincerely for our sins, then pray and plead for
others, this is a way to express that we are not selfish or self-centered, and finally pray for
ourselves. If the proper way is followed then there should not be any reason to despair.
Allaah S.W.T says in His Holy Book that whenever any one calls Him He answers, and
that He is not far away from His creatures, He is nearer to us than the jugular vein in our
neck. So it is only a question of pure intention and sincerity of our hearts to make our Duaa
reach His kind attention. This is the forerunner in our prayers, if it is missed than one should
be ready to face silence in response to his/her Duaa. This is a basic requirement. Pure
intention and sincerity should be maintained upto the end.
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One more thing is worth noting down, and it is that if you are not responded instantly do
not despair, do not lose hope from The Merciful Allaah, keep on begging, and imploring, and
supplicating, and beseeching, keep the door knocking, it will unlock one day. Moreover,
Allaah (S.W.T.) is our Kind, Merciful and Powerful Creator Who knows quite well that
which is beneficial and useful to us, so He gives according to His appropriate and just
measure. If it was according to our wishes and cravings then imagine the ultimate result of a
toddler begging for a loaded gun.
Although some Duaas and Aamaal will apparently be seen very attractive, and in fact
they surely are so, but side by side, one should not under-estimate the values of pre-
requisites. Only Allaah (S.W.T.) is the sole proprietor of whatever is in the earths and
heavens, and He bestows according to His own wish. Are there not well-educated persons
who are fed on fixed salaries? And are there not non-educated persons who control a sizeable
part of economy? There are. So we must have a staunch belief in Allaah, and our sole relying
and trust should be on Him only, that is Tawaqqul. Side by side with Duaa it is our duty to
work hard for lawful earning and keep away from illegal ways and not to be deeply engrossed
in the glitters of this temporary world. It is upto Him that when, what, where and how much
to bestow.
May Allaah (S.W.T.) help and guide us achieve our lawful needs of both the worlds
through sincere prayers and good deeds, in accordance to His pleasure only. Aameen.
This is my revised edition of POWER OF PRAYERS with some corrections and
additionals that I very much hope will be useful to my faithful sisters and brothers-in-
FaithInshaaAllaah. I humbly pray to Allaah (S.W.T.) for the best rewards to shower on
my daughters and sons who helped me to accomplish this work, and also those who in one
way or the other helped me in this devoted cause Iltimaas-e-Duaa.
I also humbly offer my thanks to M/s Ansariyan Publications of Islamic Republic of IRAN
for making this third edition successful, elegent and magnificient. May Allaah S.W.T. reward
them all in both worlds with His choisest blessings.
Wassalaam.
Mustafa Hajji Ahmed Khaki, Box 8310, Dar as Salaam. [email protected]
Safar, 1424: April 2003
N.B. As the contents of this book include Holy Names of Allaah (S.W.T.), Maasoomeen
(A.S.), Verses of Holy Quran, and Duaa, I request everyone to handle with Twahaarah.
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MAGHFIRAT-TAWBA (REPENTENCE)
It is very essential for every person to do Tawba and seek Maghfirat from Allaah for our
sins, mistakes, and wrongdoings that were committed either knowingly or unknowingly.
Allaah (S.W.T.) prefers the one who seeks pardon from Him and He is at that instance as
happy as the one who had lost his every belonging and then suddenly found it in front of him.
To seek pardon from Allaah (S.W.T.) is the remedy for every problem. Once a person came
to Imam Ali (A.S.) and asked him for the solution of repaying the debts, he was told to do
Tawba and seek repentance from Allaah. The other person came asking for the remedy of a
sickness, he was prescribed the same thing. Yet another person came asking for the
bestowing of an offspring from Allaah and he was also told to do Istighfaar as much as
possible.
It should not be forgotten that we, being human beings are prone to committing sins, The
sinless are nobody in the universe except the Masumeen (A.S.) and the Prophets of Allaah
(A.S.) Might be there are some Qaza Namaaz we have forgotten, or there might be some
Namaaz prayed not on its time or hastily without due concentration; might be there are some
Roza which were made Baatil and we do not know; might be there were some unobserved
rights of our parents, children, of our relatives, neighbours, our teachers and scholars, of our
workers, the needy and poor etc. It might also be that we have made mistakes in our earnings
by taking that which was Haraam. Might be that we have not paid Khums or Zakaat properly.
Might be in the case of performing Hajj or Ziyarat we have made some mistakes. Might be
that we have committed some mistakes in our young age or because of improper
understanding, or because of worldly attachment. And might be that we have not properly
propagated our religion which is the duty of every individual according to the extent of
his/her ability.
It should be kept in mind that while one seeks repentance then it should be a sincere
repentance, that he or she is really sorry for the sins committed, a firm resolution not to repeat
again, and if anything unbecoming has occurred due to the sins it must be rectified to the best
possible way. The wronged ones should be repaid, and some hardships should be taken on
oneself so as to realize the gravity of past sins, and the flash and fat accumulated by wrongful
means should be dissolved by means of fasting.
I hereby mention a few ways to seek Maghfirat (repentance) from Allaah (S.W.T.):
(Wherever you come over this sign [*] it indicates that you may find the details in the final
parts of this book }
Recite Astaghfirullaah Rabbee Wa Atoobu Ilayh as many times as possible, with
sincerity.
Try your best to wake up early before dawn to pray Namaaz-e-Tahajjud (Shab). There are
fourty plus advantages in it.
At any time pray two rakat Namaaz, niyyat - Namaaz-e-Afw: In each rakat recite Surah-
e-Qadr after Al-Hamd and then recite fifteen times Rabbee Afwaka, then go in Rukoo,
after its zikr recite ten times Rabbee Afwaka, then before going in Sajdah recite ten times
Rabbee Afwaka, then in the Sajdah recite it ten times after its zikr, then in between two
Sajdah again recite it ten times, then in the second Sajdah recite ten times the same, then
before standing for the second rakat recite ten times the same (Rabbee Afwaka), and pray the
same way during the second rakat also.
Perform Sunnat ghusl, do Wudhoo, and recite Ziyarat of Bibi Fatima (S.A.) and then recite
Istighfaar, or any Duaa for repentance. (ref. Mafaatihul Jinaan)
Recite Duaa-e-Tawba. (ref. M.Jinaan or Majmooa)
Recite these Surah of Holy Quran - S.Yaaseen, S.Tahreem, S.Waaqiah, S.Kaafiroon.
Specifically, S.Tahreem carries Sawaab of Tawba-e-Nasooh.
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Recite Ziyarat of Imam Radhaa (A.S.) It is also a means of having our sins being
pardoned.
These magnificent Duaas are also a means of wiping our sins away: Duaa-e-Mashlool,
Duaa-e-Mujeer, Jawshan-e-Kabeer, Sayfi Sagheer, etc.
Namaaz-e-Rasoolullaah (S.A.W.W.): Sins are forgiven and Hajaat fulfilled. Time for this
prayer is preferable Friday morning, but it may be prayed on any time. (For the method of
this Namaaz refer Mafaatihul Jinaan).
Namaaz-e-Ameerul Mumineen (A.S.): Its merits are as mentioned above.
Namaaz-e-Wasiyyat: To earn great Sawaab and sins forgiven, in between Maghrib and
Ishaa pray two rakat Namaaz, in each rakat after Al-Hamd recite 13 times Surah Zilzaal and
15 times S.Tawheed. [*]
Recitation of Salawaat is also a means of atonement for the past sins.
This is also very effective Aamaal to make our sins disappear from our Aamaalnaama:
Perform Sunnat Ghusl then do Wudhoo and offer 4 rakat Namaaz, in each rakat after Al-
Hamd recite 3 times S.Ikhalaas and once S.Maoozatain (S.Falak and S.Naas). After
completing the Namaaz recite 70 times Astaghfirullaah Rabbee Wa Atoobu Ilayh, then
recite the following Duaa: Laa Hawla Walaa Quwwata Illaa Billaahil Aliyyil Adhweem,
Yaa Azeezu Yaa Ghaffaar, Ighfirlee Dhunoobee, wa Dhunoobi Jameeil Mumineena Wal
Muminaat, Fa Innahoo Laa Yaghfirudh Dhunooba Illa Anta.
If one recites Surah As-Sajdah on the eve of Friday (Shab-e-Jummah) his or her
Aamaalnaama (deeds record) will be given in the right hand, and this will be an indication
of being pardoned of every sin.
Reciting Surah-e-Dukhaan in Wajib or Sunnat Namaaz is a way to clear our account of
sins.
Pray 2 rakat Namaaz in which recite 60 times S.Ikhlaas (Qulhuwallaah) in each rakat
after Al-Hamd.
Recitation of Duaas specifically for Maghfirat can be found in Mafaatihul Jinaan and
Pirmuhammad Ebrahim Trusts Books of DUAA, which are there in various volumes.
A very effective Namaaz for the forgiveness of sins is: Namaaz-e-Ghufayla. In between
Maghrib and Ishaa prayers pray 2 rakat, in the first rakat after Al-Hamd recite this - Wa
Dhannooni Idh-Dhahaba Mughaadhiban Fadhanna Anlan Naqdira Alayhi Fa Naadaa Fidh-
Dhulumaati An Laa Ilaaha Illaa Anta Subhaanaka Innee Kuntu Minadh-Dhwaalimeen
Fastajabnaa Lahoo Wa Najjaynaahu Minal Ghammi Wa Kadhaalika Nunjil Mumineen.
Then continue the Namaaz as usual until you reach the second rakat, there after Al-hamd
recite this: Wa Indahoo Mafaatihul Ghaybi Laa Yaalamuhaa Illaa Huwa Wa Yaalamu Maa
Fil Barri Wal Bahri Wamaa Tasqutu Min Waraqatin Illaa Yaalamuhaa Walaa Habbatin Fee
Dhulumaatil Ardhi Walaa Ratbin Walaa Yaabisin Illaa Fee Kitaabin Mubeen. Then in
Qunoot recite this: Allaahumma Bi Mafaatihul Ghaybil-Latee Laa Yaalamuhaa Illaa Anta,
Antu Swallee Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aali Muhammadin Wa An Tafalabee here beg your
Haajat Then recite: Allaahumma Anta Waliyyu Niamatee Wal Qaadiroo Alaa Twalibatee
Taalamoo Haajatee Fa Asaluka Bihaqqe Muhammadin Wa Aalihee Alayhimus-Salaam
Lammaa Qadhwaytahaa Lee.
Duaa of Hazrat Ilyaas (A.S.) in Sajdah: Ataraak Muazzabi wa qad adhmatu laka
hawaajiri, Ataraak Muazzabi wa qad affartu laka fitturaabi wajhee, Ataraak Muazzabi wa qad
ijtanabtu lakal maaaswee, Ataraak Muazzabi wa qad ashartu laka layli.
(In this Duaa the supplicant pleads to the Almighty that:
O Allaah, shall You, The Most Merciful, be happy to see me burning in fire and in great
torments although I have been observing fasts in hot weathers and endured acute thirst, and I
have restrained from sins to please You only, and will You be happy to see me burning while
I have kept night vigils for Your worship?)
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To be pardoned of our sins, Imaam Jaafar Saadiq (A.S.) said,: Everyday in the last Sajdah
of the Naafilah of Ishaa, and especially on Thursday-night, recite this Duaa 7 times:
Allaahumma Innee Asaluka Bi Wajhikal Kareem, Wa Ismikal Adhweem, Antuswalli Alaa
Muhammadin Wa Aali Muhammad, Wa An Taghfira Lee Dhanbiyal Adhweem.
Rasoolullaah (S.A.W.W.) said that whoever recites these seven verses on the Friday-eve,
when he shall die he shall be directly admitted to Jannat:
Allaahumma Anta Rabbee. Laa Ilaaaha Illaa Anta Khalaqtanee Wa Anaa Abduka Wabnu
Amatik Wa Fee Qabdhatik Wa Naaswiyatee Bi Yadik Amsaytu Alaa Ahdik Wa Waadik
Mastatwaatu Aoodhu Bi Ridhaak Min Sharri Maa Swanaatu Aboou Bi Niamitik Bi Amali
Wa Aboou Bi Dhambi Faghfirlee Dhunoobee Innahoo Laa Yaghfirudh-Dhunooba Illaa
Anta.
Insistance in a request and keeping asking continuously gives favourable result. The Holy
Prophet (S.A.W.W.) said, A servent of God says: O God! Forgive me. But God turns away
from him. Again he will say: O God! Forgive me. God turns away from him the second time.
The man again says:O God! Forgive me. Here God says to the Angels: Dont you see My
servent? He asked Me for forgiveness while I was turning away from him. He askekd for
forgiveness for the second time. I turned away from him again. He asked for forgiveness for
the third time. My servent realized that no one but Me forgives the sins. I take you as witness
that I have forgiven him.
Reciting Surah-e-Takaasur at bedtime saves one from Fishaar-e-Qabr. [*]
About Duaa
Imaam Ameerul Mumineen (A.S.) said that a person who is not afflicted with hardships
or deseases and is living a happy life should not have this impression that he is no more in
need of Duaa and the afflicted person is in need of it. How can one rest assured to be safe
from afflictions and problems while everywhere the world is replete with them. If one is safe
and sound today it does not carry a warranty of future happiness also. So it is inevitable that
one is bound to stumble on a desease, troubles, difficulty,or any problem in any coming days.
Therefore it is of intensive necessity for us to turn towards our Creator Lord for the help and
salvation during the difficult times, and it is through Duaa.
Our Aimmaah (A.S.) considered Duaa as a weapon and a shield. Imaam Musa-e-Kaadhim
(A.S.) said, Duaa reverts both what has been destined and that which has not been
destined.
Imaam Zaynul Aabideen (A.S.) said, Duaa and afflictions challenge each other until the
Day of Judgement, yet Duaa comes out victoriously even if the afflictions are certain to
happen.
And, Duaa removes both the present affliction and that which will come down later.
The Holy Quran quotes the importance of Duaa in these verses:
Say, my Lord would not care for you were it not for your Duaa. - S.Furqaan: 77.
And call on Him fearing and hoping. - S. Aaraaf: 56.
And when My servents ask you concerning Me, then suely I am very near; I answer the
prayer of the supplicant when he calls on Me, so they should answer My call and believe in
Me that they may walk in the right way. S.Baqarah: 186.
Imaam Jaafar Saadiq A.S said, Whoever obeys Gods orders and offers his Duaa
properly, they will be answered.
He also mentioned proper way of beseeching, he said, First praise God Almighty, then
remember Him and thank Him for His blessings. After that, send greetings to the Holy
Prophet and his Progeny (Slawaat), then confess your sins and ask forgiveness for them. That
is the right way for Duaa.
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At certain times we wish for something and we get it, then we wish for the removal of its
evils, which appear in the form of its side effects; and at certain times we experience the
opposite of this. In this connection Imaam Ali (A.S.) said, On many occasions man desires
something but when his desire is fulfilled he wishes it had never been fulfilled. In Surah
Baqarah verse 216 Allaah says, It may be that you dislike a thing while it is good for you,
and it may be that you love a thing while it is evil for you, and Allaah knows, while you do
not know.
Imaam Saadiq (A.S.)s advice to Meiser Ibn Abdul Azeez, O Meiser! call upon God and
not say to yourself that the die is cast, for there is a rank with God man can not attain without
asking for it. If Gods servent closed his mouth and does not ask anything from Him, nothing
will be given to him. Therefore ask God for what you need so that He will give it to you. O
Meisar, whoever knocks on a door and persists will be allowed in. And, Whoever does not
ask for Gods special grace, will remain destitute.
Imaam Ali (A.S.) said, Never have this impression that God Almighty has opened the
door of Duaa but has closed the door of answering Duaa.
One of the exortations of God to Nabii Isa (A.S.), O Isa! humble your heart before Me
and remember Me in private and let it be known to you that I become happy when you come
towards Me with hope and fear. Dont you ever do it with a dead heart, do it with a living
heart.
If a Duaa is sensible and is reasonable to be answered quickly it will be done so; but if its
delay is good then the answer shall be delayed, in this case the advantage of Duaa is that it
will be answered and reward for the patience will be granted. If the Duaa is not sensible,
rather it has evil consequences, then the very Duaa has a reward and moreover, it may keep
away afflictions.
A Hadeeth by Abu Saeed Khudhri quoting the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.) said, If a
believer calls upon God and does not ask Him for cutting off family relations or a sinful deed,
God Almighty will give him one of these three things: (a) his Duaa will be answered quickly,
or (b) there will be delay in his Duaa being answered, or (c) Allaah will repell from him an
evil act equal to what he has begged. The companions said: O Messenger of Allaah,
therefore we should increase our Duaas. The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.) said, God answers
Duaas most frequently.
In a Hadeeth from Malik Ibn Anas it is said that the Prophet repeated it three times sayng,
God answers our Duaas most of the time.
Imaam Ali (A.S.) said, Sometimes God Almighty delays answering the Duaa so as to give
both, a greater reward and a further blessing.
Jaabir bin Abdullah Ansaari has quoted the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.) saying, If a servent
favoured by God supplicates, God says to Jibraeel, Grant his request but delay it, for I like
to hear his voice more and more. But if someone, in disfavour with God supplicates, God
says to Jibraeel, O Jibraeel grant the request of My servent with haste, for I dont like to
hear his voice.
If our Duaa is not answered quickly we should be pleased with Gods decree and consider
it as a blessing. The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.) said, Do not abhor Gods blessings nor ask
for anything without giving it a thought. If affliction befalls sustenance and life of any one of
you, do not ever ask for a change, since a change may lead to death or destruction. You
should rather say, O God by the position of Muhammad (S.A.W.W.) and his Household, if
there is a blessing in what has befallen me, make me patient and give me not only the power
of forbearance, but make me pleased with it too. Yet if there is blessing in something else,
give that something to me. At any rate, make me pleased with your decree, for praise is due
only to You.
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For the Duaa to be answered favourably, time, place and circumstances should be taken in
consideration, because there are spesific times and places whereat we may receive prompt
fulfillment. As for the time, the day of Friday and its night are most meritorious, specifically
during the one-hour-before-noon. On Wednesday between noon and afternoon is also a
proper time for presenting our requests to the Almighty Allaah (S.W.T.)
The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.) said, Anyone of you who has a need, should request it
during night-prayer (Namaaz-e-Shab), for it is specially for you and it has not been granted
to former nations.
The last third of every night and Friday-night is also an excellent opportunity to requst our
needs from Almighty Allaah (S.W.T.)
Other occasions and times for making Duaa a success are: Ahya Nights (spending nights
vigil), 1st night of Rajab, 15th Shaabaan night, the night of Eedul Fitr, the night of Eedul
Dhuhaa, the day of Arafaat, when the wind is blowing, when the call to prayer is made, when
it is raining, when the first drop of a Martyrs blood is dripped, when noon arrives, and from
dawn to sunrise.
Imaam Saadiq (A.S.) said, When noon arrives, the gates of heavens will be opened and
great desires will be fulfilled.
Imaam Baaqir (A.S.) said, God answers the call of those servents of His who often pray
(Duaa). Therefore pray at dawns until sunrise, for the gates of Paradise are opened at this
time. Daily food is distributed at this time and great needs are met.
It is stated in a tradition book that one who merely recites Duaa without doing a good deed
is like an archer who wishes to shoot an arrow but has not got a bow. So before requesting
Allaah (S.W.T.) in a Duaa we should do any one of the good deeds.
One should do Duaa before a problem or trouble has ascended to be safe from it. Imaam
Jaafar Saadiq (A.S.) said, If a man recites a Duaa before the descent of a tribulation his
Duaa will be fulfilled during its descent and it is said: It is a familiar voice which is not
hidden from heavens. But one who has not recited Duaa before, his Duaa during the descent
of tribulation will not be fulfilled, for the Angels will say, We do not recognize this voice.
A Hadeeth-e-Qudsee reads: You have to recite Duaa and I have to fulfil it, for no Duaa is
hidden from Me but that of one who eats unlawful things.
The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.) Whoever wishes to have his Duaa answered, must purify
his daily food and business. And, Cleanse the source of your daily food and do not eat
unlawful things. Imaam Saadiq (A.S.) said: Renouncing one morsel of unlawful food is so
much loved by Allaah that it is much better than performing thousand rakats of
recommended prayer.
Ameerul Mumineen (A.S.) said that God revealed to Nabii Isa (A.S.) to say to Bani
Israail, Do not enter any one of My houses until you have modest eyes, pure heart, and
innocent hands. Also give them this information that I will not answer the Duaa of anyone of
them while the right of one of My servents rests upon them.
It is reported on the authority of the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.) that Allaah (S.W.T.) says,
Whoever asks something from Me and is sure that gain and loss are in My hand, I will fulfil
his desire.
The most benefited persons are those who have staunch faith in the Mercy of Almighty
Allaah (S.W.T.) and possess good opinion of Him. Allaah says, My opinion of My servent is
his opinion of Me. Therefore, he should have good opinion of Me. One of the revealation of
Allaah to Nabii Moosa (A.S.) was, O Moosa! Should you call on Me hoping, I will soon
forgive you.
Certainly, why should not a person have a good opinion of All-Merciful And Most
Generous Allaah (S.W.T.) while His Mercy precedes His wrath? When Allaah, the Most
High, created Adam (A.S.), He blew in him from His Own spirit, Adam (A.S.) sat and
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sneezed, he was inspired to say Al-Hamdu Lillaahi Rabbil Aalameen, he said thus and
Allaah (S.W.T.) in response said, May God have Mercy on you O Adam! So the first words
to the human being were of Mercy from the Lord of Universe.
When Allaah (S.W.T.) sent Nabii Moosa to Firawn He said to tell Firawn that Allaah is
more speedy in Mercy and Forgiveness then wrath and punishment.
When Firawn was drawning in the sea, for such a staunch enemy Alaah said to Moosa
(A.S.) that if atall he had asked help and forgiveness from Him He would certainly had saved
him.
In Surah-e-Muhammad (S) Allaah (S.W.T.) says, So know that there is no god but
Allaah, and ask forgiveness for your fault and for the believing men and the believing
women.
These are but a few examples of Gods Mercy. His ocean of Mercy is limitless. We are
told to make Duaa for others also, and we are told to pray for the deseased, to give a helping
hand to the needy, and many such deeds prove that Mercy of Allaah is in abundance. A
hadeeth also quotes that to dispair of Allaahs Mercy is a major sin.
Concerning making haste in Duaa Imaam Jaafar Saadiq (A.S.) said, Allaah will fulfil the
desire of a person who does not make haste in Duaa. Therefore we should make our Duaa a
comfortable, pleasing, pleading, humble and secret communion with Allaah (S.W.T.)
A revealation made to Nabii Moosa (A.S.) was this, O Moosa, when you are calling on
Me be humble, fearlul and broken-hearted, rub your face on earth, and prostrate before Me
with your best body members, raise your hands in begging before Me in Qunoot and invoke
Me fearfully in your Duaas.
To Nabii Isa (A.S.) Allaah said, O Isa! Call on Me as a person who is drowning and
being oppressed and has no any helper. O Isa! Humble your heart before Me and remember
Me in private most of the time. Know that I am happy when you come to ME with fear and
hope. Dont come to Me with a dead heart come with a living and happy heart. Let Me hear a
sad voice.
It is mentioned that we should always praise Allaah (S.W.T.) before presenting our needs
to Him. The Imaam was asked how we should praise Alaah. He said to recite this: Yaa
Manhuwa Aqrabu Ilayya Min Hablil Wareed, Yaa Manyahoolu Baynal Mari Wa Qalbihee,
Yaa Manhuwa Bil Mandhwaril Aalaa, Yaa Man Laysa Kamithlihee Shayun.
It is stated that whoever has a Haajat should first recite Salawaat on the Holy Prophet
(S.A.W.W.) and his Holy Progeny (A.S.), then present his/her needs to Allaah (S.W.T.) and
finally recite Salawaat again. Salawaat is always answered, and it is a type of Duaa to
beseech blessings on Muhammad (S) and Aali Muhammaad (A.S), and Allaah is too
generous to answer two sides of Duaa but abandon the middle one.
It is mentioned about weeping that it is a source of acceptance of Duaa if one sheds tears
while requesting his or her needs in front of Allaah. Weeping is the sign of humility, tender-
heartedness and devotion, which are the most required qualities of fulfillment of Haajaat.
Imaam Saadiq (A.S.) said, Whenever you trembled to the skin, your eyes were replete with
tears and your heart became apprehensive, keep that state well, for you have attained your
objective.
There are virtues in shedding tears for the fear of God, which are not found in other
prayers. Hadeeith: There is a defile between Paradise and Hell through which no one can
pass but who sheds tears in fear of God.
The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.) said, God blessed me and said, By My Glory! What those
who shed tears receive from Me can never be received by the worshippers. I will build
palaces for them in lofty places, and others will not share with them.
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Imaam Saadiq (A.S.) said, All eyes shall weep on the Day of Judgement except three
eyes: (1) Those eyes which do not see unlawful things, (2) those eyes which pass the night in
prayers, and (3) those eyes which shed tears in fear of God.
Every thing has a weight and measure save tears with a small amount of which God will
extinguish seas of fire. If a man weeps for an Ummaah, God will make that Ummaah entitled
to His Mercy as a result of weeping of the same servent.
Abu Hamza has reported on the authority of Imaam Baaqir (A.S.) that nothing is more
beloved to God then a drop of tear shed in the dark of night for the fear of Allaah (S.W.T.).
Imaam Saadiq A.S said, If weeping does not give you a positive response and tears do
not come to your eyes, pose as one who is weepng, even if the tear is the size of a head of a
fly, for blessed will be your state.
Therefore, if a person wants to be really humble in front of Alaah (S.W.T.) then he / she
should make up the mind to shed tears so as to please The Lord. Remembering the past sins,
mistakes in life, wrong doings, unlawful earnings, oppressions, injustices, incorrect worships,
gossips, back bitings, the fire of Hell, the horror of Qayaamat, the wrath of Allaah, and all
such things are sufficient means to make one cry and shed a bucketful tears from eyes.
Imaam Saadiq (A.S.) said, Duaa in the time of ease and comfort is good for the days of
affliction.
Whoever recites Duaa for forty beleivers and then for himself, his Duaa will be fulfilled.
Nothing is more swiftly answered then a Duaa recited for others. The most swiftly
answered Duaa is that of a believer for his brother in faith in his absence.
Imaam Kaadhim (A.S.) said, Whoever recites Duaa in absence of his brother-in-faith,
there is a call from devine throne saying: Let a hundred thousand times more then it be for
you.
One important thing should be mentioned here. It is that the Duaa for others should come
out from the bottom of the heart, it should not be a mere lip-service.
Abu Baseer once asked Imaam Jaafar Saadiq (A.S.) regarding raising hands in Duaa.
The Imaam replied, It has five characteristics, 1- To seek refuge from God you should put
the palms of both hands towards Qibla. 2- To have your sustenance increased, open your
hands and put the palms of both hands towards the sky. 3- To give up hope in anyone but
God, point with the index finger. 4- To supplicate, raise your hands above your head. 5- To
supplicate move your index finger against your face, for it is the Duaa of fear. Humility in
Duaa is to raise both hands to the level of shoulders.
Regarding the wiping of hands on the face after Duaa Imaam Baaqir (A.S.) said, No man
extends his hands towards God unless God is ashamed of returning it empty and puts some of
His bounty and Mercy - that amount which He wills - in it. Therefore when one of you recites
Duaa do not pull back your hand without having drawn it on your face.
Imaam Muhammad Baaqir (A.S.) said, A believer should recite Duaa in the times of ease
and comfort as in the times of hardwships. He should neither become infirm nor tired of
Duaa when his desire has been fulfilled, because Duaa has a dignity with God.
Imaam Jaafar Saadiq (A.S.) said, The believer calls upon God for his desire and God
will say: Let there be a delay in fulfillment of his desire, for I love his voice and Duaa. On the
Day of Judgement He will say: My servent! You called upon Me but I made delay in fulfilling
your desire. Your reward is such and such. You called on Me on such and such affair too and
I made delay in fulfilling your desire too your reward is such and such. Then the Imaam said:
By observing the great devine rewards the believer shall wish that it would have been most
excellent that if non of his desires in the world had been fulfilled.
Imaam Saadiq (A.S.) was asked that can a Duaa recited by a person be fulfilled but after a
delay? The Imaam said, Yes, even as long as twenty years. From the time God said to
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Moosa and Haaroon (A.S.) that their call was answered, to the descent of torment on Firawn,
it was fourty years.
Abu Baseer reported from Imaam Saadiq (A.S.) that the believer recites Duaa but its
fulfillment is delayed till Friday.
One of the revealations to Nabii Moosa (A.S.) One who believes that he loves Me but
goes to sleep when night comes must be lying in his belief. O son of Imraan! How good it was
if you could see those rising for prayers in darkness. While I am showing them My image.
Though My position is Most High, they address Me as if I am in their presence, and though I
am Almighty they speak to Me as if I am in their presence. O son of Imraan! Give Me tears of
your eyes, humility of your heart, and modesty of your body. Then call Me in the darkness of
the night to find Me as one who answers soon.
Imaam Baaqir (A.S.) said, A man asks his worldly desire from God, and He too, due to
His grandeur, fulfils that desire sooner or later, but thereafter the man commits sins. Here
God says to the Angel appointed to fulfil that desire: Do not fulfil his desire, for he has
provoked My wrath and should be deprived of My favour.
Important Note:
Proper pronunciation of every word of a Duaa is very important, and as it is seen almost
all the Duaas are originally in Arabic language, while the irony of fate is that majority of us
do not know this language, some know to read but not writing while others know reading and
writing but they unfortunatefly do not know the meanings. Some words with the very slight
articulation of tongue or lips does change drastically the main meaning of the whole text.
Although I have tried my best to express in words the pronouncement to the nearest possible
sound, but Duaas written in English can never be equal to what they are originally written
and pronounced in Arabic. Therefore, it is our duty to give priority to learning our spititual
language - Arabic, so as to be well-versed with our Holy Book and all the invalueable
literatures. Howsoever, one who does not know Arabic should pay full attention to
pronouncing of every word to the best possible extent he or she can do. Although it is said
that God sees what is in our hearts and minds then also we should not sit rest assured if there
is some possibility to learn this distinguished language of our Majestic Book, our Prophet,
our Imaams, and all heavenly beings. But one should not be despaired, be sure, it is only
Allaah (S.W.T.) who have the authority to accept our Duaa in whatsoever way, mathod,
means or type He pleases.
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To make the children faithful and obedient to parents recite this Duaa 7 times after every
Waajib Namaaz:
Rabbee Hablee Min Ladunka Dhurriyyatan Twayyibatan Innaka Sameeud-Duaa.
When a child shows signs of disobedience one should recite 7 times SURAH ASH-
SHOORA or once SURAH AL-AHZAAB and pray for the cure of it.
To keep the child safe from misfortune, accidents, or mischief write SURAH AL-
WAAQIAH with saffron and tie it as a Taveez.
Taveez of SURAH AL -BALAD keeps the child safe from the evil of genie and an evil
eye.
Recite SURAL AL-QADR (Innaa Anzalnaa) and blow the breath on the child while
taking him/her outdoors, this will be a safety guard from evil eyes.
For the safety of an unborn child and its mother during pregnancy write this Aayat with
saffron and tie it to the mother:
Yaa Ayyuhan-Naasut-Taqoo Rabbakum Innaa Zalzalatas-Saaatee Shayun Adhweem.
Imam Ali (A.S.) advised one of his companions that if he wished to be blessed with
sufficient children he should regularly recite Adhaan in clear voice in his house.
If a woman does not give birth to a child within reasonable period then she and her
husband should recite SURAH WAL-FAJR 3 to 7 times daily.
Make the child increase its intellectual power by reciting AL-BAAISU as often as
possible.
To make your child become a brave person make him recite SURAH WAL-AADIYAAT.
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HAAJAAT
Almost all human beings do have something to ask for from Almighty Allaah. Some have
a craving for some lawful worldly objects, some have to ask for solutions of their problems,
some longing for remedy of illness and getting good health, while some have the far-sight of
asking favours of the next world. Thus every one has something to ask from his/her own
angle of view.
There are numerous Duaas and Aamaal shown to us by our Aimmaa (A.S.) for fulfillment
of our Haajaat. If we supplicate sincerely observing all the needed conditions then there is a
sure response for it. But sometimes we see that in spite of all our Duaas and beseeching we
do not get our Duaa answered. There are many reasons for it, e.g. our mode of approach may
be not suitable, or, may be we are not the proper candidates for what we ask for, or, may be
we are not in a proper condition, either physically or spiritually, or, may be the thing we ask
for is harmful for us and we have no knowledge of it, or, may be Allaah has kept in store
much more magnificent thing for future then that we ask for, or, Allaah knows best what is
good or bad for us.
He definitely loves all His creatures and so he cant give a thing to us that may do more
harm then good. It is also mentioned in some Hadees that we should not stop asking for our
demands from Allaah even if we see that is not fulfilled, because for every unfulfilled Haajat
there is a surprise gift for us in the next world, the gift which is so marvelous and
indescribable that when it will be given to us there we will wish that it would have been very
good if all our Haajaat in the world were not answered.
Hereby are some Aamaal for the fulfillment of Haajaat:
For a problem to be solved easily first pray Namaaz-e-Shab, then Ziyarat-e-Aashura, and
finally recite Ziyarat-e-Jaamiah. This was prescribed by Imam-e-Zamaana A.F. (ref.
Mafaatihul Jinaan).
Reciting Ziyarat of Imam Ali (A.S.) and Imam Hussain (A.S.) is also highly recommended
for Haajaat.
Perform Ziyarat-e-Aashura with the intention of offering its Sawaab to the Revered
Mother of Imam-e-Zamaana A.F. and then ask for your Haajat.
Offer the Sawaab of complete recitation of the Holy Quran to Janab-e-Bilaal, the
respected Muezzin of the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.)
On Friday-night recite Duaa-e-Mashlool eleven times after Ishaa prayers.
It is stated that, if your Haajat is to be answered lately, then recite Duaa-e-Tawassul, this
will hasten its fulfillment.
