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{7TH}

Newly Revised

POWER OF PRAYERS with translations

By: M.Hajji Ahmed Khaki

ISBN 9987-9109-1-2

Wa Idhaa Sa'alaka Ibaadee Annee Fa Innee QareebUjeebu Da'awatad Daaee Idhaa Da'aanee, FalYastajeeboo Lee Wal Yu'minoo bee La'allahumYarshudoon. - Al Baqarah: 186.

( = When My servents ask you about Me, then (say to them) verily Iam very close; I answer the prayer of the supplicantn when he callsMe So they should pay regard to My call and believe in Me so thatthey may be guided aright.)

Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem.

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BISMILLAAHI-RAHMAANIR-RAHEEM,AL-HAMDU-LILLAHIL MUQADDASI BI

KAMAALIHIAN MUSHAABAHATIL MAKHLOOQAAT.

(IN THE NAME OF ALLAAH THE MOST COMPASSIONATE THE MOST

MERCIFUL.PRAISE IS DUE TO ALLAAH, THE HOLY ONE

WHO IS ABSOLUTE AND INDEPENDANT FROM SIMILAR CREATURES){7TH}

NEWLY REVISED

P-O-W-E-R OF P-R-A-Y-E-R-SWITH TRANSLATIONS

I N D E XPREFACE………………………………...............................13ABOUT DUAA………………...............................................18MAGHFIRAT-TAWBA (REPENTENCE)........................................33NAMAAZ-E-AFW...................................................................34NAMAAZ-E-GHUFAYLA…………………........ .....................39NAAD-E-ALIYYAN…………………….................................41AWLAAD (CHILDREN)....................……................................44HAAJAAT (NEEDS)...........………………..............................49WUS'AT-E-RIZQ (ABUNDANCE)......……................................62MARHOOM PARENTS..............................................................75PARENTS’ RAQDD-E-MADHWAALIM........................................78 DISEASE-ILLNESS……………………...................................80 KHAAQ-E-SHIFAA.................................................................82 HEREAFTER………………………......................................99 NAMAAZ--E-WAH’SHAT......................................................104 TRAVELLING………………………....................................106

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FRIDAY-NIGHT AND DAY.......................................................111ZIYAARAT-E-WAARITHA.......................................................116SALAWAAT-E-ABUL HASAN DHARRAAB..................................119BEDTIME DUAA...................................................................124WHILE GOING OUT…………….…….................................136IMAAM-E-ZAMANA A.F’S DUAAS……................................. .140A'AMAAL OF DUAA-E-ISTIGHAASAH…….............................. 146DUAA FOR IMAAM-E-ZAMAANAA A.F....................................149ZIYAARAT OF ANY IMAAM, NABEE OR WASEE.........................152ZIYAARAT- IMAAME-E-ZAMAANA A.F....................................153ZIYAARAT " " EVERYDAY MORNING.................154ZIYAARAT-E-AAL-E-YAASEEN...............................................155DUAA-E-FARAJ....................................................................159DUAA-E-AHAD………………………................................160FROM SURAH-E-YAASEEN..…….……..................................164GOOD LUCK……….……….…….......................................166EVERYDAY RECITATIONS………............................................167SALAWAAT FOR MORNING & EVENING....................................169RADD-E-MADHAALIM……………......................................176FEARS & WORRIES……………………...............................178PROBLEMS & TROUBLES……….….......................................182THANKS-GIVING (SHUKR)…...………...................................186SAJDAH-E-SHUKR…………..….……….............................188MEMORY…………………………….................................193VARIOUS DUAAS & A’AMAAL.......…....................................196DUAA-E-TAWASSUL…………………..................................219DUAA- WHILE...DRINKING WATER & MEALS…….................224A'AMAAL OF BIBI ZAYNAB S.A….........................................230A'AMAAL OF IMAAM MOOSA KAZIM A.S…….......................231TAHAJJUD (NAMAAZ-E-SHAB)………..................................234NAMAAZ-E-JAA'FAR-E-TAYYAAR…..... ................................239

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R A J A B :-.................………........................243

- - - DAILY DUAAS.................………..................................245- - - LAYLATUR-RAGHAAIB…………...............................…252- - - 1ST NIGHT……………………...............................…254- - - 1ST DAY………………………..................................256- - - NAMAAZ-E-SALMAAN,ON 1ST,15TH & LAST DAY............256- - - 3RD DAY -ZIYAARAT-E-IMAAMALI NAQEE A.S..............539- - - SAAMARRA ZIYAARAT - 10TH & 11TH IMAAM A.S.......543- - - BEEZ NIGHTS-13,14,15…………...............................258- - - 15TH NIGHT……………………................................259- - - 15THDAY…………………........................................260- - - 22ND NIGHT………………………............................261- - - 25TH DAY…………………………...........................261- - -27TH NIGHT -SHAB-E-ME’ARAAJ……..........................262- - - DUAA-E-ME’ARAAJ......................................................267- - - 27TH DAY. ME’ARAAJ….............................................270- - - THE LAST DAY…………………..........................…..272- - - ZIYAARAT-E-AMEERUL MU’AMINEEN............................273- - - ZIYAARAT - IMAAM HUSAYN A.S - (ON 1ST AND 15TH RAJAB,& 15TH SHA’ABAAN)........275- - - ZIYAARAT - IMAAM HUSAIN A.S. --- (GHUFAYLA -15THRAJAB)............................................279- - - ZIYAARAT - IMAAM MOOSA KADHIM A.S….................282- - - ZIYAARAT-E-NAWWAAB-E-ARBA’AA.............................285- - - ZIYAARAT-E-RAJABIYYAH………….............................286- - - ZIYAARAT-E-JAAMIAH KABEERA………..........…….....288

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S H A ’ A B A A N :-............................................297- - -DAILY A’AMAAL.............................................................298- - - DAILY NOON-SALAWAAT...............................................300- - -1ST NIGHT & DAY.........................................................302- - - DUAA OF 3RD SHA’ABAAN..............................................303- - - DUAA OF IMAAM HUSAIN A.S. (3RD SHA’ABAAN).............305- - - 15TH SHA’ABAAN NIGHT..............................................306- - -15TH SHA’ABAAN DAY..................................................310- - -OTHER A’AMAAL............................................................311H O L Y R A M A D H A A N :-............................312- - - COMMON A’AMAAL.......................................................320- - - IFTAAR DUAAS..............................................................321- - - NIGHT A’AMAALS......................................................... 322- - - SAHREE DUAAS (DAAKOO)............................................323- - - NEW MOON DUAA........................................................324- - - 1ST NIGHT A’AMAAL....................................................325- - - SAHREE DUAA..............................................................328- - - DUAA - E - IFTITAAH.....................................................329- - - DAY-ONE A’AMAAL......................................................339- - - BEEZ NIGHTS’ A’AMAAL................................................340- - - 15TH NIGHT.................................................................341- - - !5TH DAY & 17TH NIGHT.............................................342- - - LAYLATUL QADR..........................................................343- - -21STNIGHT....................................................................345- - - LAST TEN NIGHTS’DUAAS..............................................347- - - I’ATIQAAF.....................................................................351

- - - 23RD NIGHT.................................................................352

- - - ZIYAARAT IMAAM AMEERUL MU’AMINEENA ALI A.S.. SHAHAADAT -21ST MAAH-E-RAMADHAAN.....................564

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- - - A’AMAAL - E - SHAB-E-QADR...................................354 - - - ZIYAARAT-E-IMAAM HUSAIN A.S. --- ON 1ST, 15TH, LAST NIGHT AND IN SHAB-E-QADR.........357- - - DUAA - E - TAWBA........................................................359- - - 27TH NIGHT.................................................................366- - - THE LAST FRIDAY.........................................................366- - - NAMAAZ-E-BARAAYA-E-KAFFAARA...............................367- - - THE LAST NIGHT..........................................................368- - - SPECIAL A’AMAAL OF THE LAST NIGHT.........................370- - - DUAA - -E WIDAA’.......................................................371- - - DUAA-E-KHATM-E-QUR’AAN........................................375- - - IMPORTANT NOTES.......................................................376- - - DAILY DUAAS...............................................................378- - - DUAA - E - HAJJ...........................................................380- - - DUAAS FOR EVERY NIGHT..............................................382- - - DUAA BEFORE TILAAWAT - E - QUR’AAN........................386- - - DUAA AFTER TILAAWAT - E - QUR’AAN..........................387- - - DUAA FOR MEMORISING HOLY QUR’AAN........................387- - - SHORT SURAHS OF THE HOLY QUR’AAN..........................388- - - NIGHT OF EED - AL -FITR..............................................396- - - DUAA IN THE NIGHT OF EED-AL-FITR...........................573- - - ZIYAARAT-E-IMAAM HUSAIN A.S. ON EDD-NIGHTS..........567

S H A W W A A L :-.........................................399

- - - 8TH DAY --- YAWM-E-GHAM........................................400- - - 25TH DAY --- SHAHAADAT I..JA’AFAR SAADIQ A.S........401- - - ZIYAARAT-E-AIMMA-E-BAQEE’......................................402

D H I L Q A A D :-.....................................................405

- - - DAHWUL-ARDH............................................................406- - - ZIYAARAT IMAAM MUHAMMAD TAQEE A.S.....................410

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D H I L H I J J A :-.............................................411

- - - EVERYDAY DUAAS...........................................................413- - - !ST DAY - NAMAAZ-E-BIBI FAATIMA S.A...........................415- - - 7TH DAY - SHAHAADAT I. MUHAMMAD BAAQIR A.S............416- - - 8TH DAY - TARAWIYYAH....................................................417- - - 9TH NIGHT - ARAFAAT NIGHT.............................................417- - - 9TH DAY - ARAFAAT.........................................................418- - - ZIYAARAT IMAAM HUSAIN A.S. ON THE DAY OF ARAFAAT......426- - - ZIYAARAT-E-JAAMIAH THE 3RD........................................433- - - ZIYAARAT-E-IMAAM HUSAIN A.S. ON EDD-NIGHTS...........567- - - 10TH NIGHT -EED NIGHT...................................................435- - - EED - AZ - DHUHAA........................................................436- - - 18TH - EED-E-GHADEER...................................................437- - - A’AMAAL OF EED-E-GHADEER............................................438- - - DUAA ON EDD-E-GHADEER...............................................442- - - 24TH - EED - E - MUBAAHILA...........................................447- - - DUAA-E-MUBAAHILA........................................................448- - - 25TH DAY - NUZOOL-E-HAL ATAA.....................................453- - - THE LAST DAY................................................................453- - - ZIYAARAT-E-AMEENULLAAH...............................................454

M U H A R R A M :-........................................................457- - - 1ST NIGHT, 1SY DAY, & 3RD DAY’S A’AMAAL......................458- - - SHAB-E-AASHOOR A’AMAAL.............................................458- - - AASHOORA DAY..............................................................459- - -FALSE HADEES................................................................462- - - 25 TH DAY - SHAHAADAT I.ZAYNUL AABIDEEN A.S..............463- - - A’AMAAL-E-AASHOORA.....................................................468- - - ZIYAARAT-E-AASHOORA.....................................................473

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- - - ZIYAARAT-E-TAHIYYAT......................................................484- - - ZIYAARAT-E-BIBI ZAYNAB S.A.........................................468- - - ZIYAARAT-E-BIBI ZAYNAB S.A. - ANOTHER-........................488- - - ZIYAARAT-E-BIBI SAKEENA S.A........................................490- - - ZIYAARAT-E-HAZRAT ABBAAS A.S.....................................492- - - ZIYAARAT-E-HAZRAT ABBAAS A.S. - ANOTHER -..................495

S A F A R :-.......................................................................496

- - - 3RD DAY - SHAHAADAT J.ZAYD S/O I.SAJJAAD A.S.............497- - - 7TH DAY - SHAHAADAT IMAAM HASAN A.S........................497- - - ARBAEEN - CHEHLOOM...................................................498- - - ZIYAARAT-E-ARBAEEN......................................................499- - - 28TH SAFAR - WAFAAT HOLY PROPHET S.A.W.W..............501- - - THE LAST DAY...............................................................502- - - ZIYAARAT-E-RASOOLULLAAH S.A.W.W............................503- - - ZIYAARAT -E- IMAAM RADHAA A.S.....................................507

R A B B I U L A W W A L :-.........................................514

- - - 1ST NIGHT AND !ST DAY...................................................514- - - 8TH DAY - SHAHAADAT - I.HASAN ASKAREE A.S.................514- - - 17TH DAY - WILAADAT HOLY PROPHET S.A.W.W.............516- - - ZIYAARAT-E- IMAAM HASAN ASKAREE A.S........................517

R A B B I U L A A K H A R :-......................................522- - - 12TH DAY - WILAADAT I.HASAN ASKAREE A.S...................522

J A M A A D I U L A W W A L :-................................522

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J A M A A D I U L A A K H A R :-................................523

- - -A’AMAAL ON ANY DAY.....................................................523- - - 3RD DAY - SHAHAADAT BIBI FAATIMA S.A..........................523- - - 20TH DAY - WILAADAT BIBI FAATIMA S.A..........................524- - - ZIYAARAT BIBI FAATIMA ZEHRA S.A....................................525- - - ZIYAARAT BIBI MA’ASOOMA-E-QUM S.A...........................530

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----- HADEES-E-KASAA’...........................................................533----- AAB-E-ZAMZAM..............................................................545----- DUAAS AFTER EVERY NAMAAZ......................................549----- DAILY ZIYAARAT OF MA’ASOOMEEN A.S........................554----- NAWROZ.......................................................................576----- AAB-E-NAYSAAN...........................................................578----- NEW MONTH A’AMAAL................................................579----- BARAKAT.....................................................................581

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IMPORTANTThis book of Duaas and A’amaal is wholesomelyin English because of taking into considerationthat there are many faithful persons whounfortunately did not have a chance to learnArabic, Faarsee or Gujaraati. So the main aimbehind preparing this book is to make these peoplenot miss the benefits of prayers. Moreover it iscertainly not true that the compiler of this bookfavours a foreign language, although it is not badto learn different languages, but this fact can’t bediscarded that the mother tongue is the bestmedium of expression, its values can’t be underestimated. Therefore it is an humble request to thosewho missed learning the languages which are ourgolden heritage like Arabic, Faarsee, Urdu,Katchhchhi or Gujaraati, try to master these, it’snever too late to acquire knowledge, and more-so-over, most of our invalueable literature arepreserved in these languages. Ofcourse Arabic isa towering language, which is the language ofthe Holy Qur’aan, the language of the people ofJannah, and the language of the Holy ProphetS.A.W.W. and his Holy Ahlul Bayt A.S. Thereforewe must sincerely learn it, and more essentially,also teach our new generation.

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Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem

P R E F A C E

I begin in the name of Allaah the Beneficent the Merciful.All Praises belong to Allaah Sub'haanahoo Wa Ta'aala, The MostCompassionate, The Merciful, The Lord of The Universe andMaster of the Day of Judgment. And we beg to Him to shower Hischoicest Blessings on the Holy Prophet Muhammad MustafaS.A.W.W. and his pure Progeny A.S. (Ahlul Bait) who strived tothe peak of perfection to restore and maintain the tenets of Islaam.

The five times Namaaz is one of the pillars of Islaam, if it isaccepted by Allaah then other good deeds shall also be acceptedotherwise the carelessly prayed Namaaz will we thrown back onour face rendering other good deeds void and useless. Allaah S.W.T.says in the Holy Qur'aan in Surah Maa'oon, 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 takenlightly. It is a prayer that takes us face to face in front of ourCreator. We know that when the righteous persons werepreparing for Namaaz their condition remarkably used to changedue to the fear of God. So we should atleast try to observe thesanctity of Namaaz to our best possible extent so as to reap itsfavourable fruits in this world as well in the Hereafter.

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Likewise, Duaa (supplication) also plays an important role in ourlives. Although it is not Wajib (obligatory) but it is highlyemphasized to recite Duaas at every time, especially after Namaaz.However, Duaa is also a prayer. Namaaz without Duaa is same asto a house without furniture. Duaa is a channel to express oneselfto Allaah S.W.T. We have been given this weapon of Duaa so asto beseech, beg, and complain to our Merciful Lord concerningour needs and wishes, and seek protection from troubles andproblems through the medium of Duaa.

And as for the Duaa to be effective it has the etiquettes to befollowed faithfully. Duaa is like an application for obtainingsomething, 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 arich person, if he begs with sincere humility there are more chancesof getting what he wants, but if he begs carelessly or obstinatelythen the doors shall be closed on his face.

To make our Duaa to be effective and fruitful we should foremostlyrealize the Majesty of Almighty Allaah S.W.T. In our very heartswe should have His fear as well as hope. Cause of fear for ourshortcomings and faults and sins, and as for the hope it should befor his never ending Mercy and love towards His creation. TheDuaa of one who expects favours from other then Allaah is quiteout of place. Therefore it is very essential to keep our thoughtsclear of begging and expecting from others then Allaah.

The other factor to be taken in consideration for the effectivenessof a Duaa is to be clean of any worldly thoughts, selfish motives,pride, jealousy, vengeance and all other bad elements.

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Furthermore, one of the etiquettes of beseeching Allaah is that be-fore requesting Allaah to fulfill our own needs we should first reciteSalawaat, praise Allaah S.W.T., thank Him for His previous boun-ties and favours, repent sincerely for our sins, then pray and pleadfor 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 fol-lowed then there should not be any reason to despair.

Allaah S.W.T says in His Holy Book that whenever any one callsHim 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 aquestion of pure intention and sincerity of our hearts to make ourDuaa reach His kind attention.

This is the forerunner in our prayers, if it is missed than one shouldbe ready to face silence in response to his/her Duaa. This is a basicrequirement. Pure intention and sincerity should be maintained uptothe end. One more thing is worth noting down, and it is that if youare not responded instantly do not despair, do not lose hope fromThe Merciful Allaah, keep on begging, and imploring, andsupplicating, and beseeching, keep the door knocking, it willunlock one day, InshaaAllaah., and you will notice thePOWER OF PRAYERS being materialised.

Moreover, Allaah S.W.T. is our Kind, Merciful and PowerfulCreator Who knows quite well that which is beneficial and usefulto us, so He gives according to His appropriate and just measure.If it was according to our wishes and cravings then imagine thesimilarity of it being the ultimate result of a toddler begging for aloaded gun.

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Although some Duaas and A'amaal will apparently be seen veryattractive, and in fact they surely are so, but side by side, oneshould not under-estimate the values of pre-requisites. Only AllaahS.W.T. is the sole proprietor of whatever is in the earths andheavens, and He bestows according to His own wish. Are therenot well-educated persons who are fed on fixed salaries? And arethere not non-educated persons who control a sizeable part ofeconomy? There are numerous such facts. So we must have astaunch belief in Allaah, and our sole relying and trust should be onHim only, that is Tawaqqul.

Side by side with Duaa it is our duty to work hard for lawfulearning and keep away from illegal ways and not to be deeplyengrossed in the glitters of this temporary world. It is upto Him thatwhen, what, where, to whom, and how much to bestow. MayAllaah S.W.T. help and guide us achieve our lawful needs of boththe worlds through sincere prayers and good deeds, in accord-ance to His pleasure only. Aameen.

This is my 7 TH newly revised edition ofPOWER OF PRAYERS with some corrections, additionals andtranslations at my most achievable ability; although the translationis not done word to word, it is only to percieve the gist of what werecite. Although this work has not embodied all that is needed butI very much hope even this much will be useful to my faithful sistersand brothers-in-Faith…….Inshaa'Allaah. As no human is non-mistak-able, so is the case with this humble compiler, thereforeyou are most welcome to point out to me any mistake, lapse, erroror fault after you have absolved me broad-heartedly. (If youhave my previous editions please adjust or correct it wherever younotice a fault, it’ll be very kind of you.)

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Finally, I humbly pray to Allaah S.W.T. for the best rewards toshower on my daughters and sons - Muhammad, Aqeel, andSadiqAli who helped me physically and morally to accomplish thiswork. Al-Hajj Sayyid Baqir Rizwi and Al-Hajj Fazl-e-HusainK.F.Karmali and his righteous sons Kadhim and Shabbar also havetaken a great share in this publication, may Allaah reward them allvery generously, Aameen; and also those who in one way or theother helped me in this devoted cause.Iltimaas-e-Duaa

Mustafa Hajji Ahmed Khaki, Tel: 2130918; 2150499Mob: 0773- 768 786, 0784 -768 786P.O.Box 8310, Dar as Salaam. Tanzania.e-mail: [email protected] - www.powerofprayers.org www.saqqa.orgMuharram, 1429 - January, 2008

ISBN 9987-9109-1-2

N.B. AS THE CONTENTS OF THIS BOOK INCLUDE HOLY NAMES OF

ALLAAH S.W.T., MA'ASOOMEEN A.S., VERSES OF HOLY QUR'AAN,

AND DUAAS, I REQUEST EVERYONE TO HANDLE THIS BOOK WITH

TWAHAARAH BECAUSE OF THE SANCTITY OF THE TEXTS.

* JAB TALAK DAHR ME AASAAR-E-KALAM ZINDAA HAY * * HAM PAS-E-MARG BHI SAMJENGE KE HAM ZINDAA HANYN*

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ABOUT D U A A

Imaam Ameerul Mu'mineen Ali Ibni Abu Taalib A.S. said that aperson who is not afflicted with hardships or deseases and is livinga happy life should not have this impression that he is no more inneed of Duaa and only the afflicted person is in need of it. Howcan one rest assured to be safe from afflictions and problems whileeverywhere the world is replete with problems. If one is safe andsound 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 itis of intensive necessity for us to turn towards our Creator Lordfor the help and salvation during the difficult times, as well as inhappy 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 whathas been destined and that which has not been destined."Imaam Zaynul Aabideen A.S. said, " Duaa and afflictionschallenge each other until the Day of Judgement, yet Duaacomes out victorious even if the afflictions are certain tohappen." And, " Duaa removes both the present afflictionand that which will come down later."

The Holy Qur'aan quotes the importance of Duaa in these verses:"Say, my Lord would not care for you were it not for yourDuaa." - S.Furqaan: 77.

"And call on Him fearing and hoping." - S. A'araaf: 56.

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"And when My servents ask you concerning Me, thensuely I am very near; I answer the prayer of the sup-plicant when he calls on Me, so they should answerMy call and believe in Me that they may walk in theright way." S.Baqarah: 186.

Imaam Ja'afar Saadiq A.S said, "Whoever obeys God's or-ders and offers his "Duaa" properly, they will be an-swered." He also mentioned proper way of beseeching, he said,"First praise God Almighty, then remember Him and thank Him forHis blessings. After that, send greetings to the Holy Prophetand his Progeny (Salawaat), then confess your sins and askforgiveness for them. That is the right way for Duaa".

At certain times we wish for something and we get it, then we wishfor the removal of its evils, which appear in the form of its sideeffects; and at certain times we experience the opposite of this. Inthis connection Imaam Ali A.S. said, "On many occasions mandesires something but when his desire is fulfilled he wishes it hadnever been fulfilled." In Surah Baqarah verse 216 Allaah says,"It may be that you dislike a thing while it is goodfor you, and it may be that you love a thing while itis evil for you, and Allaah knows, while you do notknow."

Imaam Saadiq A.S.'s advice to Meiser Ibn Abdul Azeez, " O Meiser! callupon God and not say to yourself that the dye is cast, for there is a rankwith God man can not attain without asking for it. If God's servent closedhis mouth and does not ask anything from Him, nothing will be given tohim. Therefore ask God for what you need so that He will give it to you. OMeiser, whoever knocks on a door and persists will be allowed in." And,"Whoever does not ask for God's special grace, will remain destitute."

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does not ask for God's special grace, will remain destitute."

Imaam Ali A.S. said, "NEVER EVER 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! humbleyour heart before Me and remember Me in private and let it beknown to you that I become happy when you come towards Mewith hope and fear. Don't you ever do it with a dead heart, do itwith a living heart."

If a Duaa is sensible and is reasonable to be answered quickly itwill be done so; but if its delay is good then the answer shall bedelayed, in this case the advantage of Duaa is that it will beanswered and reward for the patience will be granted. If the Duaais not sensible, rather it has evil consequences, then the very Duaahas a reward and moreover, it may keep away afflictions.

A Hadeeth by Abu Saeed Khudhri quoting the Holy ProphetS.A.W.W. said, "If a believer calls upon God and doesnot ask Him for cutting off family relations or a sin-ful deed, God Almighty will give him one of thesethree 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 towhat he has begged." The companions said: O Mes-senger of Allaah, therefore we should increase ourDuaas. The Holy Prophet S.A.W.W. said, "God an-swers Duaas most frequently."

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In a Hadeeth from Malik Ibn Anas it is said that the Prophetrepeated it three times sayng, "God answers our Duaas mostof the time."

Imaam Ali A.S. said, "Sometimes God Almighty delaysanswering the Duaa so as to give both, a greaterreward 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, Godsays to Jibraeel; Grant his request but delay it, for Ilike to hear his voice more and more; but if some-one, is disliked to God supplicates, God says toJibraeel: O Jibraeel grant the request of My serventwith haste, for I don't like to hear his voice."

If our Duaa is not answered quickly we should be pleased withGod's decree and consider it as a blessing. The Holy ProphetS.A.W.W. said, "Do not ab'hor God's blessings nor ask foranything without giving it a thought. If affliction befalls sustenanceand life of any one of you, do not ever ask for a change, since achange may lead to death or destruction. You should rather say,"O God by the position of Muhammad S.A.W.W. and hisHousehold, if there is a blessing in what has befallen me, makeme patient and give me not only the power of forbearance,but make me pleased with it too. Yet if there is blessing insomething else, give that something to me. At any rate, makeme pleased with your decree, for praise is due only to You."