Imam-e-Zamaana A.F. intercedes to Allaah for our Haajat if we recite Amman Yujeebul
Mudhtarra Idhaa Daaahu Wa Yakshifus-Sooa.
Pray 2 rakat Namaaz after midnight, in each Sajdah and after getting up from Sajdah
recite 25 times: Salawaat, Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem, Yaa Ghiyyasal Mustagheeseen.
After finishing the Namaaz look towards the sky and recite 30 times: Minal Abdidh -Dhaleel
Ilal Mawlal Jaleel.
To accomplish an important assignment the following Aamaal is very Mujarrab: Start on
the day of Friday and continue upto ten days. Recite Bismil-laahir-rahmaanir-raheem, then,
11 times Salawaat, then, 100 times Yaa Mufattihal Abwaab, Yaa Muqallibal Quloob Wal
Abswaar, Yaa Daleelal Mutahayyireen Wa Yaa Ghiyaasal Mustagheeseen, Tawaqqaltu
Alayka Yaa Rabbee, Faqdhee Haajatee Waqfee Muhimmee, Walaa Hawla Walaa Quwwata
Illaa Billaahil Aliyyil Adheem, Wa Swallallaahu Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aalihee Ajmaeen.
To convert an impossible task into a possible one:
Pray 4 rakat Namaaz in units of two rakat. In the 1st rakat after Al-Hamd recite 11 times
Surah Ikhlaas (Qulhuwallaahu) in the second rakat after Al-Hamd recite S.Ikhlaas 21
times, in the 3rd rakat 31 times, and in the 4th rakat 41 times. After finishing the Namaaz
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recite 51 times Salawaat and then go into Sajdah wherein recite 100 times Yaa Allaahu and
beseech Allaah for your Haajat.
Duaa-e-Mujeer, Duaa-e-Sabaasab, Duaa-e-Qaaf, Duaa-e-Hojob, Duaa-e-Saheefah,
Duaa-eYastashir and many various Duaas are presented in Mafaatihul Jinaan, Majmooa, and
Tohfatul Awaam, which are very effective if recited sincerely.
Before praying Namaaz-e-Subh recite: Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem, Bihaqqi
Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem.
Perform 2 rakat Namaaz with the Niyyat of Hadiya-e-Bibi Fatima Zahra (S.A.) In the
Qunoot of this Namaaz recite: Allaahummaa Bihaqqi Faatimataa Wa Abeehaa, Bihaqqi
Faatimataa Wa Balihaa, Wa Bihaqqi Faatimataa Wa Baneehaa, Wa Bihaqqi Faatimataa
Wassirrey Almustwdiee Iqdhee Haajatee, Swallallaahu Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aalihee
Ajmaeen. Except for this Duaa in Qunoot all the rest is to be prayed as a usual Namaaz.
Namaaz-e-Isteghaasa-Imaam-e-Zamaana A.F. This Namaaz is to be prayed under the
open sky, for its proper way to pray refer in the coming pages. [*]
On every first date of a lunar month recite Duaa-e-Mujeer and Duaa-e-Mubaahila. This is
a rewarding prayer. (Ref. M.Jinaan)
Everyday after Namaaz-e-Subh and after Maghrib recite: 100 times Laa Hawla Walaa
Quwwata Illaa Billahil Aliyyil Adhweem, and then 3 times: Yaa Allaahu Yaa Rahmaanu Yaa
nooru Yaa Dhal Jalaali Wal Ikraam.
This is also highly recommended for Haajaat. On Friday-night after midnight, pray 2
rakat Namaaz, in each rakat whle reciting Al-Hamd when you reach Iyyaka Nabudoo Wa
Iyyaka Nastaeen repeat this verse 100 times and then continue the Surah. When you
complete reciting Al-Hamd this way then recite Surah-e-Ikhlaas 200 times, and then perform
Rukuu and Sajdah as usual. And the second rakat also perform same way as in the first.
When you finish the Namaaz recite Tasbeeh. Then recite 70 times Laa Hawla Walaa
Quwwata Illaa Billaahil Aliyyil Adhweem. Then go into Sajdah and recite 201 times Yaa
Rabbee and finally beseech your Haajat. Inshaa-Allah it will be fulfilled.
To succeed in a hard task recite recite this on a Thursday morning while you are going out
for it: Last portion of Surah-e-Aal-e-Imraan, Aayatul Qursee, Innaa Anzalna, and S.Al-
Hamd, Inshaa-Allaah you will overcome the task and shall achieve success.
Another beneficial Aamaal for immediate fulfillment of Haajat is Namaaz-e-Jafar-e-
Tayyaar. It is a two-rakat Namaaz and you may refer to the final portions of this book [*] for
its method. It is usually to be prayed on Friday before noon, but if need arises it can be
prayed at any time. This Namaaz is also emphasized to pray in the Holy Shrines of
Masoomeen (A.S.)
Whenever there is a problem to be solved urgently then recite: 14 Salawaat, offer 2 rakat
Namaaz as usual, followed by Tasbeeh, then recite Aamanar-Rassol, [*] then ask Allaah
for your need, and finally recite 14 Salawaat.
For overcoming financial problem: Perform this Aamaal for 41 days, after Namaaz-e-
Subh, at the same place and on the same time, from day-one upto the final day. Recite Surah
Al-Hamd 41 times with proper pronounciation, then recite 13 times - Yaa Mufattih Yaa Fattih
Yaa Mufarrij Yaa Musabbib Yaa Musahhil Yaa Sahhil Yaa Mudabbir Dabbir Yaa
Mutamayyim Tamayyim, Bi Rahmatika Yaa Arhamar Raahimeen. If the routine gets changed
then start afresh. And by the Grace of Allaah if your need is fulfilled during this Aamaal
then also you have to complete the routine upto 41 days.
Recite many times Ar-Raheemu in the state of Sajdah.
Recite Yaa Allaahu 66 times every morning, noon and evening.
To recite Laa Ilaaha Illal-laah 100 times with fully realizing its meaning is beneficial.
After midnight recite Al-Wahhaabu 100 times, bare-headed and with raised hands.
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Reciting 1000 times Al-Badeeu in one sitting and 290 times Al-Faatiru is also a way of
gaining.
When you have a very difficult problem then seek its solution through this Aamaal: Go to
a nearby jungle and there draw four lines on the earth with your finger, and bring to mind the
middle lines as being the blessed grave of Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.), then facing these line
and your back towards Qibla recite - Swallallaahu Alayka Yaa Rasoolallaah. InshaaAllaah
your problem will immediately be solved with great ease.
Twelve days Aamaal - Recite 100 Salawaat, 1000 times Bismil-Laahir-Rahmaanir-
Raheem, and finally 100 times Salawaat. This is very effective but should be observed in
secrecy, nobody should know you are doing this Aamaal.
For any Haajat and especially to cure a disease sit in the Masjid and recite this Duaa 70
times with pure intention: Laa Illaha Illallaahu Bi Izzatika Wa Qudratika, Laa Ilaaha
Illallaahu Bi haqqi Haqqiqa Wa Hurmatika, Laa Ilaaha Illallaahu Farrij Bi Rahmatik.
Recite Aaya-e-Mulk [*] and then recite this Duaa: Bismil-Laahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem, Yaa
Allaahu Yaa Allaahu Yaa Allaahu, Laa Ilaaha Illaa Anta Wahduka Laa Shareeka Laka
Tajabbarta Anyakoona Laka Waladun Wa Taa Alayta Anyakoona Laka Shareekun Wa
TaAzzamta Anyakoona Laka Wazeerun, Yaa Allaahu Yaa Allaahu Yaa Allaahu, Iqdhi
Haajatee Bi Haqqee Muhammadin Wa Aalihi, Swalawaatuka Alayhi Wa Alayhim Ajmaeen.
For having good fortune: Pray 2 rakat Namaaz, in each rakat after Al-Hamd recite Surah
Al-Feel [*]and before Salaam recite 7 times Surah Al-Nasr and recite this verse 12 times - Am
Indahum Khazaainu Rahmati Rabbikal Azeezil Wahhaab, Am Lahum Mulkus Samaawaati
Wal Ardhi Wamaa Baynahumaa, Fal Yartaqoo Fil Asbaab. Then complete the Namaaz and
raise your hands and recite 100 times Yaa Wahhaabu.
It is recommended to recite Tasbeeh of Bibi Fatima Zahra (S.A.) in times of difficulty.
The unit 40 (fourty) is said to be very effective. If a particular Duaa is recited 40 times, or
40 people gather to recite it, or it is recited for 40 days then its effectiveness is highly
increased.
Reciting Surah Al-Faatiha 5 times, then Aaya-e-Mulk, [*]and then Tasbihhat-e-Arbaaa is
also an effective remedy.
If one recites Surah Al-Muzzammil he or she will get the guidance in dream for solving the
problems.
On the eve of Friday pray 2 rakat Namaaz, then recite 15 Salawaat, then recite this Duaa
(Ilaahee Kayfa Adookagiven here: Ilaahee Kayfa Adooka Wa Anaa Anaa Wa Kayfa
Aqtwaoo Rajaaee Minka Wa Anta Anta, Ilaahee Idh Lam Asaluka Fa Tutweenee Fa Man
Dhal-Ladhee Asaluhu Fayutweenee, Ilaahee Idhaa Lam Adooka Fatastabeebu Lee, Faman
Dhal-Ladhee Adoohu Fayastajeebu Lee, Ilaahee Idhaa Lam Atadhwarraoo Ilayka
Fatarhamunee, Faman Dhal-Ladhee Atadhwarraoo Ilayhi Fayarhamunee, Ilaahee Fakamaa
Falaqtal Bahra Li Moosaa Alayhissalaamu Wa Najjaytahoo, Asaluka An Tuswalli Alaa
Muhammadin Wa Aali Muhammad Wa An Tunjiyanee Mimmaa Anaa Feehi Wa Tafarrija
Annee Farajan Aajilan Ghayra Aajilin Bi-Fadhlika Bi-Rahmatika Yaa Arhamar-Raahimeen.
And then finally recite 15 Salawaat, then request for your Haajat.
Reciting 7 times Naade - Aliyyan [*] also brings much blessings.
On any Sunday perform Sunnat Ghusl, do Wudhoo, apply some good scent, then recite
100 times Salawaat followed by Duaa-e-Durrood-e-Toosi (refer Majmooa), then recite 100
Salawaat again, this Aamaal should be carried on everyday upto next Sunday. Inshaa-Allah
your lawful Haajat will be answered.
Pray 2 rakat Namaaz in this method;- niyyat of Haajat, start as usual Namaaz, when you
reach Iyyaka Naabudoo Wa Iyyaka Nastaeen repeat this Aayat 100 times and then carry on
as usual In Rukoo and Sajdah repeat their Zikr 7 times In both rakat do the same as first
rakat. Finally recite 100 Salawaat then sit to write Areeza to the Imam of the Age A.F.
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When the Areeza is written put it in the Holy Quran in Surah An-Noor Finally take out the
Areeza and put it in water. Inshaa-Allah the problem will be solved instantly.
It is also said that when one looks at the new moon crescent and recite 3 Salawaat and
begs Allaah for his need he will not be turned away disappointed.
The one who recited Al-Kaafiya shall not be in need of anyone except Allaah (S.W.T.)
If one recites Surah Az-Zumur then most certainly Allaah will fulfill his/her demands.
Recitation of Surah At-Toor, Surah As-Sabaa and Surah Al-Faatir brings the blessings of
this world and of the Hereafter.
It is very effective to recite this before Namaaz, before Duaa or before beseacing for a
need: Wa Idhaa Saalaka Ibaadee Annee Fa Innee Qareeb Ujeebu Daawatad Daaee Idhaa
Daaanee, Fal Yastajeeboo Lee Wal Yuminoo bee Laallahum Yarshudoon. Recite this 7 or
70 or 700 times.
Recite 72 times: Yaa Sayyidanal Kareem Najjina Wa Khallisnaa Bihaqqi
Bismillaahirrahmaanirraheem, and then recite 70 times: Allaahu Lateefun Bi Ibaadihee
Yarzuqu Manyashaau Wa Huwal Qawiyyul Azeez.
When you are disperate and in need of urgent help recite 70 times: Yaa Allaah, Yaa
Muhammad, Yaa Ali, Yaa Fatima, Yaa Swaahibuz Zamaan Adriqnee Walaa Tulhiqnee.
Pray 2 rakat Namaz-e-Haajat, then recite 110 times Salawaat, then 1570 times Yaa Ali,
then beseech your Haajat, then 10 times Yaa Ali and 10 times Salawaat.
When problems and tribulations have reached the extreme, perform Sajdah and recite this
Duaa in it: Yaa Mudhilla Kulli Jabbaarin Yaa Muizza Kulli Dhaleelin Qad Wa Haqqiqa
Balagha Majhoodee Fa Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aali Muhammad Wa Farrij Annee.
On Fridays after Namaaz-Asr keep reciting Ar-Raheemu as many times as possible upto
the Maghrib.
It is stated that a person is never more nearer to Allaah than when he is in the state of
Sajdah. So if you have to ask for something then ask in Sajdah. Perform a Sajda-e-Shukr and
recite: Yaa Rabbal Arbaabi Wa Yaa Malikal Mulooki Wa Yaa Sayyidas Saadaati Wa Yaa
Jabbaaral Jabaabirati Wa Yaa Ilaahal Aalihati Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aali
Muhammad, then beseech your Haajat, then recite - Fa Innee Abduka Naasiyatee Fee
Qabdhatika.
An excellent Duaa for gaining success: Allaahumma In Kaanat Dhunoobee Qad Akhlaqat
Wajhee Indaka Fa Innee Atawajjahu Ilayka Bi Nabiyyika Nabiyyir Rahmati Muhammadin
Swallallaahu Alayhi Wa Aalihi Wa Aliyyin Wa Fatimata Wal Hasani Wal Husayni Wal
Aimmati Alayhimus Salaam.
Before retiring to bed if one recites these Surahs of the Holy Quran, he/she shall not
depart from this world without meeting the Imam A.F. and if atall death comes he/she will be
in the neighbour of the Holy Prophet (S.A.)W.W: Surah-e-Hadeed, S.Hashr, S.Saff,
S.Jumuah, S.Taghaaboon, and S.Aalaa.
To recite Surah-e-Innaa Anzalna 10 times erases 1000 sins. One who recites it loudly is
like martyr who performs Jihaad in the way of Allaah.
To remain safe from problems recite Surah-e-Ikhlaas on your right, left, front, back, up
and down.
To remain safe from earth quack and lightening always recite Sura-e-Zilzaal, especially in
Naafila Namaaz.
To gain spiritual strength recite Al-Adhweemu abundantly.
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Whenever possible recite these Surahs of the Holy Quran in Wajib or Sunnat Namaaz:
Surah-e-Qaaf, Al-Hadeed, Al-Mujaadilah, Al-Qalam, Al-Humazah, and An-Nasr.
It is beneficial to recite Surah-e-TaaHaa in the last portion of the night.
It is narrated that if you want to seek financial solutions then pray to Allaah by the
Waseela of Imam Muhammad Taqee (A.S.) There are Duaas, Ziyarat, and Taaveez of the
said Imam written in Mafaatihul Jinaan.
To receive old outstanding amounts from the debtors recite Al-Mudhillu 770 times.
To get more then expectation recite 308 times Ar-Razzaaqu.
For eminence and advancement in business recite 351 times Ar-Raafiu daily.
After Namaaz-e-Subh recite 10 times: Subhaanallaahil Adhweemi Wa Bi Hamdihee,
Astaghfirullaah, Wa Asaluhoo Min Fadhlihi.
For abundance recite Surah-e-Qadr 100 times or Surah-e-Falak as many times as you can.
For the bumper harvest or unexpected abundance recite 1001 times Adh-Dhaarroo, and
308 times Ar-Razzaaqu.
Everyday after Subh or Maghrib recite 66 times Allaahu Akbar, Allaahu Latweefun Bi
Ibaadihee Yarzuqu Man Yashaau.
After all Waajib Namaaz recite -Rabbee Innee Limaa Anzalta Ilayya Min Khayrin Faqeer.
Recite Aayat no: 2 of Surah-e-Yaaseen for abundence. (i.e. Wal Quraanil Kakeem.)
To ward off poverty and destitution always recite Aayat no: 68 of Surah-e-Yaaseen. (i.e.
Waman-Nuammirhu Nunakkishu Fil Khalqi, Afalaa Yaaqiloon.)
To safeguard and keep your business secured and running recite Surah-e-An-Nahal after
Zohrain.
For achieving success recite 78 times Al-Hakeemu after Tahajjud.
For Rizq-e-Akber ((large means of livelihood) recite this Duaa 350 times daily: Wa Annal
Fadhla Biyadil-Llaahi Yuteehi Man Yashaau, Wallaahu Dhul Fadhlil Adhweem.
For more profits and progress in business recite these Quranic Holy Verses daily as many
times as possible: Yarjoona Tijaaratan Lan Taboora, Zuyyina Linnaasi Hubbush-Shahawaat.
For receiving abundant Rizq from unexpected sources: after Ishaa Namaaz stand under the
open sky, bareheaded, and recite -14 salawaat, 500 times Yaa Mussabbibal Asbaab, and
again 14 Salawaat. The debt will also be repaid InshaaAlaah.
Every morning and evening recite: Laa Hawla Walaa Quwwata Illaa Billaahi, Tawaqqaltu
Alal Hayyil-Ladhee Laa Yamootu Walhamdu Lillaahilladhee Lam Yattakhidh Waladan,
Walam Yakunlahoo Shareekun Fil Mulki, Walam Yakun Lahoo Waliyyun Mindh-Dhulli Wa
Kabbirhoo Takbeera.
Pray 2 rakat Namaz in this method: In each rakat after Al-Hamd recite 10 times -
Kulillaahumma Maalikal Mulk Tutil Mulk Mantashaau, Wa Tanziul Mulk Mantashaau, Wa
Tuizzu Mantashaau, Wa Tudhillu Man Tashaau, Biyadikal Khayr, Innaka Alaa Kulli Shayin
Qadeer. Salawaat. Then recite 10 times: Toolijul Layli Finnahaari Wa Toolijunnahaari
Fillayli, Wa Tukhrijul Hayyi Minal Mayyiti Wa Tukhrijul Mayyiti Minal Hayyi, Wa Tarzuqu
Man Tashaau Bighayri Hisaab, Salawaat. After completing the Namaaz recite 10 Salawaat
and then go into Sajdah and there recite -Rabbigh Firlee Wa Hablee Mulkan Laa Yambaghee
Li Ahadim Mimbaadee Innaka Antal Wahhaab, Recite Salawaat while starting and at the
end. Then beseech your Haajat.
Recite 10 times: Waman-Yattiqillaha Yajallahoo Makhrajan Wa Yarzuqhoo Min Haysu
Laa Yahtasib, Waman- Yatawaqqal Alallaahi Fahuwa, Hasbuhoo, Innallaaha Baalighu
Amrihee Qad Jaalallaahu Likulli Shayin Qadraa. And then recite 7 times Surah-e-Alam
Nashrah.
At night when all have gone to bed, perform this Namaaz which is very effective for
repaying debts and getting abundance: Pray 2 rakat Namaaz, in the first rakat after Al-
Hamd recite Aayatul Kursee and in the second rakat after Al-Hamd reciteLav Anzalnaa
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MARHOOM PARENTS
Allah (S.W.T.) emphasizes the worth and importance of parents at various places in the
Holy Quran. It is enough for the wise person to realize this when he observes that the
obedience of parents is mentioned side by side with the worship of Allaah. It is also
authentically mentioned that if your parents are not pleased with you all your worship and
good deeds are gone waste, they dont have any value. And it is not limited for the living
parents only but even if they are dead you must remember them by praying for them,
attributing some good deeds to them, and rectifying their faults (if any) in a proper way.
Perhaps at the time of departure from the world the parents were not pleased at heart with
their children, but if the children give due attention to their parents well-being in the
Hereafter by some good deeds, they become pleased to them.
The world that is five feet under the earth is certainly a dreadful place for the sinners.
Although we should consider that all are pious and righteous but one never knows in what
condition there the diseased is. Perhaps they are enjoying the fruits of their good deeds and
perhaps they are in trouble because of some lapse during their lifetime. So if we perform any
good deed on their behalf or offer a Namaaz for them they surely are benefited by it, and it is
said that our 2 rakat Namaaz for the Marhoom is better for them then the riches of the whole
world. If they are not in any trouble there then the bounties are increased for them and if they
are in any tribulation then their pain is lessened or wiped off. Moresover, the performer of
good deed is also to be rewarded.
Here below are stated some Aamaal for the benefit of diseased parents, although they are
said to benefit them but the performer of these Aamaal are also nicely rewarded.
Especially on every Friday-night and on Friday children of the Marhoom should pray for
their parents and give charity on their behalf.
Reciting Surah-e-Yaaseen is very beneficent for the Marhoom. He/she is tremendously
rewarded for it.
If one recites Surah-e-Mulk or 7 times Surah-e-Qadr by the side of Marhooms grave,
God-forbid if any punishment is being implemented therein, it is instantly ceased.
Whenever you wish you can pray 2 rakat Namaaz for Marhoom, it gives a great joy to the
diseased.
On Friday-night (Shabe Jumma) or on any day you may pray 2 rakat Namaaz between
Maghrib and Ishaa with Niyyat of Maghfirat-e-Waalidayn. In the first rakat after Al-Hamd
recite 10 times Rabbigh Firlee Waliwaalidayya Walil Mumineena Yawma Yaqoomul
Hisaab. And in the second rakat after Al-Hamd recite 10 times Rabbigh Firlee
Waliwaalidayya WalimanDakhala Baytiya Muminan Walil Mumineena Wal Muminaat.
Then complete the Namaaz as usual. Then go into Sajdah and recite 10 timesRabbir
Hamhuma Kamaa Rabbayaani Swagheera.
Some Tasbeeh of Salawaat and Istighfaar should be offered on behalf of Marhoomeen
every now and then.
Pray 2 rakat Namaaz for the benefit of Marhoom, in the first rakat after Al-Hamd recite
Surah-e-Qadr and in the second recite Surah-e-Kawsar.
There is another Namaaz also for Marhoom. It is 2 rakat, in the first rakat after Al-Hamd
recite once Aayatul Kursee and Surah-e-Ikhalaas 2 times and in the second rakat after Al-
Hamd recite Surah-e- Takaasur 10 times. This also carries a great reward for Marhoom and
the reciter also.
If at all the son or a daughter did not fulfill the rights of their parent during their lifetime,
then they should pray this Namaaz. InshaaAllaah the Marhoom parents shall be pleased with
them: Time: on the night between Wednesday and Thursday. In between Maghrib and Ishaa.
Niyyat: Fulfillment of the rights of my parent(s). Namaaz; 2 rakat. In each rakat after Al-
Hamd recite 5 times Aayatul Kursee, 5 times Surah-e-Ikhlaas, 5 times Surah-e-Kaafiroon, 5
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times Surah-e-Falak, and 5 times Surah-e-Naas. After you finish praying the Namaaz in this
way recite 15 times Astaghfirullaaha Wa Atoobu Ilayh. Dedicate the Sawaab of this Aamaal
to the Marhoom parent and you shall get the reward of fulfilling their rights.
If atall, you suspect that there were some wrong transactiones committed by your parents
so you would naturally wish that they should not be punished for that. Therefore its remedy is
that first you should try to rectify if possible, try to make the wronged pepople be pleased
with your parents by recompensing some thing that they would appreciate, and then observe
this prayer on behalf of your parents: Pray 4 rakar Namaaz in sets if 2 rakat each. In the 1st
rakst after Al-Hamd ecite Surah-e- Ikhlaas 25 times, in the 2nd rakat 50 times, in the3 rakat
75 times and in the 4 th rakat 100 times. After Namaaz recite this Duaa: Allaahumma Swalli
Ala Muhammadin Wa Aali Muhammad, Bismil-Laahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem. Yaa Nooras
Samaawaati Wal Ardhi Wa Yaa Ghawthak Mustagheeseen, Yaa Jaaral Mustajeereea Antal
Munzalu Bika Kullu Haajatin Astaghfiroo Atoobu Ilayka Mimmadhaalimi Katheeratin Li
Ibaadika Qablee Allaahumma Fa Ayyu Maa Abdim Min Ibaadika Aw Amatin Min Imaaika
Kaanat Lahoo Qablee Mudhlimatun Dhwalamtuhaa Aw Fee Ardhihee Aw Fee Maalihee Aw
Fee Ahlihee Wa Waladihee Aw Gheebatun Ightabtahoo Bihaa Aw Tahammulin Alayhi
Bimaylin Aw Hawan Aw Anfatin Aw Hamiyyatin Aw Riyaain Aw Asabiyyatin Ghiyaaban
Kaana Aw Shaahidan Wa Hayyan Kaana Aw Mayyitan Fa Qasurat Yadee Wa zaaqa Wusee
Aw Ruddahaa Ilayhi Wat-Tahallulee Minhoo Fa Asaluka Yaa Man Yamlikul Haajata Wa
Hiya Mustajeebatun Li Mashiyyatihee Wa Musriatun Ilaa Iraadatihee An Tuswallee Alaa
Muhammadin Wa Aali Muhammad Wa An Turdhiyahoo Aniyy Bimaa Shita Min Khazaaini
Rahmatika Thumma Tahaba Lee Min Ladunka Rahmatan Innahoo Laa Tanqusukal
Maghfiratu Walaa Tadhurrukal Moohibatoo Rabbi Akrimnee Birahmatika Walaa Tukhzinee
Bi Dhunoobee Innaka Waasiul Maghfiratee Yaa Arhamar-Raahimeen Allaahuma Swalli Alaa
Muhammadin Wa Aali Muhammmad.
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recite this Duaa: Allaahummajalhu Rizqan Waasian Wa Ilman Naafian Wa Shiffaan Min
Kulli Daain Wa Suqmin.
A sick person should himself/herself recite this Duaa for the recovery: Allaahumma
Ashfinee bi Shifaaika, Wa Daawinee Bi Dawaaika, Wa Aafinee Min Balaaika, Fa Innee
Abduka Wabnu Abdika.
It is narrated that we should seek Waseela of Imaam Moosa-e-Kadhim (A.S.) for getting
well from disease. To keep Nazar that I shall offer 1400 or 14000 Salawaat to the Imaam is a
sure way to recover.
Keep some Sadaqa under the pillow of the sick person and recite the following Duaa:
Allaahumma Innee Asaluka Bihaqqee Waliyyika Moosa-bni Jaafar, Illaa Aafaytanee Fee
JameeI Jawaarihi Maa Dhwahara Minhaa Wamaa Batwan, Wa Dafat Annee Jameeil
Aalaami Wal Askaami Yaa Jawaadu Yaa Kareem Yaa Arhamar-Raahimeen. Then give that
Sadqa to a poor in the morning. InshaaAllaah the sick shall be cured.
To cure any type of fever recite 1000 times Surah-e-Ikhlaas and beseech Allaah to cure
the sickness in the name of Bibi Fatima (S.A.)
If the recovery from sickness seems hard then daily recite 18 times Naadey Aliyyan over
the glass of pure water and give it to the patient to drink, Inshaa-Allaah the disease will
disappear.
Reciting Naadey Aliyyan regularly 27 times daily keeps the sickness away.
Whatsoever dreadful or incurable disease may it be, if these Holy Names are recited over
it with purity of intention and sincerity in faith, the recovery will astonish everybody: Yaa
Hafeedhu, Yaa Salaamu, Yaa Naafiu, Yaa Baakiu, Yaa Kareemu, Yaa Ghafooru, Yaa
Haadiyu. This may be recited 3, 5, or 7 times each.
The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.) said that if one recites this Duaa 40 times after Namaaz-e-
Subh the disease will be cured: Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem, Alhamdu Lillaahi Rabbil
Aalameen, Wa Hasbunallaahu Wa Niamal Wakeel, Tabaarakallaahu Ahsanul Khaaliqeen,
Walaa Hawla Walaa Quwwata Illaa Billaahil Aliyyil Adhweem.
Recitation of Yaa Salaamu 111 times is also a remedy of sickness.
Recite Yaa Hayyu Yaa Qayyoom 18 times after every Wajib Namaaz.
For asthma and skin disease recite Surah-e-Munaafiqoon.
Recite this Aayat No:17 of Surah-e-Anaam before Subh: Wa Inyamsaskallaahu Bi
Dhurrin Falaa Kaashifa Lahoo Illaa Huwa, Wa Inyamsaska Bi Khayrin Fa Huwa Alaa Kulli
Shayin Qadeer.
For the cure of toothache recite: Twonny, Seen, Meem, Kaaf, Hey, Ye, Ayn, Swaad,
Hay, Meem, Ayn, Seen, Kaaf, Allaahu Laa Ilaaha Illaa Huwa Rabbul Arshil Adhweem.
For the aching eyes recite: Yaa Ahli Yashraba Laa Maqaama Lakum, then blow on the
eyes. Another Duaa: Ueedhu Noori Baswaree Bi Norillahl-Ladhee Laa Yutfau. And reciting
Aayatul Qursee is also effective.
For any minor or major eyes problem daily recite Sura-e-Takweer.
For good memory recite this Duaa after Subh Namaaz: Subhaana Man Laa Yaatadi Alaa
Ahli Mamlakatifi, Subhaana Man Laa Yaakhudhu Ahlal Ardhi Bi Alwaanil Adhaabi,
Subhaanar-Raoofir-Raheem, Allaahummajallee Fee Qalbee Noora Wa Baswara Wa
Fahman Innaka Alaa Kulli Shyin Qadeer.
For storing the memories in brain: recite Surah-e-Aalaa. [*]
If Surah-e-Alam-Nashrah is reicted 17 times and blown on the chest, the brain will begin
working afresh. [*]
Recite Aayat No: 66 and 67 of Surah-e-Yaaseen 70 times for curing a disease.
Recite Duaa-e-Mashlool 11 times on the Friday-eve after Ishaa. And recite it once on
Friday.
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For the protection of eyes, keep your hands on the eyes and always recite: Fajaalnaahu
Sameean Basweera.
For Forgetfulness: recite Surah-e-Alam Nashrah. And daily after Subh recite this Duaa:
Subhaana Man Laa Yaatadee Ahli Mamlekatih (comp. Duaa written hereabove in No:21)
For Heart problems: Write Surah-e-Dahr with saffron on a clean paper then wash it with
water and drink that water.
For palpitation: recite Surah-Hashr.
To cure weakness: recite Surah-e-Ar-Rahmaan and Surah-e-Qiyaamah.
Duaa-e-Durood-e-Toosi is also very effective in illness.
For headache; recite Surah-e-Taqaasur.
For earache: recite Aoodhubillaahil-Ladhee Sakana Lahoo Maa fis-Samaawaati Wa Maa
Fil Ardhi Wahuwas-Sameeul Aleem.
To stop bleeding from any part of the body recite: Bismil-Laahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem,
Maa Qatwaatum minleenatin Aw Taraktumooha Qaaematan Alaa Uswooliha Fa Bi
Idhnillaahi Wa Liyujziyal Faasiqeen.
For curing boils always recite this 7 times: Laa Ilaaha Illallahul Haleemul Kareem.
To cure shivering fever always recite this Duaa-e-Noor in the morning and evening:
Bismillaahin-Noor, Bismillaahi Noorin-Noor, Bismillaahi Noorun Alaa Noor, Bismillahil-
Ladhee Khalaqan-Noor, Minan-Noor, Wa Anzalan-Noor, Alaat-Toor, Fee Kitaabim-Mastoor,
Fee Raqqim-Manshoor, Wal Baytil Mamoor, Was-Saqfil Marfooa, Bi Qadarim-Maqdoor,
Alaa Nabiyyin Mahboor. Alhamdulillaahil-Ladhee Huwa Bil Izzi Madhkoor, Wa Bil Fakhri
Mashhoor, Wa Alaas-Sarrai Wadh-Dharrai Mashkoor, Wa Swallallaahu Alaa Sayyidina
Muhammadin Wa Aalihit-Twayyibeenat-Twaahireen.
To protect oneself from cholera always recite: Lee Khamsatun Utfee Bihim Harral
Wabaail Haatwimah Al Mustwafa Wal Murtudha Wabnaa Humaa Wal Faatwimah.
To protect oneself from the disease and sicknesses Imaam Ali (A.S.) stated to recite this
Duaa: Allaahu Qadeemun Azaliyyun Yuzeelul Ilal, Wahuwa Qaaimun Azaliyyun Bil
Azaliyyati Lam Yazal Walaa Yuzaali, Bi Rahmatika Yaa Arhamar-Raahimeen, Wa
Swallallaahu Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aalihit-Twayyibeenat-Twaahireen.
Imaam Jafar Sadiq (A.S.) said if someone is sick, stand under the open sky, raise your
hands and recite this Duaa: Allaahumma Innaka Ayyarta Aqwaaman Fee Kitaabik Faqulta
Qulidool-Ladheena ZaAmtum Min Doonihee Falaa Yamlikoona Kashfadh-Dhurri Ankum
Walaa Tahweelan Fa Yaa Man Laa Ymliku Kashfa Dhurri Walaa Tahweelahoo Annee
Ahadun Ghayruhoo Swallee Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aalihee Wakshif Dhurree Wa Hawwilhu
Ilaa Man Yadoo Maaka Ilaahan Aakhara Fa Innee Ashhadu An Laa Ilaaha Ghayruka.
It is narrated that to cure a disease recite this Duaa with pure intention while rubbing your
hand on the place of disease: Wa Nunazzilu Minal Quraani Maa Huwa Shifaaun Wa
Rahmatun Lil Mumineen, Walaa Yazeedudh-Dhwaalimeena Illaa Khasaara.
Ameerul Mumineen (A.S.) said that keep your hand on the place of pain and recite this
Duaa 3 times: Allaahu Allaahu Allaahu Rabbee Haqqan Laa Ushriku Bihee Shayan
Allaahumma Anta Lahaa Walikulli Adhweematin Fa Farrijhaa Annee.