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specific times and places whereat we may receive prompt fulfillment.As for the time, the day of Friday and its night are mostmeritorious, specifically during the one-hour-before-noon. OnWednesday between noon and afternoon is also a proper time forpresenting our requests to the Almighty Allaah S.W.T.

The Holy Prophet S.A.W.W. said, "Anyone of you who has aneed, should request it during night-prayer (Namaaz-e-Shab), forit is especially for you and it has not been granted to formernations. ( Ummaahs)."

The last third of every night and Friday-night is also an excellentopportunity to request our needs from Almighty Allaah S.W.T.

Other occasions and times for making Duaa a success are: AhyaNights (spending nights-vigil), 1st night of Rajab, 15th Sha'abaannight, the night of Eedul Fitr, the night of Eed al- Dhuhaa, the dayof Arafaa, when the wind is blowing, when the call to prayer ismade, when it is raining, when the first drop of a Martyr's blood isdripped, when noon arrives, and from dawn to sunrise.

Imaam Saadiq A.S. said, "When noon arrives, the gatesof heavens will be opened and great desires will befulfilled."

Imaam Baaqir A.S. said, "God answers the call of thoseservents of His who often pray (Duaa). Thereforepray at dawns until sunrise, for the gates of Paradiseare opened at this time. Daily food is distributed atthis time and great needs are met."

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It is stated in a tradition book that one who merely recites Duaawithout doing a good deed is like an archer who wishes to shootan 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 hasascended to be safe from it. Imaam Jaa'far SaadiqA.S. said, " If a man recites a Duaa before the de-scent of a tribulation his Duaa will be fulfilled duringits descent and it is said: 'It is a familiar voice whichis not hidden from heavens.' But one who has notrecited Duaa before, his Duaa during the descent oftribulation will not be fulfilled, for the Angels willsay, 'We do not recognize this voice.'

Hadeeth-e-Qudsee: " YOU HAVE TO RECITE DUAA AND I HAVE TOFULFIL IT, FOR NO DUAA IS HIDDEN FROM ME BUT THAT OF ONEWHO EATS UNLAWFUL THINGS."

The Holy Prophet S.A.W.W. "Whoever wishes to have hisDuaa answered, must purify his daily food and busi-ness." And, "Cleanse the source of your daily foodand do not eat unlawful things." Imaam Saadiq A.S. saidthat renouncing one morsel of unlawful food is so much loved byAllaah that it is much better than performing thousand rak'ats ofrecommended prayer.

Ameerul Mu'mineen A.S. said that God revealed to Nabii Isa A.S.to say to Bani Israail, "Do not enter any one of My housesuntil you have modest eyes, pure heart, and inno-cent hands. Also give them this information that Iwill not answer the Duaa of anyone of them whilethe right of one of My servents rests upon them."

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It is reported on the authority of the Holy Prophet S.A.W.W. thatAllaah 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 inthe Mercy of Almighty Allaah S.W.T. and possess good opinion ofHim. Allaah says, "My opinion of My servent is hisopinion of Me. Therefore, he should have goodopinion of Me." One of the revealation of Allaah toNabii Moosa A.S. was, "O Moosa! Should you call onMe hoping, I will soon forgive you."

Certainly, why should not a person have a good opinion ofAll-Merciful and Most Generous Allaah S.W.T. while His Mercyprecedes His wrath? When Allaah The Most High created AdamA.S. He blew in him from His Own spirit, Adam A.S. sat andsneezed, he was inspired to say 'Al-Hamdu Lillaahi RabbilAalameen' , ( = All Praise is for Allaah the Lord Nourisher of theworlds. ) he said thus and Allaah S.W.T. in response said, 'MayGod have Mercy on you O Adam!' So the very first wordsto the human being were of Mercy from the Lord ofUniverse.

When Allaah S.W.T. sent Nabii Moosa A.S. to Firawn He said totell Fir'awn that Allaah is speedier in Mercy and Forgive-ness then wrath and punishment. When Fir'awn wasdrawning in the sea, even for such a staunch enemy Allaah said toMoosa A.S. that if atall he had asked help and forgiveness fromHim He would certainly had saved him.

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In Surah-e-Muhammad (S) Allaah S.W.T. says, "So know thatthere is no god but Allaah, and ask forgiveness foryour fault and for the believing men and the believ-ing women."

These are but a few examples of God's Mercy. His ocean of Mercyis limitless. We are told to make Duaa for others also, and we aretold 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 Allaah's Mercy is a majorsin.

Concerning making haste in Duaa Imaam Ja'afar Saadiq A.S. said,"Allaah S.W.T. fulfils the desire of a person who doesnot make haste in Duaa." Therefore we should make ourDuaa a comfortable, pleasing, pleading, humble and secret com-munion 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 andbroken-hearted, rub your face on earth, and pros-trate before Me with your best body members, raiseyour hands in begging before Me in Qunoot and in-voke Me fearfully in your Duaas."

To Nabii Isa A.S. Allaah said, "O Isa! Call on Me as a person whois drowning and being oppressed and has no any helper. O Isa!Humble your heart before Me and remember Me in private mostof the time. Know that I am happy when you come to ME withfear and hope. Don't come to Me with a dead heart come with aliving and happy heart. Let Me hear a sad voice."