It is narrated that if a child is sick its mother should go on the terrace of the house, there
under the open sky she should perform Sajda with bare-head and recite this Duaa in Sajdah:
Allaahumma Rabbee Anta Aatwaytaneehi Wa Anta Habtahu Lee Allaahumma Fajal
Hibatikal Yawma Jadeedatan Innaka Qaadirun Muqtadiroon. She should continue this
Amal till her child recovers.
The sick person should recite this Duaa with sincerety: Wa Nunazzilu Minal Qraani Maa
Huwa Shifaaun Wa Rahmatun Lil Mumineen.
For any sickness recite this Duaa for its cure: Yaa Munzilash-Shifaai Wa Mudhhibad-
Daai Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aalihee Wa Anzil Alaa Wajish-Shifaa.
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For the pain in chest recite: Wa Idh Qataltum Nafsan Faddaa Raatum Feeha Wallaahu
Mukhrijum Maa Kuntum Taktumoon Fa Qul Nadhriboohu Bi Baadhihaa Kadhaalika
Yuhyillaahul Mawta Wa Yureekum Aayaatihee Laallakum Taaqiloon .
If there is swelling on any part of the body recite the following verses of the Holy Quran
whenever you do Wudhoo for Wajib Namaaz, before and after Namaaz: Law Anzalnaa
Haadhal Qurana Alaa Jabalinl Laraaytaho Khaashian Mutaswaddian Min Khashyatil-
Llaah, Wa Tilkal Amsaalu Nadhribuhaa Linnaasi Laallahum Yatafakkaroon. Huwal-Laahul-
Ladhee Laa Ilaaha Illaa Huwa, Aalimul Ghaybi Wash-Shahaadah, Huwar-Rahmaanur-
Raheem. Huwal-Laahul-Ladhee Laa Ilaaha Illaa Huwa, Almalikul Quddoosus-Salaamul
Muminul Muhahminul Azeezul Jabbaarul Mutakabbiru, Subhaanallaahi Ammaa
Yushrikoon. Huwal-Laahul Khaaliqul Baariul Muswawwiru Lahul Asmaaul Husnaa,
Yusabbihu Lahoo Maa Fis-Samaawaati Wal Ardhi, Wahuwal Azeezul Hakeem.
For the cure of irritation or itching skin, recite: Bismil-Lahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem, Wa
Masalu Kalimatin Khabeethatin Kashajaratin Khabeethatin Nijtus-Sat Min Fawqil Ardhi Maa
Lahaa Min Aakharin Minha Khalaqnaakum Wa Feeha Nueedukum Wa Minha Nukhrijukum
Taaratan Ukhraa, Allaahu Akbaru Wa Anta Laa Tukabbaru Allaahu Yabqaa Wa Anta Laa
Tabqaa Wallaahu Alaa Kulli Shayin Qadeer.
For the pain in knees: Recite this Aayat no: 1 upto 7 of Surah-e- Fatha after Waajib
Namaaz, keeping your hand on the knee. Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem. Innaa Fatahnaa
Laka Fatham-Mubeenan Liyaghfira Lakallaahu Maa Taqaddama Min Dhanmbika Wamaa
Taakh-khara Wa Yutimma Niamatahu Alayka Wa Yahdiyaka Sweeraatam-Mustaqeeman-
Wa Yansurakallaahu Naswran Azeeza. Huwal-Ladhee Anzalas-Sakeenata Fee Quloobil
Mumineena Liyazdaadu Eemaanam-Maa Eemaanihim Walillaahi Junoodus-Samaawaati
Wal Ardhi Wa Kaanallaahu Aleeman Hakeeman-Li Yudkhilal Mumineena Wal Muminaati
Jannaatin Tajree Min Tahtihal Anhaaru Khaalideena Feeha Wa yukaffira Anhum
Sayyiaatihim Wa Kaana Dhaalika Indallaahi Fawzan Adhweeman-Wa Yu Adh-dhibal
Minaafiqeena Wal Munaafiqaati Wal Mushrikeena Wal Mushrikaatidh-Dhwaanneena
Billaahi Dhwannas-SawI Alayhim Daairatus-Sawi, Wa Ghadhiballaahu Alayhim Wa
Laanahum Wa Aadda Lahum Jahannam Wa Saaat Masweera. Walillaahi Junoodus-
Samaawaati Wal Ardhi Wa Kaanallaahu Azeezan Hakeema.
The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.) said to recite the following Duaa to keep away the Satan,
and be protected from magicians: Inna Rabbakumullahul-Ladhee Khalqas-Samaawaati Wal
Ardha Fee Sittati Ayyaamin SummasTawaa Alal Arshi Yughshil-Laylan-Nahaar Yatlubuhoo
Haseesan Wash-Shamsa Wal Qamara Wannujooma Musakh-Kharaatin Bi Amrihi Alaa Lahul
Khalqu Wal Amru Tabaarakallaahu Rabbul Aalameen.
To protect oneself from an evil eye (Najar) recite: Wa In Yakaadul Ladheena Kafaroo
Layuzliqoonaka Bi Abswaarihim Lammaa Sameeudh-Dhikra Wa Yaqooloona Innahoo Wa
Majnoona Wamaa Huwa Illaa Dhikrul-Lil Aalameen.
Once a pale-faced person came to Imaam Ameerul Mumineen (A.S.) and complained
about his constant sickness and disease and asked for the remedy. The Imaam said that he
was showing him a Duaa which was brought by Jibraeel (A.S.) to Rasoolullaah (S.A.W.W.)
when Imaam Hasan (A.S.) and Imaam Hussain (A.S.) were sick. This is the Duaa: Ilaahee
Kullamaa AnAmta Alayya Niamatan Qalla Laka Indahaa Shukree, Wa Kulla
Mamtalaytanee Bi Baliyyatin Qalla Laka Indahaa Swabree, Fa Yaa Man Qalla Shukree Inda
Niamihee Falam Yahrimnee, Wa Yaa Man Qalla Swabree Inda Balaaihee Falam
Yakhdhulnee, Wa Yaa Man Raaanee Alal Maaaswee Falam Yafdhwahnee, Wa Yaa Man
Raaanee Alal Khatwaaya Falam Yuaaqibnee Alayhaa, Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aali
Muhammad Waghfirlee Dhanbee Washfinee Min Maradhwee, Innaka Alaa Kulli Shayin
Qadeer.
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To cure head-ache and ear-ache recite this Duaa placing your hand over the head or ear:
Aoodhu Billaahil- Ladhee Sakana Lahoo Maa Fil Barri Wal Bahri Wa Maa Fis-Samaawaati
Wal Ardhi Wahuwas-Sameeul Aleem.
Another Duaa for headache - take a glass of water and recite the following Duaa over it
and then drink that water: Awalam Yaral-Ladheena Kafaroo Annas-Samaawaati Wal Ardhi
Kaanataa Ratqan Fafataqnaa Humaa Wa Jaalnaa Minal Maai Kulla Shayin Hayyin Afalaa
Yuminoon.
This Duaa was given to Imaam Ameerul Mumineen (A.S.) by Rasoolullaah (S.A.W.W.)
for curing Fever: Allaahummarham Jildiyar-Raqeeq Wa Adhmiyad-Daqeeq Wa Aoodhoo
Bika Min Fawratil Hareeq, Yaa Umma Mildamin In Kunti Aamanti Billaahi Falaa Taakulil-
Lahma Walaa Tashrabid-Dama Walaa Tafoori Minal Fami Wantiqali Ilaa Man Yazamu
Anna Maallaahi Ilaahan Aakhar Fa Innee Ashhadu An Laa Ilaaha IllallaahuWahdahoo Laa
Shareka Lahoo Wa Ashhadu Anna Muhammadan Abduhoo Wa Rasooluh.
For curing the Fever one should unbutton the shirt and put his head inside, then therein
recite Adhaan and Iqaamah once and 7 times S. Al-Hamd.
To remain safe from disease recite: Bismillaahi Wa Billaahi Kam-Min Niamatin Lillaahi
Fee Irqin Saakinin Wa Ghayri Saakinin Alaa Abdin Shaakirin Wa Ghayri Shaakirin. Hold
the beard with right hand and recite: Allaahumma Farrij Annee Kurbatee Wa Ajjil Aafiyaee
akshif Dhurree.
When Imaam Ali (A.S.) was sick and the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.) went to see him he
asked him to recite this Duaa: Allaahumma Innee Asaluka Taajeela Aafiyatika Wa
Swabran Alaa Baliyyatik Wa Khuroojan Ilaa Rahmatik.
Put your hand on the paining part and recite 3 times: Allaahumma Innee Asaluka
BiHaqqil Quraanil Adhweemil-Ladhee Nazala Bihir-Roohul Ameenu Wahuwa Indak Fee
Ummil Kitaabi Aliyyun Hakeemun An Tashfiyanee Bi Shifaaika Wa Tudaawiyanee Bi
Dawaaika Wa Tuaafiyanee Min Balaaika.
Imaam Ali Radhaa (A.S.) has shown this Taaweez for every type of illness: Ueedhu
Nafsee Bi Rabbil Ardhi Wa Rabbis-Samaai, Ueedhu Nafsee Bil-Ladhee Laa Yadhurru
Maasmihee Daaun, Ueedhu Nafsee Billaahil-Ladhi-smuhu Barakatun Wa Shifaaun.
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HEREAFTER
It is very beneficial to recite this Duaa at various instances for the forgivness of our sins,
specificaly this helps at the last moments of life when it is a critical moment of the departure
of soul to the next world: Yaa Man Yaqbalul Yaseer, Wa Yaafoo Anil Katheer, Iqbal
Minnil Yaseer, Waafoo Anneel Katheer, Innaka Antal Ghafforur-Raheem.
As the last moments of life are very critical and Shaytaan comes to destroy our Eemaan it
is of utmost importance that one should always preserve in mind all the five Usool-e-Deen
and beseech Allaah (S.W.T.) that on his last moments he should be firm on them. Ask Allaah
by the following Duaa that this is your trust and that he return it to you at the time of death:
Allaahumma Yaa Arhamar-Raahimeen, Innee Qad Awadaatuka Yaqeenee Haadhaa Wa
Thabaata Deenee Wa Anta Mustwdioo Waqad Amartanaa Bi Hifdhil Wadaaia, Fa
Ruddahoo Alayya Waqta Hudhooree Mawtee.
[It is necessary that we understand in detail the meanings of Tawheed, Adal, Nubuwwat,
Imaamat, and Qayaamat. The apparent meaning for mere memorizing shall not avail us of
any good.]
For experiencing ease when the time to depart from this world comes one should always
practice atleast these two things: (a) be obedient to parents, and (b) do Seela-e-Raham, i.e. to
be lenient, kind, forgiving and generous to relatives.
Always recite Surah-e-Zilzaal in Sunnat Namaaz. [*]
To depart with Eemaan one should (a) recite Surah-e-Muminoon on Fridays, (b) recite
Duaa-e-Tamjeed of Saheefa-e-Kaamila Duaa no:11.
For being safe from Fishaar-e-Kabr ; On the eve of 1st Rajab pray 20 rakat Namaaz as
usual of 2 rakat each, and after Al-Hamd recite S.Ikhlaas once. And on the day of 1st Rajab
recite 10 rakat Namaaz in each rakat after Al-Hamd recite S.Ikhlaas 3 times.
On the eve of 7th Rajab: Pray 4 rakat Namaaz, in each rakat after Al-Hamd recite 3
times Surah-e-Tawheed and once Maoodhatain (S.Falak and S.Naas), after Namaaz recite
Salawaat and 10 times Tasbihaat-e-Arbaaa. The benefit of this Amal is that you will get the
Sawaab of those who have fasted, Sakaraat will be easy, Fishaar in the grave will be
removed, and you will be happy on the Day of Judgement.
On the eve of 22nd Rajab: Pray 8 rakat Namaaz, in each rakat after Al-Hamd recite 7
times Surah-e-Tawheed, after Namaaz recite 10 times Salawaat and 10 times Istighfaar.
Observe fasting for 4 days on any day in the month of Rajab and 12 days in the month of
Shabaan.
In Shabaan, at any time pray 4 rakat Namaaz, in each rakat after Al-Hamd recite 50
times Surah-e-Tawheed.
Anyone reciting 100 times Laa Ilaaha Illallaahul Malikul Haqqul Mubeen daily, will be
free from the fear and dreadfulness in the grave.
To be safe from Fishaar-e-Kabr one should recite Surah-e-Nisaa and S.Zukhruf on
Fridays; should also recite S.Qalam in Sunnat Namaaz, and should recite S.Mulk and
S.Taqaasur at the time of going to sleep.
On the eve of Friday (Jumma Raat) pray 2 rakat Namaaaz in each rakat after Al-Hamd
recite Surah-e-Zilzaal 15 times. [*]
In the Qunoot of Namaaz recite: Rabbanaa Laa Tuzigh Quloobana Baada Idh Hadaytanaa
Wa Hablanaa Min Ladunka Rahmatan, Innaka Antal Wahhaab. And / Or another Duaa: Yaa
Allaahu Yaa Rahmaanu Yaa Raheem Yaa Muqallibal Quloob Sabbit Qalbee Alaa Deenik.
And / Or: Rabbanaa Afrigh Alaynaa Swabran Wa Tawaffanaa Muslimeen. And/Or:
Tawaffanee Musliman Wa Alhiqnee Bis-Swaaliheen. And/ Or: Rabbanagh Firlanaa
Dhunoobana Wa Israafinaa Fee Amrinaa Wa Thabbit Aqdaamanaa Wansurnaa Alal Qawmil
Kaafireen.
If one always recites Surah-e-Al-Haaqqah his Imaan will be safe for ever.
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Duaa-e-Adeelah is such a Duaa that if Shaytaan tries all his technics to destroy the Imaan
but he will fail. So it is essential that we should often recite this Duaa. (refer Majmooa).
Praying Namaaz-e-Shab regularly saves one from the sqeeze of grave and grant immunity
from the Hell-fire. [*]
To remain in the state of Najaasat after urinating, creating mischief amongst people, back-
biting, and Qat-e-Raham are the causes of sqeezing in the grave, so these should be avoided
from the very root cause.
The first night in the grave is the most dreadful time for the deseased. The Holy Prophet
(S.A.W.W.) said to give Sadaqa for the safety of the dead person, and if you do not have
anything for Sadaqa pray 2 rakat Namaaz in which recite S.Tawheed two times after S.Al-
Hamd in the 1st rakat and recite 10 times S.Takaasur in the 2nd rakat after A.Al-Hamd.
After finishing praying this Namaaz recie Allaahumma Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aali
Muhammad, Wabath Thawaabahaa Ilaa Qabri Dhaalikal Mayyit ( Fulaan bin Fulaan).
Allaah will immediately send 1000 Angels to the grave of that dead person with attires of
Paradise, and will expand his grave till Qayaamat, and for the person who has recited this
Namaaz for the deseased, Allaah will offer him great rewards and exalt his position fourty
times.
Another Namaaz for the dead person (also called Namaaz-e-Wahshat) is to be performed
on the first night of burial thus:Two rakat Namaaz, after Al-Hamd, in 1st rakat recite
Aayatul Qursee and in the 2nd rakat after Al-Hamd recite ten times S. Qadr. After Namaaz
recite: Allaahumma Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aali Muhammad Wabath Thawaabahaa
Ilaa Qabri (here say the name of Marhoom).
At the time of death Shaytaan approaches and tries to spoil the faith of the believer.
Therefore one who wishes to remain safe from the mischief of Shataan should preserve five
proofs regarding fundamental principles of faith, i.e. Usool-e-Deen in his mind and present it
to Allaahs custody so that at the time of death these may be handy at that critical time. And
this Duaa should be recited: Allaahumma Yaa Arhamar-Raahimeen Innee Qad Awdaatuka
Yaqeenee Haadhaa Wa Thabaata Deenee Wa Anta Mustawdia Wa Qad Amartanaa Bi
Hifdhil Wadaaia Faruddahoo Alayya Waqta Hudhoori Mawtee.
Reciting S. Yaaseen, S. Swaaffaat and the following Duaa helps in the tribulation during
death: Laa Ilaaha Illallaahul Haleemu Kareem Laa Ilaaha Illallaahul Aliyyul Adhweem,
Subhaanallaahi Rabbis-Samaawaatis-Sabi, Wa Rabbil Aradhweenas-Sabi Wamaa Fee
Hinna Wamaa Bayna Hunna Wamaa Fawqa Hunna Wamaa Tahta Hunna Wa Huwa Rabbul
Arshil Adhweem Wal Hamdu Lillaahi Rabbil Aalameen.
Reciting this Duaa also is very beneficial at the time of death: Yaa ManYaqbalul Yaseer
Wa Yaafu Anil Katheer Iqbal Minnil Yaseer Waafu Annil Katheer, Innaka Antal
Ghafoorur-Raheem.
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TRAVELLING
Imaam Jaafar Saadiq (A.S.) said that there should be only three purposes for making a
journey, they are: (a) for gaining Sawaab in Aakherat, (b) for prosperity in this life, & (c)
merely to have relaxation, sight-seeing, or lawful pleasure in traveling. Go on travel so that
you gain good health; do Jihaad so that you get blessings in both worlds; and go for Hajj so
as to become rich and self-dependant. Traveling is a sort of trouble so as soon as your job is
accomplished return soon to your home. Travel on Tuesdays to accomplish your hard tasks,
because it is a day when Allaah (S.W.T.) softened the iron for Nabii Daawood (A.S.) The one
who travels on Saturday shall return to his home because even if a stone moves away from its
place in a mountain it will return again to it. The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.) preferred to travel
on Thursday because he said it was the day liked by Allaah, The Prophet, and Angels.
Our 5th and 6th Imaam (A.S.) said that it is Makrooh (abominable, detestable) to travel by
sea going for trading purpose. Imaam Ali (A.S.) said that the one who travels by sea on
business trip has not tried to generate his earnings by more superior ways.
It is not good to travel on Nahas Days but if need arises one can travel on those days after
giving Sadaqa and praying to Allaah for safety.
It is disliked to travel on 3rd, 4th, 21st, and 25th of lunar months, so if possible try to
avoid traveling on these days.
Even though it is allowed to travel on any day of the week but Saturdays, Tuesdays and
Thursdays are considered good for travelling.
If travelling is for the purpose of lawful business transactions then Tuesday is the best day
to undertake the journey.
If you are all alone on safari recite this Duaa: Maashaa-Allaah Laa Hawla Walaa Quwwata
Illaa Billaah, Allaahummaa Aanis Wahshatee, Wa Ainnee Alaa Wahdatee Wa Addee
Ghaybatee.
At the commencement of journey and all along the safari this Duaa should be recited every
now and then: Bismillaahi Aamantu Billaahi, Watawaqqaltu Alallaahi, Maashaa-Allaah Laa
Hawla Walaa Quwwata Illaa Billaah.
While boarding the vehicle of travel recite: Bismillaahi Walaa Quwwata Illaa Billaahi Al-
Hamdulillaahil-Ladhee Sakh-Khara lanaa Haadhaa Wamaa Kunnaa Lahoo Mukrineen, Wa
Innaa Ilaa Rabbina La-mun-qaliboon.
When entering a town or a city to which you are not familiar to, recite: Allaahumma Innee
Asaluka Khyrahaa, Wa Aoodhoo Bika Min Sharrihaa, Allaahumma Habbib Lanaa Ahlihaa
Wa Habbib Swaalihi Ahlihaa Ilayna.
While embarking from the vehicle of travel recite: Rabbi Anzilnee Manzilan Mubaarakan
Wa Anta Khayrul Munzileen.
While you are on journey away from home recite this Duaa every night before going to
sleep: Recite Aayatul Qursee, then recite-Allaahummajal Masweeree Ibaran Wa Sumtee
Tafakkuran Wa Kalaamee Dhikraa.
While starting the journey recite 11 times Surah-e-Ikhlaas, Tasbeeh of Bibi Faatima (S.A.)
and Al-Waheedu as many times as possible.
Before starting traveling, first pray 2 rakat Namaaz and recite this Duaa: Allaahumma
Astawdiuka Nafsee Wa Ahlee Wa Maalee Wa Deenee Wa Dunyaayi Wa Aakhiratee Wa
Khawaateema Amalee.
Reciting Surah An-Nabaa in the journey brings safety and success.
One who is going on safari and wishes to return safely to his family should recite the
following Duaa when he is to come out of his house for the journey: Bismillaahi Makhrajee
Wa Bi Idh-nihi Kharajtu Wa Qad Alima An Akhruja Khurooji Wa Qad Ahswaa Ilmuhu Maa
Fi Makhraji Wa Marjiee Tawaqqaltu Alal Ilaahill Akbari, Tawaqqula Mufawwidhwan
Alayhi Amruhu Wa Mustaeenin Bihi Alaa Shuoonihi Mustazeedin Min Fadhlihi Mubriin
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Nafsahu Min Kulli Hawlin Wa Min Kulli Quwwatin Bihi Khurooja Dhwareerin Kharaja Bi
Dhurrihi Alaa Man Yakshifuhu, Wa Khurooja Faqeerin Kharaja Bi Faqrihi, Ilaa Man
Yasudduhu, Wa Khurooja Aailin Kharaja Bi Eelatihi, Ilaa Man Yughneeha, Wa Khurooja
Man Rabbuhu Akbaru Thikatihi, Wa Aadhwamu Rajaaihi Wa Afdhalu Umniyyatihi,
Allaahu Thiqatee Fi Jameei Umooree Kulliha Bihee Feehaa Jameean Astaeenu Walaa
Shay Illaa MaashaaAllaahu Fi Ilmihi Asalullaaha Khayral Makhraji Wal Madkhali, Laa
Ilaaha Illaa Huwa Ilayhil Masweeru.
It is recommended that when one returns from a journey he should bring some gifts for his
family members, and arrange for a feast/ banquet / ceremonial dinner for his brothers-in-
faith.
It is reported from Rasoolullaah (S.A.W.W.) that when a person sits on his means of riding
and says Bismillaah then an Angel also accompanies him and protects him, but if he does
not say so a Shaytaan accompanies him and makes him go astray.
While riding recite this Duaa for protection: Bismillaahi Laa Hawla Walaa Quwwata Illaa
Billaahil-Ladhee Hadaana Lihaadha Wamaa Kinnaa Li Nahtadiya Lawlaa An Hadaanallaahu,
Subhaanal-Ladhee Sakh-khara Lanaa Haadhaa Wamaa Kunnaa Lahoo Mukrimeen.
Another Duaa (for forgiveness) while riding ; Recite Aayatul Kursee, then:
Astaghfirullaahal-Ladhee Laa Ilaaha Illaa Huwal Hayyul Qayyoom Wa Atoobu Ilayhi,
Allaahummagh-Firlee Dhunoobee Fa Innahoo Laa Yaghfirudh-Dhunooba Illaa Anta.
When the riding vehicle stumbles or goes wrong recite: Allaahumma Innee Aoodhu Bika
Min Zawaali Niamatika Wa Min Tahweeli Aafiyatik, Wa Min Fujaati Niamatika.
When the riding vehicle abruptly stops going forth recite: Awalam Yaraw Annaa
Khalaqnaa Lahum Mimmaa Amilat Aydeena Inaaman Fahum Lahaa Maalikoon, Wa
Dhallalnaahaa Lahum Faminha Rakoobuhum Waminha Yaakuloon.
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charity given on a Friday or its night have one thoushand Sawaab more then that of other
days.
There are various magnificient Ziyaaraat and Namaz specifically for every Holy
Masoom, which should be prayed on Fridays.
Important Note:
For more details on the Aamaal of Friday night and Fridays please refer to Mafaatihul
Jinaan.
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BED-TIME DUAAS
It is highly emphasized to do Wudhoo ( i.e. Wazu ) before going to sleep because it carries
much Sawaab. A person sleeping on a Taahir (paak or clean) bedding in the state of having
performed Wudhoo gets the reward of having done worship for the whole night. Moreover,
before falling asleep it is essentially recommended to take account of all our deeds of the past
day so as to rewind our tape of memory of good and bad deeds we have committed, thus,
eventually realizing our position on the scale of morality, and if the scale of bad deeds is
heavier then good deeds we should attempt to reverse the scale in the next coming day.
It is wisely said that take your reckoning yourself before you are taken to be reckoned, or,
do your Hisaab yourself before your Hisaab is done, i.e. done by dreadful angels.
Sleep is said to be a sister of death. So when one goes to sleep he/she should realize that
there is however no any surety of getting up again, therefore it is very important that when we
sleep we must possess a clean heart filled with pure faith. Perhaps we may not get a chance to
rectify the past wrongs. So first of all one should revive his or her faith, i.e. confirm from the
bottom of the heart all that is necessary for a believer. Then do Istighfaar and recite the
recommended Duaas.
It should be remembered that it is Makrooh to keep awake after Ishaa for merely chatting
and wasting time in vain talks. The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.) said that except for three things
it is not good to keep awake at night, they are: (1) for Namaaz-e-Shab, (2) for reciting Holy
Quraan or for education, and (3) for that bride who came to her husbands house on the first
night. It is also Makrroh to sleep (a) upto sun-rise, (b) in-between Maghrib and Ishaa, and (c)
after the time of Asr.
And it is recommendable to have a short nap just before Zohr (in summer), and siesta after
Namaaz-e-Zohr and Asr. A person complained to the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.) of the loss of
memory, he was advised to have a small amount of sleep in the afternoon, he acted likewise
and was cured of his complaint.
It is Sunnat while going to sleep to lie down on the right side and put the hand under the
cheek. It is Makrooh to lie down on the left side.
There are some very good Duaas to be recited at the time of going to bed. They are as
follows:
Recite 3 times Surah-e-Ikhlaas and Surah-e-Takaasoor.
Reciting this Dauaa earns Sawaab of 1000 rakat Namaaz: Yafalullaahu Maa Yashaau
Bi Qudratihee, Wa Yahkumu Maa Yureedu Bi Izzatihee.
Recite Salawaat on all Prophets, Tasbihaat-e-Arbaaa, and Istighfaar for all Mumineen
wal Muminaat.
Recite Al-Qayyoomu (The Everlasting) 156 times to have a sound sleep.
Recite 100 times Al-Baaisu for the increase in wisdom, or 573 times the same for
increase in intellectual power.
Recite Tasbeeh of Bibi Faatima Zehra (S.A.)
Recite Surah-e-Hashr and S.Az-Zaariyaat (this increases sustenance).
Recite this Duaa: Aoodhu Bikalimaatillaahit Ttammaatil Latee Laa Yujaavizuhunna
Barrun Walaa Faajirun Min Sharri Maa Zaraa Wa Min Sharri Maa Baraa Wa Min Sharri
Kulli Daabbatin Huwa Aakhidhun Bi Naasiyatihaa Inna Rabbee Alaa Swiraatum
Mustaqeem.
To remain safe from Ehtelaam (omission of semen) recite: Allaahumma Aoodhu Bika
Minal Ihtillaami Wa Min Sooil Ihlaami Wa Min An Yatalaa Abaa Bi Yash-Shaytaanu Fil
Yaqdhati Wal Manaam.
Recite Aayatul Qursee, Aamanar-Rasool, and then this Duaa: Al-Hamdulillaahil-Ladhee
Faqahar, Wal Hamdulillaahil Ladhee Batwana Fakhabar, Wal Hamdu Lillaahil Ladhee
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Malaka Fa Qadar, Wal Hamdu Lillahil Ladhee Yuhyil Mawta Wa Yummeetul Ahyaaa
Wahuwa Alaa Kulli Shayin Qadeer.
Recite: Bismillaahi Aamantu Billaahi Wa Kafartu Bittwaaghooti, Allaahumahfadhnee
Fee Manaamee Wa Fee Yaqdhatee.
Recite: Aoodhu Bi Izzatillaahi Wa Aoodhu Bi Qudratillaahi Wa Aoodhu Bi Jalaaillaahi
Wa Aoodhu Bi Sultwaanillaahi Wa Aoodhu Bi Jamaalillaahi Wa Aoodhu Bi Dafillaahi Wa
Aoodhu Bi Manillaahi Wa Aoodhu Bi Jamillaahi Wa Aoodhu Bi Mulkillaahi Wa Aoodhu
Bi Wajhillaahi Wa Aoodhu Bi Rasoolillaahi (S.A.W.W.) Min Sharri Maa Khalaqa Wa Baraa
Wa Dharaa.
To wake up at desired time recite: Allaahumma Laa Tuminnee Makraka Walaa
Tunsinaa Dhikraka Walaa Tajalnee Minal Ghaafileena Aqoomu Saaata (here you
determine the time)
When you fear you would not be able to wake up at a desired time then recite this Duaa:
Qul Innamaa Basharun Mislokum Yoohaa Elayya Annamaa Elaahokum Elaahin Waahid,
Famankaana Yarjoo Liqaaa Rabbihee Falyaamal Swaalihan Walaa Yushrik Bee Ibaadatee
Rabbihee Ahadaa.
To have a sound, peaceful and fearless sleep recite: Laa Ilaaha Illallaahu Wahdhu Laa
Shareeka Lahoo Yuhyee Wa Yumeetu Wa Yumeetu Wa Yuhyee, Wahuwa Hayyun Laa
Yamoot.
Duaa: Allaahumma Innaka Faradhta Alayya Twaaatan Aliyyibni Abee Twaalibin, Wal
Hasani Wal Husayn Wa Aliyyibnil Husayn, Wa Muhammadibni Aliyyin, Wa Jafaribi
Muhammad, Wa Moosabni Jafar, Wa Aliyyibni Moosa, Wa Muhammadibni Aliyyin, Wa
Aliyyibni Muhammad, Wall Hasanibni Aliyyin, Wal Hujjatul Qaaimi Swalawaatullahi
Alayhim Ajmaeen.
Duaa: Subhaanallaahi Heena Tumsoona Wa Heena Tusbihoon,, Walahul Hamdu Fis-
Samaawaati Wal Ardh, Wa Ashiyyan Wa Heena Tudhhiroon.
Duaa: Ueedhu Nafsee Wa Dhurriyyatee Wa Ahlibaytee Wa Maalee Bi Kalimaatillaahit-
Tammaati Min Kulli Shaytwaanin Wa Haammatin Min Kulli Aynin Laammatin.
For protection recite: Bismil-Laahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem. Innahum Yakeedoona Kaydan
Wa Akeedu Kayda, Fa Mahhilil Kaafireena Amhilhum Ruwayda.
Duaa when one awakes from sleep: Subhaanallaahi Rabbin-Nabiyyeen, Wa Ilaahil
Mursaleen, Wa Rabbil Mustadhafeen, Wal Hamdu Lillaahilladhee Yuhyil Mawta Wa Huwa
Alaa Kulli Shayin Qadeer.
When getting out of bed recite: Hasbiyar-Rabbu Minal Ibaadi, Hasbiyalladhee Huwa
Hasbee, Hasbee Mudh Kuntu Hasbee, Hasbiyallaahu Wa Niamal Wakeel.
Imaam Jaafar Saadiq (A.S.) said that anyone who recites thisDuaa 3 times while going to
sleep will be cleansed of sins as if a new-born one: Al-Hamdulillaahil-Ladhee Alaa
Faqahar, Wal Hamdu Lillaahil-Ladhee Batwana Fa Khabar, Wal Hamdu Lillaahil-Ladhee
Malaka Fa Qadar, Wal Hamdu Lillaahil-Ladhee Yuhyil Mawta Wa Yumeetul Ahyaaa
Wahuwa Alaa Kulli Shayin Qadeer.
The same Imaam (A.S.) said not to pass a night without reciting this Duaa: Aoodhu Bi
Izzatillaahi Wa Aooodhu Bi Qudratillaahi Wa Aoodu Bi Jalaalillaahi Wa Aoodhu Bi
Sultwaanillaahi Wa Aoodhu Bi Jamaalillaahi Wa Aoodhu Bi Dafillaahi Wa Aoodhu Bi
Manillaahi Wa Aoodhu Bi Jamillaahi Wa Aoodhu Bi Mulkillaahi Wa Aoodhu Bi
Wajhillaahi Wa Aoodhu Bi Rasoolillaahi Swallallahu Alayhi Wa Aalihi Min Sharri Maa
Khalaqa Wa Baraa Wa Dharaa.
The Imaam said that anyone who recites 100 times Surah-e-Ikhlaas at bed-time his or her
50 years sins shall be forgiven.
The Imaam said that anyone who wakes up from sleep and recites the following Duaa
shall be considered a grateful servent of Almighty Allaah (S.W.T.): Subhaanallaahi
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Alashyaau Wa Ilayka Taoodu Akbal Minhaa Kuntu Maljaaa Wa Maa Adabar Minhaa Lam
Yakunlahoo Maljaaun Walaa Manjaa Minka Illaa Ilayka, Fa Asaluka Bi Laa Ilaaha Illaa
Anta, Wa Asaluka Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem, Wa Bihaqqi Habbebika Muhammadin
Swallallaahu Alayhi Wa Aalihi Sayyidin-Nabiyyeen, Wa Bihaqqi Aliyyin Khayril
Waswiyyeen, Wa Bihaqqi Faatimata Sayyidatan-Nisaail Aalameen, Wa Bihaqqil Hasani Wal
Husaynil-Ladheena Ajalta Humaa Sayyiday Shabaabi Ahlil Jannati Alayhi Ajmaeens-
Salaamu, An Tuswalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aali Muhamma Wa In Turiyanee Mayyiti Fil
Haalil-Latee Huwa Feehaa.
Imaam Jaafar Saadiq (A.S.) said when you change your sides while sleeping recite Al-
Hamdu Lillaahi Walaahu Akbar.
This is from the same Imaam (A.S.): When you get up from sleep recite Subhaanallahi
Rabbin-Nabiyyeen Wa Ilaahil Mursaleen Wa Rabbil Mustadhafeen, Wal Hamdu Lillaahil-
Ladhee Yuhyil Mawta Wahuwa Alaa Kulli Shayin Qadeer.
To seek guidance for a problem in dream: Go to bed while you are in the state of
Twahaarah. Before falling asleep recite 7 times Surah Ash-Shams and 7 times Surah Al-Layl,
then recite: Allaahumjalnee Min Amri Haadhaa Farajan Wa Makhrajan.
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recite Surah-E-Ikhlaas when you reach inside the house, it repells the worries and
problems.