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It is mentioned that we should always praise Allaah S.W.T. beforepresenting our needs to Him The Imaam was asked how shouldwe praise Allaah. He said to recite this:

~~~"Yaa Man'huwa Aqrabu Ilayya Min Hablil Wareed,Yaa Man'yahoolu Baynal Mar'i Wa Qalbihee, YaaMan'huwa Bil Mandhwaril A'alaa, Yaa Man LaysaKamithlihee Shay'un."~~~ (= O the One Who is nearer to me then my jugular vein. O the One Who goesbetween man and his heart. O the One Who is superior in the eyes. O the one Whohas no likeness. )

It is stated that whoever has a Haajat he or she should first reciteSalawaat on the Holy Prophet S.A.W.W. and his Holy ProgenyA.S., then present his/her needs to Allaah S.W.T. and finally reciteSalawaat again. Salawaat is always answered, and it is a type ofDuaa to beseech blessings on Muhammad (S.A.W.W) and AaliMuhammaad (A.S), and Allaah is too generous to answer twosides of Duaa but abandon the middle one.

It is mentioned about weeping that it is a source of acceptance ofDuaa if one sheds tears while requesting his or her needs in front ofAllaah. Weeping is the sign of humility, tender-heartedness anddevotion, which are the most required qualities of fulfillment ofHaajaat.

Imaam Saadiq A.S. said, "Whenever you trembled tothe skin, your eyes were replete with tears and yourheart became apprehensive, keep that state well,for you have attained your objective."

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There are virtues in shedding tears for the fear of God, which arenot found in other prayers. Hadeeith: 'There is a defile be-tween Paradise and Hell through which no one canpass 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 receivefrom Me can never be received by the worshippers.I will build palaces for them in lofty places, and otherswill not share with them.'

Imaam Saadiq A.S. said, "All eyes shall weep on the Day ofJudgement except three eyes: (1) Those eyes which do notsee unlawful things, (2) those eyes which pass the nightin prayers, and (3) those eyes which shed tears in fearof God."

"Every thing has a weight and measure save tearswith a small amount of which God will extinguishoceans of fire. If a man weeps for an Ummaah, Godwill make that Ummaah entitled to His Mercy as aresult 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 thedark of night for the fear of Allaah S.W.T.

Imaam Saadiq A.S said, "If weeping does not give you apositive response and tears do not come to your eyes,pose as one who is weeping, even if the tear is thesize of a head of a fly, for blessed will be your state."

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Therefore, if a person wants to be really humble in front of AllaahS.W.T. then he / she should make up the mind to shed tears so asto please The Lord. Remembering the past sins, mistakes in life,wrong doings, unlawful earnings, oppressions, injustices, incorrectworships, gossips, back bitings, the fire of Hell, the horror ofQayaamat, the wrath of Allaah, and all such things are sufficientmeans 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."

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"Whoever recites Duaa for 40 beleivers and then forhimself, his Duaa will be fulfilled." "Nothing is moreswiftly answered then a Duaa recited for others.""The most swiftly answered Duaa is that of abeliever for his brother in faith in his absence."

Imaam Kaadhim A.S. said, "Whoever recites Duaa in absence ofhis brother-in-faith, there is a call from devine throne saying: 'Let ahundred thousand times more then it be for you.'

One important thing should be mentioned here. It is that the Duaafor others should come out from the bottom of the heart; it shouldnot be a mere lip-service.

Abu Baseer once asked Imaam Ja'afar Saadiq A.S. regardingraising of hands in Duaa. The Imaam replied, "It has fivecharacteristics, 1- To seek refuge from God you should putthe palms of both hands towards Qibla. 2- To haveyour sustenance increased, open your hands and putthe palms of both hands towards the sky. 3- To giveup hope in anyone but God, point with the index fin-ger. 4- To supplicate, raise your hands above yourhead. 5- To supplicate move your index finger againstyour face, for it is the Duaa of fear. ~ Humility in Duaais to put both hands on shoulders.

Regarding the wiping of hands on the face after Duaa Imaam BaaqirA.S. said, "No man extends his hands towards God unlessGod is ashamed of returning it empty and puts some of Hisbounty and Mercy - that amount which He wills - in it.Therefore when one of you recites Duaa do not pull back

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Imaam Muhammad Baaqir A.S. said, "A believer should re-cite Duaa in the times of ease and comfort as in thetimes of hardwships. He should neither become in-firm nor tired of Duaa when his desire has been ful-filled, because Duaa has a dignity with God."

Imaam Ja'afar Saadiq A.S. said, "The believer calls upon God forhis desire and God will say: Let there be a delay in fulfillment of hisdesire, for I love his voice and Duaa. On the Day of Judgement Hewill say: My servent! You called upon Me but I made delay infulfilling your desire. Your reward is such and such. You called onMe on such and such affair too and I made delay in fulfilling yourdesire too your reward is such and such. Then the Imaam said: Byobserving the great devine rewards the believershall wish that it would have been mostexcellent that if none of his desires in the worldhad been fulfilled."

Imaam Saadiq A.S was asked that can a Duaa recited by a personbe fulfilled but after a delay? The Imaam said, "Yes, even as longas twenty years."

"From the time God said to Moosa and Haaroon A.S. that theircall was answered, to the descent of torment on Firawn, it wasfourty years."

Abu Baseer reported from Imaam Saadiq A.S. that the believerrecites Duaa but its fulfillment is delayed till Friday.

your hands without having drawn it on your face."

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One of the revealations to Nabii Moosa A.S. "One whobelieves that he loves Me but goes to sleep when nightcomes must be lying O son of Imraan! How good it wasif you could see those rising for prayers in darkness.While I am showing them My image. Though My posi-tion is Most High, they address Me as if I am in theirpresence, and though I am Almighty they speak to Meas if I am in their presence. O son of Imraan! Give Metears of your eyes, humility of your heart, and modestyof your body. Then call Me in the darkness of the nightto find Me as one who answers soon."

Imaam Baaqir A.S. said, " A man asks his worldly desirefrom God, and He too, due to His grandeur, fulfils thatdesire sooner or later, but thereafter the man commitssins. Here God says to the Angel appointed to fulfil thatdesire: Do not fulfil his desire, for he has provoked Mywrath and should be deprived of My favour."Imp. Note:Proper pronunciatioof every word of a Duaa is very impor-tant, and as it is seen almost all the Duaas are originally inArabic language, while the irony of fate is that majority of usdo not know this language, some know to read but not writ-ing while others know reading and writing but theyunfortunatefly do not know the meanings. Some words withthe very slight articulation of tongue or lips do change drasti-cally the main meaning of the whole text. Although I havetried my best to express in words the pronouncement to thenearest possible sound, but Duaas written in English can neverbe equal to what they are originally written and pronouncedin Arabic. Therefore, it is our duty to give priority to learningour spititual language - Arabic, so as to be well-versed withourHoly Book and all the invalueable literatures.Howsoever,one who does not know Arabic should pay full attention topronouncing of every word to the best possible extenthe or she can do. Although it is said that God sees what is

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in our hearts and minds then also we should not sit restassured if there is some potential to learn thisdistinguished language of our Majestic Book, our Prophet,our Imaams, and of all heavenly beings. But one shouldnot be despaired, be sure, it is only Allaah S.W.T. who havethe authority to accept our Duaa in whatsoever way,method, means or type He pleases.

Without any doubt, it is never ever acclaimed for thepunctual correctness of the texts, the fact is that becauseArabic is the only tongue through which one can recite themost properly and accurately; neither can this be donewith english, gujarati, nor any other language. There isnot a single language which can be accredited to theaccuracy of Arabic. Therefore, learning of this rich languageis of utmost and first-hand priority.===========================================

“And your Lord says: “Call upon Me, I will answer you; surely

those who are too proud for My service shall soon enter Hell,

abased”. -Surah-e-Mu’amin:60

“Never get tired of DUAA, Because Allaah S.W.T. has attached

much value to it”. –Imaam Muhammad Baaqir A.S.

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TAWBA (REPENTENCE)

It is very essential for every person to do Tawba and seek Maghfiratfrom Allaah for our sins, mistakes, and wrongdoings that werecommitted either knowingly or unknowingly. Allaah S.W.T.prefers the one who seeks pardon from Him and He is at thatinstance as happy as the one who had lost his every belonging andthen suddenly and unexpectedly found it all in front of him. Toseek pardon from Allaah S.W.T. is the instant remedy for everyproblem. Once a person came to Imam Ali A.S. and asked him forthe solution of repaying the debts, he was told to do Tawba andseek repentance from Allaah. The other person came asking forthe remedy of a sickness, he was prescribed the same. Yetanother person came asking for the bestowing of an offspring fromAllaah and he was also told to do Istighfaar as much as possible.

It should not be forgotten that we, being human beings are proneto committing sins. Sinless are nobody in the universe except theMa'sumeen A.S. and the Prophets of Allaah A.S. Might be thereare some Qaza Namaaz we have forgotten, or there might be someNamaaz prayed not on its time or hastily without dueconcentration; might be there are some Roza which were madeBaatil and we do not know; might be there were some unobservedrights of our parents, children, of our relatives, neighbours, ourteachers and scholars, of our workers, the needy and poor etc. Itmight also be that we have made mistakes in our earnings by takingthat which was Haraam. Might be that we have not paid Khums orZakaat properly. Might be in the case of performing Hajj or Ziyaratwe have made some mistakes. Might be that we have committedsome mistakes in our young age or because of improperunderstanding, or because of worldly attachment. And it might bethat we have not properly propagated our religion which is theduty of every individual according to the extent of his/her ability.

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It should be kept in mind that while one seeks repentance then itshould be a sincere repentance, that he or she is really sorry for thesins committed, a firm resolution not to repeat again, and ifanything unbecoming has occurred due to the sins it must berectified to the best possible way. The wronged ones should berepaid, and some hardships should be taken on oneself so as torealize the gravity of sins, and the flash and fat accumulated bywrongful means should be dissolved by means of fasting.

Hereby are mentioned a few ways to seek Maghfirat(repentance) from Allaah S.W.T.: -

(1) Recite "Astaghfirullaah Rabbee Wa Atoobu Ilayh"as many times as possible, with sincerity. (= I SEEK FORGIVENESSFROM MY LORD AND I TURN REPENTANT TO HIM.)

(2) Try your best to wake up early before dawn to prayNamaaz-e-Tahajjud [ on page 230 ]. There are fourty-plusadvantages in it.

(3) At any time pray two rak'at Namaaz, niyyat -NAMAAZ-E-AFW: - In each rak'at recite Surah-e-Qadr afterAl-Hamd and then recite fifteen times "Rabbee Afwaka",( = MY LORD PARDON ME.) then go in Rukoo, after its zikr recite tentimes "Rabbee Afwaka", then before going in Sajdah recite tentimes "Rabbee Afwaka", then in the Sajdah recite it ten timesafter its zikr, then in between two Sajdah again recite it ten times,then in the second Sajdah recite ten times the same, then beforestanding for the second rak'at recite ten times the same (RabbeeAfwaka), and pray the same way during the second rak'at also.

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(4) Perform Sunnat Ghusl, do Wudhoo, and recite Ziyaratof Bibi Fatima S.A. [ p.525] and then recite Istighfaar, or anyDuaa for repentance. [p.32 >]

(5) Recite Duaa-e-Tawba. [p.359]

(6) Recite these Surahs of Holy Qur'aan - S.Yaaseen,S.Tahreem, S.Waaqiah, and S.Kaafiroon. Specifically,S.Tahreem carries Sawaab of Tawba-e-Nasooh.

(7) Recite Ziyarat of Imam Radhaa A.S. It is also ameans of having our sins being pardoned. [page 507]

(8) These magnificent Duaas are also a means of wiping our sinsaway: - Duaa-e-Mashlool, Duaa-e-Mujeer, Jawshan-e-Kabeer, Sayfi Sagheer, etc. (Refer Mafaatihul Jinaan)

(9) Namaaz-e-Rasoolullaah S.A.W.W.: - Sins are for-given and Hajaat fulfilled. Time for this prayer is preferable Fridaymorning, but it may be prayed on any time. (refer Mafaatihul Jinaan).

(10) Namaaz-e-Ameerul Mu'mineen A.S.: - Its meritsare same as mentioned above. (refer Mafaatihul Jinaan).

(11) Namaaz-e-Wasiyyat: - To earn great Sawaab and sinsforgiven, in between Maghrib and Ishaa pray two rak'at Namaaz,in each rak'at after Al-Hamd recite 13 times Surah Zilzaal [p.388]and 15 times Surah-e-Tawheed.

(12) Salawaat also is a means of atonement for past sins.Allaahumma Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa AaliMuhammad.

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(13) This is also very effective A'amaal to make our sinsdisappear from our A'amaalnaama: - Perform Sunnat Ghusl thendo Wudhoo and offer 4 rak'ats Namaaz, in each rak'at afterAl-Hamd recite 3 times S.Ikhalaas and once S.Maoozatain(S.Falak and S.Naas). After completing the Namaaz recite 70 times"Astaghfirullaaha Rabbee Wa Atoobu Ilayh", then recitethe following Duaa :- "Laa Hawla Walaa Quwwata IllaaBillaahil Aliyyil Adhweem, Yaa Azeezu Yaa Ghaffaar,Ighfirlee Dhunoobee, Wa Dhunoobi Jamee'ilMu'mineena Wal Mu'minaat, Fa Innahoo LaaYaghfirudh Dhunooba Illa Anta". ( = THERE IS NO POWER NOR STRENGTH SAVE THE ALMIGHTY THE MOSTHIGH. O THE MIGHTY O THE FORGIVER, PARDON MY SINS AND THE SINSOF BELIEVERS, MALES AND FEMALES, VERILY THERE IS NO ONE WHO CANFORGIVE SINS EXCEPT YOU.)

(14) If one recites Surah As-Sajdah on the eve of Friday(Shab-e-Jummah) his or her A'amaalnaama (deed's record) willbe given in the right hand, and this will be an indication of beingpardoned of every sin.

(15) Reciting Surah-e-Al-Dukhaan in Wajib or SunnatNamaaz is a way to clear our account of sins.

(16) Pray 2 rak'at Namaaz in which recite 60 times S.Ikhlaas(Qulhuwallaah…..) in each rak'at after Al-Hamd.

(17) Recitation of Duaas specifically for Maghfirat can be foundin Mafaatihul Jinaan, Pirmuhammad Ebrahim Trust's Books ofDUAAS, and other authantic books.

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(18) A very effective Namaaz for the forgiveness of sins is:-NAMAAZ-E-GHUFAYLA--- In between Maghrib and Ishaaprayers pray 2 rak'at. [ on page 39] (You shall also get the Sawaabof 2 Rak’at of Maghrib Naafila becoz this will be counted in the 4Rak’ats of the Naafila.)

(19) Recite Duaa of Hazrat Ilyaas A.S. in Sajdah:-Ataraak Muazzabi wa qad adhma'atu laka hawaajiri," " " affartu laka fitturaabi wajhee,” " ” ijtanabtu lakal ma'aaswee,” " " as'hartu 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 ingreat torments although I have been observing fasts in hot weathers and enduredacute thirst, and I have restrained from sins to please You only, and will You behappy to see me burning while I have kept night vigils for Your woship?)

(20) To be pardoned of our sins, Imaam Ja'afar Saadiq A.S.said:- Everyday in the last Sajdah of the Naafilah of Ishaa, andespecially on Friday-night, recite this Duaa 7 times :"Allaahumma Innee As'aluka Bi Wajhikal Kareem,Wa Ismikal Adhweem, Antuswalli Alaa MuhammadinWa Aali Muhammad, Wa An Taghfira Lee DhanbiyalAdhweem. "( = O Allaah I beseech You in the name of Your munificent nature and Your GreatName, send blessings on Muhammad S.A.W.W. and his holy progeny, and pardonmy sins which are immense. )

(21) Rasoolullaah S.A.W.W. said that whoever recites theseseven verses on the Friday-eve, when he shall die he shall bedirectly admitted to Jannat:~~~~~~~

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"Allaahumma Anta Rabbee. Laa Ilaaha Illaa AntaKhalaqtanee Wa Anaa Abduka Wabnu Amatika WaFee Qabdhatika Wa Naaswiyatee Bi YadikaAmsaytu Alaa Ahdika Wa Wa'adika Mastatwa'atuAoodhu Bi Ridhaaka Min Sharri Maa Swana'atuAboo'u Bi Ni'amatika Bi Amali Wa Aboo'u BiDhambi Faghfirlee Dhunoobee Innahoo LaaYaghfirudh-Dhunooba Illaa Anta."( = O Allaah You are my Lord, there is no god except You. You brought me intoliving being, I am Your dutiful servent, son of Your slave, in Your absolute service,in person, standing at Your disposal, I submit to Your commission and promise thatwhoever beseeches humbly Your support and permission to get purge off evil Youshall favour him with compensation, so allow me to make expiation for my sins,indeed no one can forgive save You. )

(22) Insistance in a request and keeping askingcontinuously gives favourable result. The Holy ProphetS.A.W.W. said, "A servent of God says: O God! Forgive me. ButGod turns away from him. Again he will say: O God! Forgive me.God turns away from him the second time. The man again says: OGod! Forgive me. Here God says to the Angels: Don't you see Myservent? He asked Me for forgiveness while I was turning awayfrom him. He asked for forgiveness for the second time. I turnedaway from him again. He asked for forgiveness for the third time.My servent realized that no one but Me forgives the sins. I takeyou as witness that I have forgiven him. "

(23) Reciting Surah-e-Takaathoor at bedtimesaves one from Fishaar-e-Qabr. [page 388 >]

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NAMAAZ - E - GHUFAYLA

Two Rak'a Namaaz. In the first rak'at after Al-Hamd recite this -Wa Dhannooni Idh-Dhahaba Mughaadhiban

Fadhanna Anlan Naqdira Alayhi Fa Naadaa Fidh-Dhulumaati An Laa Ilaaha Illaa Anta Sub'haanakaInnee Kuntu Minadh-Dhwaalimeen FastajabnaaLahoo Wa Najjaynaahu Minal Ghammi WaKadhaalika Nunjil Mu'mineen. (= and when Yunoos went away in anger and imagined that We would neverstraiten him: then he cried out from the darkness: "There is no god but You. Glorybe to You. Verily I was the unjust.")

Then continue the Namaaz as usual until you reach the secondrak'at, there after Al-hamd recite this --

Wa Indahoo Mafaatihul Ghaybi LaaYa'alamuhaa Illaa Huwa Wa Ya'alamu Maa FilBarri Wal Bahri Wamaa Tasqutu Min WaraqatinIllaa Ya'alamuhaa Walaa Habbatin Fee DhulumaatilArdhi Walaa Ratbin Walaa Yaabisin Illaa FeeKitaabin Mubeen.( = and with Him are the keys of the unseen. None but He knows them; and Healone knows what is in the land and the sea. Not a leaf falls but He knows it, andthere is not a grain in the darkest (recess) of the earth, nor anything dry or wet butis in a clear book.)

Then in Qunoot recite this --Allaahumma Bi Mafaatihul Ghaybil-Latee Laa

Ya'alamuhaa Illaa Anta, Antu Swallee Alaa MuhammadinWa Aali Muhammadin Wa An Taf'alabee… here begyour Haajat.

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( = O Allaah, verily I beseech You in the name of the keys of the unseen aboutwhich no one knows anything save You. Send blessings on Muhammad and on hischildren and fulfil my desires…….).

Then recite --Allaahumma Anta Waliyyu Ni'amatee Wal

Qaadiroo Alaa Twalibatee Ta'alamoo Haajatee FaAs'aluka Bihaqqe Muhammadin Wa Aalihee AlayhiWa Alayhimus-Salaam Lammaa Qadhwaytahaa Lee.( = O Allaah, You are the sole Master of every bouty given to me and You have totalcontrol over that which I ask for and You are fully aware of my dersire, therefore Ibeseech You for the sake and in the name of Muhammad and his children, peace beon them all, when You have fulfilled it for me.)

Ibne Abbaas has beenquoted as saying:

“Tolerate thehumility of seekingknowledge so thatyou will become

honourable later andothers will respect

you.”

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NAAD - E - ALIYYAN

NAAD-E-ALIYYAN MADH'HARAL AJAAIB.TAJID'HOO AWNAN-LAKA FIN-NAWAAIB.KULLU HAMMIN WA GHAMMIN SAYANJALEE

BI WILAAYATIK.YAA ALIYYU YAA ALIYYU YAA ALI.

{= Call Ali, He is able to bring about the extraordinary. You will find him aneffective supporter in all calamities. All worries and sorrows will soon disappear onaccount of your authority, O Ali, O Ali, O Ali.}

"Naad-e-Ali" was brought by Archangel Jibraeel A.S.from the Almighty Allaah S.W.T. to the Holy ProphetS.A.W.W. on the event of the Battle of Khaybar. Itsrecitation has multi purpose effects, some of them areas under:-

If someone is sorrounded by enemies, s/he should recite'Naad-e-Ali’ on some earth and throw it towards the enemies, itseffect will be that the enemies can't do any harm to the reciter.

If one is afraid of enemies s/he should recite it 27 timesdaily, enemies will be humiliated.

To be safe from evil effects of sorcery recite 7 times onwater, drink some of it and take bath with the remaining water.

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To remove the bad effects of a poison write Naad-e-Alion a china clay plate, with saffron, then recite it 21 times and washthe plate with clean water and give that water to the affected personto drink.

For an incurable disease or ailment recite Naad-e-Ali21 times on a glass of water and give it to the sick person to drink.

To get rid of disturbing troubles and worries reciteNaad-e-Ali 1000 times in the house.

If there is a misunderstanding or a conflict with someperson recite Naad-e-Ali 71 times and go to that displeasedperson, there will beging love and understanding between you andthe concerned person.

To be free from false accusations recite Naad-e-Ali 40times in the morning, you will be treated with respect.

If one recites Naad-e-Ali 25 times before Friday Prayersthen the loss of sleep or insomnia will be cured.

For prosperity and honour one should recite Naad-e-Ali 21 times daily.

To have large means and wealth recite Naad-e-Ali 12times everyday in the morning.

Reciter of Naad-e-Ali 17 times daily will have anupper hand over the enemy.

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Recite Naad-e-Ali 34 or 36 times for fulfillment oflegitimate desires.

For curing any disease recite Naad-e-Ali 27 times daily.

For seeing the Holy Prophet in dream recite Naad-e-Ali 7 times everyday before going to bed.

To be freed from prison one should recite Naad-e-Ali16 times daily.

To get a solution of an urgent matter in your favou reciteNaad-e-Ali 15 times daily.

To be aware of devine plan concerning your matter reciteNaad-e-Ali 16 times daily for 40 days.

To increase knowledge recite Naad-e-Ali 17 times afterZuhr prayers for 20 days.

Recite Naad-e-Ali 50 times daily for 16 days for fulfillmentof legitimate desires and success in your efforts.

For removing discord among two persons reciteNaad-e-Ali 30 times daily for 20 days.

To have cougrage and power recite 25 times Naad-e-Ali.

Reciting Naad-e-Ali 1000 times in one sitting will result infulfillment of any legitimate desire.

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AWLAAD (CHILDREN / OFFSPRINGS)

It is stated in Ahaadees that Awlaad are a bounty from AlmightyMerciful Allaah, particularly when they are on the right path. Sonsare Ne'mat and daughters are Rahmat. Parents are obliged to giveproper and quality education to their children together with moraluplifting so that they may remain steadfast on the right path through-out their life. Children are a trust from Allaah so the parents shouldnot overlook their duty towards them. They should be trained andeducated in such a way that they could not be taken astray byanyone, especially in these days of immoralities which has beenlavishly scattered all around the globe.

It is also said that if Awlaad commits sinful acts then the parentsalso will be taken to task, and when parents die and leave behindthem righteous Awlaad who perform good deeds then the parentsalso shall be rewarded. Even though secular education is essentialbut it has no any guarantee for its benefits but religious educationis cent percent guaranteed for.

Imaam Jaa'far Saadiq A.S. said that if a woman is beinglate in conception for a child recite this Duaa: ~~ AllaahummaLaa Tazar'nee Fardan Wa Anta Khayrul Waaritheen,Waaheedan Wahshan Fa Yaksuru Shukree An TafakkuriBal Hablee Aaqibatan Swidqan Dhukooran Wa InaathanAanis Bihim Minal Wahshati Waskun Ilayhim MinalWahdati Wa Ashkuruka Inda Tamaamin Ni'amati, YaaWahhaabu Wa Yaa Adhweemu Wa Yaa Muadh-dhimu,Thumma A'atwini Fee Kulli Aafiyatin Shukran HattaaTablughanee Minha Ridhwaanaka Fi Sidqil HadeethiWa Adaa'il Amaanati Wa Wafaa'in Bil Ahdi~~.

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( = O my Allaah, do not leave me alone (childless), though You are the best ofInheritors. Sorrowful due to lonliness and sense of abandonment made me fall shortof what I should have done to thank You, but I beseech You to give me an uprightand honest posterity, male and female. On account of them change my lonlinesswith companionship and let there be ease and comfort instead of disolation so thatI should thank You on the completion of bounty. O the Great, the Giver ofgreatness, then keep me continously in ease and comfort, till I am favoured withYour pleasure, because of my trithfulness in whatever I say, I promise and I do.)

A person who wishes his wife to be pregnant:- on Fridayrecite 2 rak'at Namaaz, with prolonged Rukuu' and Sujood, andrecite this Duaa : ~~ Alaahumma Innee As'aluka BimaaSa'alaka Bihee Zakariyya, Rabbee Laa TadharneeFardan Wa Anta Khayrul Waaritheen, AllaahummaHablee Min Ladunka Dhurriyyatan Twayyibatan,Innaka Samee'ud-Duaa'a. Allaahumma BismikaIstahalaltu-haa Wafee Amaanatika AkhadhtuhaaFa'in Kadhayta Fee Rahamihaa Waladan Faj'alhooGhulaamam Mubaarakan Dhakiyyan Walaa Taj'al-Lish-Shaytwaani Feehi Shirkan Walaa Nasweeba ~~.( = O my Allaah I beseech You in the name of that which Zakariyya referred to: OLord do not leave me (childless) though You are the best of Inheritors. O my Allaahbestow on me a goodly offspring from You; verily You are the hearer of prayer. Omy Allaah, in Your name I have lawfully taken her (as my wife) and I haveappropriated and treated her (as) Your bounty entrusted to me, so if You decide toput a child in her womb, please make this child submissive, blessed, intelligent anddo not let Shaytaan be one of the two therein and let him not plant (himself with thechild).

It is narrated that if a person does not have any children heshould make firm intention that if Allaah S.W.T. bestows a child tohim he shall name it ALI or HUSAYN, then Inshaa'Allaah hewill get children. And if a woman does the intention of naming thechild MUHAMMAD or ALI, she will conceive a baby-boy.

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A certain person complained to Imaam Muhammad BaaqirA.S. for the scarcity of children the Imaam showed him this Amal: ~ For three days, after Namaaz-e-Sub'h and Ishaa, recite 70tomes SUB'HAANALLAAH ( = Glory be to Allaah) and 70times ASTAGHFIRULLAAH ( = I seek forgiveness fromAllaah). And then recite this Duaa : ~~ Istaghfiroo RabbukumInnahoo Kaana Ghaffaaran, Yursilus-Samaa'aAlaykum Midraaran Wa Yumdid Bikum Bi AmwaalinWa Baneena, Waj'al-lakum Jannaatin Wa Yaj'al-Lakum Anhaara ~~.( = Seek forgiveness of your Lord. Verily He is ever most forgiving. He will sendabundant rain from the heaven. And will help you with wealth and sons, and willmake for you gardens, and will make for you rivers.)

When a woman is in extreme labour pains her husbandshould recite the following Aayat for quick delivery of the child :~~~Fa Ajaa'ahal Makhaadhwu Ilaa Jidh'in-Nakhlati,Qaalat Yaa Laytanee Mittu Qabla Haadhaa WaKuntu Nasyam-Mansiyya. Fanaadaahaa Min TahtihaaAllaa Tahzanee Qad Ja'ala Rabbuki TahtakiSariyya. Wa Huzzee Ilayki Bi Jiz'in-Nakhlati TusaaqitAlayki Rutwaban Janiyya~~~. S.Mariyam, 23 - 25.( = The birth-pangs led her to the trunk of a palm-tree. "Would that I had died beforethis," she said, "and had been a thing forgotten, lost in oblivion !" Then a voicecalled her from beneath her: "Do not grieve, verily your Lord has made a river flowright below you. Shake the trunk of the palm tree towards yourself, it will dropfresh and ripe dates for you".)

(1) To keep children safe from calamities reciteAR-RABBU many times. (= The Sustainer Lord.)

(2) Recitation of AR-RAQEEBU many times also safeguardsthe children. (= The Watchful.)


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(3) If one recites AL-BARRU 202 times his/her children shallbe lucky and successful in their lawful dealings. (= The Sousce ofall Goodness.)

(4) To make the children faithful and obedient to parentsrecite this Duaa 7 times after every Waajib Namaaz: - RABBEE HABLEE MIN LADUNKA DHURRIYYATANTWAYYIBATAN INNAKA SAMEEUD-DUAA'I.. - H.Q. S.Aali Imraan: 38.( = O Lord bestow on me a goodly offspring from You; verily You are the hearer ofprayer).

(5) When a child shows signs of disobedience one shouldrecite 7 times SURAH ASH-SHOORA or onceSURAH AL-AHZAAB and pray for the cure of it.

(6) To keep the child safe from misfortune, accidents, ormischief write SURAH AL- WAAQIAH with saffron and tie it asa Ta'veez.

(7) Ta'veez of SURAH AL -BALAD keeps the child safefrom the evil of genie and an evil eye.

(8) Recite SURAL AL-QADR (Innaa Anzalnaa…) and blowthe breath on the child while taking him/her outdoors, this will be asafety guard from evil eyes.

(9) For the safety of an unborn child and its mother duringpregnancy write this Aayat with saffron and tie it to the mother: -YAA AYYUHAN-NAASUT-TAQOO RABBAKUM INNAAZALZALATAS-SAA'ATI SHAY'UN ADHWEEM.( = O people, fear your Lord. Verily the quake of the hour is a terrible thing.)


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(10) Imam Ali A.S. advised one of his companions that if hewished to be blessed with sufficient children he shouldregularly recite ADHAAN in clear voice in his house.

(11) If a woman does not give birth to a child within reason-able period then she and her husband should reciteSURAH WAL-FAJR [p.388 >] 3 to 7 times daily.

(12) Make the child increase its intellectual power byreciting AL-BAAITHU as often as possible. ( = The Resurrector.)

(13) To make your child become a brave person make himrecite SURAH WAL-AADIYAAT. [p.388 >]

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"WHAT GOOD OFFSPRINGS ARE GIRLS !FOR THEY ARE KIND,OBEDIENT, SYMPATHETIC AND

HAVING BLESSINGS WITH THEM"."WHOEVER CURSES HIS CHILD, GOD WILL AFFLICT

HIM WITH POVERTY"."WHOEVER HAS THREE DAUGHTERS OR THREE SONS,

PARADISE IS HIS DUE: THE SAME IS TRUE WITH

TWO; THE SAME IS TRUE WITH ONE".

---IMAAM JA'AFAR SAADIQ A.S.

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HAAJAAT

Almost all human beings do have something to ask forfrom Almighty Allaah. Some have a craving for somelawful worldly objects, some have to ask for solutionsof their problems, some longing for remedy of illnessand getting good health, while some have the far-sightof asking favours of the next world. Thus every one hassomething to ask from his/her own angle of view.

There are numerous Duaas and A'amaal shown to us byour Aimmaa A.S. for fulfillment of our Haajaat. If wesupplicate sincerely observing all the needed condi-tions then there is a sure response for it. But some-times we see that in spite of all our Duaas and be-seeching we do not get our Duaa answered. There aremany reasons for it, e.g. our mode of approach may benot suitable, or, may be we are not the proper candi-dates for what we ask for, or, may be we are not in aproper condition, either physically or spiritually, or,may be the thing we ask for is harmful for us and wehave no knowledge of it, or, may be Allaah has kept instore much more magnificent thing for future then thatwe ask for, or, Allaah knows best what is good or badfor us.

He definitely loves all His creatures and so he can'tgive a thing to us that may do more harm then good. Itis also mentioned in some Hadees that we should notstop asking for our demands from Allaah even if we seethat it is not fulfilled, because for every unfulfilledHaajat there is a surprise gift for us in the next world,the gift which is so marvelous and indescribable thatwhen it will be given to us there we will wish that itwould have been more better if all our Haajaat in theworld were not answered.

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Hereby are some A'amaal for the fulfillment ofHaajaat: -

(1) For a problem to be solved easily first prayNamaaz-e-Shab, [p.234] then Ziyarat-e-Aashura,[p.473] and finally recite Ziyarat-e-Jaamiah. [p.288]This was prescribed by Imam-e-Zamaana A.F. (referto the ongoing pages).

(2) Reciting Ziyarat of Imaam Ali A.S. and ImaamHussain A.S. is also highly recommended for Haajaat.

(3) Perform Ziyarat-e-Aashura [p.473] with theintention of offering its Sawaab to the Revered Motherof Imam-e-Zamaana A.F. and then ask for your Haajat.

(4) Offer the Sawaab of complete recitation of theHoly Qur'aan to Janab-e-Bilaal, the respectedMuezzin of the Holy Prophet S.A.W.W.

(5) On Friday-night recite Duaa-e-Mashlool[ref.M.Jinaan] 11 times after Ishaa prayers.

(6) It is stated that, if your Haajat is to be answeredlately, then recite Duaa-e-Tawassul, [p.219] this willhasten its fulfillment.

(7) Imam-e-Zamaana A.F. intercedes to Allaah for ourHaajat if we recite:-A M M A N Y U J E E B U L M U D H T WA R R AI D H A A D A ' A A H U W A Y A K S H I F U S -S O O ’A . ( = Is not He Who answers the distressed when he calls

Him and relieves him of his distress. )

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(8) Pray 2 rak'at Namaaz after midnight, in eachSajdah and after getting up from Sajdah recite 25 times:-Salawaat, Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem, YaaGhiyaathal Mustagheetheen. ( = O He Who helps those who

call for help. )

After finishing the Namaaz look towards the sky andrecite 30 times: - Minal Abdidh -Dhaleel Ilal Mawlal Jaleel. ( = from the modest slave to the Superb Master. )

(9) To accomplish an important assignment the fol-lowing A'amaal is very Mujarrab: - Start on the day ofFriday and continue upto ten days. Recite:-Bismillaahirrahmaanirraheem, then,11 times Salawaat, then,

100 times Yaa Mufattihal Abwaab, YaaMuqallibal Quloob Wal Abswaar, Yaa DaleelalMutahayyireen Wa Yaa Ghiyaathal Mustagheetheen,Tawaqqaltu Alayka Yaa Rabbee, Faqdhee HaajateeWaqfee Muhimmee, Walaa Hawla Walaa Quwwata IllaaBillaahil Aliyyil Adheem, Wa Swallallaahu AlaaMuhammadin Wa Aalihee Ajma'een.

(10) TO CONVERT AN IMPOSSIBLE TASK INTO A POSSIBLE ONE: -

Pray 4 rak'at Namaaz in units of two rak'at. In the 1strak'at after Al-Hamd recite 11 times Surah Ikhlaas(Qulhuwallaahu…) in the second rak'at after Al-Hamd re-cite S.Ikhlaas 21 times, in the 3rd rak'at 31 times, and inthe 4th rak'at 41 times. After finishing the Namaaz recite51 times Salawaat and then go into Sajdah wherein recite100 times Yaa Allaahu and beseech Allaah for your Haajat.

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(11) Duaa-e-Mujeer, Duaa-e-Sabaasab, Duaa-e-Qaaf, Duaa-e-Hojob, Duaa-e-Saheefah, Duaa-e-Yastashir and many various Duaas are presented inMafaatihul Jinaan, Majmooa, and Tohfatul Awaam, whichare very effective if recited sincerely.

(12) Before praying Namaaz-e-Sub'h recite 100 times:-

Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem ,Bihaqqi Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem.( = In the name of Allaah the Beneficent the Merciful, for the sake of

BismillaahirRahmaanirRaheem)

(13) Perform 2 rak'at Namaaz with the Niyyat ofHadiya-e-Bibi Fatima Zahra S.A. In the Qunoot of thisNamaaz recite:-

Allaahummaa Bihaqqi Faatwimataa WaAbeehaa, Bihaqqi Faatwimataa Wa Ba'aliha WaBihaqqi Faatwimataa Wa Baneehaa, Wa BihaqqiFaatwimataa Wassirrey Almustawdi'ee IqdheeHaajatee, Swallallaahu Alaa Muhammadin Wa AaliheeAjmaeen. Except for this Duaa in Qunoot all the rest is to beprayed as in a usual Namaaz.

(14) Namaaz-e-Isteghaasa-Imaam-e-Zamaana A.F.This Namaaz is to be prayed under the open sky, for itsproper way to pray refer in the coming pages.[p.146](15) On every first date of a lunar month recite:-Duaa-e-Mujeer (Ref. M.Jinaan) andDuaa-e-Mubaahila.[p.448]This isa rewarding prayer.

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(16) Everyday after Namaaz-e-Sub'h and after Maghribrecite: - 100 times :

Laa Hawla Walaa Quwwata Illaa Billahil AliyyilAdhweem, and then 3 times: Yaa Allaahu YaaRahmaanu Yaa Nooru Yaa Dhal Jalaali Wal Ikraam.( = There is no power nor strength save with Allaah the Almighty. OAllaah, O the Beneficent, O the Light, O the Lord of Majesty and Bounty.)

(17) This is also highly recommended for Haajaat. OnFriday-night after midnight, pray 2 rak'at Namaaz, ineach rak'at while reciting Al-Hamd when you reachIyyaka Na'budoo Wa Iyyaka Nasta'een (= We worship Youand we seek help from You. ) repeat this verse 100 times andthen continue the Surah.

When you complete reciting Al-Hamd this way then re-cite Surah-e-Ikhlaas 200 times, and then perform Rukuuand Sajdah as usual. And the second rak'at also performsame way as in the first. When you finish the Namaazrecite Tasbeeh.

Then recite 70 times : Laa Hawla Walaa QuwwataIllaa Billaahil Aliyyil Adhweem. ( = There is no power norstrength except with Allaah. )

Then go into Sajdah and recite 201 times Yaa Rabbee( = O my Lord. ) and finally beseech your Haajat. Inshaa-Allah it will be fulfilled.

(18) To succeed in a hard task recite recite this on aThursday 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 willovercome the task and shall achieve success.

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(19) Another beneficial A'amaal for immediatefulfillment of Haajat is Namaaz-e-Ja'far-e-Tayyaar. Itis a two-rak'at Namaaz and you may refer to thefurther portions of this book [p.239] for its method. Itis usually to be prayed on Friday before noon, but ifneed arises it can be prayed at any time. This Namaazis also emphasized to pray in the Holy Shrines ofMa'soomeen A.S.

(20) Whenever there is a problem to be solved ur-gently then recite:- 14 Salawaat, offer 2 rak'atNamaaz as usual, followed by Tasbeeh, then reciteAamanar-Rassol….., [p.388 >] then ask Allaah for yourneed, and finally recite 14 Salawaat.

(21) For overcoming financial problem:- Perform thisA'amaal for 41 days, start from Friday, after Namaaz-e-Sub'h, at the same place and on the same time, fromday-one upto the final day. Recite Surah Al-Hamd 41times with proper pronounciation, then recite 13times:-

Yaa Mufattih Fattih Yaa Mufarrij Farrij YaaMusabbib SabbibYaa Mubash-shiru Bash-shir YaaMusahhilu Sahhil Yaa Mutammimu Tammim, YaaHasbunallaahu Wa Ni'amal Wakeel.( = O He Who opens please open, O He Who dispels (sorrows) free (us)from cares, O He Who connects one thing with the other bring about(good for us), O He Who relates news give (us) good news, O He Whomakes easy , O He Who completes accomplish (for us the work on ourhand), O Allaah Who is sufficient for us and our best supporter.)

If the routine gets changed then start afresh. And bythe Grace of Allaah if your need is fulfilled during thisA'amaal then also you have to complete the routineupto 41 days.

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(22) Recite many times Ar-Raheemu ( = The Merciful. )

in the state of Sajdah.

(23) Recite Yaa Allaahu 66 times every morning, noonand evening.

(24) To recite Laa Ilaaha Illal-laah (=There is no god exceptAllaah.) 100 times with fully realizing its meaning is ben-eficial.

(25) After midnight recite Al-Wahhaabu ( = The Bestower.) 100 times, bare-headed and with raised hands.

(26) Reciting 1000 times Al-Badeeu ( =The Incomparable.)in one sitting and 290 times Al-Faatiru ( =The Maker. )isalso a way of gaining.

(27) When you have a very difficult problem thenseek its solution through this A'amaal:-Go to a nearby jungle and there draw four lines on theearth with your finger, and bring to mind the middlelines as being the blessed grave of Holy ProphetS.A.W.W., then facing these lines and your back to-wards Qibla recite - Swallallaahu Alayka YaaRasoolallaah. (= O the Holy Prophet, Alaah's peace be upon you.)InshaaAllaah your problem will immediately be solvedwith great ease.

(28) Twelve days A'amaal - Recite 100 Salawaat, 1000times Bismil-Laahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem, and finally100 times Salawaat. This is very effective but shouldbe observed in secrecy, nobody should know you aredoing this A'amaal.

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(29) For any Haajat and especially to cure a diseasesit in the Masjid and recite this Duaa 70 times withpure intention:-

Laa Ilaaha Illallaahu Bi Izzatika Wa Qudratika,Laa Ilaaha Illallaahu Bi Haqqi Haqqiqa WaHurmatika, Laa Ilaaha Illallaahu Farrij Bi Rahmatik.( =There is no Got except Allaah, in the name of Your Honour andPower, there is no god except Allaah, for the sake of Your Certainty andYour Veneration, There is no god except Allaah, drive out the grief forthe sake of Your Mercy. )

(30) Recite Aaya-e-Mulk [p.388 >] and then recitethis Duaa: - B i s m i l - L a a h i r - R a h m a a n i r -Raheem, Yaa Allaahu Yaa Allaahu Yaa Allaahu, LaaIlaaha Illaa Anta Wahduka Laa Shareeka LakaTajabbarta Anyakoona Laka Waladun Wa Taa AlaytaAnyakoona Laka Shareekun Wa Ta'AzzamtaAnyakoona Laka Wazeerun, Yaa Allaahu Yaa AllaahuYaa Allaahu, Iqdhi Haajatee Bi Haqqee MuhammadinWa Aalihi, Swalawaatuka Alayhi Wa Alayhim Ajmaeen.

(31) For having good fortune:- Pray 2 rak'at Namaaz,in each rak'at after Al-Hamd recite Surah Al-Feel[p.388 >]and before Salaam recite 7 times Surah Al-Nasr [p.388 >]and recite this verse 12 times -

Am Indahum Khazaainu Rahmati RabbikalAzeezil Wahhaab, Am Lahum Mulkus SamaawaatiWal Ardhi Wamaa Baynahumaa, Fal Yartaqoo FilAsbaab.( = Or is it that they have the treasures of mercy of your Mighty andBestower Lord? Or does the kingdom of the heavens and the earth andall that is between them belong to them? If so then let them go up withthe means.)Then complete the Namaaz and raise your hands andrecite 100 times Yaa Wahhaabu. ( =The Bestower / He Whogives gifts. )

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(32) It is recommended to recite Tasbeeh of BibiFatima Zahra S.A. in times of difficulty. (34 x AllaahuAkbar, 33 x Al-Hamdu Lillaah, 33 x Sub’haanallaah).

(33) The unit 40 (fourty) is said to be very effective.If a particular Duaa is recited 40 times, or 40people gather to recite it, or it is recited for 40 daysthen its effectiveness is highly increased.

(34) Reciting Surah Al-Faatiha 5 times, then Aaya-e-Mulk, [p.388 >] and then Tasbihaat-e-Arba'aa is alsoan effective remedy.

(35) If one recites Surah Al-Muzzammil he or willget the guidance in dream for solving the problems.

(36) On the eve of Friday pray 2 rak'at Namaaz,then recite 15 Salawaat, then recite this Duaa :

ILAAHEE KAYFA AD'OOKA WA ANAA ANAAWA KAYFA AQTWAOO RAJAA'EE MINKA WA ANTAANTA, ILAAHEE IDH LAM AS'ALUKA FATU'ATWEENEE FA MAN DHAL-LADHEE AS'ALUHUFAYU'ATWEENEE, ILAAHEE IDHAA LAM AD'OOKAFATASTAJEEBU LEE, FAMAN DHAL-LADHEEAD'OOHU FAYASTAJEEBU LEE, ILAAHEE IDHAA LAMATADHWARRAOO ILAYKA FATARHAMUNEE, FAMANDHAL-LADHEE ATADHWARRAOO ILAYHIFAYARHAMUNEE, ILAAHEE FAKAMAA FALAQTALBAHRA LI MOOSAA ALAYHISSALAAMU WANAJJAYTAHOO, AS'ALUKA AN TUSWALLI ALAAMUHAMMADIN WA AALI MUHAMMAD WA ANTUNJIYANEE MIMMAA ANAA FEEHI WA TUFARRIJAANNEE FARAJAN AAJILAN GHAYRA AAJILIN BI-FADHLIKA BI-RAHMATIKA YAA ARHAMAR-RAAHIMEEN.

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And then finally recite 15 Salawaat, then request foryour Haajat.( = My God, how can I call on You (for help) for I am (a sinful servent)?And how can I cut off hope from You for You are You (the MercifulLord)? My God even when I did not beseech You, You gave me, sowho is he who gives if I beseech Him? My God (even) when I did notcall out, You fulfilled my desire, so who is he who satisfies if I callHim? My God, (even) when I did not humbly solicit, You took pity onme. So who is he who shows mercy if I solicit Him? My God I beseechYou that just as You parted asunder the sea for Musa A.S. to savehim, send blessings on Muhammad and on the children of Muhammadand come to my rescue, and deliver me (from these troubles) anddisperse (afflictions) and do it quickly, without delay, through Yourkindness, through Your Mercy, O the Most Merciful.)

(37) Reciting 7 times Naad-e -Aliyyan [p.41] also bringsmuch blessings.

(38) On any Sunday perform Sunnat Ghusl, doWudhoo, apply some good scent, then recite 100times Salawaat followed by Duaa-e-Durrood-e-Toosi(refer Majmooa), then recite 100 Salawaat again, thisA'amaal should be carried on everyday upto next Sun-day. Inshaa-Allah your lawful Haajat will be answered.

(39) Pray 2 rak'at Namaaz in this method;- niyyat ofHaajat, start as usual Namaaz, when you reach IyyaakaNa'abudu Wa Iyyaaka Nasta'een ( = we worship You andseek help fromYou.) repeat this Aayat 100 times and thencarry on as usual In Rukoo and Sajdah repeat their Zikr7 times In both rak'at do the same as first rak'at. Finallyrecite 100 Salawaat then sit to write Areeza to theImaam of the Age A.F. When the Areeza is written putit in the Holy Qur'aan in Surah An-Noor. Finally take outthe Areeza and put it in water. Inshaa-Allah theproblem will be solved instantly.

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(40) It is also said that when one looks at the newmoon crescent and recite 3 times Salawaat andbegs Allaah for his need he will not be turned awaydisappointed.

(41) The one who recited Al-Kaafiya( =The Effective. ) shall not be in need of anyone exceptAllaah S.W.T.

(42) If one recites Surah Az-Zumur then most cer-tainly Allaah will fulfill his/her demands.

(43) Recitation of Surah At-Toor, Surah As-Sabaaand Surah Al-Faatir brings the blessings of this worldand of the Hereafter.

(44) It is very effective to recite this before Namaaz,before Duaa or before beseacing for a need:-

Wa Idhaa Sa'alaka Ibaadee Annee Fa InneeQareeb Ujeebu Da'awatad Daaee Idhaa Da'aanee,Fal Yastajeeboo Lee Wal Yu'minoo bee La'allahumYarshudoon. - Al Baqarah: 186. Recite 7 or 70 or 700times. ( = When My servents ask you about Me, then (say tothem) verily I am very close; I answer the prayer ofthe supplicantn when he calls Me So they should payregard to My call and believe in Me so that they may beguided aright.)

(45) Recite 72 times:-Yaa Sayyidanal KareemNajjina Wa Khallisnaa BihaqqiBismillaahirrahmaanirraheem, and then recite 70 times:- Allaahu Lateefun Bi Ibaadihee YarzuquManyashaau, Wa Huwal Qawiyyul Azeez. ( = O the Most High Beneficent Beatower.Save us anddeliver us for the sake of BismillaahirRahmaanirRaheem.- Allaah is compassionate to His servents, He givesthem provisions to whomever He wills and He is thePowerful the Mighty. )

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(46) When you are disperate and in need of urgenthelp recite 70 times:- Yaa Allaah, Yaa Muhammad,Yaa Ali, Yaa Faatwima, Yaa Swaahibuz ZamaanAdriqnee Walaa Tuhliqnee.

(47) Pray 2 raka't Namaz-e-Haajat, then recite 110times Salawaat, then 1570 times Yaa Ali, and then be-seech your Haajat, then 10 times Yaa Ali and 10 timesSalawaat.

(48) When problems and tribulations have reachedthe extreme, perform Sajdah and recite this Duaa init:- Yaa Mudhilla Kulli Jabbaarin Yaa Mu'izzaKulli Dhaleelin Qad Wa Haqqiqa Balagha MajhoodeeFa Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aali MuhammadWa Farrij Annee.( =O the suppressor of every opressor, and giving respect to the dhaleel,I swear by Your Right that I am disperate, send Blessings on MuhammadS.A.W.W. and Aali Muhammad A.S. and relieve me. )

(49) On Fridays after Namaaz-Asr keep recitingAr-Raheemu ( = The Merciful. ) as many times as possibleupto the Maghrib.

(50) It is stated that a person is never more closer toAllaah than when he is in the state of Sajdah. So if youhave to ask for something then ask in Sajdah. Performa Sajda-e-Shukr and recite:- Yaa Rabbal Arbaabi WaYaa Malikal Mulooki Wa Yaa Sayyidas SaadaatiWa Yaa Jabbaaral Jabaabirati Wa Yaa IlaahalAalihati Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa AaliMuhammad, then beseech your Haajat, then recite -Fa Innee Abduka Naaswiyatee Fee Qabdhatika. (=O the Lord of lords and the King of kings and the Chief of chiefs andthe Mighty of mighty ones and the God of gods, send Blessings onMuhammad S.A.W.W. and Aali Muhammad A.S. ( haajat ) for surelyI am Your servant, my destiny is in Your hands. )

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(51) An excellent Duaa for gaining success:-Allaahumma In Kaanat Dhunoobee Qad AkhlaqatWajhee Indaka Fa Innee Atawajjahu Ilayka BiNabiyyika Nabiyyir Rahmati MuhammadinSwallallaahu Alayhi Wa Aalihi Wa Aliyyin WaFaatwimata Wal Hasani Wal Husayni Wal AimmatiAlayhimus Salaam. ( =O Allaah, if my sins have darkened my face then verily I turn to youthrough Your Prophet, the Prophet of Mercy, Muhammad S.A.W.W., AliA.S. Faatwima S.A., Hasan A.S., Husayn A.S. and Aimmah A.S. )

(52) Before retiring to bed if one recites these Surahsof the Holy Qur'aan, he/she shall not depart from thisworld without meeting the Imaam A.F. and if atall deathcomes he/she will be in the neighbour of the HolyProphet S.A.W.W:- Surah-e-Hadeed, S.Hashr, S.Saff,S.Jumuah, S.Taghaaboon, and S.A'alaa.

(53) To recite Surah-e-Innaa Anzalna 10 times erases1000 sins. One who recites it loudly is like martyr whoperforms Jihaad in the way of Allaah.

(54) To remain safe from problems recite Surah-e-Ikhlaas on your right, left, front, back, up and down.

(55) To remain safe from earth quack and lighteningalways recite Sura-e-Zilzaal, [p.388 >] especially inNaafila Namaaz.

(56) To gain spiritual strength recite Al-Adhweemu( =The Magnificent. ) abundantly.

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FOR HAVING ABUNDANCE:

* GIVE SADAQAH ** RISE EARLY TO GO FOR FINDING THE RIZQ *

*BE COMPASSIONATE TO YOUR RELATIVES**GIVE KHUMS REGULARLY*

*ABSTAIN FROM EXTRAVEGENCE** BESEECH ALLAAH IN THE EARLY

HOURS OF DAWN*

WUS’AT-E-RIZQ (ABUNDANCE)AND QAZAA-E-DAYN

The Holy Prophet S.A.W.W. said that prosperity andaffluence helps a person to be protected from sins andbecome pious.

*** Earn the Hearafter from this world.

*** The one who puts his load to others and isdependent on them for his family's rizq, is an accursedperson.

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*** There are 70 stages of Ibaadah and the best of themis to earn the living by Halaal means. Go for businessearly in the morning (after sun-rise).

*** Imam Ali A.S. said that whoever starts to do trade/business without knowing the rules concerning it, thenthat will be counted as a business of INTREST. (Ribaa /vyaaj)

1. Imaam Muhammad Baaqir A.S. said that whenyou go to the bazaar recite this Duaa:

~ Allaahumma Innee As'aluka Min Khayrihaa WaKhayra Ahliha. ~( =O my Allaah I beseech You for the good of this and those who arehere.)

2. When you sit at your place of business recitethis Duaa : ~

Ash'hadu An-Laa Ilaaha Illallaahu WahdahuLaa Shareeka Lahu, Wa Ash'hadu AnnaMuhammadan Swallallaahu Alayhi Wa Aalihi AbduhuWa Rasooluhu. Allaahumma Innee As'aluka MinFadhlika Rizqan Halaalan Twayyiban , Wa AoodhuBika Man Adhlima Aw Udhlima ,Wa Aoodhu BikaSafqatin Khaasiratin , Wa Yameenin Qaadhibatin. ~( =I bear witness that there is no god save Allaah, the One Who has noassociate, I bear witness that Muhammad S.A.W.W. is His servent, Mes-senger. O my Allaah I beseech You to give me by Your generocity pureand Halaal sustenance. I seek refuge with You from commiting injustiseto any one and from any one doing it to me. I seek refuge with You fromloss in business and from swearing false oaths.)

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3. Imaam Jaa'far Saadiq A.S said that when youwant to purchase any commodity recite this Duaa 3times :

~ Yaa Hayyu Yaa Qayyoomu Yaa Daa'imu YaaRa'oofu Yaa Raheemu, As'aluka Bi Izzatika WaQudratika Wamaa Ahaatwa Bihi Ilmuka , An TaqsimaLee Minat-Tijaaratil Yawma A'adhwamaha Rizqan-Wa Awsa'aha Fadhlan Wa Khayraha Aakibatan, FaInnahoo Laa Khayra Feemaa Laa Aakibata Lahoo.

( = O the Ever-living, O the Self-subsisting, O the Benign, O the MercifulI beseech You in the name of your honour, Your might, and that whichYour knowledge encompasses, to determine my sustenance in largemeasur from the business made today, increasing its benefits and seethat there is good in it at the end, because there is no good at all inanything if its end is not good.)

4. On three consecutive Thursdays, at any time pray2 rak'at Namaaz as usual and then reciteSura-e-Yaaseen.

5. Recitation of Surah-e-Zumar brings pleasant re-sults in one's lawful earnings and good for Haajaatalso.

6. After any Wajib Namaaz recite Aaya-e-Mulk[p.388 >] and then recite --"~Yaa Rahmaanad-Dunya Wal Aakhirati WaRahimhumaa Tu'tee Mantashaa'u Minhumaa MaaTashaau Wa Tamnaoo Minhuma Maa Tashaau IqdheeAnnee Daynee.~" The loan and debt shall be paidInshaa'Allah.( = in this Duaa we plead to Almighty Allaah that He is the Merciful ofthis world and of the Heresafter and that He bestows His favours onwhomsoever He wishes and denies to whom He wishes, and that webeseech Him to make us free from debts.)

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7. On every Wednesday before noon pray 2 rak'atNamaaz as usual and finally recite Surah-e-Kawsar[p.388 >] 40 times after completing the Namaaz.

8. After Namaaz-e-Maghrib and before Ishaa pray 2rak'at Namaaz as usual but in its Qunoot recite --"~Allaamumma Rabbanaa Anzil Alayna Maa'idatan Mi-nas-Samaa'i Takoonu Lanaa Eedan Li Awwalinaa WaAakhirinaa Wa Aayatin Minka, Warzuqnaa WaAnta Khayrur-Raaziqeen.~"( = O Allaah, our Sustainer, send down to us from heavens a food-ladentable that it may be a frequent happiness for us, for the foremost andfinal of us, and a sign from You, and supply us provisions and You are thebest of who provides sustenance. )

9. For the increase in sustenance recite this Duaaevery morning when going out to the work place:-"~Wa Man Yattiqillaaha Yaj'al Lahoo MakhrajanWa Yarzuq’hoo Min Haythu Laa Yahtasib, Wa ManYatawaqqal Alallaahi Fahuwa Hasbuhoo InnallaahaBaalighu Amrihee, Qad Ja'alallaahu Li Kulli Shay'inQadra.~" ( = and whoever fears Allaah, He will make a way out for him andprovide for him sustenence from where he does not expect. Allaah issufficient for him who puts his relience on Him only. Verily Allaah ac-complishes His purpose. Indeed Allaah has prescribed a measure forevery thing. )

10. If one is in financial crisis and the debtors do notrepay money, then this A'amaal will bestow the desiredresults. When you go for Hajj, after completing all theWaajibat then perform some Tawaaf on behalf of HazratAbdul Muttalib a.s., Hazrat Abu Talib a.s., HazratAbdullah a.s., Bibi Aamina s.a., and Bibi Fatima binteAsad s.a.. After praying Namaaz-e-Tawaaf ask Almighty for Hisk i nd he l p .

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11. At night before going to bed recite Surah-e-Hashrand Surah-e-Zaariyaat.

12. For prosperity recite Naadey Aliyyan…[p.41] 12times every morning and evening13. Whenever possible recite these Surahs of theHoly Qur'an in Wajib or Sunnat Namaaz: Surah-e-Qaaf,Al-Hadeed,Al-Mujaadilah, Al-Qalam, Al-Humazah, andAn-Nasr.

14. It is beneficial to recite Surah-e-TaaHaa in thelast portion of the night.

15. It is narrated that if you want to seek financialsolutions then pray to Allaah by the Waseela of ImamMuhammad Taqee A.S. There are Duaas, Ziyarat, andTa'aveez of the said Imaam written in Mafaatihul Jinaan.One of the Duaas to be recited after every WaajibNamaaz is as follows:

" Allaahumma Innee As'aluka Bihaqqi WaliyyikaMuhammad-ibni Aliyyin An Jud Bihee AlayyaBifadhlika Wa Tafadh-dhal Bihee Min Wus'ika WaWassi'a Alayya Min Rizqika Wa Aghninee Bi HalaalikaAn Haraamika Wa Ja'altahaa Lee Ilayka Fa InnakaLimaa Tashaau Qadeer."( = O my Allaah, I beseech You in the name of Your Walee (guardian),Muhammad son of Ali A.S. so that on this regard You make me happy andprosperous by Your Grace, and bestow abundant favours on me, andthrough Your Graciousness give me large means of sustenance and makemeindipendant by bestowing on me all that You have made lawful, andlet me turn towards You through Your bounties. Verily it is Your will andpower to do. )

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17. To get more then expectation reciteAr-Razzaaqu.(=The Giver of livelihood. ) 308 times.

18. For eminence and advancement in businessrecite Ar-Raafiu ( = The Exalted. ) 351 times daily.

19. After Namaaz-e-Sub'h recite 10 times:-Sub'haanallaahil Adhweemi Wa Bi Hamdihee,

Astaghfirullaah, Wa As'aluhoo Min Fadhlihi.(= Glory and praise be to Allaah S.W.T. I seek repentence from Allaahand I also beseech for His generous Graces.)

20. For abundance recite Surah-e-Qadr 100 times orSurah-e-Falak as many times as you can. [p.388 >]

21. For bumper harvest or unexpected abundancerecite1001 times Adh-Dhaarroo, ( =The Distresser. )and 308 times Ar-Razzaaqu. (=The Sustainer. )

22. Everyday after Sub'h or Maghrib recite 66 timesfor abundant sustenance --

Allaahu Akbar, Allaahu Latweefun Bi IbaadiheeYarzuqu Man Yashaau, Wa Huwal Qawiyyul Azeez. --( = Allaah is The Greatest, Allaah is benign to His servents. He providessustenance to whomever He wills.And He is strong, mighty. )

23. After all Waajib Namaaz recite -Rabbee Innee Limaa Anzalta Ilayya Min Khayrin

Faqeer.( = O my Lord indeed I have need of what You have sent me of thegood)


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24. Recite Aayat no: 2 of Surah-e-Yaaseen forabundance: i.e. "Wal Qur'aanil Hakeem." ( = By the Holy

Qur'aan full of Wisdom. )

25. To ward off poverty and destitution always reciteAayat no: 68 of Surah-e-Yaaseen:

i.e. "Waman-Nu'ammirhu Nunakkis'hu FilKhalqi, Afalaa Ya'aqiloon." (And whomsoever We cause tolive

long, We reduce him toan abject state in constitution, do they notthen understand?) }

26. To safeguard and keep your business secured andrunnings recite Surah-e-An-Nahal after Zohrain.

27. For achieving success recite 78 timesAl-Hakeemu (=The Wise.) after Tahajjud.

28. For Rizq-e-Akber (large means of livelihood) re-cite this Duaa 350 times daily:-

Wa Annal Fadhla Biyadil-Llaahi Yu'teehi ManYashaau, Wallaahu Dhul Fadhlil Adhweem.Al-Hadeed: 29.( = and verily the Grace of Allaah is solely in His Power, He gives towhomsoever He wishes, for Allaah is the owner of boundless Grace.)

29. For more profits and progress in business recitethese Qur'aanic Holy Verses daily as many times aspossible:-

Yarjoona Tijaaratan Lan Taboora, ZuyyinaLinnaasi Hubbush-Shahawaat. ( = They hope for a merchandise which shall not expire, attracted tomen are the love of desire. )


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30. For receiving abundant Rizq from unexpectedsources:- after Ishaa Namaaz stand under the open sky, bare-headed, and recite -14 Salawaat, 500 timesYaa Mussabbibal Asbaab, ( = O the Originator ofthe causes. ) and again 14 Salawaat. The debt will alsobe repaid InshaaAlaah.

31. Every morning and evening recite:-Laa Hawla Walaa Quwwata Illaa Billaahi,

Tawaqqaltu Alal Hayyil-Ladhee Laa YamootuWalhamdu Lillaahilladhee Lam Yattakhidh Waladan,Walam Yakunlahoo Shareekun Fil Mulki, WalamYakun Lahoo Waliyyun Mindh-Dhulli Wa KabbirhooTakbeera.( = There is no power nor strength save with Allaah. I depend upon theEver-living, Self-subsisting Lord Who is not to die. Praise be to AlmightyAllaah Who has no any son, neither he has any associate of His kingdomnor any helper, and declare His Greatness by extolling His Glory. )

32. Pray 2 rak'at Namaz in this method:- In eachrak'at after Al-Hamd recite 10 times -

Qulillaahumma Maalikal Mulki Tu'til MulkaMantashaau Wa Tanzi'ul Mulka Mimmantashaau, WaTuizzu Mantashaau, Wa Tudhillu Man Tashaau,Biyadikal Khayr, Innaka Alaa Kulli Shay'in Qadeer.Salawaat. Then recite 10 times:- Toolijul LaylaFinnahaari Wa Toolijunnahaara Fillayli, Wa TukhrijulHayya Minal Mayyiti Wa Tukhrijul Mayyita MinalHayyi, Wa Tarzuqu Man Tashaau Bighayri Hisaab.( = Say O Allaah, Master of the kingdom, You bestow kingdom to whom-ever You wish and You take it away from whomever You wish, You exaltwhom You wish and You abase whom You wish, in Your Hands is thegood. Indeed You have power over all things. You cause the night passinto the day and You cause the day pass into the night , You bring forththe dead from the living and living from the dead, and You providesustenance to whom You wish, without measure. )

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After completing the Namaaz recite 10 Salawaat andthen go into Sajdah and there recite -

Rabbigh Firlee Wa Hablee Mulkan LaaYambaghee Li Ahadim Mimba'adee Innaka AntalWahhaab. ( = O my Lord Nourisher forgive me and give me such dominion as noone after me shall have like it, certainly You are a Great Bestower. )

Recite Salawaat while starting and at the end. Thenbeseech your Haajat.33. Recite 10 times:-

Waman-Yattiqillaha Yaj'allahoo Makhrajan WaYarzuqhoo Min Haythu Laa Yahtasib, Waman-Yatawaqqal Alallaahi Fahuwa Hasbuhoo, InnallaahaBaalighu Amrihee, Qad Ja'alallaahu Likulli Shay'inQadraa.( =Whoever fears Allaah, He will make a way out for him and providesustenance from a place where he even did nor expect. Allaah is suffi-cient for him that depends on Him. Certainly Allaah accomplished Hispurpose. Indeed Allaah has prescribed a measure for every thing. )And then recite 7 times Surah-e-Alam Nashrah.

34. At night when all have gone to bed, performthis Namaaz which is very effective for repaying debtsand getting abundance:- Pray 2 rak'at Namaaz, in thefirst rak'at after Al-Hamd recite Aayatul Kursee and inthe second rak'at after Al-Hamd recite- L a vAnzalnaa Haadhal Qur'aana Alaa Jabalinl-Lara'ayatahoo Khaashian Mutaswaddian MinKhashyatillaah, Wa Tilkal Amthaalu NadhribuhaaLinnaasi La'allahum Yatafakkaroon. Huwal-Laahulladhee Laailaaha Illaa Huwa, Aalimul GhaybiWash-Shahaadah Huwar-Rahmaanur-Raheem. Huwal-Laahulladhee Laa Ilaaha Illaa Huwa, AlmalikulQuddoosus-Salaamul Mu'minul MuhayminulAzeezu l Jabbaaru l Mutakabb i ru ,


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Sub'haanal-Laahi Ammaa Yushrikoon. Huwal-LaahulKhaaliqul Baariul Muswawwiru Lahul Asmaaul Husnaa,Yusabbihu Lahoo Maa Fis-Samaawaati Wal Ardhi, WahuwalAzeezul Hakeem. (= If we had sent this Qur'aan on amountain you would have certainly seen it humbled andrent asunder for the awe of Allaah. We put forward suchsimilitudes to mankind that they may reflect. He is Allaah;there is no god except He, the Knower of the concealedand the seen. He is the Beneficent the Merciful. He isAllaah; there is no god except He, the King, the Holy, thePeace-loving, the bestower of assurance, the Guardian,the Ever-prevelant, the Supreme, the Great Absolute. Fartoo exalted is Allaah from what they join together withHim. He is Allaah, the Creator, the Maker, the Fashioner,,His are all the beautiful Names, Whatever is in the heavensand in the earth glorifies Him. He is ever - prevalent, All-Wise.)

Then finish the Namaaz as usual. Now take the HolyQur'aan in your hands and recite -

Bihaqqi Haadhal Qur'aani Wa Bihaqqi ManArsaltahoo Bihee Wa Bihaqqi Kulli Mu'minin MadahtahuFeehi Wa Bihaqqika Alayhim Falaa Ahada A'arafu BihaqqikaMinka;(= For the sake of this Holy Qur'aan and for the sake ofhim who was sent with it and for the believers praisedtherein and for the sake of Your justice done to thembecause no one is cognizant of Your courtesy better thenYou.)Then recite these 15 Holy names 10 times each--

Bika Yaa Allaahu x 10, Yaa Muhammadu x 10,Yaa Aliyyu x 10, Yaa Faatwimata x 10, Yaa Hasanu x10, Yaa Husaynu x 10, Yaa Aliyyibnal Husayni x 10,Yaa Muhammadabna Aliyyin x 10, Yaa Ja'farabnaMuhammadin x10, Yaa Moosabna Ja'farin x 10, YaaAliyyabna Moosa x 10, Yaa Muhammadabna Aliyyin x10, Yaa Aliyyabna Muhammadin x 10, Yaa HasanabnaAliyyin x 10, Bil Hujjati x 10.(= This is meant to seek Waseela (means) through AllaahHimself and (names of the holy Imaams) FourteenMa'asumeen A.S.)

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35. For repaying the debts, even if the amount is asto the weight of gold equal to the whole earth,InshaaAllaa it shall be paid if you recite this Duaa:-

Allaahumma Yaa Faarijal Hammi WaMunaffisal Ghammi Wa Mudh'hibal Ahzaani WaMujeebatil Mudhtwarreen, Yaa Rahmaanad-DunyaaWal Aakhiratee Wa Rahimhumaa Anta RahmaaniWa Rahmaanu Kulli Shay'in Farhamnee RahmatanTughneenee Biha An Rahmati Man Siwaak WaTaqdhee Bihaa Anneed-Dayn. ( =O Allaah, O He Who disperses troubles, O He Who takes away unhap-piness, O He Who obliterates tribulations and problems, O the OneWho accepts the duaa of the distreed ones, O He Who is Merciful inboth the worlds and the Most Beneficent, You are theOne Who takes pity on me and is Merciful to me and to all, make meindependent by Your hidden Mercy and by that repay my debts. )

36. A certain person said he did not find anythingmore beneficial for Riqz other then this Duaa byImaam Jaa'afar Sadiq A.S:-

" ~ Allaahummar'zuqnee Min Fadhlikal Waasi'ilHalaalit-Twayibi Rizqan Waasian HalaalanTwayyiban Balaaghan Lid-Dunyaa Wal AakhiratiSwabban Swabban Hanee'an Maree'an Min GhayriQaddin Walaa Mannin Min Ahadin Min Khalqik IllaaSa'atan Min Fadhlikal Waasi'i Fa Innaka QultaWas'alullaaha Min Fadhlihee Famin Fadhlika As'aluWamin Atwiyyatika As'alu Wamin Yadikal Mal'aAs'alu. ~" ( =O Allaah provide me with sustenance by Your abundant Grace therizq which is Halaal and pure and sufficient. and it may continue for myAakhirat, being pleasant and without any trouble, and there may notbe any obligation from Your creation, but it be from Your abundantGrace, because You have said that we should ask by Your Grace, so Iinvoke by Your Grace, I ask from Your givings, and I wish to take fromYour benevolant Hands. )


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37. Imaam Muhammad Baaqir A.S. said to recite fol-lowing Duaa in Sajdah of Waajib Namaaz;

" ~ Yaa Khayral Mas'ooleen Wa Yaa KhayralMu'atween Urzuqnee Warzuq Ayaalee Min Fadhlik FaInnaka Dhul Fadhlil Adhweem. ~ "( =O the Best from Whom it is asked, and the Best Who bestows, give meand my family the Rizq by Your Grace (fadhl), veirly You are the Ownerof Great Grace. )

38. Abu Baseer requested Imaam Ja'afar Saadiq A.S.to give him a Duaa for Rizq, the Imaam taught him thefollowing Duaa to be recited in the Sajdah of Namaaz-e-Tahajjud. He said since he practiced this never washe Mohtaaj anymore:

" ~ Yaa Khayra Mad'uwween Wa Yaa KhayraMas'ooleen Wa Yaa Awsa'a Man A'atwaa Wa YaaKhayra Murtajan Urzuqnee Wa Awsi'a Alayya MinRizqika Wa Sabbib Lee Rizqan Min Fadhlika InnakaAlaa Kulli Shay'in Qadeer. ~" ( = O the Best Who is called andis asked, O the One Who bestows very much, O the Best of Whom tohope, give me sustenance, beasow on me Your Benevolance, and es-tablish the means for sustenace from Your Grace, verily You are able todo all things. )

39. The Holy Prophet S.A.W.W. taught this Duaa forRizq: " ~ Yaa Raaziqal Muqilleen WaRaahimal Masaakeen Wa Yaa Waliyyil Mu'mineen WaYaa Dhal Quwwatil Mateen Swalli Alaa MuhammadinWa Ahli Baytihi Warzuqnee Wa Aafinee Wakfinee MaaAhammanee. ~ "( = O the bestower of rizq to Muqilleen , O the One Who is MostKind to those who have no supporter, O the friend of believers, Othe Owner of Majestic Might, send Blessings on Muhammad S.A.W.W.and Aali Muhammad A.S. and provide me sustenance, give me ease,and help me in tribulations. )


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* As a man’s wisdom andK N O W L E D G E

increases, his words decreases.*

* Virtue is the chief aim of acquiringK N O W L E D G E . *

* Practise perfects theK N O W L E D G E . *

* The total sum of excellency is

K N O W L E D G E . * .

40. To be free from financial debts recite:" ~ Allaahumma Lahdhwatan Min Lahadhwaatik

Tuyassiroo Alaa Ghuramaa'I Bihal Qadhaa'a WaTuyassiru Lee Bihal Iqtidhwaa'a Innaka Alaa KulliShay'in Qadeer. ~" ( =O Allaah from Your looking only one look will repay my debts andthat burden will be taken away from me because You are able to doeverything.)

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MARHOOM PARENTS

Allah S.W.T. emphasizes the worth and importanceof parents at various places in the Holy Qur'aan. It is enoughfor the wise person to realize this when he observes thatthe obedience of parents is mentioned side by sidewith the worship of Allaah. It is also authenticallymentioned that if your parents are not pleased with youall your worship and good deeds are gone waste, theydon't have any value. And it is not limited for the livingparents only but even if they are dead you must rememberthem by praying for them, attributing some good deedsto them, and rectifying their faults (if any) in a properway. Perhaps at the time of departure from the world theparents were not pleased at heart with their children,but if the children give due attention to their parents'well-being in the Hereafter by doing some good deeds ontheir behalf, parents become pleased to them.