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Imaam Jaafar Saadiq (A.S.) said that whoever shall recite this Duaa (Duaa-a-Ahad) for
40 days will be among the helpers of the Imaam, if he dies before the Zuhoor of the Imaam
A.F. then Allaah shall raise him from the grave and will be among the Imams companions,
and his sins shall be forgiven. This Duaa starts with these words: Allaahumma Rabban-Nooril
Adhweem [*]
Whenever there is a problem to be solved perform the Aamal of DUAA-E-ISTIGHAASA
of Imaam-e-Zamaana. (details of this Aamaal has been given here below). [*]
DUAA-E-ILAAHEE ADHUMAL BALAAA: This Duaa also is effective to ward off
troubles. [*]
Recite the Ziyaarat of Imaam-e-Zamaana A.F. on Friday. This Ziyaarat starts with these
words: Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Hujjatallaahi Fee Ardhihee [*]
Recite the Naamz-e-Imaam Hujjat (A.S.) on Fridays. It is 2 rakat Namaaz, in each rakat
while reciting Surah Al-Hamd when you reach Iyyaaka Naabudu Wa Iyyaaka Nastaeen
repeat this verse 100 times and then continue as usual, after Al-Hamd recite Surah-e-Ikhlaas.
After Namaaz rcite this Duaa:Allaahumma Adhwumal Balaau, Wa Barihal Khafaau,
Wankashafal Ghitwaau, Wa Dhwaaqatil Ardhu Bimaa Wasiatis-Samaau, Wa Ilayka Yaa
Rabbil Mushtaqa, Wa Alaykal Muawwalu Fish-Shiddati War-akhaai, Allaahumaa Swalli
Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aali Muhammadin Al-ladheena Amartana Bi Twaatihim Wa
Ajjilillahumma Farajahum Bi Qaaimihim, Wa Adh-hir Iazaazahu. Yaa Muhammadu, Yaa
Aliyu Yaa Aliyu, Yaa Muhammadu Ikfiyaani Fa Innakuma Kaafiyaay, Yaa Muhammadu, Yaa
Aliyu, Yaa Aliyu, Yaa Muhammadu, Unswiraani Fa Innakuma Naaswiraaya, Ya
Muhammadu, Yaa Aliyu, Yaa Aliyu, Yaa Mujhammadu, Ihfadhwaani Fa Innakumaa
Haafidhwaaya. Yaa Mawlaaya Yaa Swaahibaz-Zamaani, Yaa Mawlaaya Yaa Swaahibaz-
Zamaani, Yaa Mawlaaya Yaa Swahibaz-Zamaani, Al-Ghawth, Al-Ghawth, Al-Ghawth,
Adriknee, Adriknee, Adriknee, Al-Amaan, Al-Amaan, Al-Amaan.
Send AREEZA frequently to the Imaam. This is not limited to 15th Shaabaan only.
Recite DUAA-E-NUDBAA on FRIDAYS and IDD DAYS.
To ward off any fears of harm from enemy help must be sought from our Imaam: Daily
recite 2 rakat Namaaz, a brief Ziyaarat of the Imaam, and then recite this Duaa: Yaa
Mawlaay Yaa Swaahibaz-Zamaan, Anaa Mustagheethun Bika, Yaa Mawlaay Ikfinee Sharra
Man-Yuadhinee.
Always recite this Duaa for hastening The Imaams reappearence and be included in his
companions: Allaahumma Ajjil Farajah Wa Sah-hil Makhrajah Wajalnaa Min Answaarihee
Wa Aawaanihee.
Imaam-e-Zamaana A.F. had once given audience to a certain person, solved his problems,
and instructed that if any one had a wish or is in trouble (a) should recite this Duaa 70 times:
Yaa Allaah, Yaa Muhammad,Yaa Ali, Yaa Faatima, Yaa Swaahibuz-Zamaan Adriqnee Walaa
Tuhliknee. (b) Likewise when the Imaam helped certain person in his problem the Imaam
recommended this: Namaaz-Tahajjud, Ziyaarat-E-Jaamiah, and Ziyaarat-E-Aashoor. And
the Imaam repeated this three times.
DUAA-E- ISTIGHAASAH
It is narrated that this is the Istighaasah (a call for help) to Imaam Mehdi Swaahibuz
Zamaan (A.S.) (A.F). When a person is disperate and all doors of hope seem closed, perform
this Aamal and InshaaAllaah most surely the problem shall be easily solved instantly.
Wherever you are, pray 2 rakat Namaaz as usual, with any Surah after Al-Hamd, then
recite the following Duaa standing under the open sky. The narrator says that it is better in
this Namaaz to recite Surah-e-Fath (Innaa Fatahnaa) in 1st rakat after Al-Hamd and
Surah-e-Nasr in the 2nd rakat.
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FROM SURAH-E-YAASEEN
Surah - e - Yaaseen is the most important and significant chapter from the Holy Quran. If
one recites this Holy surah only for the pleasure of Allaah then all his/her sins are forgiven
and Sawaab of reciting Holy Quran 12 times is recorded in his/her account. If this is recited
at night Allaah (S.W.T.) sends 1000 angels for protection of the reciter, and if the reciter dies
then he/she shall be admitted to Jannat.
Aayat No: 2. For increase in Nemat, recite 100 times daily.
3. mental sickness or a bewitched person.
4. for befriending someone for Allahs pleasure. 100.
13. good luck. Write with rose water, wash it and drink.
17. the oppressed should write and keep with him/her.
19. safe child-birth.
23 the cure of any sickness.
25. the cure of fever.
26. walking long distance without exaustion.
29. a child crying too much and does not sleep.
31. wiping out enmity and disgrace the enemies.
32. curing a person bewitched by genie.
34. shutting the mouths of enemies.
35 Fishaar-e-Kabr.
36. curing the bleeding nose.
37. for making people hear us and be sociable.
38. to degrade and debase the enemy.
39. mentally sick.
40. beseeching Allaah for a wish.
41. crossing Pool-e-Siraat with ease.
42. seeing the Holy Prophet (S) in dream.
44. abstaining from sins.
45. becoming free from all shortfalls and deficits.
46 remaining free from want.
47. easiness of questioning in the grave.
47. safety from drowning in water.
50 knowing amazing secrets.
55 instilling your fright in enemies minds.
57 increase in sustenance and long life.
62 sins being pardoned.
68 removing poverty and hardship.
69 for aching eyes.
76 desiring a male baby.
78 curing unconsciousness and headache.
81 safety in journey.
83 all types of Haajaat, recite abundantly.
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EVERYDAY RECITATIONS
Just before the time of Zohr recite this Duaa: Subhaanallaahi Wa Laa ilaha Illallaahu
Walhamdu Lillahil-Ladhee Lam Yattakhidh Swaahibatan Walaa Waladan Walam Yakun
Lahoo Shareekun Fil Mulki Walam Yakun Lahoo Waliyyun Minadh-Dhulli Wa Kabbirhu
Takbeera.
A tradition from Imaam Jaafer Saadiq (A.S.) that it is Waajib on a Muslim to recite this
Duaa everyday before sunrise and sunset: Laa Ilaaha Illallaahu Wahdahoo Laa Shareeka
Lahoo Lahul Mulku Walahul Hamdu Yuhyee Wa Yumeetu Wahuwa Hayyun Laa Yamootu
Biyadihil Khayru Wahuwa Alaa Kulli Shayin Qadeer.
First thing in the morning while getting up from bed one should recite this 10 times so as
to be protected from all problems during the day: Bismil-Laahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem, Laa
Hawla Walaa Quwwata Illaa Billahil Aliyyil Adhweem.
It is also recommended by Masoomeen (A.S.) to recite this 10 times every morning and
evening: Subhaanallaahi Wal Hamdu Lillaahi Wa Laa Ilaaha Illallaahu Wallaahu Akbar.
Every mormning we should remember four bleesings which Allaah (S.W.T.) has given to
us and thus recite the Duaa: Alhamdu Lillaahil-Ladhee Arrafanee Nafsahoo Walam
Yatruqnee Amyaanal Qalb. Alhamdu Lillaahil-Ladhee Jaalanee Min Ummati Muhammadin
Swallallaahu Alayhi Wa Aalihee. Alhamdu Lillaahil-Ladhee Jaala Rizqee Fee Yadayhi Wa
Lam Yajal Rizqee Fee Aydinnaas. Alhamdu Lillaahil-Ladhee Satara Dhunoobee Wa
Uyoobee Walam Yafdhahnee Baynal Khalaayikin-Naas.
A Riwaayat from Salmaan Faarsee A.R. says that one who recites the following Duaa 3
times every morning then Allaah (S.W.T.) will protect him/her from 70 problems: Alhamdu
Lillaahi Rabbil Aalameen Alhamdu Lillaahi Hamdan Kaseeran Twayyiban Mubaarakan
Feehi.
It is reported from authentic books that one who recites the following SALAWAAT every
morning and evening, 3 times, his/her sins shall be forgiven, he/she shall always remain
pleased and happy, the needs shall be fulfilled, sustenance increased, shall overcome the
enemies, and in Jannat shall be near the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.) it is this Salawaat:
Allaahumma Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aali Muhammadin Fil Awwaleen, Wa Swalli
Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aali Muhammadin Fil Aakhireen, Wa Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa
Aali Muhammadin Fil Malail Aalaa, Wa Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aali Muhammadin
Fil Mursaleen. Allaahumma Aati Muhammadal Waseelata Wash-Sharafa Wal Fadheelata
Wad-Darajatal Kabeera.. Allaahumma Innee Aamantu Bi Muhammadin Wa Aalihee Walam
Arahoo Falaa TahrimneeYawmal Qiyaamati Ruayatahoo Warzuqnee Suhbatahoo Wa
Tawaffanee Alaa Millatihee Wasqinee Min Hawdhihee Mashraban Rawiyyan Saaighan
Haneean Laa Adhmaau Baadahoo Abadan Innaka Alaaa Kulli Shayin Qadeer.
Allaahumma Kamaa Aamantu Bi Muhammadin Swallallaahu Alayhi Wa Aalihee Wa Lam
Arahoo Fa Arenee Fil Jinaani Wajhahoo, Allaahumma Balligh Rooha Muhammadin Annee
Tahiyyatan Katheeratan Wa Salaama.
As we remember the the most cruel atrocities, carnages and killings committed by the
despots and enemies of Ahlul Bait it is our duty to curse all those Zaalims every time,
especially in these words which are in Ziyaarat-e-Aashoora: Allaahulan Awwala
Dhwaalimin Dhwalama Haqqa Muhammadin Wa Aali Muhammadin Wa Aakhira Taabiin
Lahoo Alaa Dhaalika, Allaahumalanil Iswaabatil-Latee Jaahadatil Husayn, Wa Shaayaat,
Wa Baayaat, Wa Taabaat Alaa Qatlihee, Allahumalan Hum Jameea.
There is tremendous Sawaab in reciting this Duaa everyday in the morning: Ashhadu An
Laa Ilaaha Illallaahu Wahdahoo Laa Shareeka Lahoo, Ilaahan Waahidan Ahadan Fardan
Swamadan Lam Yat-Takhiz Swaahibatan Walaa Waladaa.
Imaam Ameerul Muminees (A.S.) said that if anyone recites the following Duaa 3 times
before and after evening time then he or she shall not miss any good deed during the night,
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and shall remain safe from all evils deeds: Fa Subhaanallahi Heena Tumsoona Wa Heena
Tusbihoon Walahul Hamdu Fissamaawaati Wal Ardhi Wa Ashiyyan Wa Heena
Tudhhiroon.
A person came to the Holy Prophet S..W.W. and complained about his poverty and
disease. He was instructed to recite this Duaa every morning and evening for its relief: Laa
Hawala Walaa Quwwata Illaa Billaahi Tawaqqaltu Alal Hayyil-Ladhee Laa Yamootu
Walhamdu Lillaahilladhee Lam Yattikhidh Waladan Walam Yakunlahoo Sharrekun Fil Mulki
Walam Yakun Lahoo Waliyyun Minadh-Dhulli Wa Kabbirhoo Takbeera.
A tradition from Salamaan Farsee says that anyone who recites the following Duaa 3 times
every morning Allaah will drive away seventy types of problems from him: Alhamdu
Lillaahi Rabbil Aalameen Alhamdu Lillaahi Hamdan Katheeran Twayiban Mubaarakan
Feehi.
A tradition from Imaam Muhammad Baaqir (A.S.) says that it is very meritorious to recite
this Duaa: Allaahu Akbar Allaahu Akbar Kabeera Wa Subhaanallaahi Bukratan Wa
Asweela Walhamdu Lillaahi Rabbil Aalameena Katheeran Laa Shareeka Lahoo Wa
Swallallaahu Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aalihee.
Imaam Jaafar Saadiq (A.S.) says that anyone reciting this Duaa 3 times in the morning
and 3 times in the evening will remain safe from all troubles, Bismillaahil-Ladhee Laa
Yadhurru Maasmihee Shayun Fil Ardhi Walaa Fis-Samaai Wahuwas-Sameeul Aleem.
Imaam Muhammad Baaqir (A.S.) said that Allaah (S.W.T.) called Nabee Nooh (A.S.) by
the name Banda-e-Shaakir (the most grateful one) because he used to recite this Dua daily
morning and evening: Allaahumma Innee Ushhiduk Annahoo Maa Amsaa Wa Asbaha Bi
Min Niamatin Aw Aafiyatin Fee Deenin Aw Dunyaa Faminka Wahdaka Laa Shareeka Laka
Lakal Hamdu Walakash-Shukru Bihaa Alayya Hattaa Tardhwaa Ilaahanaa.
Nabee Nooh (A.S.) used to recite the following Duaa 10 times: Allaahumma Innahoo
Maa Asbaha Bi Min Niamatin Aw Aafiyatin Fee Deenin Aw Dunyaa Fa Minka Wahdaka
Laa Shareeka Laka Lakal Hamdu Wa Lahash-Shukru Bihaa Alayya Hataa Tardhwaa Wa
Baadar-Ridhaa.
The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.) said anyone who recites this Duaa 7 times in the morning
will remain safe and sound from every problem and trouble: Fallaahu Khayrun Haafidhan
Wahuwa Arhamur-Raahimeen, Inna Waliyyiyallaahul-Ladhee Nazzalal Kitaaba Wahuwa
Yatawallas-Swaaliheen Fain Tawallaw Faqul Hasbiyallaahu Laa Ilaaha Illaa Huwa Alayhi
Tawaqqaltu Wahuwa Rabbul Arshil Adhweem.
The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.)said that anyone who recites the following Duaa everyday
his request shall be fulfilled, his enemy shall be defeathed, nobody can overcome him, his
debt shall be repaid, and all his worries shall be overcome: Subhaanallaahi Kamaa
Yambaghi Lillaahi, Walhamdulillaahi Kamaa Yambaghi Lillaahi, Wa Laa Ilaaha Illallaahu
Kamaa Yambaghi Lillaahi Wallaahu Akbar Kamaa Yambaghi Lillaahi, Walaa Hawla Walaa
Quwwata Illaa Billaahi Wa Swallallaahu Alaa Muhammadin Nabiyyii Wa Alaa Ahli Baytihi
Wa Jameeil Mursaleen Wannabiyyeen Hattaa Yardhwallaahu.
There is tremandous Sawaab to recite this Duaa 360 times daily: Subhaanallaahi Wal
Hamdu Lillaahi Wa Laa Ilaaha Illaallaahu Wallaahu Akbar Walaa Hawla Walaa Quwwata
Illaa Billaahi. and also, Alhamdu Lillaahi Rabbil Aalameen Katheeran Alaa Kulli Haalin..
Anyone who recites the following Duaa 400 times daily for 2 months, Allaah shall either
give him plenty of properties or plenty of knowledge: Astaghfirul-Laahal-Ladhee Laa
Ilaaha Illaa Huwal Hayyul Qayyoomur-Rahmaanur-Raheem Badeeus-Samaawaati Wal
Ardhi Min Jameei Dhulmi Wa Jurmi Wa Israafi Alaa Nafsee Wa Atoobu Ilayhi.
Anyone who recites this Duaa Allaah shall guarantee all his affairs of this world and of the
Hereafter: Bismillaahi Hasbiyallaahu Tawaqqaltu Alallaahi Allaahumma Innee Asaluka
Khayra Umooree Kullihaa Wa Aoodhu Bika Min Khizyid-Dunyaa Wa Adhaabil Aakhirati. -
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And this Dua also has the same effect: Hasbiyallaahu Rabbiyallaahu Laa Ilaaha Illaa Huwa
Alayhi Tawaqqaltu Wa Huwa Rabbul Arshil Adhweem.
Imaam Jaafar Saadiq (A.S.) said this Duaa is from the treasures of Duaas, so dont miss to
recite this 3 times everyday morning and evening: AllaahummajAlnee Fee Dirikal
Hasseenatil-Latee Tajalu Feehaa Man Tureedu.
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Maa Aatwaani Rabbee, Bismillaahil-ladhee Laa Yadhurru Maasmihi Shayun Fil Ardhi
Walaa Fis-Samaai, Wahuas Sameeul Aleem. Alaahu Allaahu Rabbee Laa Ushriku Bihi
Shayun, Alaahu Akbaru Allaahu Akbaru, Wa Aazz Wa Ajallu Mimmaa Akhaafu Wa
Ahdharu Azza Jaaruka Wa Jalla Thanaauka, Wa Laa Ilaaha Ghayruka. Allaahummaa Innee
Aoodhu Bika Min Sharri Nafsee Wa Min Sharri Kulli Sultwaanin Shadeedin Wa Min Sharri
Kuli Shaytwaanin Mareedin Wa Min Sharri Kulli Jabbaarin Aneedin Wa Min Sharri
Qadhaais-Sooi, Wa Min Kulli Daabbatin Anta Aakhidhun Bi Naaswiyatiha, Innaka Alaa
SwiraatumMustaqeem, Wa Anta Alaa Kulli Shayin Hafeedh, Inna Waliyyiyal-laahu-ladhee
Nazzalal Kitaaba Wa Huwa Yatawallas-Swaaliheen, Fain Tawallaw Fa Qul Hasbiyallaahu
Laa Ilaaha Illaa Huwa Alayhi Tawaqqaltu Wa Huwa Rabbul Arshil Adhweem.
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THANKS-GIVING (SHUKR)
It is but a natural thing to thank the one who has done a favour to us, howsoever little may
it be. The Almighty Allaah (S.W.T.) created us from nothing, he nurtured us even before we
were brought in the world, he made all necessary arrangements for our comfort and easy life,
He gave us loving parents to take care of us, His bounties and favours are countless and
continuous, and so we can never ever return His favours nor do we have the ability to thank
Him exactly as the right to thank Him is. But as a small token that we can manage to offer is
to obey all His commandments and not transgress the limits laid down by Him. Moreover
there are some Duaas which, can be recited when we appreciate His favours.
Nabii Daaniyaals Duaa to thank Allaah (S.W.T.) Al-hamdu Lillaahil-Ladhee Laa Yansaa
Man Dhakarahu, Wal-Hamdu Lillaahil-Ladhee Laa Yakheebu Man Daaahu, Wal-Hamdu
Lillaahil-Ladhee Man Tawaqqala Alayhi Kafaahu, Wal-Hamdu Lillaahil-Ladhee man
Wathika Bihee Lam Yakilhu Ilaa Ghayrihee, Wal-Hamdu Lillaahil-Ladhee Yajzee Bil
Ihsaani Ihsaanan Wa Bis-Sayyiaati Ghufraanan Wa Bis-Swabri Najaata.
We may recite this Duaa in Qunoot: Rabbi Awziani An Ashkura Niamatikallati Anamta
Alayya Wa Alaa Waalidayya Wa An Aamala Swaalihan Tardhwaahu Wa Aslihlee Fee
Dhurriyyati, Innee Tubtu Ilayka Wa Innee Minal Muslimeen.
It is stated in Hadeeth that when we are healthy it is because of the Mercy and bounties
from Allaah (S.W.T.) and so we must thank Him for our good health, but when a person
forgets to thank Allaah then He causes him to SNEEZE, that is why we are told by Imaam
Ameerul Mumineen (A.S.) to say Alhamdu Lillaahi Rabbil Aalameen Alaa Kulli Haal when
we sneeze.
Because a sneeze is a sign of health, and so the thanks giving becomes incumbant, it is
narrated that the person who sneezes should say Alhamdu Lillahi Rabbil Aalameen Laa
Shareeka Lahoo, the others who hear him sneeze should say Yarhamu-Kumullaah, and
finally the one who sneezed should say to them Yahdee Kumullaahu Wa Yuslihu Baalakum
Imaam Ali Ridhaa (A.S.) said it is Waajib to recite SALAWAAT for one who sneezes and
one who slaughters an animal.
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SAJDAH-E-SHUKR
Humanity demands a thanks-giving or appreciation to a favour done, for howsoever little
may it be. To be grateful to the bestower of a favour is the foremost duty to whom it is done.
To be ungrateful is a sin and consequently the bestower will hasitate to favour such a person
any more.
Therefore, if a person ponders with a sobre mind he or she is bound to fail in counting the
countless favours Allmighty Allaah has showered upon us even before our coming into this
world, and they are going on continuous process without discrimintion. So if we think to
repay for it or say thank you and forget about it, this will not suffice for even a moments
bounties we receive. There is never to be any perfact solution to this except to a certain extent
that we should be careful enough not to displease our Lord and make Him be pleased with
our deeds. That is, each of our good deeds must have a sincere intention of pleasing Him
alone.
If we consider only one favour from amongst all others then it is Namaaz. Namaaz is the
greatest gift to us if we really are serious on its values. Therefore it is recommended that
whenever you get some favour or bounty, and whenever you are saved or protected from any
problem you should immediately thank Allaah (S.W.T.) And that is why it is emphasized to
perform Sijdah-e-Shuke after every Namaaz. And it is advisable to do it as often as possible
at every appropriate instance.
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Duaa of Sijdah-e-Shukr:
Atleast recite 3 times Shukran Lillaahi.
Recite 100 times Shukran.
Recite 100 times. Afwan
Recite 100 times Shukran Lillaahi after Namaaz-e-Zohr.
Recite 100 times Hamdan Lillaahi after Namaaz-e-Asr.
Yaa Rabbaal Arbaabi Wa Yaa Malikal Mulooki Wa Yaa Sayyidas-Saadaati Wa Ya
Jabbaaral Jabaabirati Wa Yaa Ilaahal Aalihati Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aali
Muhammad, then ask your Haajat, then say: Fa Innee Abduka Naaswiyatee Fee
Qabdhwatik. Then again ask for your Haajat.
Aoodhu Bika Min-Naarin Harruha Laa Yutfaa Wa Aoodhu Bika Min-Naarin Jadeeduha
Laa Yublaa Wa Aoodhu Bika Min-Naarin Atshaanuha Laa Yurwaa Wa Aoodhu Bika Min-
Naarin Masloobuha Laa Yuksaa.
To cure a sick person recite this Duaa in Sajdah: Yaa Raoofu Yaa Raheemu Yaa Rabbee
Yaa Sayyidee.
Asalukar-Raahata Indal Mawti Wal Afwa Indal Hisaab.
Sajada Wajhiyal-Laeemu Li Wajhi Rabbiyal Kareem.
Recite 3 times; Innee Dhwalamtu Nafsee Faghfir Lee.
Allaahumma Maghfiratuk Awsau Min Dhunoobee Wa Rahmatuka Arjaa Indee Min
Amalee Faghfir Lee Dhunoobee Yaa Hayyan Laa Yamootu.
When you are disperate on the extreme limit then perfom a Sajdah and recite:Yaa
Mudhilla Kulli Jabbaarin Yaa Muizza Kulli Dhaaleelin Qad Wa Haqqika Balagha
Majhoodee Fa Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aali Muhammadin Wa Farrij Annee.
Recite 3 times: Yaa Allaahu Yaa Rabbaahu Yaa Sayyidaahu.
Recite:Yaa Rabbaahu Yaa Sayyidaahu in one long breath as many times as you can.
Subhaanaka Allaahumma Anta Rabbee Haqqan Haqqan Sajadtu Laka Yaa Rabbee
Taabbudan Wa Riqqan Allaahumma Amalee Dhwaeefun Fa Dhwaaifhoo Lee Allaahummaa
Qinee Adhaabaka Yawma Tabasu Ibaadak Wa Tub Alayya Innaka Antat-Tawwaabur-
Raheem.
In Sajdah a Duaa for our brothers: Allaahumma Rabbal Fajri Walayalil Ashri Wash-
Shafi Wal Watri Wal-Layli Idha Yasri Wa Rabba Kulla Shayin Wa Khaaliqa Kulla Shayin
Wa Malika Kulli Shayin Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aalihee Wafal Bi Wa Bi
(name the brothers) Maa Anta Ahluhoo Fa Innaka Ahlut-Taqwaa Wa Ahlul Maghfirati.
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MEMORY
For possessing sharp memory recite Surah Alam-Nashrah 17 times blowing the air on
your chest.
Place your right hand on the chest and recite 573 times Al-Baaisu.
To have a photographic memory (a) always recite Sura-e-Aalaa. (b) commit by heart
Surah-e-Yaaseen.
Recite this Duaa everyday after Namaaz-e-Subh: Subhaana Man Laa Yaatadee Alaa
Ahli Mamlikatih, Subhaana Man Laa Yaakhuzu Ahlal Ardhi Bi Alwaanil Adhaabi,
Subhaanar-Raoofir-Raheem, Allaahummajallee Fee Qalbee Nooran Wa Baswaran Wa
Fahman Innaka Alaa Kulli Shayin Qadeer.
Imam Jaafar Saadiq (A.S.) said that when you want to relay one of our Hadees and
Shaytaan has made you forget it then place your hand on the forehead and recite this Duaa:
Swallallaahu Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aalihee, Allaahumma Innee Asaluka Yaa
Mudhakkiral Khayri Wa Faailuhu Wal Aamira Bihi Dhakkirnee Maa Ansaaneehish-
Shaytwaan.
Imaam (A.S.) said that if anyone often makes mistakes in Namaaz its remedy is that
whenever he/she goes to the wash-room this should be recited while entering there:
Bismillaahi Aoodhu Billaahi Minar-Rijsin Najisil Khabeesil Mukhbisish-Shaytwaanir-
Rajeem.
It is also stated that after Namaaz-e-Subh recite this Duaa before talking to anyone: Yaa
Hayyu Yaa Qayyoomu Falaa Yafootu Shayan Ilmuhoo Walaa Yaooduhoo.
Imaam Ali (A.S.)said that three things increase the power of memory, they are: (1)
Miswaak (brushing), (2) Roza (Fasting), (3) Tilaawat-Quraan.
Shaikh Abbaas Qummi A.R. says that any one wishing to increase memory should not
miss brushing the teeth with Miswak, should observe fasts, should recite Holy Quran,
especially Aayatul Qursee, should consume 21 pcs of red raisins in breakfast, should
consume honey, masoor-lentils, and meat which is taken from near the neck. These things
help increase memory. Similarly one should abstain from eating sour apples, kothmeer,
should not urinate in water, should not read name-plates on the graves, should not walk
between two women, should not leave lice escape away, should not cut nails with teeth,
should not abstain from siesta, should not engage in sins, and should not worry and overwork
for the worldly gains.
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To be free from any undesirable thing in your house and worries recite: 1000 times
Naadey Aliyyan
To take a legal revenge from an enemy: Keeping in mind the name of the enemy recite
630 times Al-Muntaqimoo.
To destroy the enemies: recite this Duaa in the last three night of the month Yaa Qaahiroo,
Yaa Dhal Batshish-Shadeed, Antal-Ladhee Laa Yootaqoo Intiqaamuh.
To ward off evil designs of enemies recite Surah-e-Al-Feel in the first rakat of Namaaz-e-
Subh after Al-Hamd daily till the danger disappears.
To destroy your enemy recite the following Duaa 55 times for 3 days: Yaa Mudhilla Kulli
Jabbaarin Aneedin Biqahrin Adhweemin Wa Sultwaanihee.
To get rid from an oppressor: Pray 2 rakat Namaaz and after Namaaz recite 100 times:
Rabbi Annee Maghloobun Fantaswir.(Aayat No:10 Surah Al-Qamar)
To destroy the oppressor recite this Duaa: Yaa Uddatee Inda Shiddatee Wa Yaa Ghawthee
Inda Qurbatee Uhrisnee Bi Aynikal-Latee Laa Tanaamu Wakfinee Biruknikil-Ladhee Laa
Yuraamu Yaa Dhal Quwwatil Qawiyyati Wa Yaa Dhal Jalaalish-Shadeed Wa Yaa Dhal
Izzatil-Latee Kullu Khalqika Lahaa Dhaleelun Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aali
Muhammad Wakfinee Dhwaalimee Wantaqim lee Minhu.
An effective Duaa to defeat the evil designs of enemies. Imaam Zaynul Aabideen (A.S.)
used to recite this Duaa regularly: Bismillaahi Wabillaahi Wa Minallaahi Wa Ilallaahi Wa
Fee Sabeelillaahi Allaahumma Laka Aslamtu Nafsee Wailayka Wajjahtu Wajhee Wa Ilayka
Fawwadhtu Amree Wahfidhnee Bihifdhil Eemaani min Bayni Yadayya Wa Min Khalfee Wa
An Yameenee Wa An Shimaalee Wamin Fawqee Wamin Tahtee Wadfaa Annee Bihawlika
Wa Quwwatika Fa Innahoo Laa Hawla Walaa Quwwata Illaa Billaahil Aliyyil Adhweem.
The Duaa from Imaam Ali (A.S.) to render the plots and intrigues of enemies be
ineffective: Allaahumma Innee Aoodhu Bika Min An Udhlama Fee Sultwaanika
Allaahumma Innee Aoodhu Bika An Adhilla Hudaaka Allaahumma Innee Aoodhu Bika An
Aftaqira Fee Ghinaaka Allaahumma Innee Aoodhu Bika An Udhayyia Fee Salaamatika
Allaahumma Innee Aoodhu Bika An Ughlaba Wal Amru Laka Wa Ilayka.
Duaa by Imaam Ali (A.S.) to have an upperhand over your enemy: Walaa Hawla Walaa
Quwwata Illaa Billaahil Aliyyil Adhweem Allaahumma Iyyaka Naabudoo Wa Iyyaaka
Nastaeen Yaa Allaahu Yaa Rahmaanu Yaa Raheemu Yaa Ahadu Yaa Swamadoo Yaa Ilaaha
Muhammadin (S) Ilayaka Nuqilatul Aqdaamu Wa Afaazatil Quloobu Wa Tashakhkhasatil
Abswaaru Wa Muddatil Aanaaqu Wa Tulibatul Hawaaiju Wa Rufiatil Aydee
Allaahumaftah Baynanaa Wa Bayna Qawminaa Bil Haqqi Wa Anta Khayrul Faatiheen. Then
say 3 times: Laa Ilaaha Illallaahu Wallaahu Akbar.
This is a multi-purpose Duaa: Allaahumarzuqnaa Tawfeeqat-Twaaati, Wa Buadal
Maaswiyyati, Wa Swidqan Niyyati, Wa Irfaanal Hurmati, Wa Akrimnal Hudaa Wal
Istiqaamati, Wa Saddid Alsinatinaa Bi Swawaabi Wal Hikmati, Wamlaa Quloobanaa Bil
Ilmi Wal Maarifati, Wa Twahhir Butwoonanaa Minal Haraami Wash-Shubhati, Wakfuf
Aydiyanaa Anidh-Dhulmi Was-Sirqati, Wagh-dhwudh Abswaaranaa Anil Fujoori Wal
Khiyaanati, Wasdud Asmaaanaa Anil-Laghwi Wal Gheebati, Wa Tafadhdhal Alaa
Ulamaaina Biz-Zuhdi Wan-Nasweehati Wa Alal Mutaallimeena Bil Juhdi War-Raghbati,
Wa Alal Mustamieena Bil IttibaaI Wal Mawidhati Wa Alaa Mardhal Muslimeena Bish-
Shifaai War-Raahati, Wa Alaa Mawtaahum Bir-Raafati WarRahmati, Wa Alaa
Mashaayikhina Bil Waqaari Was-Sakeenati, Wa Alash-Shabaabi Bil Inaabati Wat-Tawbati,
Wa Alan-Nisaai Bil Hayaai Wal Iffati, Wa Alal Aghniyaai Bit-Tawaadhui Was-Saati, Wa
Alal Fuqaraai Bis-Swabri Wal Qanaaati, Wa Alal Ghuzaati Bin-Nasri Wal Ghalabati, Wa
Alal Usaraai Bil Khalaaswi War-Raahati Wa Alal Umaraai Bil Adli Wash-Shafaqati, Wa
Alar-Raiyyati Bil Inswaafi Wa Husnis-Seerati, Wa Baarik Lil Hujjaaji Waz-Zuwwari Fiz-
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Zaadi Wan-Nafaqati, Waqdhi Maa Awjabta Alayhim Minal Hajji Wal Umrati, Bi Fadhlika
Wa Rahmatika Yaa Arhamar-Raahimeen.
For nervousness, anxiety and stress (=Gabhraaman) Imaam Jaafar Saadiq (A.S.)
prescribed the following Duaa: Bismillaahi Wa Billaahi Wa Tawaqqaltu Alallaahi Innahoo
Man Yatawaqqalu Alallaahi Fahuwa Hasbuhoo Innallaaha Baalighu Amrihee Qad
Jaalallaahu Likulli Shayin Qadran Allaahummajalnee Fee Kanafika Wafee Jawaarika
Wajalnee Fee Amaanika Wafee Manik.
If you are all alone in a room recite Aayatul Kursee and this Duaa: Allaahumma Aanis
Wahshatee Wa Aamin Rawatee Wa Ainnee Alaa Wahdatee.
Imaam Ali (A.S.) said that when you see a beast in jungle recite this: Aoodhu Bi Rabbi
Daaniyaal Wal Jubbi Min Kulli Asadin Mustaasidin.