The world that is five feet under the earth iscertainly a dreadful place for the sinners. Although weshould consider that all are pious and righteous but onenever knows in what situation there the diseased is.Perhaps they are enjoying the fruits of their good deedsand perhaps they are in trouble because of some lapseduring their lifetime. So if we perform any good deed ontheir behalf or offer a Namaaz for them they surely arebenefited by it, and it is said that our 2 rak'at Namaaz forthe Marhoom is better for them then the riches of thewhole world. If they are not in any trouble there then thebounties are increased for them and if they are in anytribulation then their pain is lessened or wiped off.Moresover, the performer of good deed is also to berewarded.

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Here below are stated some A'amaal for the ben-efit of diseased parents, although they are said tobenefit them but the performer of these A'amaal arealso nicely rewarded.

Especially on every Friday-night and on Fridaychildren of the Marhoom should pray for their parentsand give charity on their behalf.

1. Reciting Surah-e-Yaaseen is very beneficent forthe Marhoom. He/she is tremendously rewarded for it.

2. If one recites Surah-e-Mulk or 7 timesSurah-e-Qadr by the side of Marhoom's grave, God-forbid if any punishment is being implemented therein,it is instantly ceased.

3. Whenever you wish you can pray2 rak'at Namaaz for Marhoom, it gives a great joy tothe diseased.

4. On Friday-night (Shabe Jumma) or on any dayyou may pray 2 rak'at Namaaz between Maghrib andIshaa with Niyyat of Maghfirat-e-Waalidayn;In the first rak'at after Al-Hamd recite 10 timesRabbigh Firlee Waliwaalidayya Walil Mu'mineenaYawma Yaqoomul Hisaab. (= My Lord, forgive me and my par-ents and all believers on the Day of Judgement.) And in the secondrak'at after Al-Hamd recite 10 timesRabbigh Firlee Waliwaalidayya WalimanDakhalaBaytiya Mu'minan Walil Mu'mineena Wal Mu'minaat.(= O my Lord forgive me and my parents and the believer men andwomen who enter my abode.)Then complete the Namaaz as usual;

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Then go into Sajdah and recite 10 times-Rabbir Hamhuma Kamaa Rabbayaani Swagheera.( = My Lord be compassionate to them as they were to me when I wassmall.)

5. Some Tasbeeh of Salawaat and Istighfaar shouldbe offered on behalf of Marhoomeen every nowand then.6. Pray 2 rak'at Namaaz for the benefit ofMarhoom, in the first rak'at after Al-Hamd recite Surah-e-Qadr and in the second recite Surah-e-Kawthar.[ p.388 > ]

7. There is another Namaaz also for Marhoom. It is2 rak'at, in the first rak'at after Al-Hamd recite onceAayatul Kursee and Surah-e-Ikhalaas 2 times and inthe second rak'at after Al-Hamd recite Surah-e- Takaasur10 times. This also carries a great reward forMarhoom and for the reciter also.

8. If at all, unfortunately, the son or the daughterdid not fulfill the rights of their parent during theirlifetime, then they should pray this Namaaz.InshaaAllaah the Marhoom parents shall be pleased withthem: - Time: on the night between Wednesday andThursday. In between Maghrib and Ishaa. Niyyat:Fulfillment of the rights of my parent(s). Namaaz;2 rak'at. In each rak'at after Al-Hamd recite 5 timesAayatul Kursee, 5 times Surah-e-Ikhlaas, 5 times Surah-e-Kaafiroon, 5 times Surah-e-Falak, and 5 times Surah-e-Naas. [p.388 > ] After you finish praying the Namaazin this way recite 15 times Astaghfirullaaha Wa AtoobuIlayh. ( = I turn repentantly towards Allaah. )Dedicate the Sawaab of this A'amaal to the Marhoomparent and you shall get the reward of fulfilling theirr i g h t s .

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If atall, you suspect that there were somewrong transactions committed by your parents soyou would naturally wish that they should not bepunished for that. Therefore its remedy is that firstyou should try to rectify if possible, try to make thewronged pepople be pleased with your parents byrecompensing some thing that they would appreciate,and then observe this prayer on behalf of yourparents:- Pray 4 rak'ar Namaaz of 2 rak'at each. In the 1st rak'st afterAl-Hamd recite Surah-e- Ikhlaas 25 times, in the 2nd rak'at 50times, in the3 rak'at 75 times and in the 4 th rak'at 100 times.After Namaaz recite this Duaa:Allaahumma Swalli Ala Muhammadin Wa AaliMuhammad, Bismil-Laahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem. YaaNooras Samaawaati Wal Ardhi Wa Yaa GhawthalMustagheetheen, Yaa Jaaral Mustajeereen AntalMunzalu Bika Kullu Haajatin Astaghfiru AtoobuIlayka Mim-madhaalimi Katheeratin Li IbaadikaQablee Allaahumma Fa Ayyu Maa Abdim MinIbaadika Aw Amatin Min Imaaika Kaanat LahooQablee Madhlimatun Dhwalamtuhaa Ayyahu FeeNafsihee Aw Fee Ardhihee Aw Fee Maalihee AwFee Ahlihee Wa Waladihee Aw GheebatunIghtabtahoo Bihaa Aw Tahammulin Alayhi BimaylinAw Hawan Aw Anfatin Aw Hamiyyatin Aw Riyaain

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Wa Musriatun Ilaa Iraadatihee An Tuswallee AlaaMuhammadin Wa Aali Muhammad Wa AnTurdhiyahoo Aniyy Bimaa Shi'ta Min KhazaainiRahmatika Thumma Tahaba Lee Min LadunkaRahmatan Innahoo Laa Tanqusukal MaghfiratuWalaa Tadhurrukal Moohibatoo Rabbi AkrimneeBirahmatika Walaa Tukhzinee Bi Dhunoobee InnakaWaasiul Maghfiratee Yaa Arhamar-RaahimeenAllaahuma Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa AaliMuhammmad.

( = O Light of the heavens and the earth, O Helper of the caller forhelp, O Refuge for those seeking protection, all requests are forwardedto You, I repent and turn towards You, for I have done harm to Yourservents many times, O my Allaah, from among Thy servents many menand women have been oppressed or tyrannized by me, either bodilydamage, or to the good name, property, kith and kin, children, or havebeen slandered or wronged, or have been made to suffer regardingpartiality, or passion, envy, anger, hypocrisy, prejudice, in their ab-sence, or presence, alive or dead. My efforts leg behind and my meansgrow mean to amend the excesses I committed. Therefore I beseechThee O Upholder of requests; they obey Thy will and are ready toagree with Thy decree. Send Your Blessings on Muhammad S.A.W.W.and bring us (me and the wronged one) into harmony with each other.If it pleases You let me have my share from the treasures of Your Mercy.Verily pardoning incur no loss to You. Nor is favour against Your policy.O Lord, mercifully show kindness to me and do not put me to shamefor my sins. Verily Thou art a liberal Pardoner. O the Most Merciful.Allaahumma Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aali Muhammad.)

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Aw Asabiyyatin Ghiyaaban Kaana Aw ShaahidanWa Hayyan Kaana Aw Mayyitan Fa Qasurat YadeeWa Dhwaaqa Wus'ee Aw Ruddahaa Ilayhi Wat-Tahallulee Minhoo Fa As'aluka Yaa Man YamlikulHaajata Wa Hiya Mustajeebatun Li Mashiyyatihee

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DISEASE / ILLNESS / SICKNESSThe All-Merciful Allaah S.W.T. is so much kind

towards His creation that when a person falls sickhe is rewarded for it. It is narrated that the Angels whorecord deeds are commanded to record the good deedsof a sick person even though he has not performed anygood deed during his sickness, but only because he usedto do good deeds during his healthy days. Even when aperson becomes old and he can't perform the good deedswhich he used to perfom in his youthful and healthydays Allaah S.W.T. credits his account of good deedsbecause he used to do so in his good days.

Imaam Muhammad Baaqir A.S. said that remainingsick and painful for one night is equal to the worshipof one year; a fever of one night is the means of Kaffaaraof one year's sins. But this advantage is only forthat person who does not complain for his or hersickness or pain.

Imaam Ja'afar Saadiq A.S. said that the personwho is a beloved of Allaah is bestowed with either ofthese three gifts, fever, headache, or painingeyes.

How-so-ever, there are many causes of dis-ease and sickness. One of the causes may be becauseof our own negligence on the part of hygiene, or itis hereditary, or it is because of carelessness inconsumption of food, or it may be atonement forour sins. Howsoever, it is everybody's duty tobe on safe side and protect oneself from disease atwhatever extent it is possible.Curing a scknessshould be with Duaa and Dawaa.

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Nevertheless there are some people who arequite fit but they do not feel well any day. They alwayscomplain about their health and they really look likesick, but they are not. This is because of mentalthinking of a person; psychological problem causes himor her to consider oneself to be a sick person whilephysically they might be very well. If one removes thenegative thinking from his mind he is surely curedwithout a tablet of medicine. In contradiction to thisthere are people who create such a firm will-power intheir minds that even they are really sick, but they donot pamper their thought of sickness and thus we cansee they live the life as wonders.

However, besides the precautions and cureswe must also seek help from Almighty Allaah S.W.T.because no medicine can work without Hispermission. There is a well-known episode ofNabi Moosa A.S. that once when he was sick hesought help from Allaah S.W.T. He was directed togo to the bush and collect a certain type of herb touse for his sickness. He did accordingly and wascured. Next time when he was sick he went directlyto the bush, collected the herb and used it but withno effect. Enquiring from Allaah he was told thatthe first time he asked help from Allaah so he wassuccessful but the other time he did not do so, thatwas the reason.

Hereunder are the mention of some essentialDuaas and A'amaal, Inshaa- Allaah, for the completecure of disease, illnesses, and sicknesses.

For any type of disease recite Surah Al-Hamd7 or 70 times over the forehead of the patient.

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(1) Various diseases can be avoided by reciting SurahAn-Nahl once a month.(2) Regular recitation of Sura-e-Yaaseen has themerit of curing and protecting from various dangerousdiseases.(3) Write Surah Al-Mujaadilah and place it on thepaining part, the pain will disappear at once.(4) When you are doubtful to consume certain foodthat whether it will harm your health or not, then re-cite Surah Al-Quraysh [p.388 >] over it and the foodwill do no harm to you.(5) KHAAQ-E-SHIFAA is a sure remedy for every dis-ease, but we should better know its usage and particu-lar Duaa to be recited before using it. If it is very nec-essary then it is allowed to take a very small piece ofKhaaq-e-Shifaa, put it in the mouth and drink waterover it and recite this Duaa :-

Bismillaahi Wa Billaahi Allaahumma RabbaHaadhihit-Turbatil Mubaarakatiz-Dhwaahirati WaRabban-Nooril-Ladhee Unzila Feehi Wa RabbalJasadil-Ladhee Sakana Feehi Wa Rabbal MalaaikatilMuwakkileena Bihij'alhu Shifaa'an Min Daa'in.( =In the name of Allaah, for Allaah, O Allaah, the Lord of this sacred,helpful earth, the Lord of the light which is in it, the Lord of the bodywhich is resting in it, the Lord of the guardian angels, let it cure mydisease).Then mention the name of the disease, then kiss theKhaaq-e-Shifaa and swallow it (less then a grain) withwater and continue to recite:-

Allaahummaj'alhu Rizqan Waasi'an Wa I'lmanNaafi'an Wa Shifaa'an Min Kulli Daa'in Wa Suqmin.(= O Allaah let this (pure earth) be a source of abundabt means oflivelihood, useful knowledge, and a remedy for all (my) pains and ail-

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(6) A sick person should himself/herself recite thisDuaa for the recovery:-Allaahumma Ashfinee Bi Shifaa'ika, Wa DaawineeBi Dawaaika, Wa Aafinee Min Balaa'ika, Fa InneeAbduka Wabnu Abdika.

(= O Allaah, make me healthy with Your remedy, cure me with Yourmedicine, keep me safe from misfortunes (with which You try me)because verily I am Your servent, the son of Your servent.)

(7) It is narrated that we should seek Waseela ofImaam Moosa-e-Kadhim A.S. for getting well fromdisease. To keep Nazar that I shall offer 1400 or 14000Salawaat to the Imaam is a sure way to recover.

(8) Keep some Sadaqah under the pillow of thesick person and recite the following Duaa:-Allaahumma Innee As'aluka Bihaqqee WaliyyikaMoosa-bni Ja'afar, Illaa Aafaytanee Fee Jamee'iJawaarihi Maa Dhwahara Minhaa Wamaa Batwana,Wa Daf'at Annee Jamee'il Aalaami Wal AskaamiYaa Jawaadu Yaa Kareem Yaa Arhamar-Raahimeen.(= In this Duaa we beseech Almighty Allaah, the Bestower, the MostMerciful, to relieve us of internal and external ailments and sicknessfor the sake of Imaam Musa ibne Ja'afer Al- Kaadhim A.S.)Then give that Sadqa to a poor in the morning.InshaaAllaah the sick shall be cured.

(9) To cure any type of fever recite 1000 times :Surah-e-Ikhlaas and beseech Allaah to cure thesickness in t h e n a m e o f B i b iF a a t i m a S . A .


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(10) If the recovery from sickness seems hard thendaily recite 18 times Naadey Aliyyan over the glass ofpure water and give it to the patient to drink, Inshaa-Allaah the disease will disappear.

(11) Reciting Naadey Aliyyan regularly 27 times dailykeeps the sickness away.

(12) Whatsoever dreadful or incurable disease may itbe, if these Holy Names are recited over it with pu-rity of intention and sincerity in faith, the recoverywill astonish everybody:-

Yaa Hafeedhu, (The Preserver), Yaa Salaamu,(The Peace), Yaa Naafiu, (The Propitios), Yaa Baakiu, (TheEverlasting), Yaa Kareemu, (Generous), Yaa Ghafooru,(sub-duer-pardoner) Yaa Haadiyu.(The Guide). This may berecited 3, 5, or 7 times each.

(13) The Holy Prophet S.A.W.W. said that if one re-cites this Duaa 40 times after Namaaz-e-Sub'h thedisease will be cured:-

Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem, AlhamduLillaahi Rabbil Aalameen,Wa Hasbunallaahu WaNi'amal Wakeel, Tabaarakallaahu AhsanulKhaaliqeen, Walaa Hawla Walaa Quwwata IllaaBillaahil Aliyyil Adhweem.( = In the name of Allaah the Beneficent the Merciful. Praise be toAllaah, the Lord of the worlds. Allaah is sufficient for us, (He is our)most excellent Protector. Blessed be Allaah, the best of Creators. Thereis no power or strength (with anyone) save Allaah, the Highest, theGreat. )(14) Recitation of Yaa Salaamu ( = O Peace. ) 111 timesis also a remedy of sickness.


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(15) Recite Yaa Hayyu Yaa Qayyoom ( = O The Ever-living

The Ever Existing. ) 18 times after every Wajib Namaaz.

(16) For asthma and skin diseases reciteSurah-e-Munaafiqoon.

(17) Recite this Aayat No:17 of Surah-e-An'aam beforeSub'h for any disease:

Wa In'yamsaskallaahu Bi Dhurrin FalaaKaashifa Lahoo Illaa Huwa, Wa In'yamsaska BiKhayrin Fa Huwa Alaa Kulli Shay'in Qadeer.

( = If Allah touches you with suffering none can get rid of it but He; andif He touches you with good then He has power over all things. )

(18) For the cure of toothache recite:-T'wonn'y, Seen, Meem, Kaaf, Hey, Ye, Ayn, Swaad,Hay, Meem, Ayn, Seen, Kaaf, Allaahu Laa IlaahaIllaa Huwa Rabbul Arshil Adhweem. ( = These lettershave some concealed meaning which we do not apprehend, then, thisDuaa goes to say that Allaah- there is no god except He, the Lord ofMighty Arsh. )

(19) For the aching eyes recite:- Yaa AhliYashraba Laa Maqaama Lakum, then blow on theeyes. Another Duaa: U'eedhu Noori Baswaree BiNoorillahl-Ladhee Laa Yutfau. (= I give my eyesight in the protection of the light of Allaah Whose lightnever extinguishes.) And reciting Aayatul Qursee is also effective.

(20) For any minor or major eyes problem dailyrecite Sura-e-Takweer. [PAGE 388 >]


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(21) For good memory recite this Duaa after Sub'hNamaaz : Sub'haana Man Laa Ya'atadiAlaa Ahli Mamlakatihi, Sub'haana Man LaaYa'akhudhu Ahlal Ardhi Bi Alwaanil Adhaabi,Sub'haanar-Raoofir-Raheem, Allaahummaj'al-lee FeeQalbee Nooran Wa Baswaran Wa Fahman WaIlman Innaka Alaa Kulli Shy'in Qadeer.( = Glory be to He Who does not treat his subjects unfairly, Glory be toHe Who does not reprimand the people of the earth with retribution,Glory be to He Who is Kind and Compassionate. O Allaah let there belight, insight, wisdom and knowledge in my mind, indeed You arepotent over all things. )

(22) For storing the memories in brain: reciteSurah-e-A'alaa. [page 388 >]

(23) If Surah-e-Alam-Nashrah is reicted 17 times andblown on the chest, the brain will begin working afresh.[page 385 >]

(24) Recite Aayat No: 66 and 67 of Surah-e-Yaaseen70 times for curing a disease :

Walaw Nashaau Latwamasnaa Alaa A'ayunihimFastabaqus-Swiraaata Fa Annaa Yubswiroon. WalawNashaau Lamasakhnaahum Alaa Makaanatihim Famas-Tatwaaoo Mudhwiyyan Walaa Yarjioon.( = And if We please We would certainly put out their eyes, then theywould run about groping for the way, but how should they see? And ifWe please We would surely change them in their place, then they wouldnot be able to go on nor will they return. )

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(26) For the protection of eyes, keep your hands onthe eyes and always recite:- Faja'alnaahu SameeanBasweera.(= so we gave him hearing and sight). Surah-e-Dahr: 2.

(27) For Forgetfulness: recite Surah-e-Alam Nashrah[P.388 >]. And daily after Sub'h recite this Duaa:-Sub'haana Man Laa Ya'atadee AhliMamlekatih….(comp. Duaa written hereabove inNo:21.)

(28) For Heart problems: - (i) Write Surah-e-Dahrwith saffron on a clean paper then wash it with waterand drink that water.

(29) (ii) To cure heart ailments :- write verse 37 ofSurah Al-Qaaf, wash it with paak water and drink thatwater. The verse is: "Inna Fee DhaalikaLadhikraa Liman Kaana Lahoo Qalbun Aw Alqaas-Sam'a Wahuwa Shaheed."( = Indeed there is a reminder in this for the one who has a heart orhears with presence of mind. ) (iii) Recite the following Aayat on water and drink it :- (a) Surah Aali imraan :8 and 9; (b) Surah .Ar-Ra'ad:28 and 29; (c) Surah Yoonus: 22. Also wearing ofthese Aayats around the neck is beneficial.

(iv) Write Surah Ar-Rahmaan with saffron, washit with pure water and drink that water.

(v) For the pain in the chest recite this Aayat 57of Surah Yoonus: "Wa Shifaaun-Limaa Fis-Swudoor".( = and a cure for that which is in breasts. )

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--- "Wamaa Kaana Linafsin An Tamoota Illaa BiIdhnillaahi Kitaaban Mu'ajjalan, Waman YuridThawaabad-Dunyaa Nu'atihee Minhaa, Waman YuridThawaabal Aakhirati Nu'atihee Minhaa,Wasanajzeesh-Shaakireen."( = And it is not possible for any spirit to die except by Allaah's consentat a time recorded in the Book that fixes the term (of life). He whodesires recompense in this world, We give him there, and he who de-sires reward in the Hereafter We give him there. And in a bit We shallreward the thankful. )

(30) (vii) For palpitation (fast heart-beats) recite:-Surah Al-Hashr.

(31) To cure weakness: recite:-Surah-e-Ar-Rahmaan and Surah-e-Qiyaamah.

(32) Duaa-e-Durood-e-Toosi is also very effectivein illness. (refer Majmooa)

(33) For headache; recite:-Surah-e-Taqaasur. [page 388 >]

(34) For headache: recite:-Aoodhu Billaahil-Ladhee Sakana Lahoo Maa

Fis-Samaawaati Wa Maa Fil Ardhi Wahuwas-SameeulAleem.( = I take refuge in Allaah in Whose trust is that which ison the land and in the sea, in the heavens and theearth; He is the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing.)

(35) To stop bleeding from any part of the body re-cite:-

Bismil-Laahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem, MaaQatwa'atum Minleenatin Aw TaraktumoohaQaaimatan Alaa Uswooliha Fa Bi Idhnillaahi WaLiyujziyal Faasiqeen.


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(36) For curing boils always recite this 7 times: -Laa Ilaaha Illallahul Haleemul Kareem. ( = There

is no god except Allaah The Forbearing The Munificent. )(37) To cure shivering fever always recite thisDuaa-e-Noor in the morning and evening:- " ~Bismillaahin-Noor, Bismillaahi Noorin-Noor,Bismillaahi Noorun Alaa Noor, Bismillaahil-ladheeHuwa Mudabbirul Umoor, Bismillahil-LadheeKhalaqan-Noor, Minan-Noor, Alhamdulillaahil-ladheeKhalaqan-Noor Minan-Noor. Wa Anzalan-Noor, Alaat-Toor, Wal Baytil Ma'amoor Was-Saqfil Marfoo'a FeeKitaabim-Mastoor, Fee Raqqim-Manshoor, BiQadarim-Maqdoor, Alaa Nabiyyin Mahboor.Alhamdulillaahil-Ladhee Huwa Bil Izzi Madhkoor, WaBil Fakhri Mash'hoor, Wa Alaas-Sarra'i Wadh-Dharra'iMashkoor, Wa Swallallaahu Alaa SayyidinaMuhammadin Wa Aalihit-Twayyibeenat-Twaahireen.~"( = In the name of Allaah, the Light, in the name of Allaah the Light of

Light, in the name of Allaah , Light over Light, in the name of Allaah Whoragulates the affairs, in the name of Allaah Who created light from light,.

Praise is due to Allaah Who created light from light, sent down light, onMount Toor, on Baytal Ma'amoor (the house in Heaven above the Holy

Qa'aba) on the raised ceiling, as well in the Book written on the streachedparchment in ragulated quantity, and on the Blessed Prophet. Praise is

due to Allaah Who is remembered with admiration, Who is well recog-nised for His Glory, Who is thanked in bliss as well in misery. Blessings of

Allaah be on our Master Muhammad S.A.W.W. and on his Holy Progeny. )(38) To protect oneself from cholera always recite:

~~ Lee Khamsatun Utfee Bihim HarralWabaail Haatwimah Al Mustwafa Wal MurtudhaWabnaa Humaa Wal Faatwimah. ~~( = I have "Five" by whose help I put out the heat, - Mustwafaa,

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(39) To protect oneself from the disease and sick-nesses Imaam Ali A.S. stated to recite this Duaa :-

Allaahu Qadeemun Azaliyyun Yuzillul Ilal,Wahuwa Qaaimun Azaliyyun Bil Azaliyyati LamYazal Walaa Yuzaalu, Bi Rahmatika Yaa Arhamar-Raahimeen, Wa Swallallaahu Alaa Muhammadin WaAalihit-Twayyibeenat-Twaahireen.( = Allaah is Eternal, Ever-Living, He tak es away anguish; He is self-subsisting, Ever-existing, by His Eternity, neither perishes nor ceases tobe present. By Your Mercy, O the Most Beneficent, Allaah's blessingsbe showered on Muhammad S.A.W.W. and his Holy Ahlul Bayt. )

(40) Imaam Ja'far Sadiq A.S. said if someone is sick,stand under the open sky, raise your hands and recitethis Duaa :- ~~ "Allaahumma InnakaAyyarta Aqwaaman Fee Kitaabik Faqulta Qulid'ool-Ladheena Za'Amtum Min Doonihee FalaaYamlikoona Kashfadh-Dhurri Ankum WalaaTahweelan Fa Yaa Man Laa Ymliku Kashfa DhurriWalaa Tahweelahoo Annee Ahadun GhayruhooSwallee Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aalihee WakshifDhurree Wa Hawwilhu Ilaa Man Yad'oo Ma'akaIlaahan Aakhara Fa Innee Ash'hadu An Laa IlaahaGhayruka." ~~ ( =O Allaah in Your Book You have demanded from many tribes thatthey may call, except You, to any of their Awliyaa, but they could neverrelieve them of the tribulations, and neither they could change theirstate. O Allaah, except Whom nobody can relieve us of evils, or canchange our states, send Blessings on Muhammad S.A.W.W. and AaliMuhammad A.S. relieve me of my problems and change my state to abetter one because I give witness that there is no god except You. )

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" ~~Wa Nunazzilu Minal Qur'aani Maa HuwaShifaaun Wa Rahmatun Lil Mu'mineen, WalaaYazeedudh-Dhwaalimeena Illaa Khasaara. ~~" ( = We sent down Qur'aan that is remedial and compassion for thebelievers, but it adds nothing to the unjust except perdition. )

(42) Ameerul Mu'mineen A.S. said that keep your handon the place of pain and recite this Duaa 3 times :-

"~~Allaahu Allaahu Allaahu Rabbee HaqqanLaa Ushriku Bihee Shay'an Allaahumma Anta LahaaWalikulli Adhweematin Fa Farrijhaa Annee. ~~" ( =Allaah Allaah, my Lord is Haqq, I do not associate anything with Him,O my Allaah You have total power over it and over all like it, so takeapart it from me. )

(43) It is narrated that if a child is sick its mothershould go on the terrace of the house, there under theopen sky she should perform Sajda with bare-head andrecite this Duaa in Sajdah:-

" ~~ Allaahumma Rabbee AntaA'atwaytaneehi Wa Anta Wahabtaneehi LeeAllaahumma Faj'al Hibatikal Yawma JadeedatanInnaka Qaadirun Muqtadirun. ~~~" She shouldcontinue this Amal till her child recovers.( =O my Allaah You donate benefit on me, You give me gifts, so O myAllaah , now give me Your Grant today again, for verily You are the mostProficient and All-Powerful. )

(44) For any sickness recite this Duaa for its cure:-

" ~~ Yaa Munzilash-Shifaai Wa Mudh'hibad-Daai Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aalihee WaAnzil Alaa Waj'ish-Shifaa'a. ~~"


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(45) For the pain in chest recite:- "~~Wa Idh'Qataltum Nafsan Faddaa Ra'atum Feeha, WallaahuMukhrijum Maa Kuntum Taktumoon. Fa QulNadhriboohu Bi Ba'adhihaa, Kadhaalika YuhyillaahulMawta Wa Yureekum Aayaatihee La'allakumTa'aqiloon .~~"( = And bear in mind when you killed a person, and then undecidedabout it; Allah brought it to light that you obscured. Therefore We said,"smack him with a part." Thus Allaah brings dead to life and shows youhis signs, so that you may understand. )

(46) If there is swelling on any part of the body recitethe following verses of the Holy Qur'aan whenever youdo Wudhoo for Wajib Namaaz, --- before and afterNamaaz:-

"~~Law Anzalnaa Haadhal Qur'aana Alaa JabalinlLara'aytaho Khaashian Mutaswaddian Min Khashyatil-Llaah, Wa Tilkal Amthaalu Nadhribuhaa LinnaasiLa'allahum Yatafakkaroon. Huwal-Laahul-Ladhee LaaIlaaha Illaa Huwa, Aalimul Ghaybi Wash-Shahaadah,Huwar-Rahmaanur-Raheem. Huwal-Laahul-Ladhee LaaIlaaha Illaa Huwa, Almalikul Quddoosus-Salaamul Mu'minulMuhahminul Azeezul Jabbaarul Mutakabbiru,Sub'haanallaahi Ammaa Yushrikoon. Huwal-LaahulKhaaliqul Baariul Muswawwiru Lahul Asmaa'ulHusnaa, Yusabbihu Lahoo Maa Fis-Samaawaati WalArdhi, Wahuwal Azeezul Hakeem ~~ ". (translation in earlierpages)

(47) For the cure of irritation or itching skin, recite:-“~~Bismil-Lahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem, Wa

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Khabeethatin-Nijtuth-that Min Fawqil Ardhi MaaLahaa Min Qaraarin Minha Khalaqnaakum Wa FeehaNu'eedukum Wa Minha Nukhrijukum TaaratanUkhraa, Allaahu Akbaru Wa Anta Laa TakburuAllaahu Yabqee Wa Anta Laa Tabqee WallaahuAlaa Kulli Shay'in Qadeer.~~"( = And the similarity of a wicked word is like a wicked tree - it isuprooted from the earth's face, it has no firmness. We created you(from the earth) and into it we shall return you, and We shall bring youout from it second time. Allaah is Greatest, you are not, Allaah lasts forever, you will not, verily Allaah has power over all things.)(48) For the pain in knees:- Recite this Aayat no: 1upto 7 of Surah-e- Fat'ha after Waajib Namaaz, keep-ing your hand on the knee: - B i s m i l l a a h i r -Rahmaanir-Raheem. Innaa Fatahnaa Laka Fat'ham-Mubeenan Liyaghfira Lakallaahu Maa TaqaddamaMin Dhanmbika Wamaa Ta'akh-khara Wa YutimmaNi'amatahu Alayka Wa Yahdiyaka Sweeraatam-Mustaqeeman-Wa Yansurakallaahu Naswran Azeeza.Huwal-Ladhee Anzalas-Sakeenata Fee QuloobilMu'mineena Liyazdaadu Eemaanam-Ma'aEemaanihim Walillaahi Junoodus-Samaawaati WalArdhi Wa Kaanallaahu Aleeman Hakeeman-LiYudkhilal Mu'mineena Wal Mu'minaati JannaatinTajree Min Tahtihal Anhaaru Khaalideena FeehaWa yukaffira Anhum Sayyi'aatihim Wa KaanaDhaalika Indallaahi Fawzan Adhweeman-Wa YuAdh-dhibal Munaafiqeena Wal Munaafiqaati WalMushrikeena Wal Mushrikaatidh-DhwaanneenaBillaahi Dhwannas-Saw'i Alayhim Daa'iratus-Saw'i,Wa Ghadhiballaahu Alayhim Wa La'anahum WaA'adda Lahum Jahannam Wa Saa'at Masweera.Walillaahi Junoodus-Samaawaati Wal Ardhi WaKaanallaahu Azeezan Hakeema.


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(49) The Holy Prophet S.A.W.W. said to recite thefollowing Duaa to keep away the Satan, and be protectedfrom magicians: -

" ~~Inna Rabbakumullahul-Ladhee Khalqas-Samaawaati Wal Ardha Fee Sittati AyyaaminSummasTawaa Alal Arshi Yughshil-Laylan-NahaarYatlubuhoo Hatheethan Wash-Shamsa Wal QamaraWannujooma Musakh-Kharaatin Bi Amrihi AlaaLahul Khalqu Wal Amru Tabaarakallaahu RabbulAalameen. Ud'oo Rabbakum Tadhwarra'an WaKhufya, Innahoo Laa Yuhibbul Mu'atadeen..~~"( = Verily your Sustainer is Allaah Who formed heavens and the earth insix days, then established himself on the Throne, He draws the night asa covering over the day, which persues it persistently, and made thesun and the moon and the stars obedient to His authority. Verily His isthe creation and the command. Blessed be Allaah the Lord of the worlds.Call on your Lord respectfully and in secret.Verily Allaah does not lovethe transgressors. And do not make waywardness in the earth after ithas been reformed, and call on Him fearing (His wrath) and yearning(His mercy). Verily the Mercy of Allaah is near to those who do good. )(50) To protect oneself from an evil eye (Najar)recite:-

" ~~Wa In Yakaadul Ladheena KafarooLayuzliqoonaka Bi Abswaarihim LammaaSamee'udh-Dhikra Wa Yaqooloona Innahoo WaMajnoona Wamaa Huwa Illaa Dhikrul-LilAalameen.~~"

(51) Once a pale-faced person came to Imaam AmeerulMu'mineen A.S. and complained about his constantsickness and disease and asked for the remedy. TheImaam said that he was showing him a Duaa which wasbrought by Jibraeel A.S. to Rasoolullaah S.A.W.W. whenImaam Hasan A.S. and Imaam Husain A.S. were sick.T h i s i s t h e D u a a : -


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" ~~ Ilaahee Kullamaa An'Amta AlayyaNi'amatan Qalla Laka Indahaa Shukree, WaKullama'btalaytanee Bi Baliyyatin Qalla LakaIndahaa Swabree, Fa Yaa Man Qalla Shukree IndaNiamihee Falam Yahrimnee, Wa Yaa Man QallaSwabree Inda Balaa'ihee Falam Yakhdhulnee, WaYaa Man Taraanee Alal Khatwaaya FalamYaf'dhwahnee, Wa Yaa Man Ra'aanee AlalMa'aaswee Falam Yuaaqibnee Alayhaa, Swalli AlaaMuhammadin Wa Aali Muhammad WaghfirleeDhunoobee Washfinee Min Maradhwee, InnakaAlaa Kulli Shay'in Qadeer.~~"( = O my Allaah, every time You bestow favour on me, my thankfulness toYou is not as it should be; whenever any affliction occurs to me myendurance draws a limit, but You did not forsake me even though mythankfulness was not proper and sufficient in return to Your favours;and You did not let me down even when my endurance was inadeqate;even when You saw me comitting evil deeds You did not disgrace me;and in spite of seeing me committing sins You did not punish me; sendblessings on Muhammad S.A.W.W. and his Holy Household, forgive mysins, and cure my ailments, indeed You are powerful over all things. )

(52) To cure head-ache and ear-ache recite this Duaaplacing your hand over the head or ear:-

" ~~ Aoodhu Billaahil- Ladhee Sakana LahooMaa Fil Barri Wal Bahri Wa Maa Fis-SamaawaatiWal Ardhi Wahuwas-Sameeul Aleem. ~~ "( = I seekasylum in Allaah in Whose trust is all that is on land and in the seas, andin the heavens and earth and He is the All-Knowing All-Seeing.)

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"~~Awalam Yaral-Ladheena Kafaroo Annas-Samaawaati Wal Ardha Kaanataa Ratqan FafataqnaaHumaa Wa Ja'alnaa Minal Maa'i Kulla Shay'in HayyinAfalaa Yu'minoon. ~~ "

( = Those who disbelieve have not seen that the heavens and the earthwere closed up and We cloved them asunder? We made all things alivefrom water. Still they will not believe? )

(54) This Duaa was given to Imaam Ameerul Mu'mineenA.S. by Rasoolullaah S.A.W.W. for curing Fever:-

" ~~ Allaahummar'ham Jildiyar-Raqeeq WaAdhmiyad-Daqeeq Wa Aoodhoo Bika Min FawratilHareeq, Yaa Umma Mildamin In Kunti AamantiBillaahi Falaa Ta'akuleel-Lahma Walaa Tashrabid-Dama Walaa Tafoori Minal Fami Wantaqilee Ilaa ManYaz'umu Anna Ma'allaahi Ilaahan Aakhara Fa InneeAsh'hadu An Laa Ilaaha IllallaahuWahdahoo LaaShareeka Lahoo Wa Anna Muhammadan AbduhooWa Rasooluh Swallallaahu Alayhi Wa Alihee. ~~ "

( = O my Allaah have mercy on my tender skin, my obscure bones, I sekYour protection from intense heat of burning. O fever, if you acceptAllaah's authority do not eat my flesh nor consume my blood, nor befearce in anguish but go to a disbeliever who associates another godwith Allaah, because I bear witness that there is no god but Allaah, theOne, and Muhammad S.A.W.W. is His Servent and Messenger. )

(55) For curing the Fever one should unbutton theshirt and put his head inside, then therein recite:-

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(56) To remain safe from disease recite:" ~ Bismillaahi Wa Billaahi Kam-Min Ni'amatin

Lillaahi Fee Irqin Saakinin Wa Ghayri Saakinin AlaaAbdin Shaakirin Wa Ghayri Shaakirin."( =In the name of Allaah, and for Allaah, how many blessings of Allaah arethere in a vein , motionless or non-stationary for a slave who is obligedor not obliged. )Thenhold the beard with right hand and recite threettimes:

"~ Allaahumma Farrij Annee Kurbatee Wa AjjilAafiyatee Wakshif Dhurree.~ "( =O my Allaah eliminate the pain and suffering from me, make me healthysoon and drive away misery from me. )

(57) When Imaam Ali A.S. was sick and the HolyProphet S.A.W.W. went to see him he asked him torecite this Duaa:"~ Allaahumma Innee As'alukaTa'ajeela Aafiyatika Wa Swabran Alaa Baliyyatik WaKhuroojan Minad-Dunyaa Ilaa Rahmatik. ~"( =O Allaah I ask You to give me wellbeing at the earliest and give meendurance to misfortunes and let me depart from the world towardsYour Mercy. )

(58) Put your hand on the paining part and recite 3times:

" ~ Allaahumma Innee As'aluka BiHaqqilQur'aanil Adhweemil-Ladhee Nazala Bihir-RoohulAmeenu Wahuwa Indak Fee Ummil Kitaabi AliyyunHakeemun An Tashfiyanee Bi Shifaa'ika WaTudaawiyanee Bi Dawaaika Wa Tu'aafiyanee MinBalaaika.~" ( =O Allaah I invoke You by the right of Qur'aanil Adhweem whichwas being brought down by Roohul Ameen and it is present in YourComplete Book, it is of high status and full of wisdom, give meShifaa from You, cure me by Your medicene and keep me safe fromBalaa. )


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(59) Imaam Ali Radhaa A.S. has shown this Taaweezfor every type of illness : ~

Ueedhu Nafsee Bi Rabbil Ardhi Wa Rabbis-Samaai, Ueedhu Nafsee Bil-Ladhee Laa YadhurruMa'asmihee Daa'un, Ueedhu Nafsee Billaahil-Ladhi-smuhu Barakatun Wa Shifaaun.

( = I seek protection for myself from the Lord of the heavens and theearth, I seek safety for myself from Him Who is such that His mention ofname can not allow any ailment to be bothersome, I seek protectionfor myself from Almighty Allaah Who cures and bestows blessings. )

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THE HOLY QUR’AAN

IS ALLAAH'S COVENANT WITH PEPOLE. THEREFORE IT IS INCUMBENT ON

M U S L I M S

TO LOOK AT HIS COVENANT AND

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It is very beneficial to recite this Duaa at variousinstances for the forgivness of our sins, specificaly thishelps at the last moments of life when it is a criticalmoment for the departure of soul to the next world:-