Imaam Jaafar Saadiq (A.S.) said if you see a dreadful beast recite Aayatul Kursee towards
its face and then recite this Duaa, it will go away: Azamtu Alayka Bi Azeematillaahi Wa
Azeemati Muhammadin Swallallaahu Alayhi Wa Aalihee Wa Azeemati Sulaymaan-ibni
Daawood Wa Azeemati Ameerul Mumineen Aliy-yibni Abi Twaalibin Alayhissalaamu
Wal Aimmatit-Twahireen Alayhimus-salaamu Mim Baadihee.
This Duaa is from Masoom (A.S.) It safeguards from sins, and it is also a Muti-Purpose
Duaa: Yaa Man Adhharal Jameel Wa Sataral Qabeeh, Walam Yahtikis-Sitra Annee, Yaa
Kareemal Afwi, Yaa Hasanat-Tajaawozi, Yaa Waasial Maghfirati Wa Yaa Baasital Yadayni
Bir-Rahmati, Yaa Swaahiba Kulli Najwa, Wa Yaa Muntahaa Kulli Shakwaa, Ya Kareemas-
Swafhi, Yaa Adhweemal Manni, Yaa Mubtadia Kulli Niamatin Qablas-Tihqaaqiha, Yaa
Rabbaahu Yaa Sayyidahu Yaa Mawlayaahu Yaa Ghaayataahu Yaa Ghiyaathaahu Swalli Alaa
Muhammadin Wa Aali Muhammadin Wa Asaluka An Laa Tajalnee Finnaar. (Haajat)
Imaam Jaafar Saadiq (A.S.) said to recite this Duaa which was recited by Rasoolullaah
(S.A.W.W.) on the day of Badr and Ahzaab, and Sayyidush-Shuhadaa (A.S.) also recited on
the day of Aashoora when he embraced Imaam Zaynul Aabideen (A.S.) and blood was
flowing from his holy body: Allaahumma Anta Thiqatee Fee Kulli Kurbatin Wa Anta
Rajaaee Fee Kulli Shiddatin Wa Anta Lee Fee Kulli Amrin Nazala Bi Thiqatun Wa Uddatun
Kam-Min Karbin Yadhufu Anhul Fuaadu Wa Taqillu Feehil Heelatu Wa Yakhdhulu Anhul
Qareebu Wal Baeedu Wa Yashmatu Bihil Aduwwu Wa Tuayeenee Feehil Umooru
Anzaltuhoo Bika Wa Shakawtuhoo Ilayka Raaghiban Feehi Amman Siwaak Fa Farrajtahoo
Wa Kashftahoo Wa Kafaytaneehi Fa Anta Waliyyu Kulli Niamatin Wa Swaahibu Kulli
Haajatin Wa Muntahaa Kulli Raghbatin Falakal Hamdu Katheeran Walakal Mannu
Faadhilan.
When you are in a great problem or tribulation recite this Duaa: Bi Haqqi Yaaseen Wal
Quraanil Hakeem Wa Bi Haqqi Twaa Haa Wal Quraanil Adhweem, Yaa Man Yaqdiru Alaa
Hawaaijis-Saaileen Yaa Man Yaalamu Maa Fidh-Dhwameeri, Yaa Munaffisan Anil
Makroobeen, Yaa Mufarrijan Anil Maghmoomeen, Yaa Raahimash-Shaykhil Kabeer Yaa
Raaziqat-Twiflis-Swagheer, Yaa Man Laa Yahtaaju Ilat-Tafseer, Swalli Alaa Muhammadin
Wa Aali Muhammadin Wafalbee (haajat).
A tradition from Imaam Moosa ibn Jaafar (A.S.) says that the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.)
told Imaam Ali (A.S.) to recite this Duaa when some tough problem is to be solved:
Allaahumma Innee Asaluka Bi Haqqi Muhammadin Wa Aali Muhammadin An Tuswalli
Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aali Muhammadin Wa An Tunjiyani Min Haadhal Ghammi.
This Duaa is called Hirz-e-Bibi Faatima (S.A.): Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem. Yaa
Hayyu Yaa Qayyomu Bi Rahmatika Astagheethu Fa Aghithnee Walaa Takilnee Ilaa Nafsee
Twarfata Aynin Abadan Wa Aslih Lee Shaanee Kullahu.
A person saw the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.) in dream and he wished he could get a Duaa
to revive his heart. The Holy Prophet taught him this Duaa: Yaa Hayyu Yaa Qayyoomu Yaa
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Laa Ilaaha Illaa Anta Asaluka An Tuhyiya Qalbee Allaahumma Swalli Alaa Muhaadin Wa
Aali Muhammad.
To be fortunate to see Imaam-e-Zamaana A.F.: Before going to sleep at night recite
everyday from the Holy Quran Surahs called Musabbihaat. i.e. S.Hadeed. S.Hashr. S.Saff.
S.Jumuah. S.Taghaaboon. and S.Aalaa. The reciter shall not die until he sees the Imaam,
otherwise if death came he will be in the proximity of the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.)
The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.) said that a person who recites the following mentioned
Aayaat will be safeguarded from all evil things, Shaytaan shall not come near to him/her, and
he/she shall not forget Holy Quran: (a) First four Aayat of S.Baqarah, (b) Aayatul Kursee,
(c) Two Aayats after Aayatul Kursee, (d) and last three Aayaats of S.Baqarah.
Imaam Moosa Kadhim (A.S.) said that (A) whoever recites Aayatul Kursee when going to
sleep should not have the fear of paralysis. (B) And if he or she recites it after every Waajib
Namaaz any poison can not harm, (C) and anyone who recites Surah-e-Ikhlaas in front, back,
right, left, up and down will remain unharmed from the enemy and will gain something from
him. (D) He said that if you fear something then recite 100 verses from the Holy Quran from
any chapter and then recite this: Allaahummakshif Annil Balaaa.
Imaam Jaafar Saadiq (A.S.) said that whoever has pure faith on Allaah S.W.T and
believes on the day of Qayaamat should not abandon reciting Surah-e-Ikhlaas after every
Wajib Namaaz because Allaah shall gather all the good of this world and of the hereafter for
him and shall forgive his parents and children.
The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.) said hat Surah-e-AlHamd has so much effect that one
should not be surprised if it is recited on the dead and its soul returns back.
Ameerul Mumineen (A.S.) said recite this Duaa to be safe from drowning and from fire:
Allaahul-Ladhee Nazzalal Kitaba Wahuwa Yatawallas-Swaaliheen Wamaa Qadarullaaha
Haqqa Qadrihee Wal Ardhu Jameean Qabdhwatuhoo Yawmal Qiyaamati Was-Samaawaatu
Matwiyyaatun Bi Yameenihee Subhaanahoo Wa Taaala Ammaa Yushrikoon.
To recover the lost thing pray 2 rakat Namaaz, then recite Surah-e-Yaaseen, then recite:
Yaa Haadiyadh-Dhwaallati Rudda Alayya Dhwaallatee.
Imaam Jaafar Saadiq (A.S.) said do not hasitate to recite Surah-e-Zilzaal very often
because anyone reciting it in Naafilah, upto the end of his life the lightening shall not strike
him nor will he be effected by earthquake and he will remain unaffected by all tribulations.
When his end shall near an angel will come to ease the death and good tidings of paradise
shall be manifested to him and the Angle shall accompany him to Paradise.
This Duaa is recommended to be recited during the Ghaybat (absence from our sights) of
Imaam-e-Zamaana A.F.- Allaahumma Arrifnee Nafsaka Fa Innaaka Inlam TuArrifnee
Nafsaka Lam Aarif Nabiyyaka, Allaahmma Arrifnee Rasoolaka Fa Innaka Inlam
TuArrifnee Rasoolaka Lam Aarif Hujjataka, Allaahumma Arrifnee Hujjataka Fa Innaka
Inlam TuArrifnee Hujjataka Dhwalaltu An Deenee.
Aimmah (A.S.) has said that if Surah-e-Innaa Anzalna is recited over any thing that you
want to restore or to keep it safe it will keep the thing intact.
Ameerul Mumineen (A.S.) said that if anyone recites 100 Aayats from the Holy Quran
and then say YA ALLAAH seven times his or her task shall be accomplished.
Imaam Jaafar Sadiq (A.S.) said that the Duaa is incomplete if there is not Tamjeed
(Praises for Allaah) before it; and this is sufficient: (a) Allaahumma Antal Awwalu Fa Laysa
Qablaka Shayun, Wa Antal Aakhiru Fa Laysa Baadaka Shayun, Wa Antadh-Dhwaahiru Fa
Laysa Fawqaka Shayun, Wa Antal Baatwinu Fa Laysa Doonaka Shayun, Wa Antal Azeezul
Hakeem. (b) This is also a Duaa from Imaam Ali (A.S.) for praising Allaah (S.W.T.): Yaa
Man Aqrabu Ilayya Min Hablil Wareed, Yaa Man Yahoolu Baynal Mari Wa Qalbihi, Yaa
Man Huwa Bil Mandhwaril Aalaa Wa Bil Ufuqil Mubeen, Ya Man Laysa Kamithlihee
Shayun.
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Imaam Moosa Kaadhim (A.S.)s Duaa to be freed from prison; Yaa Mukhalliswash-
Shajari Mim Bayni Ramlin Wa Tweenin Wa Maain Wa Yaa Mukhalliswal-Labani Mim
Bayni Farathin Wa Damin Wa Yaa Mukhalliswal Waladi Mim Bayni Masheematin Wa
Rahimin Wa Yaa Mukhalliswan-Naari Mim Baynil Hadeedi Wal Hajari Wa Yaa
Mukhalliswar-Roohi Mim Baynil Ahshaai Wal Amaaii Khalliswnee Min Yaday
(name of the dhaaalim).
Abdullaah bin Jundab, the companion of Imam Moosa Kaadhim (A.S.) and Imaam Ali
Radhaa (A.S.) requested the Imaam to tell him something, which will increase his knowledge
and intelligence. The Imaam told him to recite this as much as possible: Bismillaahir-
Rahmaanir-Raheem. Laa Hawla Walaa Quwata Illaa Billaahil Aliyyil Adhweem.
Imaam Ali (A.S.) has said to recite this Duaa when looking in the mirror: Al-hamdu
Lillaahil-Ladhee Khalaqanee Fa Ahsana Khilqa, Wa Swa-wwarnee Fa Afsana Sooratee, Wa
Azaana Minnee Maa Ashaana Min Ghayri, Wa Akramanee Bil Islaam.
A tradition from Imaam Muhammad Baaqir A.S says that to remain safe and protected
during the whole day one should look at the Aqeeq in his hand, first thing to see when getting
up in the morning, one should turn the Aqeeq towards the palm and recite the Surah INNAA
AZALNA, and then recite this Duaa: Aamantu Billaahi Wahdahoo Laa Shareeka Lahu
Wakafartu Bil Jibti Wat-Twaaghooti Wa Aamantu Bi Sirri Aal-e-Muhammadin Wa
Alaaniyyatihim Wa Dhwaahirahim Wa Baatwinihim Wa Aakhirihim.
It is narrated to recite this Duaa while putting on the ring: Alaahumma Sawminnee Bi
Seemaail Eemaani Wakh-timlee Bi Khayrin Wajal Aaqibatee Ilaa Khayrin, Innaka Antal
Azeezul Hakeemul Kareem.
Farming is a very much prefered profession by Allaah (S.W.T.) All the Prophets, the
Awsiyaahs, and the virtuous people from their Ummaah made farming to be their main
business. The 6th Imaam (A.S.) said that nobody can do more purer and Halaal work then
Farming business. The 4th Imaam (A.S.) said that Farming is the most excellent business.
While tilling the land and sawing the seeds one should recite this Duaa: (a) Wa Mathalu
Kalimatin Twayyibatin Ka Shajarati Twayyibatin Asluha Wa Saabitan Faruha Fis-Samaai
Tutee Ukulaha Kullu Heenin Bi Idhni Rabbiha. (b) For harvesting a bumper crop recite 1001
times everyday: ADH-DHAARRU
When you want to grow the seeds in your farm take a handful of them in your hands, stand
facing Qibla, and recite this 3 times: Wa Antum Tadhraoonahum Am Nahnudh-Dhaarioon.
Then recite: Allaahumajalhu Harasam-Mubaarakan Warzuqna Feehees-Salaamata Wat-
Tamaamata Wajaalhu Habbam- Mutaraakiban Walaa Tahrimnee Khayra Maa Abtaghee
Walaa Taftinnee Bimaa Mattaanee Bihaqqi Muhammadin Wa Aalihit-Twayyibeen.
Imaam Jaafar Saadiq (A.S.) said to recite this Duaa while putting on the lights in the
house: AllaahummajAlnaa Nooran-Namshee Bihee Fin-naasi Walaa Tahrimnaa Nooraka
Yawma Nalqaaka Wa Jaalnaa Nooran Innaka Noorun Laa Ilaaha Illa Anta.
When putting off the lights recite this Duaa: Allaahumma Akhrijnaa Mindh-Dhulumaati
Ilan-Noor .
Imaam Jaafar Saadiq A.S had Aayatul Kursee written on his door and at the place of
Prayers towards Qibla.
Recitation of the following Aayat benefits three things: (a) if a child cries too much, (b) if
a woman is scared in dreams, and (c) if some one is sleepless: Fadharabnaa Alaa
Aadhaanihim Fil Kahfi Sineena Adada, Thumma Baathnaahum Li Naalamu Ayyul Hizbayni
Ahswaa Limaa Labisu Amadaa.
The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.) said that in a gathering or a sitting of people if there is no
any mantion of Almighty Allaah (S.W.T.) nor Salawaat on the Prophet, then, on the Day of
Judgement that gathering shall be a source of trouble for them. Therefore if we sit in certain
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gathering, we should atleast recite this: Subhaana Rabbika Rabbil Izzati Ammaa Yaswifoon,
Wa Salaamun Alal Mursaleen, Wal Hamdu Lillaahi Rabbil Aalameen.
It is mentioned in a Hadeeth that whenever you write a letter to someone do not omit
writing: Bismillaahir-Rahmaani-Raheem; and also write Inshaaallaah wherever applicable.
In another Hadeeth it is mentioned that when you write a letter or an application and you
have a Haajat, then write on top of the paper, with a pen without ink, this Aayat:
Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem. Innallaaha Waadas-Swaabireen, Almakhraja Mimmaa
Yakrahoon, War-Rizqa Min Haythu Laa Yahtasiboon, Wajaalnnahu Wa Iyyaakum Minal-
Ladheena Laa Khawfun Alayhim Walaa Hum Yahzanoon.
Imaam Ali (A.S.) said that it is not allowed to spit facing the Qibla, and if anyone
mistakenly does so he/she should atonce do Istighfaar.
(i) As for the shoes, black is not advisable, the best colour preferred by the religion is
yellow, followed by white. (ii) And for the sox it is best to put on black soxes, but if you are
traveling red sox is advisable, which is Makrooh at home. (iii) While putting on the shoes
start with the right leg but when taking them off start with the left. (iv) While putting on
shoes or sox it is said that one must be seated, it is Makrooh to put on shoes or sox while in
standing position. (v) Recite this Duaa while putting on the shoes: Bismilaahi Allaahumma
Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aali Muhammad, Allaahumma Wattee Qadamayya Fid-Dunya
Wal Aakhirati Wa Thabbit Humaa Alaa Swiraati Yawma Tadhillu Feehil Aqdaam.
While taking off the shoes be standing and recite this Duaa: Bismillaahi Al-Hamdu
Lillaahil-Ladhee Razaqanee Maa Aqee Bihi Qadamayya Minal Azaa, Allaahumma Thabbit
Huma Alaa Swiraatika Walaa Tudhillahumaa Alaa Swiraatikas-Swawiyyi.
As regarding the colour of clothes:
(i) it is stated that except for these three things - Soxes, Amaama, and Kabaa, all other cloths
are Makrooh if they are black. (ii) The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.) said the white colour is the
best for all cloths. (iii) Imaam Jaafar Saadiq (A.S.) said not to wear even the cap, which is
black in colour while praying because it is the clothing of the people of Jahannam. (iv) It is
related that whoever wears the cloths in standing position his Haajat shall not be granted for
three days. (v) Recite this Duaa while putting on cloths: Bismillaahi Allaahummastur
Awratee Walaa Tahtiqnee Fee Arsaatil Qiyaamati Wa Aiffa Faraji Wala Takhlaa Annee
Zeenatal Eemaan. (vi) While putting on a new dress recite: Alhamdu-lillaahil-ladhee
Kasaani Minal-Libaasi Maa Atajammalu Bihee Finnaasi, Allaahummajalhaa Siyaaba
Barakatin Asaa Feeha Li Mardhaatika Wa Aamuru Feeha Masaajidika.
While having the hajaamat (cupping) one should recite this Duaa: Bismillaahi Wa
Billaahi Wa Alaa Millati Rasoolillaahi Swallallaahu Alayhi Wa Aalihi Wa Sunnatihi
Haneefam Muslimaw-Wamaa Anaa Minal Mushrikeen. Allaahumma Aatwinee Bi Kulli
Shaaratin Nooran Saatiyan Yawmal Qiyaamah.
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(v) And whenever you drink water remember Imaam Husayn (A.S.) by reciting this:
Swalawaatullaahi Alal Husayn Wa Ahli Baytihee Wa Aswhaabihee, Wa Laanatullaahi Alaa
Qatalatil Husayn Wa Aadaaihee.
Whenever the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.) saw a new fruit he would kiss it, touch it to both
eyes and say: Allaahumma Kamaa Araytanaa Awwalaha Fee Aafiyatin Fa Arinaa
Aakhirahaa Fee Aafiyatin.
When consuming fish Imaam Jaafar Saadiq A.S used to say: Allaahumma Baarik Lanaa
Feehi Wa Abdilnaa Khayran Minhu.
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Imaam Jaafar Saadiq (A.S.) said whoever sits for a meal and recites this every time while
taking the morsel, his sins shall be forgiven: Bismillaahi Wal Hamdu Lillaahi Rabbil
Aalameen.
Ameerul Mumineen Imaam Ali (A.S.) said that while eating food dont talk too much,
remember Allaah (S.W.T.), food is a bounty from Him and it is Waajib to remember Him
while utilizing His favours.Whenever the food was made ready to be served (table-cloth was
spread) the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.) recited this Duaa: Subhaanaka Allaahumma Maa
Ahsana Maa Tubleena, Subhaanaka Maa Akthara Maa Tuatweena, Subhaanaka Maa
Akthara Maa Tuaafeena, Allaahumma Wassia Alayna Alaa Fuqaraail Mumineena Wal
Muminaati Wal Muslimeena Wal Muslimaati.
When food was served in front of Imaam Zaynul Aabideen (A.S.) he used to recite this
Duaa: Allaahumma Haadhaa Minka Wa Min Fadhlika Wa Atwaaika Fa Baarigh Lanaa
Feehi Wa Sawwighnaahu Warzuqnaahu Khalaqna Idhaa Aqalnaahu Wa Rubba Muhtaajin
Ilayhi Razaqta Fa Ahsanta, Allaahumaajalnaa Minash-Shaakireen.
Imaam Jaafar Saadiq (A.S.) said that eating the left-over food or water of a Mumin is the
cure for seventy types of diseases. (ii) When the meal was over (table-cloth being cleared-
away) the Imaam used to recite this Duaa: Alhamdu Lillaahil-Ladhee Hamalnaa Fil Barri
Wal Bahri Wa Razaqnaa Minat-Twayyibaati Wa Fadh-Dhalnaa Alaa Katheerin Min
Khalqihi Mimman Khalaqa Tafdheela.
Ameerul Mumineen (A.S.) said that pick up the food particles fallen on the table-cloth
because according to Allaah (S.W.T.) they are Shafaa (cure) for every sickness.(ii) If you sit
to eat food in a jungle then the left-overs and fallen food particles should be left there for the
birds, insects and animals. (iii) After the meal lie down face upwards and place your right leg
over the left. (iv) After finishing eating the food recite: Allaahumma Haadhaa Minka Wa
Muhammadin Rasoolika Swallallaahu Alayhi Wa Aalihi Wasallam. Allaahumma Lakal
Hamdu Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aali Muhammad.
Imaam Zaynul Aabideen (A.S.) said that whoever recites the following Duaa while eating,
that food shall do no harm to him/her: Allaahumma Innee Asaluka Bismika Khayril Asmaai
Milal Ardhi Was-Samaair-Rahmaanir-Raheemil-Ladhee Laa Yadhurru Maahoo Daaa.
The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.) said that whoever sits to eat a meal should start taking a
little salt, and after finishing eating should again take a little salt, this will keep 70 problems
far away from him/her. (ii) If you have a problem of indigestion, recite this Duaa of Imaam
Jaafar Saadiq A.S after meals, putting your hand over the stomach: Alaahumma Haneeihee,
Alaahumma Sawwighneehi, Allaahumma Amrianeehi.
Mufadh-dhal Bin Umar complained of pain in the eyes for which Imam Jaafar Saadiq A.S
told him to recite this Duaa after meals, placing the wet hand over the eye-brows and eye-
lashes: Wal Hamdu Lillaahil Muhsinil Mujmilil Munimin Mufadh-dhil.
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TAHAJJUD (NAMAAZ-E-SHAB)
It is a glory and honour for a Mumin to get up from sleep at the final part of the night for
peforming Ibaadaat of All Merciful Allaah, and this practise has been a praiseworthy matter
by Maasoomeen (A.S.) It is an atonement for the sins committed during the day, it is also
helping to maintain good health, and it is a means to wipe off the dreadfulness of the grave,
and it is a means for abundance in Rizq.
As for the children and property are the splendors of the world, same or more is for the
nightly prayers being splendor, brilliance, and majesty of the Aakhirat. Sometimes Almighty
Allaah (S.W.T.) gathers all these two plendors together for one person.
Anyone who says that inspite of praying at night he remained hungry in the day is a liar
because Namaaz-e-Shab is the warranty for Rizq.
Getting up at night for Ibaadat is so much essential that can be judged from this insidence:
Once Prophet Isa (A.S.) called her mother Bibi Maryam (S.A.) after her death and asked if
she wished to return back in the world. She replied, Yes, but for performing Ibaadaat in the
coldest nights and to observe Fasts in the scorching heat of the days, these things are very
useful in hereafter, the path here is very difficult and risky.
There are fourty or more advantages of Namaaz-e-Shab mentioned in books of Fiqah.
For those who take more interest in Namaaz-e-Shab there is a method, which takes
approximately twenty five minutes. Otherwise the ordinary method is also very authentic and
has many merits. That is:
Pray 8 rakats Namaaz, as usual, as of Subh, with the Niyat of Naafila-e-Shab. Then pray
2 rakat Namaaz-e-Shfaaa (without Qunoot). Finally pray 1 rakat with Qunoot. Thats all.
More detailed mathod is as follows:
Two Rakat Namaaz-e-Naafila-e-Shab, in first rakat after Al-Hamd recite S. Tawheed
once, in the second rakat recite S.Kaafiroon once after Al-Hamd. (or 30 times S.Tawheed in
each rakat)
Two Rakat - with any Surah after Al-Hamd.
Two Rakat - with any Surah after Al-Hamd.
Two Rakat - with any Surah after Al-Hamd.
Two Rakat. Namaaz-e-Shafaa- S.An-Naas in 1st rakat and S.Al-Falak in the 2nd rakat,
after Al-Hamd. There is no QUNOOT here.
Then when you finish this Namaaz recite this Duaa: Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem.
Allaahumma Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aali Muhammad. Ilaahee Taarradhwa Laka Fee
Haadhal-Laylil Mutaarridhwoona Wa Qaswadal Qaaswidoona Wa Ammala Fadhlaka Wa
Maaroofakat-Twaaliboona Wa Laka Fee Haadhal-Layli Nafahaatun Wa Jawaaizu Wa
Atwaaya Wa Mawaahibu Tamunnu Bihaa Alaa Mantashaau Min Ibaadika Wa Tamnauhaa
Manlam Tasbik Lahool Inaayatu Minka Wa Haa Anaadhaa Ubaydukal Faqeeru Ilaykal
Muammilu Fadhlaka Wa Maaroofaka, Fain Kunta Yaa Mawlaaya Tafadh-dhalta Fee
Haadhal-Laylati Alaa Ahadin Min Khalqika Wa Udta Alayhi Bi Aaidatin Min Atfika, Fa
Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aali Muhammadit-Twayyibeenat-Twaahireenal Khayyireenal
Faadhileen, Wa Jud Alayya Bi Twawlik Wa Maaroofik Yaa Rabbal Aalameen, Wa
Swallalaahu Alaa Muhammadin Khaatamin-Nabiyyeen Wa Aalihit-Twaahireen Wa Sallaama
Tasleeman Innallaaha Hameedun Majeed. Allaahumma Innee Adooka Kamaa Ararta
Fastajib Lee Kamaa Waadta Innaka Laa Tukhliful Meeaad.
Then pray One Rakat Namaaz-e-Witr. After Al-Hamd recite 3 times S. Tawheed, 3 times
S. Al-Falak, And 3 times S. An-Naas. Then raise the hands for Qunoot, recite the following
in it:
Laa Ilaaha Illallaahul Haleemul Kareem, Laa Ilaaha Illallaahul Aliyyul Adhweem,
Subhaanallaahi Rabbis-Samaawaatis-Sabee Wa Rabbal Aradhweenas-Sabee, Wamaa Fee
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Hinna Wamaa Bayna Hunna Wa Huwa Rabbul Arshil Adhweem, Walhamdu Lillaahi Rabbil
Aalameen, Wa Swallallaahu Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aalihit-Twayyibeenat-Twaahireen.
Then beseech Allaah (S.W.T.) for the repentence of 40 persons, dead or alive, thus:
Allaahumaghfir here take the name of the person one by one, upto fourty.
Then recite 70 times Astaghfirullaaha Rabbee Wa Atoobu Ilayhi.
Then recite 300 times Al-Afw.
Then recite: Rabbighfir Lee WarHamnee Wa Tub Alayya Innaka Antat-Tawwaabul
Ghafoorur-Raheem.
Then recite ; Astaghfirullaahal-Ladhee Laa Ilaaha Illaa Huwal Hayyul Qayyoom, Bi
Jameei Dhulmee Wa Jurmee Wa Israafee Alaa Nafsee Wa Atoobu Ilayh.
Then recite 7 times: Haadha Maqaamul Aaidhi Bika Minan-Naar.
Then complete the Namaaz in normal way, i.e. go to Rukoo, Sajdah, Tashahhood,
Salaam. FINALLY, pray 2 rakat of Naafila-e-Subh, and be ready for Namaaz-e-Subh.
Notice:
In the Qunoot of Namaaz-e-Vitr you may recite any Duaa, as much as you can, and as
long as you wish. Doing Istighfaar with tears in eyes is very beneficial in that state. Some
devotees also recite Duaa-e-Qumail or Duaa-e-Abu Hamza Thimaali in this Qunoot.
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Afwi, Yaa Hasanat-Tajaawuzi, Yaa Waasial Maghfirati, Yaa Baaswital Yadayni Bir-Rahmati,
Yaa Swaahiba Kulli Najwa, Wa Muntahaa Kulli Shakwaa, Yaa Muqeelal Atharaati, Yaa
Kareemas-Swafhi, Yaa Adhweemal Manni, Yaa Mubtadian Bin-Niami Qablastihqaaqihaa,
Then say 10 times each of these Holy Names:Yaa Rabbaahu Yaa Rabbaahu, Yaa Allaahu
Yaa Allaahu, Yaa Sayyadaahu Yaa Sayyadaahu, Yaa Mawlayaahu Yaa Mawlayaahu, Yaa
Rajaaaahu Yaa Rajaaaahu, Yaa Ghiyaathaahu Yaa Ghiyaathaahu, Yaa Ghaayata
Raghbataahu Yaa Ghaayata Raghbataahu, Yaa Rahmaanu, Yaa Raheemu, Yaa Muatiyal
Khayraat.
Then recite this Duaa 10 times: Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aali Muhammad,
Katheeran Twayyiban Ka Afdhali Maa Swallaayta Alaa Ahadin Min Khalqika (Haajat)
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RAJAB AAMAAL
It is very essential for a person to study Mafaatihul Jinaan of Sheikh Abbaas Qummi
A.R., Majmooa of Allaama Haji GhulamAli A.R., and other authentic books of Duaa,
wherein, all the Aamaal are included, so as to gain the maximum benefit of Ibaadaaat. The
Duaas and Aamaal, which are contained in this brief booklet, are only a few majestic and
invalueables amongst them.
The months of Rajab, Shabaan, and Holy Ramadhaan are the most revered of all the
months. Tradition of the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.) is thus: The month of Rajab is the great
month of Allaah (S.W.T.) Its merits and significance are of high status. Rajab is the month of
Allaah, Shaabaan is my month and Ramadhaan is the month of my Ummah. One who
observes atleast one Fast in this month has made Allaah be pleased to him and the anger of
Allaah shall not descend on him and one door of the Hell is closed for him.
Imaam Moosa Kaadhim (A.S.) said, One who observes one Fast in this month then
Jahannam shall be at the far off distance from him. And one who keeps three Fasts in this
month then Paraise is incumbant upon him.
The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.) said that Rajab is the name of one of the rivers in Jannat
and its water is brighter then milk and sweeter then honey. The one who Fasts in this month
will be fortunate to drink from its stream.
Imaam Jaafar Saadiq (A.S.) said that the Holy Prophet said, Rajab is the month of
Istighfaar for my Ummah. So do as much Istighfaar as possible because Allaah is The Most
Forgiving, Bestower and Kind.
From the same Imaam (A.S.) If one has missed to Fast in most part of this month then
even one Fast at the end of the month will save him/her from Sakaraat-e-Mawt, and will
safeguard from the fears, dreadfulness, and punishment of the grave. Fasting in last two days
makes easy to pass on Pool-e-Siraat. And Fasting in the last three days shall make him safe
from the horror of the Day of Judgement and will be free from the fire of Hell. The Fasting in
this month have a magnificient value.
One who is not able to Fast in this month may recite this Duaa 100 times daily so he/she
shall get the same Sawaab as of keeping a Fast: Subhaanal Ilaahil Jaleeli, Subhaana Man
Laa Yambaghit-Tasbeehu Illa Lahoo, Subhaanal Aazzil Akrami, Subhaan Man Labisal Izza
Wahuwa Lahoo Ahlun.
Recite this Istighfaar abundantly: Astaghfullaaha Wa Asaluhut-Tawbah.
One of the Duaas to be recited during this month is as follows: Bimillaahir-Rahmaanir-
Raheem. Yaa Man Yamliku Hawaaijis-Saileen, Wa Yaalamu Dhameeras-Swaamiteen
Likulli Masalatin Minka Samun Haadhirun Wa Jawaabun Ateedun, Allaahumma Wa
Mawaeedukas-Swaadikatu Wa Ayaadeekal Faadhilatu Wa Rahmatukal Waasiatu, Fa
Asaluka An Tuswalle Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aali Muhmmadin Wa An Taqdhiya Hawaaiji
Lid-Dunya Wal Aakhirati Innaka Alaa Kulli Shayin Qadeer.
Another Duaa to recite during this month: Bismil-Laahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem, Yaa Man
Arjoohu Likulli Khayrin Wa Aamanu Sakhatwahoo Inda Kulli Sharrin, Yaa Man Yuatwil
Katheer Bil Qaleel, Yaa Man Yuatwee Man Saalahoo Yaa Man Yutwee Man Lam
Yasalhoo Wa Man Lam Yaarifhoo Tahannunan Minhu Wa Rahmatan Aatwinee Bi
Masalatee Iyyaaka Jameea Khayrid-Dunyaa Wa Jameea Khayril Aakhirati Wasrif Annee
Bi Masalate Iyyaaka Jameea Sharrid-Dunyaa Wa Sharril Aakhirati Fa Innahoo Ghayru
Manqooswin Maa Aatwayta Wa Zidnee Min Fadhlika Yaa Kareem. Then hold your blessed
beard by your left hand and move your finger of Shahaadat of the right hand to the right and
left, humbly weeping and beseeching Allaah to save you from the hell-fire in these words:
Yaa Dhal Jalaali Wal Ikraami, Yaa Dhan-Naamaai Wal Joodi, Yaa Dhal Manni Wat-Twawli
Harrim Shaybatee Alannaar.
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The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.) said that whoever shall recite this Duaa 100 times and then
give some Sadaqa Allaah will bestow pardon and His Blessings on him/her. And reciting it
400 times carries the reward of 100 martyres.: Astaghfirullaahal-Ladhee Laa Ilaaha Illaa
Huwa Wahdahoo Laa Shareeka Lahoo Wa Atoobu Ilayhi.
A person reciting 1000 times: Laa Ilaaha Illallaah, shall be credited by 1000 rewards and
shall be awarded 100 cities in Jannat.
Whoever recites the following Duaa 70 times every morning and evening and if he/she
dies in this month then Allaah will be pleased on them and the fire of Hell shall not touch
them. The Duaa is:Astaghfullaaha Wa Atoobu Ilayhi x 70. and then raise your hands and say:
Allaahumagh Firlee Wa Tub Alayya.
One who recites 1000 times this Duaa Allaah will forgive him/her: Astaghfirullaah, Dhal
Jalaali Wal Ikraam, Min Jameeidh Dhunoobi Wal Aasaam.
It is very beneficial to recite Surah-e-Ikhlaas 10,000 or 1000, or 100 times in this month.
It is narrated that if one keeps a Fast in this month and prays 4 rakat Namaaz in which,
after Al-Hamd, in first rakats recites 100 times Aayatul Kursee and in second rakats recites
200 times Surah-e-Ikhlaas so he / she shall not die until they will be shown their place of
abode in Bihisht.
The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.) said that whoever prays 4 rakat Namaaz on Friday,
between the time of Zohr and Asr, in which recites, after Al-Hamd, In every rakat, 7 times
Aayatul Kursee, 5 tmes Surah-e-Tawheed, and 10 times: Astaghfirullaahal-Ladhee Laa
Ilaaha Illaa Huwa Wa Asaluhut-Tawbah, - Allaah (S.W.T.) shall record 1000 rewards daily
from the day he/she has prayed this Namaaz uptill the last day on earth, he shall be bestowed
the rewards in plenty, shall be married to Hoorul-Een, Allaah shall always be pleased with
him, his name shall be included in the sincere worshippers, and his end will be on faith and
pardon.
Observe Fast on every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. It is narrated that anyone Fasting
on these days in the three blessed months shall get the Sawaab of 900 years of worship.
In this Revered month of Rajab it is recommended to pray a total of 60 rakat Namaaz,
(can be 2 rakat daily), ineach raat after Al-Hamd recite 3 times Surah Al-Kaafiroon and
S.Ikhlaas one time. After Namaaz raise your hands and recite: Laa Ilaaha Illallaahu
Wahdahoo Laa Shareeka Lahoo Lahul Mulku Walahul Hamdu Yuhyee Wa Yumeetu Wahuwa
Hayyun Laa Yammotu Biyadil Khayr Wahuwa Alaa Kulli Shayin Qadeer Wa Ilayhil
Masweeru Walaa Hawla Walaa Quwwata Illaa Bilaahil Aliyyil Adhweem Allaahumma Swalli
Alaa Muhammadin-Nabiyyil Ummiyyi Wa Aalihi. The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.) says that
whoever does this Amal Allaah shall fulfil his/her Duaa and will bestow the Sawaab of 60
Hajj and 60 Umrah.
The Holy Prophet said whoever recites 2 rakat Namaaz in any one night of this month. In
which 100 times Surah-e-Ikhlaas is recited, then it is equal in merit to the Fasts of hundred
years, and Allaah will give him / her hundred houses which are in neighbour to some
Prophets.
The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.) said that if anyone prays 10 rakat Namaaaz in any one
night of this month, in which recites SKaafiroon 100 times and S.Ikhlaas 3 times, After Al-
Hamd, Allaah (S.W.T.) will forgive all his/her sins.
H.Ameerul Mumineen (A.S.) said that the Holy Prophet recommended the following
recitation in every night and every day of Rajab, Shaabaan and Ramadhaan, to recite 3 times
each: S.Al-Hamd, Aayatul Kursee, S.Kaafiroon, S.Ikhlaas, S.Falak, And S.Naas. Then recite 3
times Subhaana-llaahi Wal Hamdu Lil-laahi Wa Laa Ilaaha Illaal-Laahu Wallaahu Akbar
Walaa Hawla Walaa Quwwata Illaa Bil-laahil Aliyyil Adhweem. Then recite 3 times Allaa-
humma Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aali Muhammad. Then recite Allaahumma-ghfir Lil
mumineena Wal Muminaat. Then recite 400 times Astaghfiru-llaaha Wa Atoobu Ilayhi.
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Reward for this is that Allaah will forgive his sins even they are equal to the drops of rain or
leaves of trees or the foams of oceans.
Allama Majlisi has quoted that it is said by Maasoomeen (A.S.) to recite daily 1000 times:
Laa Ilaaha Ila-Llaah.
The first Thursday-night of this month is called Laylatur-Raghaaib. An Aamaal is
prescribed by the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.) to be performed in this night which is full of
Fadheelat. One of its benefits is that many sins are forgiven due to this Amal and the reciter
of this Namaaz and Amal shall meet this in the grave in a most beautiful form, he/she will
ask as to who it is, that he hasnt seen any day such a marvelous form of human being with
such a beeming and friendly gasture and with such fantastic perfume smelling all around
him,and the reply shall be that I am that Aamaal you had performed in Laylatur-Raghaaib,
so dont be afraid of anything here, I am your friend and will remain with you until the
trumpet shall be blown for the Day of Judgement. I will be a cooling and soothing shed over
your head on that Great Day, so relax peacefully and dont worry atall because you shall be
graciously rewarded. The Aamaal for this night is as follows: On Thursday observe a Fast
and when Maghrib comes pray its Namaaz, but before praying Ishaa, pray 12 rakat Namaaz,
in sets of 2, in each rakat after Al-Hamd recite 3 times Surah-e-Qadr and 12 times Surah-e-
Ikhlaas. After completing the Namaaz recite 70 times: Allaa-Humma Swalli Alaa
Muhammadin-Nabiyyil Ummiyyi Wa Alaa Aalihee, Allaa-Hummaa Swalli Alaa Muhammadin
Wa Aali Muhammad. Then go into Sajdah and therein recite 70 times: Subboohun
Quddoosun Rabbul Malaaikati War-Roohi. Then raise from Sajdah and recite 70 times:
Rabbighfir War-Ham Wa Tajaawaz Ammaa Talamu Innaka Antal Aliyyul Aadhamu. Then
again go into Sajdah and recite 70 times: Subboohun Quddoosun Rabbul Malaaikati War-
Roohi. Then beseech All Mighty Allaah your Haajaat and Inshaa-Allaah they shall be
fulfilled.
It is Mustahab to recite Ziyaarat of Imaam Ali Razaa (A.S.) in this month, it is similar to
perform Umrah in this month. Its reward is same as of performing Hajj.
Imaam Zaynul Aabideen always performed Umrah in Rajab and he prayed Namaaz day
and night over there in Khaana-e-Kaaba. In the stateof Sajdah he recited this Duaa:
Adhwumadh-Dhambu Min Abdika, Fal Yahsunil Afwu Min Indika.
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It is Mustahab for every person to recite the following Duaa after Ishaa on the first night:
Allaahumma Innee Asaluka Bi Anna Malikun Wa Anna Alaa Kulli Shayin Muqtadirun Wa
Annaka Maa Tashaau Min Amrin Yakoonu. Allaahumma Innee Atawajjahu Ilayka Bi
Nabiyyika Muhammadin-Nabiyyir-Rahmati Swallallaahu Alayhi Wa Aalihee Yaa
Muhammadu Yaa Rasolullaahi Innee Atawajjahu Bika Yaa Allaahu Rabbika Wa Rabbee Li
Yunjiha Lee Bika Talibatee. Then Haajat.
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25th Rajab:
This is the day of martyrdom of Imaam Musa Kaadhim (A.S.) so we should recite his
Ziyaarat.
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SHABAAN
The month of Shaabaan is a very auspiscious and meritorious month. This month is
related to the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.) There are various AAmaal to be performed in this
month. Fasting in this month carries special reward. The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.) used to
observe Fasting all the days in this month and connected them to the Holy month of
Ramadhaan. He used to say that, Shaabaan is my month and whoerver observes Fasting in
this month, even for one day, Paradise shall be made obligatory on him/her.
A tradition from Imaam Jaafar Saadiq (A.S.) says that when the month of Shaabaan
arrived Imaaam Zaynul Aabideen gathered his companions and said, Do you know what this
month is ? This is Shaabaan, and Rasoolullah (S.A.W.W.) said that this is his month, so it is
better for you to observe Fasting for the sake of All-Merciful Allah and for the love towards
the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.) I have heard from my father, and he from my Grand Father
that, whoever wishes the nearness of Allaah and he Fasts for the pleasure of the Holy Prophet
then Allaah shall grant His proximity to him and shall bestow numerous bounties on him on
the day of Qayaamat.
Imaam Jaajar Saadiq (A.S.) said that we should also encourage our friends and near-ones
to observe Fasts in this month. When the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.) sighted the new moon of
Shaabaan he ordered a person to announce in Madina that it is an information from the
Prophet of Allaah that this month of Shaabaan is his month and whosoever wishes to be
helpful and obliging to him should observe Fasting and that, Allaah S.W.T will shower His
blessings on him. Imaam Ali (A.S.) said that after this announcement he had never missed a
Fast in Shaabaan. The Fasts of Shaabaan and Holy Ramdhaan are the means of forgiveness
and pardon.
Imaam Jaafar Saadiq (A.S.) said that the Fasts of Shaabaan are at such an extent of
advantage that even if a person is condemned to death because of a Haraam act, then also he
shall be benefiting from the Fasts of Shaabaan.
These are a few Aamaal to be perfomed daily in this month:
Recite 70 times: Astaghfirullaah Wa Asaluhut-Tawbah;
Recite 70 times: Astaghfirul-Lahal-Ladhee Laa Ilaaha Illa Huwar-Rahmaanur-Raheemul
Hayyul Qayyoomu Wa Atoobu Ilayhi;
Istighfaar is the best Ibaadat in this month. One who does Istighfaar 70 times is equal in
merit to seventy thousand times in other months;
Another best deed in this month is to give Sadaqa. It saves one from the fire of Hell.
Recite totally 1000 times this Duaa during this month: Laa Ilaaha Illal-Laahu Walaa
Nabudu Illaa Iyyaahu Mukhlisweena Lahud-Deen Walaw Karihal Mushrikoon. The reciter
gets the Sawaab of 1000 years worship;
On Friday-eve pray 2 rakat Namaaz and in both rakats after Al-Hamd recite 100 times
Surah-e-Tawheed, after Namaaz recite 100 Salawaat. The advantage will be that all the
worldly and hereafters needs shall be fulfilled.
Keeping Fast on Monday and Thursday will benefit us in the fulfillment of 20 Haajaats of
this world and 20 of the Hereafter.
It is recommended to recite Salawaat as much as possible;
There is a special Salawaat to be recited every afternoon and a very excellent Munaajaat
which was being recited by Aimma-e-Twaahireen (A.S.) (refer.M.Jinaan); This Salawaat was
recommended by Imaam Zaynul Aabideen (A.S.) to recite everyday day at
noon:Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem. Allaahumma Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aali
Muhammad, Shajaratin-Nubuwwati Wa Mawdhwiir-Risaalati Wa Mukhtalafil Malaaikati
Wa Maadinil Ilmi Wa AhliBaytil Wahyi. Allaahumma Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aali
Muhammadinil Fulkil Jaariyati Fil-Lujajil Ghaamirati Yaamanu Man Rakibahaa Wa
Yaghraqu Man Tarakahal Mutaqaddimu Lahum Maariqun Wal MutaAkh-khiru Anhum
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15th Shaabaan:
The night preceding this day is an extra-ordinary night. Imaam Muhammad Baakir (A.S.)
said that this night is the most excellent night after the Night of Qadr, in this night Allaah
distributes His Grace on His creatures abundantly, by His Mercy He forgives numerous
people, we should try to gain His proximity. Allaah has promised that He will not return
anyone empty-handed except if a sinful thing is asked for. This holy night is to Ahlul Bayt as
Laytul Qadr is to Holy prophet (S.A.W.W.) Auspiciousness of this night is amplified manifold
because of the birth of Imaam-e-Zamaana A.F. on this date.
The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.) said that in this night Allaah (S.W.T.) distributes
sustenance, registers the life-spans of creatures, and the names of those to go for Hajj are
recorded. In this night Allah bestows His Grace and Blessings to His creation much more
then what they deserve.
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HOLY RAMADHAAN
Although Fasting is recommended in various days of the year the Holy Month of
Ramadhaan is chosen by Allaah S.W.T specifically for this purpose. Fasting has numerous
benefits for human beings and that is why we are commanded to observe Fasts. The most
virtuous effect of effective Fasting is the reaching on the peak of perfaction.
The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.) said, Whoever keeps his stomach hungry, his thinking
culminates to the highest level, thus, making his reflections stronger. The effect of less-
eating is mostly seen as being purity of heart and insight and it prepares the mind and heart to
grasp quickly the right way of enlightenment. While the effect of over-eating is always like
drunkenness and dumbness in the sense of perception, thus reducing the power of quick
grasping, moreover, that is the main cause in many desease. Over-eating needs preparations,
purchasing, cooking, consuming, relieving, money, treatment and time, thus wasting all these
objects merely to satisfy a few moments taste of the tongue. While less-eating will
opportune more free time, ease, and comfort. Moreover, as a result of over-eating the
expenses for providing unnecessary food items and its medical expences can be utilized for
charity, benevolence, pilgrimage, and other worshiping objectives that require money.
Even on the times after Iftaar we should observe some stricktness in consuming food.
Allaah has made the abstinence from food compulsory in this month, He loves to see us sobre
of foods and drinks whilst we eat and drink more than we do in other months. This is contrary
to the wish of Allaah. It is as if a host loves to sit with his guest and talk to him fondly
whereas the silly guest is busy in other nonsensical activity.
The Fast-Observers whose eating and drinking and the level of consumption and the
means of food are lawful and permissible, and they do not indulge in any sort of
extravegence, neither they fill their dining table with colourful and delicious dishes, nor do
they practice over-eating and belly-filling, they limit to single dish and do not eat for
enjoyment and taste, so Allaah (S.W.T.) shall reward them with the best of His bounties, shall
shower His special Blessings on them, and shall present to them His special rewards which
no eyes has ever seen nor any mind has ever imagined.
Fasting in its true spirit produces humility, hospitality, obedience and surrender to the
Lord of Universe. It enhances the spirit of freedome from arrogance, egotism and
haughtiness; it also lowers the intensity of sensual passions and other bad motivations that
diverts a person to the wrong path. Less-eating creates a state of awakefulness thus reducing
the hours of sleep, consequently giving the opportunity to do some creative works for this
world as well as for the Hereafter. There is a Hadeeth which says, Stop the path of Satanic
influence upon yourself through hunger
Howsoever, Fasting is not only the renunciation of food and drink. This type of Fasting is
termed as a state of hunger only. True Fasting is the observing Fast with our flesh, eyes, ears,
tongue, limbs, and all organs of the body, these must remain pious and ascetic all the time.
Our main aim of Fasting should be that what our Creator Allaah (S.W.T.) wish us to be,
that is, to reach to the peak of perfaction by acknowledging true value of life given to us for
the main purpose of pleasing our Lord and reach closer to Him (The Glorious, The Exalted).
Therefore Fasting should keep us far apart from bodily sensual desires and lead us to angelic
and spiritual virtues. Ofcourse Fasting will save us from the Hell-Fire and attain Paradise for
us, but our main objective of Fasting should be the matter stated above. The prime on the list
must be the Pleasure of Allaah only.
Regarding the Conditions of Fasting, some of them are mentioned by Imaam Jaafar
Saadiq (A.S.) as, The Fast-observer should consider himself as a Here-afters traveler,
should remain in the state of humility, fear, self-degradation, and like a servent fearing his
master should remain afraid of Allaah; his heart should remain pure from defects and
contaminations, and his inner self should be free from everything except Allaah; must
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sacrifice his entire friendship and intentions for Him and must purify his heart from all other
friendships except Allaahs; must surrender his eyes and soul to Him; must commit his soul
for His rememberence; must utilize his body in Allaahs path and must keep it distant apart
especially the tongue from all sorts of sins and indecencies. Whoever has observed these
limitations has indeed discharged his obligations of Fasting properly, and whoever has shown
negligience to discharge these obligations has wasted his Fast and would not be benefited
from its reward.
With reference to Imaam Ali (A.S.) our eighth Imaam Ali Radhaa (A.S.) said that once the
Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.) delivered a sermon in which he said, O people, very soon a month
will be coming to you which is a month of great blessings, mercy, and forgiveness of sins by
All-Merciful Allaah (S.W.T.) To Allaah its nights, days and hours are better then all other
nights, days and hours. This is a month whereby All Mighty Allaah is your Host, wherein
your breath is counted as Tasbeeh, and your sleep is an Ibaadat. So beg forgiveness from
Allaah and beseech Him with sincerety that He may give you Tawfeeq to observe Fasting and
recite Holy Quran. Whoever will be deprived of Allaahs Mercy in this month is an
unfortunate one.
When you Fast remember the thirst and hunger of the Day of Judgement. Give alms to the
needy. Give due respect to your aged ones. Be compassionate to your younger ones, and
sympathetic to your relatives. Abstain from that which is unlawful to see, hear, and speak. Be
kind to orphans of the others so that others would be kind to your orphans. After repenting for
your sins pay full attention towards Allaah.. Be punctual in Namaaz, pray in its fixed time
and raise your hands towards heavens because the time of Namaaz is the best time when
Allaah looks most kindly towards His creatures and answers their needs when they ask
sincerely.
Your backs are overloaded with sins so perform many Sajdahs, because Allaah (S.W.T.)
has promised not to punish those who do Sajdah and those who pray Namaaz.
O people! any one giving Iftaar to a Fsting person will get the reward of emancipating one
lack slaves, and his / her past sins shall be forgiven. For Iftaar it may not be plenty or
delicious dishes, but as much as one can afford.
O people ! one who corrects his/her ways of lifestyle to a better way shall pass with ease
on Pool-e-Siraat when feet will be stumbling and loosing balance over there. A person who
does not exercise strictness on his workers will be saved from the strictness of Allmighty on
Qayaamat and a person who lessens the load of works from his / her workers Allaah shall
take his account with leniency. A person who is kind and honours an orphan then Allaah also
shall honour him on Qayaamat. A person who is compassionate toward his kith and kin then
Allaah shall bestow His grace on him, and whoever disgraces and be cruel to his relatives
then Allaah shall also deprive him of His Mercy. A person who performs Sunnat Namaaz in
this month shall be given clemency in Qayaamat. A person who observes all obligatory deeds
will be rewarded seventy times more for each Waajibaat, and his balance of good deeds will
remain heavier then the bad deeds. A person who recites Holy Quran in this month will be
rewarded the merit of recitation of a complete Quran. Verily, Shaytaan is made captive in
this month so bag to Allaah not to let him overpower you, the doors of Paradise are made
wide open so bag Allaah not close them for you and the dors of Hell are closed so bag Allaah
not to open them for you.
It is quoted by Shaikh Sadooq A.R. that when the Holy month of Ramadhaan arrived then
the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.) used to pardon all the prisoners and donate generously to
everyone who asked from him.
This month is the holiest month of all so each person should remain careful to utilise the
valueable opportunity given to us by the Most High Allaah (S.W.T.) We should seriously
consider how to spend this holy month in accordance to the pleasure of Allaah by abstaining
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from sins and bad deeds with all our organs of the body. Attention should be given to the fact
that we should not waste away its nights in sleeping hours and the days without
rememberence of Allaah.
Regarding the reverence and majesty of this Holy Month it suffices to note that Imaam Ali
(A.S.) said, Dont say Ramadhaan only, because you dont know what Ramadhaan is.
Whoever says so must pay charity and must offer atonement Fast. Instead of saying
Ramadhaan say the way Allaah (S.W.T.) called it, -The Month of Ramadhaan.
It is narrated that in Holy Ramadhaan, at the time of Iftaar, Allaah sets free thousands of
the already covicted people from the fire of Hell. When the eve and day of Friday comes then
also countless sinful people are pardoned by All-Merciful. And finally, at the end of this
month Allaah forgives the total of those pardoned all along this month. Therefore it is very
important that we should not be negligient towards the grace, bounty and mercy of this
month, it should not depart and leave us at the same position where we were before its
arrival, with loads of sins on our backs. Lest we are abandoned and punished when the
observers of Fast and other good deeds are being rewarded. So only the recitation of Holy
Quran in the days and nights of this month, the Sunnat Aamaal, doing sincere Istighfaar,
praying on its time, keeping away from bads deeds, and performing good deeds can surely
bring salvation to us and make us the rightful candidates of Allaahs bounties.
Imaam Jaafar Saadiq (A.S.) said that whoever is not forgiven in this month then there is
no any hope for his salvation until either the next Holy Ramadhaan or that he / she should be
present in Arafah. The Imaam said that our Fastings should not be of only abstaining from
food and drink, rather every organ of our body should strictly observe Fast. We should not
utter falsehood with our mouth, we should not hear vain talks and music with our ears, we
should not look at prohibited objects with our eyes, we should not quarrel with each other, we
should not envy others, we should not backbite, or abuse, or take false oath, we should not be
stingy and miser, we should not oppress anyone, in brief we should keep away from every act
which makes our Lord unhappy. Rather we should concentrate on good deeds like being
helpful to the fellow human beings, always speak truth, keep away from bad people, realize
the hereafter to be near, be hopeful of the rewards from Allaah, be fearful of the dreadful
punishments for our sins, and be among the pious people who sincerely wait for the
reappearence of Imaam Mehdi A.F.
The Imaam continued, O the observers of Fasting ! Surrender your selves materially as
well as spiritually to non-but Allaah (S.W.T.) Keep away from prohibited things in public
and in privacy. Fear Allaah as it is the right to fear Him.
Imaam Ali A.S . said that there are some fasting people whose share of reward is nothing
else but thirst and hunger. And there are some worshippers whose share in reward is nothing
but the difficulty and hardship. This is mainly because of wisdom, insight, and
knowledge.(Maarifat).
Jaabir bin Abdullah narrated a tradition from the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.) that he said,
O Jaabir, this is the holy month of Ramadhaan, the one who observes Fasting in its days and
keeps awake for some period in its nights, and abstains his/her stomach and private parts
from unlawful acts, and restrains his/her tongue, they come out of sins as fast as this month
passes away. Jaabir said, how good the tradition is ! The Prophet said, and how exacting
the rules are to be adhered to !
Therefore, consequently, given so much significance and value for this Holy Month of
Ramadhaan, it is our duty to make full preparation to receive it with befitting provisions.
Some of them are that we should make our hearts clean and pure as aforementioned; we
should also make our place of worship and its sorrounding to be clean and without
disturbances; we should also make provision for our workers that they get some breathing
time; Khums, Zakaat, debts and any other outstanding dues should be cleared up so that when
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we stand to pray in front of Allaah (S.W.T.) we should be free of any worldly burdon on our
backs; the habit of gossiping and back-biting should be wiped out, because this is one of the
things which invalidates the Fast; and the most essential of all - a firm, solid, and unyielding
resolution to adhere to all the laws laid down for a successful Fasting.
Moreover, there are various magnificient Aamaal. Duaas and Namaaz that if we wish to
accomplish majority of them then there is no chance to stand unless we dovout our large time
at night hours. So it needs a firm inspiration and determination also to perform proper
Ibaadat
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Amaal of Ramadhaan:
Some of the Aamaal are mentioned as hereunder:
There are particular Duaas to be Recited After Every Namaaz, these are mentioned in the
back pages of this book. [*]
After Namaaz-e-Maghrib daily recite Duaa-e- Hajj. [*].
As the Holy Quran is revealed in this month it is of utmost importance to recite it and
ponder over it as much as possible. Every thing has its particular season and the Season of
Holy Quran is the Month of Ramadhaan. If one does a Khitma and dedicates its Sawaab to
any one of the Maasoomeen (A.S.) then the reward for the reciter is manifold. Duaa at the
time of Khitma of Holy Quran is given in back pages. [*]
Reciting of Surah-e-Anqaboot and S.Room restores the good deeds which were made null
and void due to other bad deeds
Recite as much as possible the Salawaat, Istighfaaar, and Laa Ilaaha Illallaah.
It is Mustahab to do Iftaar after Ishaa. But if it is unbearable or people are waiting for you
then you may do Iftaar first and then go for prayers.
To break the Fast at Iftaar starting with Khajoor (dates) will bring you the Sawaab of 400
Namaaz for a single one. It is good to do Iftaar with taking either dates, water, sweetmeat, or
hot water.
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Duaas of Iftaar:
These are some special Duaas to be recited at the time of Iftaar:
Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem. Allaahumma Laka Swumtu Wa Alaa Rizqika Aftwartu
Wa Alayka Tawakkaltu.
Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem Bismillaahi Allaahum-ma Laka Swumna Wa Alaa
Rizqika Aftwarna Fataqabbal Minna Innaka Antas-Sameeul Aleem.
Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem. Yaa Waasial Maghfirati Ighfir Lee.
Before Iftaar:
If one recites Duaa-e-Ahd (that Duaa which is recited on every Friday morning, starting
with Alaahummaa Rabban Nooril Adhweem) [*] he/she shall get plenty of
Sawaab, Allaah will answer his prayer, accepts his prayer and Fasting, grants his 10
requirements, forgives his sins, removes his grief, makes his heart at ease, grants his wishes,
makes to ascend his deeds upwards with the deeds of Prophets and Saints, and on Qayaamat
will bring him to His presence with a face illuminated like a bright moon.
Imaam Ali (A.S.) used to recite this Duaa at the Time of Iftaar:-Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-
Raheem. Bismillaahi Allaahumma Laka Swumna Wa Alaa Rizqika Aftwarnaa Fataqabbal
Minnaa Innaka Antas-Sameeul Aleem.
On the first morsal of Iftaar recite; Bismillahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem Yaa Waasial
Maghfirati Ighfirlee.
It is also stated to trecite Surah-e-Qadr at Iftaar.
It is recommended to give alms and to give food to other Fastng people At the Time of
Iftaar.
It is stated to recite Surah-e-Qadr 1000 times every night.
There are particular Duaas to be recited in every night of this month. (Ref. M.Jinaan).
Recite Duaa-e-Iftitaah in every night. (Ref. M.Jinaan)
In every night of this Holy month recite the following Namaaz so that 17000 sins might be
forgiven. 2 rakat Namaaz, after Al-Hamd recite 3 times Surah-e-Ikhalaas and after Namaaz
recite this Duaa: Subhaana Man Huwa Hafeedhun Laa Yaghfulu, Subhaana Man Huwa
Raheemun Laa Yajalu, Subhaana Man Huwa Qaaimun Laa Yashoo Subhana Man Huwa
Daaimun Laa Yalhoo. Then recite 7 times Tasbihaat-e-Arbaaa. And then recite once this
Duaa: Subhaanaka Subhaanaka Subhaanaka Yaa Adhweemu Ighfirliyadh-Dhambal
Adhweem. The recite 10 Salawaat.
If anyone recites Surah-e-Fath (Innaa Fatahna Laka Fatham-Mubeena) in Sunnaat
Namaaz in these nights he shall remain safe from all problems and disease during this whole
year.
After every Nawafil Namaaz it is better to recite this Duaa: Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-
Raheem. Allaahummajal Fee Maa Taqdhwee Wa Tuqaddiru Minal Amril Mahtoom Wa Fee
Maa Tafruqu Minal Amril Hakeem Fee Laylatil Qadri An Tajalanee Min Hujjaji Baytikal
Haraamil Mabroori Hajjuhumul Mashkoori Sayuhumul Maghfoori Dhunoobuhum Wa
Asaluka An Tutweela Umree Fee Twaaatika Wa Tuwassia Lee Fee Rizqee Yaa Arhamar-
Raahimeen.
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NEW-MOON:
We should try our best to see the new moon of Maah-e-Ramadhaan, some Ulamaa say
that it is obligatory to see it. And when we see the moon we should not point to it rather we
should raise our hands towards the sky and recite this Duaa: Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-
Raheem, Rabbee Wa Rabbukallaahu Rabbul Aalameen, Allaahumma Ahillahu Alaynaa Bil
Amni Wal Imaani Was-Salaamati Wal Islaami Wal Musaaraatee Ilaa Maa Tuhibboo Wa
Tardhaa, Allaahumma Baarik Lanaa Fee Shahrinaa Haadhaa Warzuqnaa Khayrahoo Wa
Awnahoo Wasrif Annaa Dhurrahoo Wa Sharrahoo Wa Balaaahoo Wa Fitnatahoo.
Another Duaa when you see the new moon. The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.) used to turn
towards Qibla and recite the following Duaa when he sighted the new moon of Maah-e-
Ramadhaan:
Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem. Allaahuma Ahillahu Alayna Bil Amni Wal Eemaani
Was-Salaamati Wal Islaami Wal Aafiyatil Mujallalati Wa Difaail Asqaami Wal Awni Alas-
Swalaati Was-Swiyaami Wal Qiyaami Wa Tilaawatil Quraani. Allaahumma Sallimna Li
Shahri Ramadhaan Wa Tasallaamhu Minna Wa Sallimnaa Feehi Hattaa Yanqadhiya Annaa
Shahru Ramadhaan Wa Qad Afawta Annaa Wa Ghafarta Lanaa Wa Rahimtanaa.
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15TH NIGHT:
This is one of the meritorious nights, there are some Aamaal for this night:
Perform Ghusl,
Recite Ziyaarat of Imaam Husayn (A.S.),
Pray the Namaaz of the night of Beez already mentioned above),
Pray 100 rakat Namaaz reciting 10 times S.Ikhlaas in every rakat after Al-Hamd, - it is
narrated by Imaam Ameerul Mumineen that whoever shall pray this Namaaz, Allaah will
send ten angles towards him to protect him from his enemies, be it from humans or gennies,
and at the time of his death thirty angels shall keep him away from the fire of Hell.
Whoever is fortunate to be present in Karbala by the blessed grave of Imaam Hussain
should perform 10 rakat Namaaz in which to recite 10 times S.Ikhlaas in every rakat, and
then beseech Allaah to save him from the Hell. InshaaAllaah the Merciful Allaah will save
him from Hell and he shall not die until he will see some angels in his dream giving him good
tidings of Paradise and soothing news of safety from the fire of Hell.
15th DAY:
This is a very auspicious day, the birth day of our 2nd Imaam Hasan-e-Mujtaba (A.S.) It
is recommended to give alms and perform many good deeds today.
17th NIGHT:
Today is the day when the Battle of Badr was fought. The army of Islaam was victorious
against the army of infidels, in spite of the less numbers of the Muslims.
Perform ghusl,
It is Mustahab to give Sadaqa,
Perform the acts of Shukr (thanks giving) to Allaah,
Do as much Ibadat as you can.
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rebellious, (2) The one who has cut-off relationship with his kith and kin (Qat-e-Raham), (3)
The one who nurtures vengeance and animosity towards a believer, (4) The one who
consumes alchoholic drinks (intoxicants).
Tonight is the first night of Shab-e-Qadr, no night in the whole year is equal in its merits
to the night of Shab-e-Qadr. A good deed or Ibaadat done in this night is much better then the
same done for thousand months. Tonight is the time when all the things to come upto the
whole year are decreed. Angels decend from heavens and come in the holy presence of
Imaame-Zamaana A.F. and they present all the deeds which are decreed for everyone.
A tradition has been recorded from the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.) thus: Nabii Moosa
(A.S.) in his prayer said,:Oh Allaah! I desire your nearness and union. Allaah replied, My
nearness and union belong to the one who remains vigilant and awake during Laylatul Qadr.
Nabii Moosa said,: O Allaah ! I want Your blessing and forgiveness. Allaah replied, My
blessing belongs for someone who is kind towards distitutes on the Night of Power, Nabii
Moosa said,: O Allaah! I want to pass through the bridge of Siraat on the road to Paradise
safely. Allaah replied, The safety in passing through the bridge of Siraat belongs for
someone who pays alms on the night of Qadr. Nabii Moosa said, O Allaah! I want the trees
and fruits of Paradise. Allaah replied, They belong to someone who do not forget to
remember and praise Me on the Night of Power. Nabii Moosa said,: O Allaah ! I wish to
have your pleasure and consent. Allaah Replied, My pleasure and consent belong for
someone who offers two rakat Namaaz during Laylatul Qadr.
One should perform Ghusl after the sun set so as to pray Maghribain and Aamaal of
Shab-e-Qadr.
Do the Aamaal which are normally done in the Masjid, i.e. 2 rakat Namaaz of 7 times
S.Ikhlaas, Duaa, to put Holy Quran over the head and recite names of Maasumeen (A.S.)
etc.
Recite Ziyaarat of Imaam Husayn (A.S.)
It is stated that the one who keeps night vigil and performs Ibaadaat for the whole night
shall be forgiven even his / her sins were as many as the stars in the heavens, as tough as the
mountains, or as heavy as the weight of all waters of the seas.
Pray 100 rakat Namaaz. It is better to recite 10 times S.Ikhlaas in every rakat after Al-
Hamd.
Repent (do Istighfaar)for the past sins as much as possible, with honesty and sincerety.
Beseech Allaah S.W.T, for your parents, relatives, and all Mumineen for their well-being
in this world and in the Hereafter.
Recite Salawaat abundantly.
Recite Duaa-e-Jawshane Kabeer in all these three magnificent nights.
The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.) said to ask Allaah for sound health.
There are other Duaas also for which please refer to Mafaatihul Jinaan.
21st NIGHT:
The merit and excellence of this night is much more then the 19th night.
These Aamaal are common for all three nights, e.g. Ghusl, Namaaz of reciting 7 times
S.Ikhalaas in both rakat, holding Holy Quran over the head, Jawshani Kabeer, Ziyaarat
etc.
Starting from today, i.e. for the last 10 nights we should recite this Duaa: Bismillaahir-
Rahmaanir-Raheem. Aoodhu Bi Jalaali Wajhikal Kareem Anyanqadhiya Annee Shahru
Ramadhaan Aw Yatlual Fajru Min Laylatee Haadhihee Wa Laka Qibalee Dhanbun Aw
Tabiatun Tuadh-Dhibunee Alayhi.
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Whosoever shall recite this Duaa in the last ten nights after every Wajib and Sunnat
Namaaz Allaah will forgive his sins committed in this month and shall safeguard him from
committing other sins in the remaining days:-
Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem. Allaahummaa Addi Annaa Haqqa Maa Madhaa Min
Shahri Ramadhaan Waghfir Lanaa Taqseeranaa Feehi Watasallamhu Minnaa Maqboolan
Walaa Tuaakhidhnaa Bi Israafinaa Alaa Anfusinaa WajAlnaa Minal Marhoomeen Walaa
TajAlnaa Minal Mahroomeen.
There are other very good Duaas also to be recited during the final ten days, which can be
reffered to Mafaatihul Jinaan. For example the Duaa starting with these word; Allaahumma
Innaaka Qulta Fee Kitaabikal Munzili and Yaa Mulayyinal Hadeed. and Yaa Moolijal
Layli Wan-Nahaari etc.
ITIKAAF:
These last ten nights are recommended to be spent in Itiqaaf. And this is the most
befitting period for it. It carries the Sawaab of 2 Hajj and 2 Umrah. The Holy Prophet
(S.A.W.W.) used to fold up his bedding and devote his precious time in Itiqaaf for the last ten
nights.
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21st DAY:
This day is the commemoration of the day of Martyrdom of Imaam Ali (A.S.) so we
should observe it with absolute solemnity. This is the saddest day for the believers and
followers of Imaam Ali (A.S.) Many Salawaat should be recited and many curses should sent
on the enemies of Ahlul Bayt (A.S.) Especially today more curses should be sent on the
accursed Ibne Muljim and his accursed associates.
Ziyaarat of Ameerul Mumineen Imaam Ali (A.S.) should be recited today.