~~~~~ Yaa Man ' Yaqbalul Yaseer, Wa Ya'afooAnil Katheer, Iqbal Minnil Yaseer, Wa'afoo AnnilKatheer, Innaka Antal Ghafoorur-Raheem.~~~~~( = O He Who accepts even very few good deeds, and forgives manywrong deeds; accept my few good deeds and pardon my many baddeeds. Verily You are oft-forgiving, Merciful. )

As the last moments of life are very critical andShaytaan comes to destroy our Eemaan it is of utmostimportance that one should always preserve in mind allthe five Usool-e-Deen and beseech Allaah S.W.T. thaton his last moments he should be firm on them. AskAllaah by the following Duaa that this is your trust andthat he return it to you at the time of death: -

Allaahumma Yaa Arhamar-Raahimeen, InneeQad Awda'atuka Yaqeenee Haadhaa Wa ThabaataDeenee Wa Anta Mustawdioo Waqad AmartanaaBi Hifdhil Wadaai'a, Fa Ruddahoo Alayya WaqtaHudhooree Mawtee.(This literally means that we are pleading to the Most Merciful Allaahthat as we have in our past confirmed our belief in Him concerning allHis commandments, our belief should be reurned safely to us so thatwe stick to it in our last moments. So if we have entrusted our beliefsto Allaah, they will be secured and safely returned to us.)

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Qayaamat. The apparent meaning for sheer memoriz-ing shall not avail us of any good. ]

For experiencing ease when the time to departfrom this world comes one should always practice atleastthese two things : (a) be obedient to parents, and(b) do Seela-e-Raham,i.e. to be lenient, kind, forgiving and generous torelatives.

Always recite Surah-e-Zilzaal in Sunnat Namaaz.[p.388>]

To depart with Eemaan one should(a) recite Surah-e-Mu'minoon on Fridays,(b) recite Duaa-e-Tamjeed of Saheefa-e-Kaamila Duaano:11.

Recite this Duaa everyday:Allaahumma Innee Haadhaa Yaqeenee Wa

Thabaatu Deenee Innee Awda'atuka Haadhal IqraaraBika Wa Bi Nabiyyika Wa Bi Aimmatika Wa Bi IslaamikaWa Bi Kitaabika Wa Bi Qiblatika Wa Bi FareedhwatikaWa Bi Kulli Aayaatika Wa Anta Khayru MustawdainFa Ruddahoo Alayya Inda Hudhwoori Mawtee WaqtaSuaalin Munkarin Wa Nakeerin Fee Qabree Wa BiRahmatika Yaa Arhamar-Raahimeen Wa Bi HaqqiMuhammadin Wa Aalihit-Twayyibeenat-Twaahireen.

( = O Allaah this is my conviction and my resolve in religion and I depositmy affirmation with You and Your Prophet, Your Imaams, Your Islaam,Your Book, Your Qiblah, Your Commandments, and all Your Signs, cer-tainly You are the best Custodian, so at the time of death and whenMunkir and Nakeer inspect me in the grave return this affirmation tome through Your Mercy , O the Most Merciful, for the sake of MuhammadS.A.W.W.and Aali Muhammad A.S. )

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For being safe from Fishaar-e-Kabr; on the eveof 1st Rajab pray 20 rak'at Namaaz as usual of 2 rak'ateach and after Al-Hamd recite S.Ikhlaas once.And on the day of 1st Rajab recite 10 rak'at Namaaz ineach rak'at after Al-Hamd recite S.Ikhlaas 3 times.

On the eve of 7th Rajab: Pray 4 rak'at Namaaz,in each rak'at 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-Arba'aa. The benefit of this A'mal is that you will getthe Sawaab of those who have fasted, Sakaraat willbe easy, Fishaar in the grave will be removed, andyou will be happy on the Day of Judgement.

On the eve of 22nd Rajab: Pray 8 rak'at Namaaz,in each rak'at after Al-Hamd recite 7 times Surah-e-Tawheed, after Namaaz recite 10 times Salawaat and10 times Istighfaar.

Observe fasting for 4 days on any day in themonth of Rajab and 12 days in the month of Sha'baan.

In Sha'baan, at any time pray 4 rak'at Namaaz,in each rak'at after Al-Hamd recite 50 timesSurah-e-Tawheed.

Anyone reciting 100 times Laa Ilaaha IllallaahulMalikul Haqqul Mubeen daily will be free from thefear and dreadfulness in the grave. ( = There is no god butAllaah, the owner of the manifest truth. )

To be safe from Fishaar-e-Kabr one should reciteSurah-e-Nisaa and S.Zukhruf on Fridays; should also reciteS.Qalam in Sunnat Namaaz, and should recite :S.Mulk and S.Taqaasur at bedtime.

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On the eve of Friday (Jumma Raat) pray 2 rak'atNamaaaz in each rak'at after Al-Hamd reciteSurah-e-Zilzaal 15 times. [p.388 >]

In the Qunoot of Namaaz recite :-Rabbanaa Laa Tuzigh Quloobana Ba'ada

Idh Hadaytanaa Wa Hablanaa Min LadunkaRahmatan, Innaka Antal Wahhaab.( = Our Lord ,do not cause our heart to go astray after You have guidedus, and grant us mercy from You , indeed You are the Beatower. )

And / Or another Duaa :-Yaa Allaahu Yaa Rahmaanu Yaa Raheem

Yaa Muqallibal Quloob Sabbit Qalbee Alaa Deenik. ( = O Allaah, O Beneficent, O Merciful O the Converor of hearts, keepmy heart firmly attached o Your religion. )

And/Or :- Rabbanaa Afrigh Alaynaa Swabran WaTawaffanaa Muslimeen.( =O our Lord, give us patience and make us die as Muslims. )

And/Or :- Tawaffanee Musliman Wa AlhiqneeBis-Swaaliheen.( = Make me die as a Muslim and include me in the righteous. )

And/ Or :- Rabbanagh-Firlanaa Dhunoobana WaIsraafinaa Fee Amrinaa Wa Thabbit AqdaamanaaWansurnaa Alal Qawmil Kaafireen.( = O our Lord, forgive us our sins and immoderation in our dealings, andposition our feet solid, and help us against the unbelievers. )

If one always recites Surah-e-Al-Haaqqah his Imaanwill be safe for ever.

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Duaa-e-Adeelah is such a Duaa that if Shaytaantries all his technics to destroy the Eemaan he willfail. So it is essential that we should often recite thisDuaa. (Refer Majmooa/M.Jinaan).

Praying Namaaz-e-Shab regularly saves one fromthe sqeeze of grave and grants immunity from theHell-fire. [p.234]

To remain in the state of Najaasat after urinat-ing, creating mischief amongst people,backbiting, and Qat-e-Raham are the causes ofsqeezing in the grave, so these should be avoided fromthe very root cause.

The first night in the grave is the most dreadfultime for the deseased. The Holy Prophet S.A.W.W. saidto give Sadaqa for the safety of the dead person, andif you do not have anything for Sadaqa pray 2 rak'atNamaaz in which recite Surah Tawheed two timesafter Surah Al-Hamd in the 1st rak'at and recite 10 timesSurah Takaasur in the 2nd rak'at after Surah Al-Hamd.After finishing praying this Namaaz recite 'AllaahummaSwalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aali Muhammad,Wab'ath Thawaabahaa Ilaa Qabri Dhaalikal Mayyit( Fulaan bin Fulaan). [Here we request Allaah to re-ward the Marhoom for whatever good deed we haveperformed for him/her.] Allaah will immediately send1000 Angels to the grave of that dead person withattires of Paradise, and will expand his grave tillQayaamat, and for the person who has recited thisNamaaz for the deseased, Allaah will offer him greatrewards and exalt his position fourty times.

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Two rak'at Namaaz, after Al-Hamd, in 1st rak'atrecite Aayatul Qursee and in the 2nd rak'at after Al-Hamd recite ten times S. Qadr. After Namaaz recite :'Allaahumma Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa AaliMuhammad Wab'ath Thawaabahaa Ilaa Qabri…………(here say the name of Marhoom).

At the time of death Shaytaan approaches andtries to spoil the faith of the believer. Therefore onewho wishes to remain safe from the mischief of Shataanshould preserve five proofs regarding fundamentalprinciples of faith, i.e. Usool-e-Deen in his mind andpresent it to Allaah's custody so that at the time ofdeath these may be handy at that critical time. Andthis Duaa should be recited:

' Allaahumma Yaa Arhamar-Raahimeen InneeQad Awda'atuka Yaqeenee Haadhaa Wa ThabaataDeenee Wa Anta Mustawdi'a Wa Qad AmartanaaBi Hifdhil Wadaai'a Faruddahoo Alayya WaqtaHudhoori Mawtee.' (translation already given above)

Reciting Surah Yaaseen , Surah Swaaffaat andthe following Duaa helps in the tribulation during death:' Laa Ilaaha Illallaahul Haleemu Kareem Laa IlaahaIllallaahul Aliyyul Adhweem, Sub'haanallaahi Rabbis-Samaawaatis-Sab'i, Wa Rabbil Aradhweenas-Sab'iWamaa Fee Hinna Wamaa Bayna Hunna WamaaFawqa Hunna Wamaa Tahta Hunna Wa Huwa RabbulArshil Adhweem Wa Salaamun Alal Mursaleen, WalHamdu Lillaahi Rabbil Aalameen. Wa SwallallaahuAlaa Muhammadin Wa Aalihit-Twaahireen.

Another Namaaz for the dead person also calledNAMAAZ-E-WAHSHAT is to be performed on the firstnight of burial thus:

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Messengers. All Praise is for Allaah, Lord of the worlds, O Allaah bless MuhammadS.A.W.W. and his pure family. )

Reciting this Duaa also is very beneficial at the time ofdeath:

'Yaa Man'Yaqbalul Yaseer Wa Ya'afu AnilKatheer Iqbal Minnil Yaseer Wa'afu Annil Katheer,Innaka Antal Ghafoorur-Raheem.'( = O He Who accepts (even) little (of the good deed) and pardons verymuch, please accept little from me and forgive me (my many sins), verilyYou are most forgiving and Merciful. )

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HIS EYE VISION WILL BE STRENGTHENED AND

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"WHOEVER READS FROM THE TEXT OF THE

( =There is no god except Allaah, the Forbearing, the Generous, thereis no god except Allaah, the High, the Almighty, Glory be to Allaah, Lordof the seven heavens, and Lord of the seven earths, and whatever is inthem, and between them, and above them, and below them. Lord ofthe Mighty Throne, Peace be on the

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T R A V E L L I N G

Imaam Jaa'far Saadiq A.S. said that there should beonly 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 sothat you get blessings in both worlds; and go for Hajj soas to become rich and self-dependant.

Traveling is a sort of trouble so as soon as your job isaccomplished return soon to your home. Travel onTuesdays to accomplish your hard tasks, because it is aday when Allaah S.W.T. softened the iron for NabiiDaawood A.S. The one who travels on Saturday shallreturn to his home because even if a stone moves awayfrom its place in a mountain it will return again to it.The Holy Prophet S.A.W.W. preferred to travel onThursday 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 fortrading purpose. Imaam Ali A.S. said that the one whotravels by sea on business trip has not tried to generatehis earnings by more superior ways.

(1) It is not good to travel on Nahas Days but if needarises one can travel on those days after giving Sadaqaand praying to Allaah for safety.

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(2) It is disliked to travel on 3rd, 4th, 21st, and 25thof lunar months, so if possible try to avoid traveling onthese days.

(3) Even though it is allowed to travel on any day ofthe week but SATURDAYS, TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS areconsidered good for travelling.

(4) If travelling is for the purpose of lawful businesstransactions then TUESDAY is the best day to undertakethe journey.

(5) Before starting the journey stand at at the doorof your house, facing destination, recite"Surah Al-Hamd" and then this Duaa :"Allaahummah'Fadhwnee Wah'Fadhw Maa Maiya, WaSallimnee Wa Sallim Maa Maiya, Wa Ballighnee WaBalligh Maa Maiya, Wa Balaghikal Hasanil Jameel."

(6) If you are all alone on safari recite this Duaa:- Maashaa-Allaah Laa Hawla Walaa Quwwata Illaa

Billaah, Allaahummaa Aanis Wahshatee, Wa Ainnee AlaaWahdatee.( = Whatever Allaah wills, there is no power nor strength but with Allaah. O Allaahbe with me in in my depressing loneliness and come to me when I am companionless.)

(7) At the commencement of journey and all along the safarithis Duaa should be recited every now and then:-

Bismillaahi Aamantu Billaahi, WatawaqqaltuAlallaahi, Maashaa-Allaah Laa Hawla Walaa QuwwataIllaa Billaah. ( = With the name of Allaah, I have believed in Allaah, I have put trust on Allaah,whatever Allaah wishes it happens, there is no power nor strength except withAllaah. )

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(8) While boarding the vehicle of travel recite:-Bismillaahi Walaa Quwwata Illaa Billaahi

Al-Hamdulillaahil-Ladhee Sakh-Khara Lanaa HaadhaaWamaa Kunnaa Lahoo Mukrineen, Wa Innaa IlaaRabbina La-mun-qaliboon. ( = In the name of Allaah andthere in no power save with Allaah, Praise be to Allaah Who made thissubservient to us and we could never have accomplished it. )

(9) When entering a town or a city to which you arenot familiar to, recite:-

Allaahumma Innee As'aluka Khyrahaa, WaA'oodhoo Bika Min Sharrihaa, Allaahumma HabbibLanaa Ahlihaa Wa Habbib Swaalihi Ahlihaa Ilayna.( =O Allaah I beseech from You its goodness and seek refuge in You fromits wickedness. O Allaah let its inhabitants love us and let us love itsviruous inhabitants. )

(10) While embarking from the vehicle of travelrecite:-

Rabbi Anzilnee Munzalan Mubaarakan WaAnta Khayrul Munzileen. ( =O my Lord Sustainer, land me witha blessed landing and You are the best of Who enables to disembark. )

(11) While you are on journey away from home recitethis Duaa every night before going to sleep:-

Recite Aayatul Qursee,[p.388 >] then recite-Allaahummaj'al Masweeree Ibaran Wa SumteeTafakkuran Wa Kalaamee Dhikraa. ( = O Allaah ! Let myjourney be a source of rich experience and my silence a reflection andmy words a remembrance of you. )

(12) While starting the journey recite 11 timesSurah-e-Ikhlaas, Tasbeeh of Bibi Faatima S.A. andAl-Waheedu as many times as possible.

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(13) Before starting traveling, first pray 2 rak'atNamaaz and recite this Duaa:-

Allaahumma Astawdi'uka Nafsee Wa AhleeWa Maalee Wa Dhurriyyatee Wa Dunyaayi WaAakhiratee Wa Amaanatee Wa Khaateemata Amalee.( =O my Allaah I give myself, my family, my possessions, my sons, my life ofthis world and Hereafter, my trusts and final results of my deeds in Yourcare. )

(14) RecitingSurahAn-Nabaa(Ammaa Yatassaa’aloon..)in the journey brings safety and success.

(15) One who is going on safari and wishes to returnsafely to his family should recite the following Duaawhen he is to come out of his house for the journey :~

Bismillaahi Makhrajee Wa Bi Idh-nihi KharajtuWa Qad Alima An Akhruja Khurooji Wa QadAhswaa Ilmuhu Maa Fi Makhraji Wa Marji'eeTawaqqaltu Alal Ilaahill Akbari , TawaqqulaMufawwidhwan Alayhi Amruhu Wa Musta'eeninBihi Alaa Shu'oonihi Mustazeedin Min FadhlihiMubri'in Nafsahu Min Kulli Hawlin Wa Min KulliQuwwatin Bihi Khurooja Dhwareerin Kharaja BiDhurrihi Alaa Man Yakshifuhu , Wa KhuroojaFaqeerin Kharaja Bi Faqrihi , Ilaa Man Yasudduhu, Wa Khurooja Aailin Kharaja Bi Eelatihi , IlaaMan Yughneeha , Wa Khurooja Man RabbuhuAkbaru Thikatihi , Wa A'adhwamu Rajaaihi WaAfdhalu Umniyyatihi , Allaahu Thiqatee Fi Jamee'iUmooree Kulliha Bihee Feehaa Jamee'an Asta'eenuWalaa Shay Illaa MaashaaAllaahu Fi IlmihiAs'alullaaha Khayral Makhraji Wal Madkhali, LaaIlaaha Illaa Huwa Ilayhil Masweeru.

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(16) It is recommended that when one returns from ajourney he should bring some gifts for his familymembers, and arrange for a feast/ banquet / ceremonialdinner for his brothers-in-faith.(17) It is reported from Rasoolullaah S.A.W.W. thatwhen a person sits on his means of riding and says'Bismillaah' then an Angel also accompanies him andprotects him, but if he does not say so a Shaytaan ac-companies him and makes him go astray.

(18) While riding recite this Duaa for protection :- ~ Bismillaahi Laa Hawla Walaa Quwwata

Illaa Billaahil-Ladhee Hadaana Lihaadha WamaaKinnaa Li Nahtadiya Lawlaa An Hadaanallaahu,Sub'haanal-Ladhee Sakh-khara Lanaa HaadhaaWamaa Kunnaa Lahoo Mukrimeen. ~

(19) Another Duaa (for forgiveness) while riding ;-~ Recite Aayatul Kursee, then :

Astaghfirullaahal-Ladhee Laa Ilaaha Illaa HuwalHayyul Qayyoom Wa Atoobu Ilayhi, Allaahummagh-Firlee Dhunoobee Fa Innahoo Laa Yaghfirudh-Dhunooba Illaa Anta. ~ ( = I seek forgiveness from Allaah,there is no god except Allaah, Who is Ever-living, Eternal, I seek forgive-ness for my sins from Him because there is no one who can forgiveexcept You. )

(20) When the riding vehicle abruptly stops going forthrecite : ~ Awalam Yaraw AnnaaKhalaqnaa Lahum Mimmaa Amilat AydeenaAn'aaman Fahum Lahaa Maalikoon, WaDhallalnaahaa Lahum Faminha RakoobuhumWaminha Ya'akuloon. ~ ( = 'Do not they see that We havecreated cattle for them, out of what our hands have wrought, so theyare their masters. And We have subjected them to them, so some ofthem they have to ride upon and some of them they eat.' XXXVI: 71 &

72. )

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FRIDAY-NIGHT & DAY(Jumme-Raat and Jumuah)

Friday-night, i.e. the night preceding the day of Fridayis a very blessed, holy, sacred, and meritorious night,as well is the day of Friday. Angels ascend from heav-ens onto the earth to record the deeds of people asthese revered days and nights possess special merits.Good deeds and Salawaat is rewarded manifold. Thereare some A'amaal to be performed on these events,some of them are stated here below:

Recite Salawaat abundantly starting from theAsr of Thursay till at night on Friday. Imaam Ja'afarSaadiq A.S. said that reciting Salawaat gets the Sawaabof 1000 merits (nekee) and 1000 sins are pardoned.Special Salawaat for these times is: -"Allaahumma Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa AaliMuhammad Wa Ajjil Farajahum Wa AhlikAduwwihim Minal Jinni Wal Insi Minal AwwaleenaWal Aakhareen."( =O Allaah send blessings on Muhammad S.A.W.W. and Aal-e-Muhammad A.S. sendthem to us very soon and destroy their enemies among the Jinn and Humans,from the beginning to the end. )

Ask forgiveness from Allaah by reciting this Duaa 7Times in the last Sajdah of Naafilah of Namaaz-e-Ishaa:-

Allaahumma Innee As'aluka Bi Wajhikal KareemWasmikal Adhweem An Tuswalli Alaa MuhammadinWa Aali Muhammad Wa An Taghfir Lee DhanbiyalAdhweem.( = O Allaah I invoke to You in the name of Your Glorious generosity andin Your Sublime name to send Blessings on Muhammad S.A.W.W. and AaliMuhammad A.S. and forgive me my major sins. )

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Do as much Istighfaar as possible. Recite Tasbeehfor Tawba, recite Namaaz for Tawba, recite Duaasfor Tawba, etc. Pray Namaaz-e-Ameerul Mu'mineenfor requesting Allaah S.W.T. to forgive our sins, (this isbeneficial for Fishaare Kabr and dreadfulness ofQayaamat) its method is this: -

Pray 2 rak'at Namaaz, in each rak'at afterAl-Hamd recite 15 times Surah-e-Zilzaal. [p.388 >]

On these auspicious occasions we should notforget our existing and deseased parents, relatives,Muallims, Scholars, Ulamaa, Neighbours, and allMu'amineen and Mu'aminaat, pray for their well-be-ing and in return the Angels will pray for you.

Recite Holy Qur'aan. Atleast these Holy Surahsshould be recited, each has its own separate advantagefor us: - Surah-e-Waaqiah, S.Rahmaan,S.Dukhaan, S.Swaad, S.Ahqaaf, S.Sajdah, 3S.Tawaaseen, S. Yaaseen, S.Jumuah, S.Kahaf, andS.Banee Israaeel.

It is highly recommended to recite:- Ziyaarat of Imaam Husayn A.S. on the eve of

Friday (Shab-Jumma). Ziyaarat-e-Waaritha is writtenhere in the forth coming pages. [p.116]

Recite the following Salawaat as many times aspossible after Asr prayers on Friday:-

Allaahumma Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa AalliMuhammadinil Awswiyaail Mardhwiyyen, Bi AfdhwaliSwalawaatika Wa Baarik Alayhim Bi AfdhwaliBarakaatika Was-Salaamu Alayhi Wa Alayhim WaRahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuh.

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( = O Allaah bless Muhammad S.A W.W. and Aali Muhammad A.S the

approved successors with Your most superior blessings, and bestowjoy and happiness to them the most high degree of Your endorsement,

and peace be on him and on them and Allaah's Mercy and His Blessings.)

Send gifts to our Marhoomeen in the form ofNamaaz-e-Hadiya, Qur'aan, Duaas, Sadaqah, Khayraat,and Radde Madhaalim.

It is stated that when one goes to the grave of aMarhoom and places the hand on it and recitesS.Al-Hamd and 11 times S.Ikhlaas or 7 times S.Qadror S.Waaqiah or S.Mulk then if atall there is apunishment being meted out to the diseased it abruptlystops and the Marhoom gets excellent rewards.

For any Haajat one should reciteDuaa-e-Mashlool.

On Friday if one recites 10 times S. Kaafiroonbefore sunrise and requests Allah for his needs theyshall be fulfilled. [p.388 >]

It s highly emphasized to make Ghusl on Friday.

Recite atleast these Surahs of the Holy Qura'an :-S. Yaaseen, S. Rahmaan, S. Waaqiah, S. Ahqaaf, S.Kahaf, S. Mu'minoon, S. Was-Swaaffaat, S. Nisaa,S. A'araaf, S. Hood. And if one can not recitemore he should not avoid reciting S.Rahmaan andS.Waaqiah.

For Haajat to be granted: PrayNamaaz-e-Ja'afar-e-Tayyaar. [p.235]

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For the safety of Imaam-e-Zamaana A.F. recite Duaas,and give Sadaqah on Imaam's behalf.

For Rizq-e-Akbar (bumper harvest) recite 70 timesthis Duaa on Friday before noon : -"Yaa Mufeedu YaaGhafooru Yaa Wadood Aghninee Bi Halaalika AnHaraamika Wa Bi Twaa'atik An Ma'aswiyatika Wa BiFadhlika Amman Siwaaka Bi Rahmatika Yaa Arhamar-Raahimeen."( = O the Bestower of reimbursement, O Pardoner, O Af-fectionate, save me from that which You have prohibitedby giving me lawful resources and keep me safe from diso-beying You let me always obey You and save me with YourGrace from others then You with Yor Mercy, O the MostMerciful. )

For the repayment of debts recite this Duaa :-"Allaahummakfinee Bi Halaalika An

Haraamika Wa Aghninee Bi Fadhlika Amman SiwaakYaa Hayyu Yaa Qayyoom."( = O my Allaah, let me find thingspermitted by You adequately gratifying in place of those things pro-hibited by You, and make me autonomous by bestowing Yourfavoursof those other then You, O the Everliving, the Self-subsisting. )

After Asr recite Duaa-e-Asharaat. ( ref. M.Jinaan)

Before sunset recite Duaa-e-Samaat.(ref. M.Jinaan)

To see one's place in Jannat : Pray two rak'atNamaaz after Asr prayers, in which, after Al-Hamd reciteAayatul Kursee and 25 times S. Al-Falak, in the secondrak'at after Al-Hamd recite S.Ikhlaas and 25 times S.An-Naas. After Namaaz recite 25 times - Laa Hawla WalaaQuwwata Illaa Billaahil Aliyyil Adhweem.( = there is no strength nor power except with Allaah the MostHigh, the Almighty.)

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On Fridays one should put on clean and goodcloths, trim moustaches and nails, wear goodperfume, and make the family members feel happyand pleased.It is narrated that any charity given ona Friday or its night have one thoushand Sawaabmore then that of other days.

In the last hours of Friday, recite the followingDuaa : Sub'haanaka Laa Ilaaha Illaa Anta,Yaa Hannaanu, Yaa Mannaanu, Yaa Badeeus-Samaawaati Wal Ardhi, Yaa Dhal Jalaali Wal Ikraam. ( =Glory be to You, there is no god except You, O Compassionate, OLiberal, O Creator of the heavens and the earth, O Lord of Majesty andKindness. )

There are various magnificient Ziyaaraat andNamaz specifically for every Holy Ma'soom, whichshould be prayed on Fridays.

After Asr prayers reciteSALAWAAT-E-ABUL HASAN DHARRAAB ISPHAHAANI.,(p. 119) taught to him by Imaam-e-Zamaana A.F. It hastremendous merits in reciting it.

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ZIYAARAT-E-WAARITHA

(ZIYAARAT-E-IMAAM HUSAYN A.S.)

Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Waaritha AadamaSwifwatallaah, Assalaamu Alayka Yaa WaarithaNoohin-Nabiyyillaah, Assalaamu Alayka Yaa WaarithaIbraaheema Khaleelillaah, Assalaamu Alayka YaaWaaritha Moosaa Kaleemillaah, Assalaamu Alayka YaaWaaritha Eesaa Roohillaah, Assalaamu Alayka YaaWaaritha Muhammadin Habeebillaah, Assalaamu AlaykaYaa Waaritha Ameeril Mu'amineena AlayhissalaamWaliyyillaah,Assalaamu Alayka Yabna Muhammadinil Mustwafaa,Swallallaahu Alayhi Wa Aalihi Wasallaam,Assalaamu Alayka Yabna Aliyyinil Murtadhwaa,Assalaamu Alayka Yabna Faatwimataz-Zahraa,Assalaamu Alayka Yabna Khadeejatal Kubraa,Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Thaarallahi Wabna Thaarihee,Wal Witral Mawtoor,Ash'hadu Annaka Qad Aqamtas-Swalaata WaAataytaz-Zakaata Wa Amarta Bil Ma'aroofi WaNahayta Anil Munkar,Wa Atwa'atallaaha Wa RasoolahooHattaa Ataakal Yaqeen,Fa La'anallaahu Ummatan Qatalatka,Wa La'anallaahu Ummatan Dhwalamatka,Wa La'alanallaahu Ummatan Sami'at Bi Dhaalika FaRadhwiyat Bihee.Yaa Mawlaaya Yaa Abaa Abdillaah, Ash'hadu AnnakaKunta Nooran Fil Aswlaabish-Shaamikhati, Wal-Arhaamil Mutwahharati, Lam Tunajjis Kal Jaahilliyyatu

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Bi Anjaasihaa, Wa Lam Tulbiska Min MudlahimmaatiThiyaabihaa,Wa Ash'hadu Annaka Min Da'aaimid-Deeni WaArkaanil Mu'amineen, Wa Ash'hadu AnnakalImaamul Barrut-Taqiyyur-Radhwiyyuz-ZakiyyulHaadil -Mahdiyyu,Wa Ash'hadu Annal Aimmata Min Wuldika Kalimatut-Taqwaa, Wa A'alaamul Hudaa, Wal UrwatulWuthqaa, Wal Hujjatu Alaa Ahlid-Dunyaa,Wa Ush'hidullaaha Wa Malaaikatahoo WaAmbiyaa'ahoo Wa Rusulahoo, Annee BikumMu'aminun Wa Bi Iyaabikum Mooqinun Bi Sharaayi'iDeenee Wa Khawaateemi Amalee,Wa Qalbee Li Qalbikum Silmun, Wa Amree LiAmrikum Muttabiun, Swalawaatullaahi Alaykum,Wa Alaa Arwaahikum, Wa Alaa Ajsaadikum, WaAlaa Ajsaamikum, Wa Alaa Shaahidikum, Wa AlaaGhaaibikum, Wa Alaa Dhwaahirikum, Wa AlaaBaatwinikum.

(ZIYAARAT-E-ALI AKBAR A.S.)Assalaamu Alayka Yabna Rasoolillaah,Assalaamu Alayka Yabna Nabiyyillaah,Assalaamu Alayka Ybna Ameeril Mu'amineen,Assalaamu Alayka Yabnal Husaynish-Shaheed,Assalaamu Alayka Ayyuhash-Shaheed,Assalaamu Alayka Ayyuhal Madhwloomu WabnulMadhwloom,La'anallaahu Ummatan Qatalatka,Wa La'anallaahu Ummatan Dhwalamatka,Wa La'anallaahu Ummatan Sami'at Bidhaalika FaRadhwiyat Bihee.

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(ZIYAARAT-E-SHUHADAA-E-KARBALAA A.S)

Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Awliyaa'Allahi Wa Ahibbaa'ahoo,Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Aswfiyaa'Allaahi Wa Awiddaa'ahoo,Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Answaara Deenillaah,Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Answaara Rasoolillaah,Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Answaara Ameeril Mu'amineen,Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Answaara Faatwimata Sayyidatan-Nisaail Aalameen,Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Answaara Abi MuhammadinilHasanibni Aliyyinil Waliyyin-Naaswihi,Assalaamu Alaykum Yaa Answaara Abee Abdillaah,Bi Abee Antum Wa Ummee TwibtumWa Twabatil ArdhwulLatee Feehaa Dufintum Wa Fuztum Fawzan Adhweema.Fa Yaa Laytanee Kuntu Ma'akum Fa Afooza Ma'akum.

(ZIYAARAT-E-HAZRAT ABBAAS A.S.)

Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Abal Fadhlil Abbaas'abnaAmeeril Mu'amineen, Assalaamu Alayka Yabna SayyidilWaswiyyeen, Assalaamu Alayka Yabna AwwalalQawmi Islaaman, Wa Aqdamihim Eemaanan, WaAqwamihim Bi Deenillaahi, Wa Ahwatwihim AlalIslaam. Ash'hadu Laqad Naswahta Lillaahi Wa LiRasoolihi Wa Li Akheeka Fa Niamal Akhul Muwaasee.Fa La'anallaahu Ummatan Qatalatka, Wa La'anallaahuUmmatan Dhwalamatka, Wa La'anallahu UmmatanIstahallat Minkal Mahaarima Wantahakat HurmatalIslaam, Fa Ni'amas-Swaabirul Mujaahidul Muhaamin-Naaswiru Wal Akhud-Daafiu An Akheehil Mujeebu IlaaTwaa'ati Rabbihir-Raaghibu Fee Maa Zahida FeehiGhayruhu Minath-thawaabil Jazeeli Wath-thanaailJameeli Wa Alhaqakallaahu Bi Darajati Aabaaika FeeJannaatin-Naeem.

Assalaamu Alaykum Wa Alaa Ukhtwayka Zaynab WaUmmi Kulthoom Wa Bintika Sakeena WaRahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatu.

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SALAWAAT -E- ABUL HASAN DHARRAAB

This Salawaat is of so much magnitude that it is nar-rated that after Asr of Friday if you are not able torecite any other Duaas for any reasons, but BY ANY MEANS

DON'T MISS TO RECITE THIS SALAWAAT. The Imaam said thatAllaah S.W.T. has made known to them the most cel-ebrated merits of this Salawaat:

Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem.Allaahumma Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Sayyidil

Mursaleen, Wa Khaataman Nabiyyeen, Wa Hujjati RabbilAalameenal Muntajabi Fil Meethaaqil Mustwafaa, Fidh-Dhwillalil Mutwahhari Min Kulli Aafatin, Al-Baree'i MinKulli Aybil Mu'ammali, Lin-Najaatil Murtajaa, Lish-Shafaa'atil Mufawwadhwee Ilayhi Deenullaah.

Allaahumma Sharrif Bunyaanahu, Wa Adh-dhwimBurhaanahu, Wa Aflij Hujjatahu, Warfa'a Darajatahu, WaAdhwi'a Noorahu, Wa Bayyidhw Waj'hahu, Wa A'atwihilFadhwla Wal Fadhweelata Wal Manzilata Wal WaseelataWad-Darajata Rafee'ata Wab'ath'hu, MaqamalMahmoodan Yaghbituhu Bihil AwwaloonWal Aakhiroon.Wa Swalli Alaa Ameeril Mu'amineena Wa WaarithilMursaleena, Wa Qaa'idil Ghurril Muhajjileena Wa SayyidilWaswiyyeena Wa Hujjati Rabbil Aalameen. Wa Swalli AlalHasanibni Aliyyin, Imaamil Mu'amineena Wa WaarithilMursaleena, Wa Hujjati Rabbil Aalameen. Wa Swalli AlalHusaynibni Aliyyin Imaamil Mu'amineena Wa WaarithilM u r s a l e e n a Wa H u j j a t i R a b b i l A a l a m e e n . Wa

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Swalli Alaa Aliyyibnil Husayni Imaamil Mu'amineena WaWaarithil Mursaleena Wa Hujjati Rabbil Aaalameen. WaSwalli Alaa Muhammadibni Aliyyin Imaamil Mu'amineenaWa Waarithil Mursaleena Wa Hujjati Rabbil Aalameen. WaSwalli Alaa Ja'afaribni Muhammadin Imaamil Mu'amineenaWa Waarithil Mursaleena Wa Hujjati Rabbil Aalameen. WaSwalli Alaa Moosabni Ja'afarin Imaamil Mu'amineena WaWaarithil Mursaleena Wa Hujjati Rabbil Aalameen. WaSwalli Alaa Aliyyibni Moosa Imaamil Mu'amineena WaWaarithil Mursaleena Wa Hujjati Rabbil Aalameen. WaSwalli Alaa Muhammadibni Aliyyin Imaamil Mu'amineenaWa Waarithil Mursaleena Wa Hujjati Rabbil Aalameen. WaSwalli Alaa Aliyyibni Muhammadin Imaamil Mu'amineenaWa Waarithil Mursaleena Wa Hujjati Rabbil Aalameen. WaSwalli Alal Hasanibni Aliyyin Immamil Mu'amineena WaWaarithil Mursaleena Wa Hujjati Rabbil Aalameen. WaSwalli Alal Khalafil Haadil Mahdeeyi, Imaamil Mu'amineenaWa Waarithil Mursaleena Wa Hujjati Rabbil Aalameen.

Allaahumma Swalli Alaa Muhammadin WaAhlibaytihil Aimmatil Haadeenal UlamaaisSwaadiqeenal Abraaril Muttaqeenna Da'aaimiDeenika Wa Arkaani Tawheedika Wa TaraajimatiWahyika Wa Hujajika Alaa Khalqika Wa KhulafaaikaFee Ardhikal-Ladheenakh-Tartahum Li NafsikaWastwafaytahum Alaa Ibaadika, War-Tadhwaytahum LiDeenika, Wa Khaswastahum Bi Ma'arifatika, WaJallaltahum Bi Karaamatika, Wa Ghash'Shaytahum BiRahmatika, Wa Rabbaytahum Bi Ni'amatika, WaGhadh-Dhaytahum Bi Hikmatika, Wa AlbastahumNooraka, Wa Rafa'atahum Fee Malakootika, WaHafaftahum Bi Malaaikatika, Wa Sharraftahum

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Bi Nabiyyika Swalawaatuka Alayhi Wa Aalihi.

Allaahumma Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa AlayhimSwalaatan Zaakiyatan Naamiyatan Katheeratan DaaimatanTwayyibatan, Laa Yuhweetu Biha Illaa Anta Walaa Yasa'uhaaIllaa Ilmuka Walaa Yuhsweehaa Ahadun Ghayruka.

Allaahumma Swalli Alaa Waliyyikal MuhyeeSunnatakal Qaaimi Bi Amrikad Daaee Ilaykad DaleeliAlayka Hujjatika Alaa Khalqika, Wa Khaleefatika FeeArdhika, Wa Shaahidika Alaa Ibaadika.

Allaahumma Aizza Naswrahu, Wa Mudda Fee Umrihi,Wa Zayyini Ardhwa Bi Twooli Baqaaihi.AllaahumakfihiBaghyal Haasideena, Wa A'iz'hoo Min Sharril KaaideenaWazjur Anhoo Iraadatadh-Dhwaalimeena Wa KhalliswhooMin Aydil Jabbaareen.