The days of Qadr should also be revered and well-regarded as the nights of Qadr.
23rd NIGHT:
This night is said to be more meritorious then the two previous nights.
Perform the common Aamaal which are for all three nights.
Perform ghusl for all the remaining ten nights.
Recite Surah-e- Anqaboot and Surah-e-Room. Imaam Jaafar Saadiq (A.S.) said that the
reciter of these two Surahs are from the people of Paradise.
Recite Surah-e-Haa Meem Dukhaan.
Recite 1000 times Surah-e-Qadr.
Recite this Duaa for Imaame-Zamaana A.F. - First recite Praises for the Allmighty Allaah,
then recite Salawaat on the Holy Prophet(S) and his Holy Progeny (A.S.) and then recite:
Bismillahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem. Allaahumma Kun Li Waliyyikal Hujjatibnil Hasan
Swalawaatuka Alayhi Wa Alaa Aabaaihee Fee Haadhihis-Saaatin Waliyyan Wa Haafidhan
Wa Qaaidan Wa Naaswiran Wa Daleelan Wa Aynan Hattaa Tuskinahoo Ardhwaka Twawan
Wa Tumattiahoo Feehaa Twaweela. Then reciteBismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem. Yaa
Mudabbiral Umoori Yaa Baaitha Man Fill Kuboori Yaa Mujriyal Buhoori Yaa Mulayyinal
Haddeedi Li Daawooda Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aali Muhammad
Wafalbee(Haajat) Al-Laylata Al-Laylata. This Duaas should be recited every now and
then.
It is narrated by Imaam Jaafar Saadiq (A.S.) that you should hope and highly expect
tonight to be the night of Qadr and so pray 100 raat Namaaz with 10 times S.Ikhlaas in
every rakat. This is so much emphasised that the Imaam said that if one is unable to pray
standing then he or she should pray sitting, and if this is also hard then pray by even lying
down.
Recite as much Quran as possible. Recite other Duaas also, such as Duaa-e-Makaarimul
Akhlaaq, Duaa-e-Tawba, Duaas from Saheefa-e-Kaamila etc.
27th NIGHT:
On this night it is Sunnat to make Ghusl.
Imaam Zaynul Aabideen (A.S.) used to recite this Duaa very often from the beginning of
the night till morning -Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem. Allaahummarzuqneet-Tajaafiya An
Daaril Ghuroori Wal Inaabata Ilaa Daaril Khuloodi Wal Istiadaada Lil Mawti Qabla
Huloolil Fawti.
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granted with unlimited bounties and mercy from Allaah (S.W.T.): Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-
Raheem. Allaahumma Laa Tajalhu Aakhiral Ahadi Min Swiyaaminaa Iyyahu Fa In
Jaaltahoo Fajalnee Marhooman Walaa Tajalnee Mahrooma.
Namaaz Baraye Kaffaara-e-Namaaz-e-Qazaa: This Namaaz is a Kaffaara (atonement) for
Qazaa Namaaz. This is from the book MANHAJ DAWAAT in which it is quoted from
Imaam Ali (A.S.) whose-so-evers Namaaz has elapsed (qazaa) excessively then he should
offer this Namaaz on the last Friday (Jumatul Widaa) of Holy Ramadhaan as atonement. It is
of four rakats, two rakat each. In every rakat after Al-Hamd recite 25 times Surah- AL-
Ikhlaas, once Aayatul Kursee and 15 times Surah - Al-Kawsar and after Namaaz recite the
following Duaa: Allaahumma Yaa Saabiqal Fawti Yaa Saamias-Sawti Yaa Muhyi-al
Idhwaami Baadal Mawti Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aali Muhammadin. Wajallee
Farajan Wa Makhrajan Mimmaa Anaa Feehi Innaka Taalamu Walaa Aalamu Wa Naqdiru
Walaa Aqdiru Wa Anta Allaamal Ghuyoobi Yaa Waahibal Atwaaya Wa Yaa Ghaafirall
Khatwaaya Yaa Saatiral Uyoobi - Subboohun Quddoosun Rabbul Malaaikati War-Roohu
Waghfirlee Warham Yaa Rabbee.
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DUAA-E-KHATME QURAN
Recite this Duaa after Khitma of the Holy Quran, it is narrated by Imaam Ali (A.S.)
Bismillaar-Rahmaanir-Raheem. Allaahummashrah Bil Qurani Swadree Wastaamil Bil
Qurani Badanee Wa Nawwir Bil Qurani Baswaree Wa Atliq Bil Qurani Lisaanee Wa
Ainnee Alayhi Maa Abqaytanee Fa Innaahoo Laa Hawla Walaa Quwwata Illaa Bika.
Then recite this Duaa:
Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem. Allaahummaa Innee Asaluka Ikhbaatal Mukhbiteen Wa
Ikhlaaswal Mooqineen Wa Muraafaqatal Abraari Wa Istihqaaq Haqaaikil Eemaani Wal
Ghaneemata Min Kulli Birrin Was-Salaamata Min Kulli Ismin Wa Wujooba Rahmatik Wa
Azaaima Maghfiratik Wal Fawza Bil Jannati Wa Najaatam-Minan-Naar.
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DUAAS OF MAAH-E-RAMADHAAN
After every Waajib Namaaz:
[Before any Duaa Recite:Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem, Allaahumma Swalli Alaa
Muhammadin Wa Aali Muhammad] {h/by shown by this sign: 786.Salawaat. * }]:
Yaa Aliyyu Yaa Adhweem, Yaa Ghafooru Yaa Raheem, Antar-Rabbul Adhweemul-
ladhee Laysa Kamithlihee Shayun, Wahuwas-Sameeul Basweer. Wa Haadhaa Shahrun Adh-
dhwamtahu Wa Karramtahu Wa Sharraftahu Wa Fadh-dhaltahu Alash-Shuhoori Wahuwa
Shahrul-ladhee Faradhta Swiyaamahu Alayya Wa Huwa Shahru Ramadhaanal-Ladhee
Anzalta Feehil Quraan Hudan Linnaasi Wa Bayyinaatin Minal Hudaa Wal Furqaan, Wa
Jaalta Feehi Laylatal Qadri Wa Jaaltaha Khayran Min Alfi Shahrin Fa Yaa Dhal Manni
Walaa Yumannu Alayka Munna Alayya Bi Fakaaki Raqabati Minan-Naar, Fee Man
Tamunnu Alayhi Wa Adkhilnil Jannata Bi Rahmatika Yaa Arhamar-Raahimeen.
After every Waajib Namaaz 786.Salawaat*.
Allaahumma Adkhil Alaa Ahlil Qubooris-Suroor, Allaahumma Aghni Kulli Faqeer,
Allaahumma Ashbia Kulli Jaaiin, Allaahummaksu Kulla Uryaan, Allahummaq-dhi Dayna
Kulli Madeenin, Allaahumma Farrij An Kulla Makroob, Allaahumma Rudda Kulla Ghareeb,
Allaahumma Fukka Kulla Aseer, Allaahumma Aslih Kulla Faasidin Min Umooril
Muslimeen, Allaahummashfi Kulla Mareedh, Allaahumma Sudda Faqranaa Bi Ghinaak,
Allaahumma Ghayyir Sooa Haalina Bi Husni Haalik, Allaahumaqdhi Annid-Dayn Wa
Aghnina Minal Faqr, Innaka Alaa Kulli Shayin Qadeer.
After every Waajib Namaaz: 786.Salawaat*.
Allaahummar-Zuqnee Hajja Baytikal Haraami Fee Aami Haadha Wa Fee Kulli Aam, Maa
Abqaytani Fee Yusrin Minka Wa Aafiyatin Wa Saati Rizqin Walaa Tukhilnee Min Tilkal
Mawaaqifil Kareemati Wal Mashaahidish-Shareefati Wa Ziyaarati Qabri Nabiyyik
Swalawaatuk Alayhi Wa Aalihee Wa Fee JameeI Hawaaijid- Dunya Wal Aakhirati Fa Kun
Lee. Allaahumma Innee Asaluk Fee Maa Taqdhee Wa Tuqaddiru Minal Amril Mahtoomi Fi
Laylatil Qadri Minal Qadhaail-Ladhee Laa Yuraddu Walaa Yubaddalu An Taktubanee Min
Hujjaaji Baytikal Haraamil Mabroori Hajjuhumul Mashkoori, Saayuhumul Maghfoor
Anhum Sayyiaatuhum Wajal Fee Maa Taqdhee Wa Tuqaddiru An Tutweela Umree Fee
Twaaatik Wa Tuwassia Alayya Rizqee Wa Tuaddiya Annee Amaanatee Wa Daynee
Aameen Rabbal Aalameen.
DUAA-E-HAJJ:
To recite everyday after Namaz-e-Maghrib 786.Salawaat*
Allaahumma Innee Bika Wa Minka Atlubu Haajatee Waman Twalaba Haajatan Ilan-Naasi
Fa Innee Laa Atlubu Haajati Illaa Minka Wahdaka Laa Shareeka Laka, Wa Asaluka
Bifadhlika Wa Ridhwaanika An Tuswalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa AhliBaytihee Wa An
Tajala Lee Fee Aami Haadhaa Ilaa Baytikal Haraami Sabeelan Hijjatan Mabrooratan
Mutaqabbalatan Zaakiyatan Khaaliswatan Laka Taqarru Bihaa Aynee Wa Tarfaoo Bihaa
Darajatee Wa Tarzuqanee An Aghuzza Baswaree Wa an Ahfadh Farjee Wa An Akuffa Bihaa
An Jameei Mahaarimik Hattaa Yakoona Shayun Aathara Indee Min Twaaatik Wa
Khashyatik Wal Amali Bimaa Ahbabta Wat-Tarki Lima Karihta Wa Nahayta Anhu Wajal
Dhaalika Fi Yusrin Wa Yasaarin Wa Aafiyatin Wamaa Anamta Bihee Alayya Wa Asaluka
Antajala Wafaati Qatlan Fee Sabeelik Tahta Raayati Nabiyyika Maa Awliyaaika Wa
Asaluka An Taqtula Bee Aadaaika Wa Aadaai Rasoolika Wa Asaluka An Tukrimanee Bi
Hawaani Man Shiata Min Khalqik Walaa Tuhinnee Bi Karaamati Ahadin Min Awliyaaik.
Allaahummajal Lee Maar-Rasooli Sabeelan Hasbiyallaahu MaashaaAllahu.
Duaa-e-Faraj: 786. Salawaat *
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Duaa For Every Night: 786, Salawaat. *Allaahumma Rabba Shahari Ramadhaanal-
Ladhee Anzalta Feehil Quraan Waftaradhta Alaa Ibaadika Feehis-Swiyaam, Swalli Alaa
Muhammadin Wa Aali Muhammad Warzuqnee Hajja Baytikal Haraami Fee Aami Haadha
Wa Fee Kulli Aamin Waghfirlee Tilkadh-Dhunoobal Idhwaam Fa Innahu Laa Yaghfiruha
Ghayruka Yaa Rahmaanu Yaa Allaam.
Duaa For Every Night: 786, Salawaat. * Allaahuma Bi Rahmatika Fis-Swaaliheena Fa
Adkhilna, Wa Fi Illiyyeena Farfaanaa, Wabi-Kaasin Min-Maeenin-Min Aynin Salsabeelin
Fasqinaa, Waminal Hoorileeni Birahmatika Fa Zawwijnaa, Wa Minal Wildaanil
Mikhalladeena Ka Annahum Lualuun Maknoonun Fa Akhdimna, Wa Min Thimaaril
Jannati Wa Luhoomot-Twayri Fa Atimna, Wa Min Siyaabis-Sundusi Wal Hareeri Wal
Istabraki Fa Albisna, Wa Laylatal Qadri Wa Hajja Baytikal Haraami Wa Qatlan Fi
Sabeelika Fa Waffiq Lanaa, Wa Swaalihad-Duaaee Wal Masalati Fastajib Lanaa, Yaa
Khaaliqanasmaa Wastqajib Lana, Wa Idhaa Jamaatal Awaaleena Wal Aakhareena Yawmal
Qiyaamati Farhamna, Wa Baraaatan Minan-Naari Faktub Lana, Wa Fi Jahannama Falaa
Taghullana, Wa Fi Adhaabika Wa Hawaanika Falaa Tabtalina, Wa Minaz-Zaqqoomi Wadh-
Dhareei Falaa Tutimna, Wa Maash-Shayaatweeni Falaa Tajalna Wa Fin-Naari Alaa
Wujoohina Falaa Takbubna, Wa Min Thiyaabin-Naari Wa Saraabeelil Qatwiraani Falaa
Tulbisna, Wa Min Kulli Sooin Yaa Laa Ilaaha Illa Anta Bihaqqi Laa Ilaaha Illa Anta Fa
Najjina.
Duaa For Every Night: 786, Salawaat. * Allaahumma Innee Asaluka An Tajala Fee Maa
Taqdhee Wa Tuqaddiru, Minal Amril Mahtoomi Fil Amril Hakeem Minal Qadhaail-Ladhee
Laa Yuraddu Walaa Yubaddilu An Taktubanee Min Hujjaaji Baytikal Haraamil Mabroori
Hajju Humul Mashkoori Saayuhumul Maghfoori Dhunoobu Humul Mukaffari Anhum
Sayyiaatihim Wa An Tajala Fee Maa Taqdhee Wa Tuqaddiru An Tutweela Umree Fee
Khayrin Wa Aafiyatin Wa Tuwassia Fee Rizqee Wa Tajalanee Mimman Tantasiru Bihi
Lideenika Walaa Tastabdil Bee Ghayree.
Duaa For Every Night: 786, Salawaat * Aoodhu Bi Jalaali Wajhikal Kareemi An
Yanqadhiya Annee Shahru Ramadhaan Aw Yatlual Fajru Min Laylati Haadhihi Wa Laka
Qibali Tabiatun Aw Dhanbun Tuadh-Dhibunee Alayhi.
Duaa For Every Day & Night: 786, Salawaat . * Yaa Dhal-Ladhee Kaana Qabla Kulli
Shayin Thumma Khalaqa Kulla Shayin Thumma Yabqaa Wa Yafnaa Kullu Shayin Yaa
Dhal-Ladhee Laysa Kamithlihi Shayun Wa Yaa Dhal-Ladhee Laysa Fis-Samaawaatil Ulaa
Walaa Fil Ardheenas-Suflaa Walaa Fawqa Hunna Walaa Tahta Hunna Walaa Bayna Hunna
Ilaahun Yubadu Ghayruhu Lakal Hamdu Hamdan Laa Yaqwaa Alaa Ihswaaihi Illaa Anta Fa
Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aali Muhammadin Swalaatan Laa Yaqwa Alaa Ihswaaiha
Illaa Anta.
Duaa To Recite Everyday: 786, Salawaat. * Allaahumma Rabba Shahri Ramadhaanal-
Ladhee Anzalta Feehil Quraan Waftaradhta Alaa Ibaadika Feehis-Swiyaamarzuqnee Hajja
Baytikal Haraami Fi Haadhal Aami Wa Fee Kulli Aam. Waghfirlayadh-Dhunoobal Idhwaam
Fa Innahu Laa Yaghgfiruha Ghayruka Yaa Dhal Jalaali Wal Ikraam.
Duaa to recite Before Tilaawat-e-Quraan: 786,Salawaat. * Allaahumma Innee Ashhadu
Anna Haadha Kitaabukal Munzalu Min Indika Alaa Rasoolika Muhammadibni Abdillaahi
Swallallaahu Alayhi Wa Aalihee Qalaamokan-Naatwiqu Alaa Lisaani Nabiyyika Jaaltahoo
Haadiyan Minka Ilaa Khalqika Wa Hablan Muttaswilan Fee Maa Baynaka Wa Bayna
Ibaadika, Allaahumma Innee Nashartu Ahdaka Wa Kitaabika. Allaahumma Fajal
Nadhwaree Feehi Ibaadatan Qiraaatee Feehi Fikran Wa Fikree Feehi Iatibaaran
Wajalnee Mimman Ittaadhwa Bi Bayaani Mawaaidhwika Feehi Wajtanaba Maaswiyika
Walaa Tatbaa Inda Qiraaatee Alaa Samee Walaa Tajal Alaa Baswaree Ghishaawatan
Walaa Tajal Qiraaatee Qiraaatan Laa Tadabbura Feeha Balijalnee Atadabbaru
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NIGHT OF EED-AL-FITR
This is a majestic night. It is beneficial to keep awake the whole night for Ibaadaa. It is
stated in traditions that this night is not of less importance then the night of Shb-e-Qadr.
Some Aamal for this night are as follows:
Make Ghusl before sunset.
Keep awake in Masjid for Namaaz, Duaas, Istighfaar and beseeching Allaah.
Recite these Takbiraat after Naaz-e-Maghrib, Ishaa, Subh, and Eed Namaaz: Allaahu
Akbar Allaahu Akbar Laa Ilaaha Illallaahu Wallaahu Akbar Allaahu Akbar Walillaahil Hamd
Alhamdulillaahi Alaa Maa Hadaana Walahush-Shukru Alaa Maa Awlaanaa.
After Namaaz-e-Maghrib and its Naafila raise hands towards the heaven and recite:- Yaa
Dhal Manni Wat-Twawli Yaa Dhal Joodi Yaa Mustwafiya Muhammadin Wa Naaswirahoo
Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aali Muhammad Waghfirlee Kulla Dhanbin Ahswaytahu Wa
Huwa Indaka Fee Kitaabim-Mubeen. The go into Sajdah and recite 100 times: Atoobu
Ilallaah. Then besech your Haajat, InshaaAllaah it will br fulfilled.
Recite Ziyaarat of Imaam Husayn (A.S.) which is special for this night. (ref.M.Jinaan).
Recite this Dua 10 times: Yaa Daaimal Fadhli Alal Bariyyah, Yaa Baaswital Yadayni Bil
Atwiyyah, Yaa Swaahibal Mawaahibis-Saniyyah, Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aalihee
Khayril Waraa Sajiyyah Waghfir Lanaa Yaa Dhal Ulaa Fee Haadhihil Ashiyyah.
Pray those 10 rakat Namaaz which is mentioned in the last night of Maahe Ramadhaan.
Recite 2 rakat Namaaz, in the first rakat after Al-Hamd recite 1000 times Surah-e-
Ikhlaas and in the second rakat only once, in another tradition it is written only 100 times
instead of 1000. After Namaaz go into Sajdah and recite: Yaa Dhal Manni Wal Joodi Yaa
Dhal Manni wat-Twawli Ya Mustwafiya Muhammadin Swallallaahu Alayhi Wa Aalihee
Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aalihee Wafal Bee(Haajaat). Imaam Ali (A.S.) used to
pray this Namaaz and after rising from Sajdah he said, By the One in Whose Hands is my
soul, whoever prays this Namaaz and asks anything from Allaah he will get it, and even his
sins may be as much as the particles of sand shall be forgiven all. And finally there is a Duaa
to be recited after this Namaaz for which please refer to Mafaatihul Jinaan.
Pray 14 rakat Namaaz, in each rakat recite Aayatul Kursee once and S.Ikhlaas 3 times.
The Sawab for each rakat is equal to the fourty years worship, and also as of a person who
has prayed and Fasted in this month.
Finally, at the end of the night one should make Ghusl and attend to Namaaz-e-Subh.
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SHAWWAAL
The first day of this month is the Day of Eed-al-Fitr. There are some Aamaal to be done,
they are:-
Recite Takbeeraat (mentioned hereby previously) after Namaaz-e-Subh and Eed-Namaaz.
Give Zakaat-e-Fitra, which is 3 kilograms per person and better give it before Namaaz-e-
Eed. This is an emphasized Waajib, it is a means of acceptance of our Aamaal during Maahe
Ramadhaan and it is also a safeguard against death.
Make Ghusl. It should not be under the sky but better in a closed bathroom. And recite this
Duaa before it:- Allaahumma Eemanan Bika Wa Tasdeeqan Bi Kitaabika Wa Ittibaaa
Sunnati Nabiyyika Muhammadin Swallallaahu Alayhi Wa Aalihee. Then recite Bismillaah
and start making Ghusl, after finishing recite this Duaa: Allaahummajalhoo Kaffaaratan Li
Dhunoobee Wa Twahhir Deenee Allaahumma Adhhib Annid-Danas.
Do Iftaar before praying Eed-Namaaz. Pray Eed-Namaaz.
Recite Ziyaarat of Imaam Husayn (A.S.)
Recite Duaa-e-Nudbaa.
There are also some Duaas to be recited while going for the Eed Prayers, and Duaas after
Eed Prayers. (ref.M.Jinaan)
8th Shawwaal:
Today was the most dreadful day when the Holy Shrines of our Aimmah and others
among the Prophets family were destroyed in Jannatul Baqee by the accursed enemies of
Islaam.
It is essential to remember those whose shrines were destroyed, some amongst them being
Bibi Fatima Zehra (S.A.) - the Daughter of the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.), his Holy wives,
and his companions, Imaam Hasan (A.S.), Imaam Zaynul Aabideen (A.S.), Imaam
Muhammad Taqee (A.S.), and Imaam Jaafar Saadiq (A.S.)
It is better recite their Ziyaarat and Ziyarat-e-Jaamia today.
25th Shawwaal:
Today is the fateful day when Imaam Jaafar Saadiq (A.S.) was martyred by giving him
poison in grapes. At his last moments he opened his eyes, gathered his household members
and said, Our intersession will not reach that person who is careless of Namaaz.
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ZILQAADA
It is stated that Duaas and supplications in this month are very effective to ward off
problems and tribulations.
On any Sunday, make Ghusl, then do Wudhoo and pray 4 rakats of Namaaz in this way -
in each rakat after Al-Hamd recite 3 times S.Ikhlaas, once S.Al-Falak and once S.An-Naas.
After Namaaz recite 70 times Astaghfirullaaha Rabbi Wa Atoobu Ilayhi, and then once -Laa
Hawla Walaa Quwwata Illaa Billaahil Aliyyil Adhweem, Yaa Azeezu Yaa Ghaffaaru Ighfir
Lee Dhunoobee Wa Dhunnoba Jameeil Mumineena Wal Muminaati Fa Innahoo La
Yaghfirudh-Dhunooba Illaa Anta.
Benefits:
Rasoolullaah (S.A.W.W.) said that whoever does this Amal his or her sins will be
forgiven, his repentance will be accepted, his enemies will be pleased with him in Qayaamat,
his death will be on faith, his faith will be secured, his grave will be made expansive, his
parents will be pleased with him, his parents and children will be forgiven, his sustenance
will be increased, and at the time of death his soul will be taken away with great ease.
In this month the Sawaab of good deeds are recorded manifold as well are the punishment
for bad deeds.
To observe Fasting consecutively on Thursday, Friday and Saturday earns the Sawaab of
ninty years Ibaadat.
The 11th day is the birth-day of Imaam Ali Radhaa (A.S.) so it is recommended to recite
his Ziyaarat and Salawaat.
The 15th night is a meritorious night, Allaah (S.W.T.) showers His Mercy on His Mumin
Servents. Whoever observes Ibaadaat during this night gets the Sawaab similar to hundred
people who have Fasted and spent all their lives in Masjid and have not committed a single
sin even for a moment.
According to some traditions 23rd day is the day of Martyrdm of Imaam Ali Ridhaa (A.S.)
so it is Sunnat to recite his Ziyaarat today.
On 23rd of this month it is Mustahab to recite Ziyaarat of Imaam Ali Ridhaa (A.S.)
25th night is the night of Dahwul Ardh. It was tonight that the land was spread from
beneath Khana-e-Kaaba on water. Mercy of Allaah descends tonight. There is great Sawaab
to spend this night in Ibaadaat.
Imaam Ali Ridhaa (A.S.) said that tonight were born Hazrat Ibraahim (A.S.) and also
Hazrat Isa (A.S.) so it carries much Sawaab to observe Fast, its Sawaab is equal to the Fasts
of sixty years.
25th Day. Today is the day of Dahwul Ardh, according to some traditions Imaam-e-
Zamaana A.F.shall reappear on this date. This is one of the four days of the year in which
Fasting carries extensive reward.
Make Ghusl.
Observe Fasting. The Fast of today is equal to the Fasts of 70 years and is expiation for
the sins of 70 years. It is stated that every thing in the world will recite Istighfaar for the
person who observes Fasting today.
Today after sunrise there is an Aamal of 2 rakat Namaaz with 5 times S.Wash-Shamsi
Wadh-Dhuhaa in every rakat and then Duaa. (please refer M.Jinaan).
It is Sunnat-e-Muakkida (highly emphasized) to recite Ziyaarat of Imaam Ali Radhaa
(A.S.) today.
The last day of this month is the Shahaadat-Day of Imaam Muhammad Taqee (A.S.) so we
should recite his Ziyaarat on this day. The Imaam was poisoned by Mutasim Maloon in
A.H.220.
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ZILHAJJ
This month of Dhu-l-Hijjah (Zilhajj) is a very praiseworthy month. Specifically the
starting ten days are very meritorious days. Rasoolullaah (S.A.W.W.) said that there are no
better days then these ten days in which Allaah (S.W.T.) likes Ibaadaat and Khayr the most.
The one who observes Fasting for the first nine days gets the Sawaab of Fasting a whole
year.
Everyday during these ten days, in between Maghrib and Ishaa pray 2 rakat Namaaz in
which recite this Duaa after Al-Hamd and Qulhuwallaah: Wa WaaAdnaa Moosa
Thalaatheena Laylatan Wa Atmamnaahaa Bi Ashrin Fa Tamma Meeqaatu Rabbihee
Arbaeena Layla, Wa Qaala Moosa Li Akheehi Haarunakh-Lufnee Fee Qawmee Wa Aslih
Walaa Tat-Tabia Sabeelal Mufsideen.
Benefit: You shall be a partner in the Sawaab of those who performed Hajj.
After Subh and before Maghrib there is a Duaa by Imaam Jaafar Saadiq (A.S.)
(ref.M.Jinaan).
There are 5 Duaas which Jibrael (A.S.) brought as a gift to Nabi Isa (A.S.) from Allaah
(S.W.T.) They are to be recited 10 times each: (1) Ashhadu An Laa Ilaaha Illallaahu
Wahdahoo Laa Shareeka Lahoo Lahul Mulku Walahul Hamdu Biyadihil Khayru Wahuwa
Alaa Kulli Shayin Qadeer. (2) Ashhadu An Laa Ilaaha Illallaahu Wahdahoo Laa Shareeka
Lahoo Ahadan Swamadan Lamyat-Takhidh Swaahibatan Walaa Waladan. (3) Ashhadu An
Laa Ilaaha Illallaahu Wahdahoo Laa Shareeka Lahoo Ahadan Swamadan Lam Yalid Walam
Yoolad Walam Ya Kunlahoo Kufuwan Ahad. (4) Ashhadu An Laa Ilaaha Illallaahu
Wahdahoo Laa Shareeka Lahoo Lahul Mulku Walahul Hamdu Yuhyee Wa Yumeetu Wahuwa
Hayyun Laa Yamootu Biyadihil Khayru Wahuwa Alaa Kulli Shayin Qadeer. (5)
Hasbiyallaahu Wa Kafaa Samiallaahu Liman Daaa Laysa WaraaAllaah Bimaa Daaa Wa
Annahoo Bareeun Mimman Tabarraa Wa Anna Lil Aakhirati Wal Oolaa.
This is another Duaa by Ameerul Mumineen (A.S.) to be recited 10 times daily for 10
days, its Sawaab is great: Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem. Laa Ilaaha Illallaahu Adadal-
layaali Wad-Duhoori, Laa Ilaaha Illallaahu Adada Amwaajil Buhoori, Laa Ilaaha Illallaahu
Wa Rahmatuhoo Khayrum-Mimmaa Yajmaoon, Laa Ilaaha Illallaaho Adadash- Shawkish-
Shajari, Laa Ilaaha Illallaahu Adadash-Shaari Wal Wabari, Laa Ilaaha Illallaahu Adadal
Hajari Wal Madari, Laa Ilaaha Illallaahu Adada Lamhil Uyooni, Laa Ilaaha Illallaahu Fil-
Layli Idhaa AsAsa Was-Subhi Idhaa Tanaffasa, Laa Ilaaha Illallaahu Adadar-Riyaahi Fill
Baraari Was-Sukhoori, Laa Ilaaha Illallaahu Minal Yawmi Ilaa Yawmi Yunfakhu Fis-Soor.
The 1stDay:
This day is an exceptional graceful day. Fasting on this day is similar to that for eighty
years.
Recite Namaz-e-Bibi Faatima Zehra (S.A.) It is a 4 rakat Namaaz. In each rakat recite 50
times Surah-e-Ikhlaas after Al-Hamd. After Namaaz recite this Tasbeeh:- Subhaana Dhil
Izzish-Shaamikhil Muneefi Subhaana Dhil Jalaalil Baadhikhil Adhweemi Subhaana Dhil
Mulkil Faakhiril Qadeemi Subhaana Man Yaraa Atharan-Namlati Fis-Swafaa Subhaana
Man Yaraa Waqat-Twayri Fil Hawaai Subhaana Man Huwa Haakadhaa Walaa
Haakadhaa.
Half hour before noon: Pray 2 rakat Namaaz, after Al-Hamd recite 10 times S.Ikhlaas, 10
times Aayatul Kursee, and 10 times S.Qadr.
The one who fears a Dhaalim should recite this Duaa so tha the shall be rescued from
tribulations: Hasbee Hasbee Hasbee Min Suaali Ilmuka Bihaali.
Today is the marriage anniversary of Bibi Faatima Zehra (S.A.) to Imaam Ali ibn Abi
Taalib (A.S.)
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If you so wish you may pray 2 rakat Namaaz-e-Afw for pardoning of sins; Duaa-e-
Tawbaa; Namaaz for Shukr; Duaa-e-Tawassul, Mashlool, Mujeer; Namaaz and Duaas for
Haajaat; For good health; For the well-being in Kabr & Aakherat; Namaaz-e-Isteghaasa;
Srah Yaaseen, S. Dukhaan, S. Rahmaan, S. Hajj, S. Mulk, S. Waaqiah, and many more
Tilaawat.
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EED-E-GHADEER
Today is considered the greatest Eed by Almighty Allaah and Aal-e-Muhammad. To
whomsoever Allah bestowed Apostleship, they observed this day as a very revered day of
Eed.
Imaam Jaafar Saadiq A,S. was once asked that if there was any other Eed besides the Eed
of Fitr, Adhhaa, and Jummah, he said that there is one of the greatest Edd and it is the Eed of
Ghadeer on 18th Zilhijjah when the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.) announced publicly about the
Imaamat and Khilaafat of Imaam Ali (A.S.) delaring, Man Kuntu Mawlaahu Faa Haadhaa
Aliyyun Mawlaahu. The questioner asked the Imaam that what deeds should we do today?
He answered that you should observe Fasting, remember Muhammad (S.A.W.W) and Aali
Muhammad (A.S.) and send Salawaat on them abundantly.
Imaam Ali Radhaa (A.S.) said to one of his companions that from wherever he was he
should try to reach to the Holy Shrine of Imaam Ali (A.S.) because today Allaah S.W.T
pardons the sins for sixty years of every Mumin men and women, and every Muslim men
and women. And also He emancipates people from Hell fire as He does in Shab-e-Qadr and
Shab-e-Eed. To give one dirham to your Mumin brother today is more benevolent then to
give one thousand dirhams in other days. And it is very beneficient to be compassionate and
kind and lenient to your Mumin brothers and sisters today. The Imaam said on oath that if
people would recognize the sanctity and excellence of this day the Angels would shake hands
with them. So it is of utmost importance that we should give appropriate reverence to this day
of Ghadeer.
For the blessed day of Ghadder one should put on good cloths, wear best perfume, rejoice,
make the Shias also rejoice, forgive their mistakes, fulfil their needs, be considerate and free
handed to relatives, spend on their children, send food to Mumineen, give Iftaar to those who
have Fasted, meet Mumineen with delight and shake hands with them, send them gifts, and
rejoice because of the great blessing from Allaah in the way of the Wilayat of Imaam Ali
(A.S.) Today do much Ibaadat and recite Salawaat many times. To feed a Mumin today is
equal to feed all the Prophets and Virtuous. Imaam Ameerul Mumineen (A.S.) said that to
make Iftaar for a Fasting person is equal to making the same to two hundred thousand people
amongst Prophets, Pious, and Martyrs.
There are some Aamaals to be done for today:
Observe Fast. Its merit is equal to the Fastings of the whole life and 100 Hajj and Umrah.
Make Ghusl.
Recite Ziyaarat of Imaam Ali (A.S.) known as Ziyaarat-e-Ameenullah
Recite another Ziyaarat-e-Jaamia Mutliqah.
Pray 2 rakat Namaaz just before noon in the first rakat Innaa Anzalnaa and in the second
S. Ikhalaas once each. Then go into Sajdah and recite 100 times Shukr of Allaah. Then raise
from it and recite a Duaa (ref.M.Jinan), then another Sajdah and recite !00 times Al-
Hamdulillaah and 100 times Shukran-Lillaah.
MERIT: The performer of this Amal is as if he was present at Ghadeer-e-Khum and
accepted all what Rasoolullah (S.A.W.W.) has said.
After Ghusl, half hour before noon pray 2 rakat Namaaz in which, after Al-Hamd recite
10 times S.Ikhlaas, 10 times Aayatul Kursee, and 10 times S.Ikhlaas in each rakat. MERIT:
Sawaab of one lack Hajj, one lack Umrah, the Haajaat shall be granted, and good health
guaranteed..
Recite Duaa-e-Nudbaa today.
Other Duaas are in Mafaatihul Jinaan.
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25th Day:
It is an honourable day today. Surah-e-Hal-Ataa was revealed today in honour of Ahlul
Bayt. They had Fasted for three days but at the time of Iftaar they broke their Fasts with
water only because a needy, an orphan and a prisoner respectively had come at their door to
ask for food, so every member of the family of Ahlul Bayt gave away his portion of food, in
spite of themselves being in need of it.
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Merits: When you have recited this much the accursed Shaytan shall be disappointed and
flees away disgraced.
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MUHARRAM
This is a month of great sorrow and mourning for the Ahlul Bayt and their followers. This
is because of the brutal killings of Imaam Husayn and his companions on the plains of
Karbalaa by the multitude army of accursed Yazid. Imaam Hussain (A.S.) and his followers
had no any fault nor did they commit any offence except that they were the truth-loving
people on the right path. The Yezidites wished them all to be on their evil guidelines
abandoniong the truthful Shariah laid down by the Almighty Allaah and brought by the Holy
Prophet (S.A.W.W.) While Imaam Husain (A.S.) stood steadfast on the preservation of the
Islamic Shariah, Yazid and his henchmen wanted the Imaam to endorse on their own beastly
and unhuman ways of life. But Imaam Husain (A.S.) being the inheritor of the bringer of
Shariah did not give a nod to those wild Yezidites and thus he willingly agreed even to pay
heavily by sacrificing the invalueable lives of his family members, companions, and his own
self. Thus the Imaam saved Islaam for ever upto the day of Qayaamat. They were kept thirsty
for three consecutive days and brutally massacred one by one, from age-olds to infants.Even
then the merciless forces were not at rest, they imprisoned the holy innocent and helpless
ladies and children of the Holy Household and tortured them for a long time. And this is why
we expess our affection towards Imaam Husain and hatred towards Yezidites by
commemorating the sorrowful event of the tragedy of Karbala in Muharram.There are some
Aamaal in this month as follows:
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First Night:
Pray 100 rakat Namaaz, after Al-Hamd recite S.Ikhlas once only.
Pray 2 rakat Namaz in which recite S.An-Aam after Al-Hamd in the first rakat and
S.Yaaseen in the second.
Pray 2 rakat Namaaz in which recite 11 times S.Ikhlaas after Al-Hamd in each rakat.
AASHOORA:
Today is the day of Martyrdom of Imaam Husayn (A.S.) It is a great day of sorrow and
mourning for the Shiahs. Do not busy yourselves in worldly matters today. Hold Majaalises
and commemorate Aashoora with utmost sadness. Invoke curses on the enemies of Imaam
Husayn (A.S.)
We should express Pursa (condolenses) to each other in these words:
Aazamallaahu Ujooranaa Bi Muswaabinaa Bil Husayni Alayhissalaamu Wa Jaalnaa Wa
Iyyaakum Minat-Twaalibeen Bi Saarihi Maa Waliyyehil Imaamil Mahdiyyi Min Aali
Muhaammadin Alayhimus-Salaam.
Anyone who is fortunate today to be present at Karbala near to the Blessed Grave of
Imaam Husayn (A.S.)should freely give water to the people, its merit is such as he gave the
water to the army of Imaam Husayn (A.S.) and was with them on the day of Aashoora.
There is tremendous Sawaab in reciting 1000 times Surah-e-Ikhlaas today.
Recite Duaa-e-Asharaat. (ref. M.Jinaan)
Today we ought to behave as much sorrowfully and gloomily as possible, expressing our
paramount disgust for the outrageous event of Aashoora in which Imaam Husayn (A.S.) and
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his bend of few thirsty and hungry companions were innocently slaughtered with the most
animalstic brutality by the so-called Muslims of the army of Yazid L.A.
Today Fasting is not allowed but we should not eat or drink anything until at late
afternoon partaking the simplest food.
Allama Majlisi says that it is better not to observe Fasting on the Ninth and Tenth of
Muharram because Bani Umayya and their followers used to rejoice on the event of Karbala,
they considered these two days to be very much good for them and thus they observed
Fasting on this fateful event., and they also accumulated their needful things for the year.
Therefore Imaam Ali Radhaa (A.S.) said that anyone who leave his worldly business
Allaah shall accomplish all his works and undertakings, and one who will pass this day in
sadness, sorrow, and tears, and encourage his household members also to the same, Allaah
will make the day of Qayaamat a happy event for him. Whoever accumulates worldly things
for peace and pleasure Allaah will take away His Barakat from them and shall gather them on
Qayamat with the Accursed Yazid bin Muawiya, Uubaydulla bin Ziyad, Umar bin Saad, and
their associates (may Allahs everlasting curses be on them and remain in greatest tribulation
forever). Aameen.
Today we should not even laugh or pass the time in playing games, but for the whole day
and night we should behave like a bereaved people. We should ponder over the reasons of
such a great event that for what cause it occurred and now what is our duty towards it, how
should we live our lives so as to be in line with the cause of Imaam Husayn (A.S.)
Recite 1000 times:
AllaahumalAn Qatalatal Husayn Alayhissalaam.
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False Traditions:
There are some false traditions manufactured by Bani Umayyas such as {{(giving
credence of merits of Fasting on Aashoora, beseeching Allaah for your Haajaats being
Mustahab, every Prophet was blessed with some good this day, the fire of Namrood went off
today, Nabi Noohs ark came to a safe halt today, army of Firown drowned today, Nabi Isa
was rescued from Jews, Tawba of Nabi Adam was accepted today, Nabi Yunus came out of
the belly of the fish today, accumulating the necessities for the next year, hadeeth to beautify
oneself and rejoice, and some false Duaas such as ``` Subhaanallahi Milal Meezaani Wa
Muntahal Hilmi Wa Mablaghar-Ridhaa Wa Zinatal Arshi, then- Yaa Qaabila Tawbata Adama
Yawma Aashoora Yaa Raafia Idreesa Ilas-Samaai Yawma Aashoora Yaa Musakkina
Safeenati Noohinn Alal Joodiyyi Yawmi Aashoora Yaa Ghiyaasa Ibrahima Minan-Naari
Yawma Aashoora``` etc.}}} All this sort of material does not make any sense, history
has authentic records to every event of Prophets against what they claim to happen on
Aashoora.
Therefore we should be careful in it. Their main intention was to cover this great issue of
Karbala so that people should not come to know the actual matter that the so-called Muslim
rulers were actually worse then infidels and they wished that Imam Husayn (A.S.) may give
his consent to the un-Islamic and un-humanly ways of their lives so that it gets a permanent
seal of Islaam and thus a thick veil may cover their misdeeds and their predecessors
misdeeds also., consequently burying the religion of Islaam from its very foundation. This
was the main cause to demand Bayat but nevertheless they were defeated in their cause but
Imaam Husayn (A.S.) came out victorious even though by the greatest sacrifices, he won the
battle which was actually between the causes, he won in his cause, which is obvious to all the
world tday, a proof being his magnificient Shrine and his follwers all around the globe
commemorating Muharram. While his enemies are wiped out and became extinct species of
oppressors, looters, and debauches. Nobody knows and cares of the whereabout of their
unclean remains.
However, in the evening of this day we should recite Ziyaarat-e-Tahiyyat, i.e. the Ziyaarat
to convey our condolences to the Holy Prophet and Ahlul Bayt Alayhimussalaam. For this
Ziyaarat please refer Mafaatihul Jinaan. It was on this same evening of 61 A.H. that the cruel
and brutal army of accursed Yazid took captive the respected and honourable ladies of Ahlul
Bayt and still denying them even some water to drink. It was a dreaful evening for those holy
ladies lamenting for their dead ones on one side and on the other side being subjected to
tortures by setting their camps on fire. The intense Zulm on them is enough to melt the
hardest heart.
25th of Muharram:
This is the Martyrdom Day of Imaam Zaynul Aabedeen (A.S.) The Imaam was present in
Karbalaa on Aashoora but he was severly sick and was in a state of unconsciousness most of
the time. After the massacre of Karbala on the second day he was made to walk bare-footed
to Kufa and then to Shaam, together with the holy ladies, moreover he was mercilessly
chained also.
The unimaginable Zulm inflicted on the family of the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.) is enough
to make a human being weap tears of blood throughout entire life. Let us pray to The All-Just
Allaah that those Zaalims and their yes men and those who had created foundation for the
massacre of Karbalaa remain under the most severe curse from Allmighty Allaah forever ever
ever. Aameen.
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We are under the highest obligation from the martyrs of Karbala because it is because of
their precious sacrifice that Islaam was saved and we are Muslims today. Therefore we
should dutifully remember them by reciting their Ziyarat, and by offering some Namaaz on
their behalf, and keep up the spirit of Islaam ever high.
Surah-e-Fajr has its other name as Surah-e-Imaam Husayn (A.S.) so it is beter to recite it
often to refresh the memories concerning Imaam Husayn (A.S.) Recite this Surah in Wajib
and Sunat Namaaz, it has got its merits.
Reciting Ziyaarat-e-Aashoora is not limited to the day of Aashoora only. We should recite
it as often as possible, its merits are beyond imagination.
Namaaz-e-Imaam Husayn (A.S.) should be prayed for his rememberence. (ref.M.Jinaan)
Recite Ziyaarat-e-Naahiya. This is to salute Shohadaa-e-Karbalaa. Imaam-e-Zamaana
recites this Ziyaarat.
The sister of Imaam Husayn (A.S.), Bibi Zaynab (S.A.) has also a very great share in
safeguarding Islaam. She suffered enormous hardships from Karbala to Kufa and Shaam. It
was her holy presence among the captives who managed to answer bravely to the Zalims and
made it known to the public masses their identity which the Zalims were intentionally hiding.
After Krbala the mission of Imaam Husayn was completed by Bibi Zaynab (S.A.) It was Bibi
Zaynab (S.A.) who made it known to those who were ignorant about the cause of Martyrdom
of Imaam Husayn (A.S.) And it was Bibi Zaynab (S.A.) who unveiled the hypocrites and
infidels who were behind the atrocitites of Karbalaa.
So it is our duty to remember the Holy Lady Bibi Zaynab Salaamullaahi Alayhaa by
reciting her Ziyaarat as often as possible. Moreover, if luck permeates, one should visit her
Blessed Shrine in Shaam to pay due tributes. Her Shrine stands as lively as the Holy Shrine of
Imaam Husayn (A.S.) in Karbalaa. And one should not doubt about the Mojiza at Bibi
Zaynab (S.A.)s shrine. They do happen and faithfuls are certainly benefited over there.
One of the most heart rendering atrocities of the tragedy of Karbalaa is that the loving
daughter of Imaam Husayn (A.S.), Bibi Sakeeena (S.A.) who was only four years old was
also subjected to untold Dhulm. She was amongst the captives in a dreadful prison. She
endured very much but atlast the small soul could not bear the atrocities any more and she
breathed her last in the very prison. She was buried therein. Today her Holy Shrine also
stands with full glory and majesty in Shaam. We should also recite Ziyaarat of Bibi Sakina
(S.A.) realizing how much sufferings she had to bear for the sake of Islaam, although she was
little in age but as a blessed daughter of the Imaam she was highly learned and knowledgable.
It was only by the command of Allaah (S.W.T.) that Imaam Sajjaad (A.S.) remained alive
through the tragedy of Karbalaa, otherwise the enemies of Islaam, specifically Banu Umayya
had firm plans to extinguish the light of Islaam by sparing not a single male person from
Ahlul Bayt so that Islaam could no longer be propogated. The cruel Yezidites did not spare
even the feeding infant Ali Asghar (A.S.) who was only six month old. But as Allaah S.W.T
has declared in His Holy Book that it is a vain effort by the infidels to extinguish the light of
Islaam, it will ever remain shining upto the last day on earth.
The Dhulm they had commited in Karbalaa was at its peak. No more of it can ever be
imagined of. Attrocities were of such extents that a simple-minded would think as if the
oppressed were of the most severe crime. In fact Imaam Husayn (A.S.), his household
members, and his companions were quite innocent and sinless. The only sin, if it could ever
be called a sin, in the sight of the oppressors was that the Imaam was on a right path leading
pious life and guiding people to the right path. While Bani Umayya being the worshippers of
this world, and infidels at their hearts, wanted quite the opposite, i.e. keeping the masses in
darkness of ignorance and leading them astray, thus gaining power to rule over them.
When the treaty was concluded between Imaam Hasan (A.S.) and Muawiya it was
particularly mentioned that he will not appoint anyone to succeed him in ruling the state, but
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as was their old custom Muawiya committed breach of agreement and appointed his drunkard
and animalistic son Yazid to be his successor. When Imaam Husayn (A.S.) was told to give
his consent and recognize Yazid as a rightful caliph of the Holy Prophet it was obvious that
such a holy person can never agree to it. And the war started between good and evil. Yazid
was sure that if Imaam Husayn (A.S.) did not recognize him then his empire was doomed to
the extinct. He and his likes were completely absorbed in vanity they did not wish to leave
their beastly pleasures of this world at any cost. As such, they had put aside all the reverence
and sanctity of Allaah, His Prophet, and Ahlul Bayt, and acted according to their own devilsh
desires.
Bani Umayya had started their enmity towards Islaam from the very beginning era. They
prosecuted Muslims in Makkah, they even tried to assassinate the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.),
they waged bloody wars against Muslims in Madeena, they poisoned and assassinated the
Imaams, they commenced their enmity just on the moment the Holy Prophet left the world,
but in spite of uncountable tortures and killings of Muslims yet today Muslims figure stands
towering at its maximum. Especially they wished the progeny of the Holy Prophet to be
wiped out, and they certainly did it to their best, but it is obvious that today not a single
corner of earth is without any population of Sayyids, i.e. the generations of Ahlul Bayt (A.S.)
After the fall of Umayyids the accursed Bani Abbaasis took over their job. Even though they
commited untold atrocities, brutalities, tortures and massacres on Ahlul Bayt and their
followers, but they also could not wipe out Islaam. From east to west and from north to south
there are scattered like pearls people snd Ulamaa from the progeny of the Holy Prophet
(S.A.W.W.), but ask for the Bani Umayya or Bani Abbaasis, there is no trace of them
anywhere. They are an extinct specis.
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SAFAR
This month is known as an un-auspecious month. Therefore we should always take out
Sadaqa and pray to Allaah (S.W.T.) to keep away all the evils and problems.
Recite this Duaa 10 times daily for Hifaadhat:
Yaa Shadeedal Quwaa Wa Yaa Shadeedal Mihaali, Yaa Azeezu Yaa Azeezu Yaa Azeezu,
Dhallat Bi Adhwamatika Jameeu Khalqik, Fakfinee Sharra Khalqika, Yaa Muhsinu Yaa
Mujmilu Yaa Munimoo Yaa Mufdhilu, Yaa Laa Ilaaha Illaa Anta Subhaanaka Innee Kuntu
Minadh-Dhwaalimeen, Fastajabnaa Lahu Wa Najjaynaahu Minal Ghammi Wakadhaalika
Nunjil Mumineen, Wa Swallallaahu Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aalihit-Twayyibeenat-
Twaahireen.
On 1st of this month in 37 A.H. -took place the battle of Siffeen between Imaam Ameerul
Mumineen (A.S.) and Muaviya
On 1st of this month in 61 A.H. -the severed Holy head of Imaam Husayn (A.S.) was
brought to Damishq.
On the 3rd is the day of Martyrdom of Janaab-e-Zayd son of Imaam Zaynul Aabideen
(A.S.)-
Pray two rakat Namaaz, recite Surah-e-Fath after Al-Hamd in the first rakat and
S.Ikhlaas in the second,
Recite 100 times Salawaat,
Recite 100 times Allaahummal-An Aala AbiSufyaan
Recite 100 times Istighfar,
Beseech your Haajat.
7th Safar:
Day of Shahaadat of Imaam Hasan (A.S.) (according to another tradition it is 28th Safar);
Imaam Moosa-e-Kaadhim (A.S.) was born today.
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28th Safar:
On this fateful day of 11 A.H. the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.) left the world for the
everlasting abode at the age of 63 years. At the age of 40 revelation started to descend on him
and he strarted propogating openly. He worked very hard and endured all sorts of problems
and troubles from infidels of Makka uptill 13 years. At the age of 53 The Holy Prophet
(S.A.W.W.) migrated to Madeena and established the first Islaamic State there. The infidels
did not left any stone unturned so as to wipe out the very roots of Islaam but the unflenchig
and firm faith of Muslims did not allow it to happen and Islaam went on gaining power day in
day out. He remained in Madeena for 10 years and his holy soul departed on Monday, 28th
Safar, 11 A.H.
The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.) had endured so much sufferings during his life time that he
had to declare that no any Prophet had suffered so much as he had to. As the history is
witness that he had to suffer the insults and injuries from Quraish and others to such an extent
that they hindered people to come even near to the Prophet, lest they hear the verses of Holy
Quran and be attached to him. The enemies of Islaam boycotted him and his tribe in Makkah
so that he had to stay in a distant velley in a state of the impending fear of enemies attacks.
He was also targeted to be assassinated but was miraculously saved by Allaah (S.W.T.) His
blessed body was injured by stones and dirt was often thrown on him. Thorns were laid on his
path so as to injure him on his feet.
Even after his migration to Madeena the infidels of Makkaah did not leave him but
persueded him and imposed many bloody wars on him. Not satisfied with all these atrocities
and shameful acts, even when the Prophet was on his death-bed they ignored his commands
on his face, and when he breathed his last, the hypocrites left his holy dead body unattended
and made a rush to grab the power and rulership of the State.
The people of Arabia were in a state of barbaric community and sunk in dark ignorance, it
was the Holy Prophet who rescued them from there and made them human beings suitable to
live in a well established society, but they did not realize its value. All this was of tremendous
pain to the Holy Prophet. Moreover he was also sure of the impending danger of ignoring and
torturing his Holy family members after him.
Inspite of all this the Holy Prophet never cursed the people of his Ummah, instead he gave
his blessings to one and all and prayed to Allaah (S.W.T.) for the salvation of Muslims on the
Day of Judgement. How merciful was he who was actually sent as a Mercy to both worlds by
the Merciful Lord of both the worlds !
It is necessary to recite the Ziyaarat of the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.) today and on other
days, and remember him by Salawaat, Duaas and ponder over his blessed life which is a
shining milestone for us to follow.
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RABBIUL AWWAL
1st Night:
On this night, 13 years after Beasat (public declaration of Prohethood), the Holy Prophet
(S.A.W.W.) migrated to Madeena-e-Munawwara. The infidels had surrounded the Holy
Prophets house intending to massacre him. Imaam Ali (A.S.) slept on the Holy Prophets bed
and the Prophet went away unseen passing through the open swords of the enemies. They
thought that the Prophet was inside sleeping in his bed but as they stormed in they amazingly
saw Imaam Ali. Asked about the whereabouts of the Holy Prophet the enemies were
answered so sharply as they deserved for. Imaam Ali (A.S.) was readily present to even
sacrifice his life to save the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.) from the infidels. Therefore, on this
night this Aayat of the Holy Quran was revealed in praise of Imaam Ali (A.S.) because of
his great sacrifice to lay down his own life instead of the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.) Wa
Minan-Naasi Man-Yashree Nafsahub-tighaaa Mardhaatillaah
1st Day:
It is Mustahab to observe Fasting in appriciation of the safety of Rasoolullaahs and
Imaam Alis holy lives. It is recommended to recite their Ziyaaraats today.
8th Day:
On this day of 260 A.H. was the day Imaam Hasan Askaree (A.S.) was martyred.
Thereafter began the era of Imaamat of our 12th Imaam, Mehdi Swaahibuz-Zamaan A.F. It is
essential to recite the Ziyaarats of 11th Imaam and 12th Imaam.
9th Day:
This is a day of Great Eed, one of the blessed day, on this day some of the great
difficulties were solved. Today is the day of thanks-giving to Allaah and do Ibaadaat.
Moreover, this is the First day of the Imaamat of Imaam Swaahibuz-Zamaan A.F. It is
narrated that anyone who spends in the way of Allaah today shall be pardoned of his sins. It
has a great merit to feed the Mumins, to make them happy, to wear good cloths, and to spend
for ones children.
12th Day:
Today was the day when Rasoolullaah (S.A.W.W.) arrived in Madeena. It is Sunnaat to
pray 2 rakat Namaaz today in which recite S.Kaafiroon 3 times after Al-Hamd in the first
rakat and 3 times S.Ikhlaas in the second. Ahle Sunnat believes that today is the day of
Wilaadat of the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.)
14 th Day:
It was today in 64 A.H. that Yazid bin Muaviya Laanatullaah left for eternal abode in
Hell. His accursed dead body was brought to Damishq and buried at Baagh-e-Sagheer. His
grave became a favorite place for throwing garbage and refuse.
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17th Night:
Today is the eve of the revered Birthday of the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.) This is a very
blessed night. One year before Hijrat the Holy prophet went on Meraaj on this night.
17th Day:
Today was an auspicious and a sanctified day in Aammul Feel (the year of elephant) when
the Holy Prophet Hadhrat Muhammad Mustafa (S.A.W.W.) was born on Friday, in Makkah,
in his own house, at early down. Imaam Jaafar Saadiq (A.S.)s Birthday is also coinsided on
the same date.
There are some Aamaal for this day:
Make Ghusl.
Observe Fasting. Today is one of the four days of the year when Fasting has an exclusive
merit, and the Fast of today has the Sawaab of Fasting for the whole year.
Recite Ziyaarat of the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.)
Recite Ziyaarat of Imaam Ali (A.S.)
Recite Ziyaarat of Imaam Jaafar Saadiq (A.S.)
Little after sunrise pray 2 rakat Namaaz in each rakat after Al-Hamd recite 10 times
Surah-e-Qadr and 10 times Surah-e-Ikhlaas.
Today is the day when Muslims should rejoice and offer proper reverence to this happy
event, we should make the Mumineen happy, we should spend in the way of Allaah (S.W.T.)
and we should visit the Holy Shrines of Ahlul Bayt (A.S.)
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RABBIUL AAKHER
On the 12 th of this month is the Wilaadat Day of Imaam Hasan Askari (A.S.) so this is a
great blessed day and we should observe Fasting in its appriciation. And recite his Ziyaarat
and Salawaat.
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JAMAADIUL AWWAL
It is recommended to recite Ziyarat of Bibi Faatima Zehra (S.A.) on 13th, 14th, and 15th
of this month and express our sorrow and mourning on these days because according to
authentic traditions she lived for 75 days only after the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.)
On 15th of this month in 36 A.H. the conquest of Basra was done by Ameerul mumineen
(A.S.) and on the same date is the Birth day of Imaam Zaynul Aabideen (A.S.)
Recite Ziyaarat of Bibi Faatima Zehra (S.A.)
Imam Ali (A.S.)
Imam Zaynul Aabideen (A.S.)
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JAMAADIUL AAKHER
On any day of this month who does this Amal shall be forgiven by Allaah, and his
children. His belongings, his goods, his Aakhirat, and himself shall remain safe, and if death
comes to him he will be considered a Martyr:
Pray 4 rakat Namaaz in sets of 2. In its 1st rakat after Al-Hamd recite once Aayatul
Kursee, and 25 times S.Qadr, in the 2nd rakat after Al-Hamd recite once S.Taqaasoor and 25
times S.Ikhlaas; then in the second set of 1st rakat after Al-Hamd recite once S.Kaafiroon
and 25 times S.Al-Falak, and in the 2nd rakat after Al-Hamd recite once S.Nasr and 25 times
S.An-Nnaas. After finishing the Namaaz recite 70 times: Subhanallaahi Wal Hamdu Lillaahi
Walaa Ilaaha Illallaahu Wallaahu Akbar, and 70 times Allaahumma Swalli Alaa
Muhammadin Wa Aali Muhammad, and 3 times Allaahummaghfir Lil Mumineena Wal
Muminaat. Then go into Sajdah and recite 3 times: Yaa Hayyu Yaa Qayyoom Yaa
DhalJalaali Wal Ikram Yaa Allaahu Yaa Rahmaanu Yaa Raheemu Yaa Arhamar-
Raahimeen.
3rd Day:
Martyrdom of Bibi Faatima Zehra (S.A.) occurred on this day in 11 A.H. This is a day of
great sorrow, grief, and anguish. Invoke curses on those who committed tyranny and
oppression and usurped the rights of this Holy Lady.
Pray 2 rakat Namaaz of Ziyaarat, in which recite S.Ikhlaas 60 times in each rakat after
Al-Hamd. And then recite the following Ziyaarat: Assalaamu Alayki Yaa Sayyidatin-Nisaa-
il Aalameen, Assalaamu Alayki Yaa Waalidatal Hujaji Alan-Naasi Ajmaeen, Assalaamu
Alayki Ayyatuhal Madhloomatul Mamnooatu Haqqahaa. Allaahummaa Swalli Ala Amatik
Wabnati Nabiyyik Wa Zawjati Waswiyyi Nabiyyik Swalaatan Tuzlifuha Fawqa Zulfaa
Ibaadikal Muqarrameen Min Ahlis-Samaawaati Wal Ardheen. Then pray for forgiveness
from Allaah, He shall give pardon and bestow Jannat.
20th Day:
Today is the Blessed Birthday of Bibi Faatima Zehra (S.A.)
Recommended for Fasting,
Give Khayraat (spend in Allaahs cause) to Mumineen and give Sadaqa to the needy,
Recite Ziyaarat of Bibi Faatima (S.A.)
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NAWROZ
It is stated by Imaam Jaafar Saadiq (A.S.) to perform the following deeds on the day of
Nawroz:-
Observe a Fast on this day.
Make Ghusl.
Put on clean and Paak cloths and wear good perfume.
Anyone performing this Amal shall be forgivern the sins of 50 years::::: After Zuhr, Asr
and its Naafilah, pray 4 rakats Namaaz (2 & 2), in the 1st rakat after Al-Hamd recite 10
times S. Qadr, in the 2nd rakat recite 10 times S. Kaafiroon, In the 3rd rakat recite 10 times
S. Ikhlaas, and in the 4th rakat recite 10 times S. Falak and 10 times S. An-Naas. After
Namaaz go into Sajdah and recite this Duaa in it:- Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem.
Allaahumma Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aali Mihammadin Al Awswiyaaul Mardhiyyeen
Wa Alaa Jameei Ambiyaaik Wa Rusulik Bi Afdhali Swalawaatik Wa Baarik Alayhim Bi
Afdhali Barakaatik Wa Swalli Alaa Arwahihim Wa Ajsaadihim, Allaahumma Baarik Alaa
Muhammadin Wa Aali Muhammadin Wa Baarik Lanaa Fee Yawmina Haadhal-Ladhee
Fadh-dhaltahu Wa Karramtahu Wa Sharraftahu Wa Azzamta Khatarahu, Allaahumma
Baarik Lee Fee Maa Anamta Bihee Alayya Hattaa Laa Ashkura Ahadan Ghayrak Wa
Wassia Alayya Fee Rizqee Yaa Dhal Jalaali Wal Ikraam. Allaahumma Ghaaba Annee Falaa
Yagheebanna Annee Awnuka Wa Hifdhuka Wamaa Faqadtu Min Shayin Falaa Tufqidnee
Awnaka Alayhi Hattaa Laa Atakallafa Maa Laa Ahtaaju Alayhi Yaa Dhal Jalaali Wal
Ikraam.
Recite abundantly - Yaa Dhal Jalaali Wal Ikram.
When the sun enters in BURJE-HAMAL it is stated to recite this Duaa every now and
then, others say to recite it 366 times: Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem. Ya Muhawwilal
Hawli Wal Ahwaal, Hawwil Haalanaa Ilaa Ahsanil Haal. In tother tradition it is written thus:
Yaa Muqallibal Qullobi Wal Abswaar, Yaa Mudabbiral Layli Wan-Nahaar, Yaa Muhawwilal
Hawli Wal Ahwaal, Hawwil Haalanaa Ilaa Ahsanil Haal.
AAB-E-NAYSAAN
The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.) said that Jibraeel (A.S.) told him about a particular medicene,
that if it was utilized then there shall never arise any need to go to a Tabeeb (Doctor, Hakeem
or a Healer). This invalueable medicene is the Water of Aab-e-Naysaan. It is the rain water
raining in particular days only. The rain which comes 23 days after Nawroz. That is to say
that if Nawroz falls on 21st March, then add 23 days to it and you will come to 15th April. So
the rain which falls from 15th April upto 30 days, i.e. upto 14th May, is called Aab-e-
Naysaan. Collect this water in a Paak utensil and recite these Holy Surahs over it. This will
cure all types of disease, it is also useful for a prisonor to be freed, and colds cant do any
harm on the one who drinks this water.
The following Surahs should be recited 70 times each over the said water: S. Al-Hamd;
Aayatul Kursee; S. Kaafiroon; S. AAlaa; S. Al-Falak; S. An-Naas; S. Ikhlaas.
Then recite 70 times -Laa Ilaaha Illallaahu; 70 times Allaahu Akbar; 70 times -
Allaahumma Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aali Muhammad; and 70 times - Subhaanallaahi
Wal Hamdu Lillaahi Walaailaaha Illallaahu Wallaahu Akbar.
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Water is the greatest gift from Almighty Allaah (S.W.T.), and it is the best liquid to drink
for quenching thirst and remain healthy. There are some types of most preferable waters and
the water of Zamzam is one amongst them which is proved to be much healthier and blessed
one. The water of Furaat ( River Euphrates ) is also one of the blessed waters and it is said
that every night angels ascend from the heavens and pour some water from the rivers of
Paradise into the waters of Furaat.
Here we reproduce the article from a Chemical Engineer of Saudi Arabia concerning the
provocation, laboratory tests, and its miraculous results:
As the Hajj season approaches, I am reminded of the wonders of Aab-i-Zamzam. Let me
go back to how it all started . In 1971, an Egyptian doctor wrote to the European Press a letter
saying that Aab-I-Zamzam was not fit for drinking purposes. I immediately thought that this
was just a form of prejudice against the Muslims and that since his statement was based on
the assumption, that since the Khaana-I-Kaaba was a shallow place (below sea-level) and
located in the center of the city of Makkah, all the waste water of the city collecting through
the drains fell into well holding the water.
Fortunately the news came to Shah Faisals ears who got extremely angry and decided to
disprove the Egyptian doctors provocative statement. He immediately ordered the Ministry
of Agriculture and Water Resources to investigate and send samples of Aab-I-Zamzam to
European labortatories for testing the pot-ability of the water. The Ministry then instructed
The Jeddah Power And Desalination Plants to carry out this task. It was here that I was
employed as a de-salting engineer (chemical engineer to produce drinking water from sea
water). I was chosen to carry out this assignment. At this stage I remember that I had no idea
what the well holding the water looked like. I went to Makkah and reported to the authorities
at the Khaana-e-Kaaba explaining my purpose of visit. They deputed a man to give me
whatever help was required. When we reached the well, it was hard for me to believe that a
pool of water, more like a small pond, about 18 by 14 feet was the well that supplied millions
of gallons of water every year to Hajjis ever since it came into existence at the time of Hazrat
Ibrahim, many, many centuries ago. I started my investigations and took the dimentions of
the well. I asked the man to show me the depth of the well.
First he took a shower and descended into the water. Then he straightened his body. I saw
that the water level came up to just above his shoulders. His height was around five feet eight
inches. He then started moving from one corner to the other in the well (standing all the while
since he was not allowed to dip his head into the water) in search of any inlet or pipeline
inside the well to see from where the water came in. However, the man reported that he could
not find any inlet or pipeline inside the well. I thought of another idea.
The water could be withdrawn rapidly with help of a big transfer pump which was
installed at the well of the Aab-I-Zamzam storage tanks. In this way, the water level would
drop anabling us to locate the point of entry of the water.
Surprisingly, nothing was observed during the pumping period, but I knew that this was
the only mathod by which you could find the enternce of the water to the well. So I decided
to repeat the process. But this time I instructed the man to stand still at one place and
carefully observe any unusual thing happening inside the well. After a while, he suddenly he
raised his hands and shouted, Al-Hamdulillaah! I have found it. The sand is dancing beneath
my feet as the water oozes out of the bed of the well. Then he moved around the well during
the pumping period and noticed the same phenomenon everywhere in the well. Actually the
flaw of water into the well through the bed was equal at every point, thus keeping the level of
water steady.
After I finished my observations, I took the samples of the water for European laboratories
to test. Before I left the Khaana-e-Kaaba I asked the authorities about the other wells around
Makkah. I was told that these wells were mostly dry. When I reached my office in Jeddah, I
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reported my findings to my boss who listened with great interest but made a very irrational
comment that the Zamzam well could be internally connected to the Red Sea.
How was it possible when Makkah is about 75 kilometers away from the sea and the wells
located before the city usually remain dry?
The result of the water sample tested by the European laboratories and the one analyzed in
our own laboratory were found to be almost identical.
The difference between Aab-e-Zamzam and other water (city water) was in the quantity of
calcium and magnesium salts. The content of these was slightly higher in Aab-e-Zamzam.
This may be why this warter refreshes tired Hajjis, but more significantly, the water contains
fluorides that have an effective germicidal action. Moreover, the remarks of the European
laboratories showed that the water was fit for drinking. Hence, the statement made by the
Egiptian doctor was proved false. When this was reported to Shah Faisal he was extremely
pleased and ordered the contradiction of the report in the european press. In a way, it was a
blessing that this study was undertaken to show the chamical composition of the water. In
fact, the more you explore, the more wonders surface and you find yourself believing
implicitly in the miracles of this water that God bestowed as a gift on the faithfuls coming
from far and wide to the desert land for Pilgrimage.
Let me sum up some of the features of Aab-e-Zamzam:
This well has never dried up. On the contrary, it has always fulfilled the demand for water.
It was always maintained the same salt composition and test ever since it came into
existence.
Its potability has always been universally recognized as pilgrims from all over the world
visit Khana-e-Kaaba every year for Hajj and Umrah, but have never complained about it.
Instead, they have always enjoyed the water that refreshes them.
Water tastes different at different places. Aab-e-Zamzams appeal has always been
universal.
This water has never been chemically treated or chlorinated, as is the case with the water
pumped into the cities.
Biological growth and vegetation usually takes place in most wells. This makes the water
unpalatable owing to the growth of algae causing taste and odour problems. But in the case of
Aab-e-Zamzam well there wasnt any sign of biological growth.
Centuries ago, Bibi Hajra (S.A.) searched disperately for water in the hills of Safaa and
Marwa to give to her newly born son Hazrat Ismail. As she ran from one place to another in
search of water her child rubbed his feet against the sand. A pool of wate surfaced, and by the
Grace of God, shaped itself into a well which came to be called Aab-e-Zamzam.
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