Allaahumma A'atwihee Fee Nafsihee WaDhurriyyatihee Wa Shee'atihee Wa Ra'iyyatihee WaKhaaswatihi Wa Aammatihi Wa Aduwwihi Wa Jamee'i Ahlid-Dunyaa, Ma Tuqirru Bihi Aynahoo, Wa Tasurru Bihi Nafsahu,Wa Ballighhu Afdhwala Maa Ammalahu Fid-Dunyaa WaAakhirati, Innaka Alaa Kulli Shay'in Qadeer.

Allaahumma Jaddid Bihi Mamtahaa Min Deenika,Wa Ahyi Bihi Maa Buddila Min Kitaabika Wa Adh'hir BihiMaa Ghuyyira Min Hukmika Hattaa Yaooda Deenuka BihiWa Alaa Yadayhi Ghadh-dhwan Jadeedan KhaaliswanMukhlaswan Laa Shakka Feehi Walaa Shub'hata Ma'ahu


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Walaa Baatwila Indahu Walaa Bid'ata Ladayhi.

Allaahumma Nawwir Bi Noorihi Kulla Dhwulmatin,Wa Hudda Bi Ruknihi Kulla Bid'atin, Wahdim Bi Izzihi, KullaDhwalaalatin, Waqswim Bihi, Kulla Jabbaarin, Wa AkhmidBi Sayfihi Kulla Naarin, Wa Ahlik Bi Adlihi Jawra KullaJaairin, Wa Ajir Hukmahu, Alaa Kulli Hukmin, Wa AdhillaBi Sultwaanihi Kulla Sultwaanin.

Allaahumma Adhilla Kulla Man Naawaahu, Wa AhlikKulla Man Aadaahu, Wamkur Biman Kaadahu Wasta'aswilMan Jahada Haqqahu, Wastahaana Bi Amrihi, Wa Sa'aaFee Itfaai Noorihi, Wa Araada Ikhmaada Dhikrihi. .

Allaahumma Swalli Alaa Muhammadinil MustwafaaWa Aliyyil Murtadhwaa Wa Faatwimataz-Zahraai, WalHasanir-Ridhwaa, Wal Husaynil Muswaffaa Wa Jamee'ilAwswiyaai Wa Maswabihid-Dujaa Wa A'alaamil Hudaa WaManaarit-Tuqaa Wal Urwatil Wuthqaa, Wal Hablil Mateeni,Was Swiraatil Mustakeemi, Wa Swalli Alaa Waliyyika WaWulaati Ahdika Wal Aimmati Min Wuldihi, Wa Mudda FeeA'amaarihim, Wa Zid Fee Aajaalihim, Wa Balligh'humAqswaa Aamaalihim Deenan Wa Dunyaa Wa Aakhiratan,Innaka Alaa Kulli Shay'in Qadeer

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It is highly emphasized to do Wudhoo before goingto sleep because it carries much Sawaab. A person sleep-ing on a Taahir (paak or clean) bedding in the state ofhaving performed Wudhoo gets the reward of having doneworship for the whole night. Moreover, before fallingasleep it is essentially recommended to take account of allour deeds of the past day so as to rewind our tape ofmemory 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 deedswe should attempt to reverse the scale in the next comingday.

It is wisely said that take your reckoning yourselfbefore you are taken to be reckoned, or, do your Hisaabyourself before your Hisaab is done, i.e. done by dreadfulangels.

Sleep is said to be a sister of death. So when onegoes to sleep he/she should realize that there is howeverno any surety of getting up again, therefore it is veryimportant that when we sleep we must possess a cleanheart filled with pure faith. Perhaps we may not get achance to rectify the past wrongs. So first of all one shouldrevive his or her faith, i.e. confirm from the bottom ofthe heart all that is necessary for a believer. Then doIstighfaar and recite the recommended Duaas.

It should be remembered that it is Makrooh tokeep awake after Ishaa for merely chatting and wastingtime in vain talks. The Holy Prophet S.A.W.W. said thatexcept for three things it is not good to keep awake atnight,

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they are : (1) for Namaaz-e-Shab,

(2) for reciting Holy Qur'aan or foreducation, and

(3) for that bride who comes to herhusband's house on the first night.

It is also Makrroh to sleep (a) upto sun-rise,(b) in-between Maghrib and Ishaa, and (c) after thetime of Asr.

And it is recommendable to have a short napjust before Zohr (in summer), and siesta after Namaaz-e-Zohr and Asr. A person complained to the HolyProphet S.A.W.W. of the loss of memory, he was advisedto have a small amount of sleep in the afternoon; heacted likewise and was cured of his complaint.

It is Sunnat while sleeping to lie down on theright side and put the hand under the cheek. It isMakrooh to sleep lying on the left side.

THERE ARE SOME VERY GOOD DUAAS TO BE RECITED AT THE TIME OF GOING

TO BED. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS: -

(1) Recite 3 times Surah-e-Ikhlaas andSurah-e-Takaasoor. [page 388 >]

(2) Reciting this Dauaa earns Sawaab of 1000 rak'atNamaaz:-

"~Yaf'alullaahu Maa Yashaau Bi Qudratihee,Wa Yahkumu Maa Yureedu Bi Izzatihee.~"( = Allaah does whatever He wills, by His Qudrat, and whatever Hedetermines by His Might He orders it. )

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(3) Recite Salawaat on all Prophets,Tasbihaat-e-Arba'aa, and Istighfaar for all Mu'mineenwal Mu'minaat.

(4) Recite "Al-Qayyoomu" (=The Everlasting) 156 timesto have a sound sleep.

(5) Recite 100 times "Al-Baaisu" (=The Resurrector) forthe increase in wisdom, or 573 times the same for in-crease in intellectual power.

(6) Recite TASBEEH OF BIBI FAATIMA ZEHRA S.A.(34 x Allaahu Akbar, 33 x Al-Hamdulillaah, and33 x Sub'haanallaah, & Once Laa Ilaaha Illallaah .)

(7) Recite Surah-e-Hashr and S.Az-Zaariyaat (thisincreases sustenance).

(8) Recite this Duaa before going to sleep to remainsafe from poisonous animals, it is from ImaamMuhammad Baaqir A.S.:- " ~ A o o d h uBikalimaatil-laahit Ttammatil Latee LaaYujaavizuhunna Barrun Walaa Faajirun Min SharriMaa Dhara'a Wa Min Sharri Maa Bara'a Wa MinSharri Kulli Daabbatin Huwa Aakhidhun BiNaaswiyatihaa Inna Rabbee Alaa SwiraatumMustaqeem. Innallaaha Yumsikas-Samaawaati WalArdhi An Tazoola Wala'in Zaalataa In AmsakahumaaMin Ahadin Min Ba'adihee Innahoo Kaana HaleemanGhafoora. ~"( = I seek refuge with His completed words where noany good nor evil can bypass from the wickedness of everything whichcome into existence and operates, and from the evil of every livingcreature which He holds by its forlock, verily my Lord is on the rightpath. Indeed Allaah hold the heavens and the earth lest they cease tooperate, and if they stop functioning there will be none to hold themin their place, verily He is Forbearing, Forgiving. )

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(9) To remain safe from Ehtelaam (omission of se-men) recite :- "~Allaahumma AoodhuBika Minal Ihtillaami Wa Min Soo'il Ihlaami WaMin An Yatalaa Abaa Bi Yash-Shaytaanu Fil YaqdhatiWal Manaam.~" ( =O Allaah I seek protection from You for beingpolluted (junoob) and having bad dreams, and from temptations fromShaytaan in wakefulness and in sleep. )

(10) Recite Aayatul Qursee, Aamanar-Rasool,[p.388 >] and then this Duaa :- "~Al-Hamdulillaahil-Ladhee Alaa Faqahar, Wal Hamdulillaahil LadheeBatwana Fakhabar, Wal Hamdu Lillaahil LadheeMalaka Fa Qadar, Wal Hamdu Lillahil LadheeYuhyil Mawta Wa Yummeetul Ahyaa'a WahuwaAlaa Kulli Shay'in Qadeer.~"( = Praise be to Allaah Who is at the top most summit of power thereforeoverpowers. Praise be to Allaah Who is concealed therefore he is aware.Praise be to Allaah Who owns therefore exercises power. Praise be toAllaah Who gives life to the dead and maakes dead the living. He hascommand over all things. )

(11) Recite:- "~Bismillaahi Aamantu Billaahi WaKafartu Bittwaaghooti, Allaahumahfadhnee FeeManaamee Wa Fee Yaqdhatee.~" ( =With the name ofAllaah, I have believed in Allaah, and J deny Taaghoot. O Allaah, protectme in sleep and in wakefulness. )

(12) To wake up at desired time recite:-"~Allaahumma Laa Tu'minnee Makraka WalaaTunsinaa Dhikraka Walaa Taj'alnee MinalGhaafileena Aqoomu Saa'ata………….~" (here youdetermine the time)( = O Allaah do not upset me with Your stratagem nor make me overlookYour remembrence, nor let me be among those who close the eyes toYour commandments because of negligence and let me get upat……………{time} .)

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(13) When you fear you would not be ableto wake up at a desired time then recite this Duaa :-

"~Qul Innamaa Anaa Basharun MislokumYoohaa Ilayya Annamaa Ilaahokum Ilaahun Waahid,Faman Kaana Yarjoo Liqaa'a Rabbihee Falya'amalAmalan Swaalihan Walaa Yushrik Bi-IbaadateeRabbihee Ahadaa.~"( = Say: "I am only a man similar to you. It is revealed to me that yourGod is One God, therefore whosoever needs to meet his Lord let himdo good deeds, and combine no one in the worship of his Lord." )

(14) To have a sound, peaceful and fearless sleeprecite :-

"~Laa Ilaaha Illallaahu Wahdhu Laa ShareekaLahoo Yuhyee Wa Yumeetu Wa Yumeetu WaYuhyee, Wahuwa Hayyun Laa Yamoot.~" ( =There is no god except Allaah the One, He has no partner, He giveslife and He causes to die, and He causes to die and He gives life, and Heis Ever-Living, there is no death to Him. )

(15) Duaa ;-"~Allaahumma Innee Ush'hiduka Innaka

Faradhta Alayya Twaa'atan Aliyyibni AbeeTwaalibin, Wal Hasani Wal Husayn Wa AliyyibnilHusayn, Wa Muhammadibni Aliyyin, Wa Ja'faribiMuhammad, Wa Moosabni Ja'far, Wa AliyyibniMoosa, Wa Muhammadibni Aliyyin, Wa AliyyibniMuhammad, Wal Hasanibni Aliyyin, Wal HujjatulQaaimi Swalawaatullahi Alayhim Ajma'een.~"( = O Allaah I call You to be witness that You have made obligatory on meobedience to Ali Ibn Abi Taalib A.S., Hasan A.S., Husayn A.S., Ali IbnalHusayn A.S., Muhammad Ibn Ali A.S., Ja'afar Ibn Muhammad A.S., MusaIbn Ja'afar A.S., Ali Ibn Musa A.S., Muhammad Ibn Ali A.S., Ali IbnMuhammad A.S., Hasan Ibn Ali A.S., and the significant final argument(Imaam Swaahibuz-Zamaan A.F. ) Allaah's Blessings on all of them. )

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(16) Duaa:-"~Sub'haanallaahi Heena Tumsoona Wa

Heena Tusbihoon,, Walahul Hamdu Fis-SamaawaatiWal Ardh, Wa Ashiyyan Wa Heena Tudh'hiroon.~"( =So Glory be to Allaah when you enter the evening and when youenter the morning, and for Him alone is all the Praise in the heavensand the earth. )

(17) Duaa:-"~U'eedhu Nafsee Wa Dhurriyyatee Wa

Ahlibaytee Wa Maalee Bi Kalimaatillaahit-TammaatiMin Kulli Shaytwaanin Wa Haammatin Min KulliAynin Laammatin.~" ( =I seek protection to safeguard myself,my children, my family members, and my belongings, in the name of theaccomplished words of Allaah, from every evil, every beast, and from anevil eye. )

(18) For protection recite: -"~Bismil-Laahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem. Innahum

Yakeedoona Kaydan Wa Akeedu Kayda, Fa MahhililKaafireena Amhilhum Ruwayda.~"

(19) When getting out of bed recite:-"~Hasbiyar-Rabbu Minal Ibaadi,

Hasbiyalladhee Huwa Hasbee,, Hasbee Mudh KuntuHasbee, Hasbiyallaahu Wa Ni'amal Wakeel.~"

(20) The Imaam A.S. said not to pass a night withoutreciting this Duaa:-

"~ Aoodhu Bi Izzatillaahi Wa Aooodhu BiQudratillaahi Wa Aoodu Bi Jalaalillaahi Wa AoodhuBi Sultwaanillaahi Wa Aoodhu Bi JamaalillaahiWa Aoodhu Bi Daf'illaahi Wa Aoodhu Bi Man'illaahiWa Aoodhu Bi Jam'illaahi Wa Aoodhu Bi MulkillaahiWa Aoodhu Bi Wajhillaahi Wa Aoodhu Bi RasoolillaahiSwallallahu Alayhi Wa Aalihi Min Sharri MaaKhalaqa Wa Bara'a Wa Dhara'a. ~"

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( =I take refuge of the Might of Allaah, - with the Qudrat of Allaah,with the Magnificence of Allaah, with the Splendor of Allaah, withthe Defence of Allaah, with the Protection of Allaah, with the fol-lowers of Allaah, with the Sovereignity of Allaah, with the Self ofAllaah, with the Prophet of Allaah S.A.W.W. - from everything thatHe made and spread. )(21) The Imaam said that anyone who recites 100 timesSurah-e-Ikhlaas at bed-time his or her 50 years' sins shall beforgiven.(22) The Imaam said that anyone who wakes up from sleep andrecites the following Duaa shall be considered a grateful servent ofAlmighty Allaah S.W.T.:-

"~ Sub'haanallaahi Rabbin-Nabiyyeen Wa IlaahilMursaleen Wa Rabbil Mustadh'afeen Wal HamduLillaahil-Ladhee Yuhyil Mawta Wa Huwa Alaa KulliShay'in Qadeer. ~"( =Glory be to Allaah, Lord of the Prophets and Master ofMessengers and Lord of the week. All Praise is owed to Allaah Whogives life to the dead, and He is potent over all things. )(23) Anyone reciting Aayatul Kursee [*****] at bed-time Allaahshall protect him or her from thieves and every evil things.

(24) The Holy Prophet S.A.W.W. said that reciting 3 times Surah-e-Ikhlaas at bed time is similar to recite the Holy Qur'aan; recitingSalawaat on Prophets A.S. is to make them interceed on Qayaamat;to do Istighfaar for all Mu'mineen will make them all pleased to you;and reciting 'Tasbeehaat-e-Arba'aa' is similar to perform Hajj andUmrah.(25) Imaam Muhammad Baaqir A.S. said that when you go tosleep put your right hand under your head and recite this Duaa : ~

B i s m i l l a a h i I n n e e A s l a m t uN a f s e e I l a y k a W a W a j j a h t u W a j h i y aI l a y k a W a F a w w a d h t u A m r i I l a y k a

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Wa Al'ja'atu Dhwahri Ilayka Wa Tawaqqaltu IlaykaRahabatan Minka Wa Raghbatan Ilayka Laa ManjaaWalaa Malja'a Minka Illaa Ilayka Aamantu BiKitaabikal-ladhee Anzalta Wa Bi Rasoolikal-LadheeArsalta.( = I begin in the name of Allaah. O Allaah I Have entrusted my life toYou, I have turned my face towards You, I have handed over my work toYou, I have committed my back to You, I put relience to You fearing Youand leaning towards You. There is no place of salvation nor refuge fromYou except with You. I have accepted faith in the Book You sent and inthe Prophet You deputed. )

~ Then recite Tasbeeh-e-Janaab-e-Faatima S.A.

(26) It is also stated that not to miss reciting thefollowing Duaa when you go to bed : -

~ Ueedhu Nafsee Wa Dhurriyatee Wa AhliBaytee Wa Maalee Kalimaatillaahit-Tammaati MinKulli Shaytwaanin Wa Haammatin Wa Min KulliAynil-Laammati. ~ ( = I give myself. my family, my householdmembers and my property in His protection through the agency ofperfect words of Allaah - from every devil. )

(27) Imaam Radhaa A.S. said that anyone reciting thefollowing Duaa shall remain safe from being crushedunder the falling house : - ~ Innallaaha Yumsikus-Samaawaati Wal Ardha An Tazoola Wala In ZaalataaIn Amsakahuma Min Ahadin Mimba'adihi , InnahooKaana Haleeman Ghafoora. ~( = Undoubtedly Allaah restrains the Heavens and the Earth from fallingdown, is there anyone who can hold them? Certainly Allaah is Forebearing,Forgiving. )

(28) Imaam Ja'afar Saadiq A.S. said whoever recites100 times LAA ILAAHA ILLALLAAH at bed-time Allaahshall make a house for him/her in Paradise, and who-ever recites 100 times Istighfaar, his/her sins shall beforgiven in such quantity as the falling leaves of a tree.

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(29) It is reported from an authentic tradition fromImaam Ali ibnul Husayn A.S. that whoever recites thefollowing Duaa at bed-time his poverty andproblems will disappear, and will not be harmed by anydangerous insect : ~

Allaahumma Antal Awwalu Falaa Shay'aBa'adaka, Allaahumma Anta Rabbus-SamaawaatiFalaa Shay'a Fawqaka Antal Baatwinu Falaa Shay'aDoonaka Wa Antal Aakhiru Falaa Shay'a Ba'adaka.Allaahumma Rabbus-Samaawaatis-Sab'i Wa RabbulAradheenas-Sab'i Wa Rabbut-Tawraati Wal InjeeliWaz-Zaboori Wal Qur'aanil Hakeem. Aoodhu BikaMin Kulli Daabbatin Anta Aakhizun BiNaaswiyatihaa, Innaka Alaa Swiraatum Mustaqeem.( =O Allaah You are the First and so there is nothing before You, OAllaah You are the Lord of the heavens and so there is nothing aboveYou, You are unseen and so there is nothing past You, You are the Lastand so there is nothing after You. O Allaah, Lord of the seven heavensand Lord of the seven earths. Lord of Tawraat, Injeel, Zaboor and theWise Qur'aan, I seek refuge with You from all beasts You seize with theirforelocks. Verily You are on the right path. )

(30) Imaam Jaa'far Saadiq A.S. said that when youdesire to fall asleep but you can't, recite this Duaa: -

~Sub'haanallaahi Zish-Shaani Daa'imis-Sultwaani Kulla Yawmin Huwa Fish-Shaan.~( =Glory be to Allaah Who is of High State. He is of Everlasting Authority, Everyday He has a definite state. )

(31) Imaam Jaa'far Saadiq A.S. said if you wish to beblessed with holy sight of The Holy Prophet S.A.W.W.in dream perform this Amal : ~~~ After Ishaa Namaaz do Sunnat Ghusl, then pray 4Rak'at Namaaz in which recite Aayatul Kursee100 times in every rak'at, after this recite 1000 times

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Salawaat, then sleep on such a bedding on which nei-ther Halaal nor Haraam act has been done, and placeyour right hand under your right cheek, and recite 100times -

Sub'haanallahi Wal Hamdu Lillaahi Wa LaaIlaaha Illallaahu Wallaahu Akbar, Walaa HawlaWalaa Quwwata Illaa Billaah. ~~~( = Glory be to Allaah, Allpraise be to Allah, and there is no god except Allaah and Allaah is theGreatest. There is no power nor strength save with Allaah. )

(32) If you wish to be blessed with the holy sight ofImaam Ali A.S. then at the time of going to sleep recitethis Duaa:- ~~~ Allaahumma InneeAs'aluka Yaa Man Lahu Lutfun Khafiyyun WaAyaadeehi Baasitwatun Laa Yanqadhwee As'alukaBi Lutfikal Khafiyyil-Ladhee Maa Lutwufat BiheeLi Abdin Illaa Kafaa An Turiyanee MawlaayaAmeerul Mu'mineen Aliy-Yibna Abee TwaalibinAlayhissalaamu Fee Manaamee. ~~~( =O Allaah I beseechYou Who generously and graciously distributes benevolence warmlyand quietly and Whose hands are not tightfisted, I beseech You in thename of your quiet and cherished generocity with which if You blessYour servents it fully serves the purpose. Show me my Master AmeerulMu'amineen Ali Ibn Abi Taalib A.S. in my dream. )

(33) A person who wishes to see in dream anyonefrom the dead should do this : ~ Perform Wudhoo andsleep on your right, recite Tasbeeh-e-Bibi Faatima S.A.then recite this Duaa : -~Allaahumaa Antal Hayyul-Ladhee Laa YooswafuWal Eemana Ya'arifu Minhu Badaa'atil Al'ashyaauWa Ilayka Ta'oodu Akbal Minhaa Kuntu Maljaa'aWa Maa Adabar Minhaa Lam YakunlahooMaljaa'un Walaa Manjaa Minka Illaa Ilayka , FaAs'aluka Bi Laa Ilaaha Illaa Anta , Wa

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As'aluka Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem , WaBihaqqi Habeebika Muhammadin Swallallaahu AlayhiWa Aalihi Sayyidin-Nabiyyeen , Wa Bihaqqi AliyyinKhayril Waswiyyeen , Wa Bihaqqi FaatimataSayyidatan-Nisaail Aalameen, Wa Bihaqqil HasaniWal Husaynil-Ladheena Ajalta Humaa SayyidayShabaabi Ahlil Jannati Alayhi Ajmaeenas-Salaamu, An Tuswalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa AaliMuhammad Wa In Turiyanee Mayyiti Fil Haalil-Latee Huwa Feehaa.~( = O Allaah You are Ever-living And Who is undescribable, only Faith canrecognise You, You are the basis of everything. You are the asylum ofthose creatures who have preceded others and You are Salvation forthose coming later. I entreat You by 'Laa Ilaaha Illaa Anta', and by'Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem' and by You're your beloved friendMuhammad S.A.W.W. the Chief of Prophets, and by Imaam Ali A.S. Leaderof the Faithful and the best of the godly Vecegerents. and by FaatimaS.A Leader of the women of universe, and by Imaam Hasan A.S. andImaam Husayn A.S. whom You made them both Chiefs of the youths ofthe Paradise, send Your Blessings on Muhammad and Aale MuhammadA.S and let me have a vision of my dead person in the circumstance inwhich he be. )

(34) Imaam Jaa'far Saadiq A.S. said when you changeyour sides while sleeping recite ~ AL-HAMDU LILLAAHIWALLAAHU AKBAR.~ ( = All Praise for Allaah and Allaah is theGreatest. )

(35) To seek guidance for a problem in dream:- Go tobed while you are in the state of Twahaarah. Beforefalling asleep recite 7 times Surah Ash-Shams[ p.388 > ] and 7 times Surah Al-Layl [ p.388 > ] , thenrecite:Allaahumj'alnee Min Amri Haadhaa Farajan WaMakhrajan. * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

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If you want to be under the protection of AllaahS.W.T. until you return home then whenever you in-tend to go out of your house recite :-

3 times "~ Allaahu Akbar ~" and 3 times :"~ Billaahi Akhruju Wa Billaahi Adkhulu Wa AlallaahiAtawakkalu ~" and then say: "~Alaahummaftah LeeFi Wajhee Haadhaa Bikhayrin Wakhtimlee BikhayrinWaqinee Sharra Kulli Daabbatin Anta AakhidhunBinaaswiyatihaa Inna Rabbee Alaa Swiraatim-Mustaqqem.~" ( = Allaah is the Greartest, Allaah is the Greatest, Allaah is theGreatest, relying on Allaah I go out and relying on Allaah I come inand on Allaah I rely. O Allaah ! start on for me this with good andfinish it with good, and protect me from the trouble of all thingsthat walk on this earth and whose destiny is in Your hand, certainlythe path of my Creator is the straight path. )Imaam Zaynul Aabideen A.S. said when you step out ofthe door of your house recite:"~ Bismillaahi Aamantu Billaahi Wa TawaqqaltuAlallaahi.~"( = In the name of Allaah, I belived in Allaah, and I depend on Allaah.) Imaam Muhammad Baaqir A.S. said that anyone recit-ing the following Duaa will be safe from everythingwhich is sorrowful for him in this world as well in theHereafter: "~ Bismillaahi Hasbiyallaahu TawaqqaltuAlallaahi Allaahumma Innee As'aluka Khayra UmooreeKullihaa Wa Aoodhu Bika Min Khizyid-Dunyaa WaAdhaabil Aakhirati.~"( = In the name of Allaah. Allaah is enough

for me. I depend on Allaah. O my Allaah I implore You to let me attainsuccess in all my dealings. I take shelter with You from the evil of thisworld and from the chastisement of Hereafter. )

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Imaam Jaa'afar Saadiq A.S. said when you comeout of your house recite ths Duaa:

"~ Bismillaahi Tawaqqaltu Alallaahi Laa HawlaWalaa Quwwata Illaa Billaahi Allaahumma InneeAs'aluka Khayra Maa Kharajtu Lahoo Wa AoodhuBika Min Sharri Maa Kharajtu Lahoo AllaahummaAwsi'a Alayaa Min Fadhlik Wa Atmim AlayyaNi'amatik Wasta'amilnee Fee Twaa'atika Waj'alRaghbatee Fee Maa Indak Watawaffanee AlaaMillatik Wa Millati Rasoolik Swallallaahu Alayhi WaAalihee. ~" ( = I begin with the name of Allaah and rely on Allaahwhatsoever may Allaah wills. There is neither power nor strength exceptwith Allaah. O Allaah ! I ask You the excellent of that which I have comeout and seek Your Protection from the evil of what I have come to keepaway from. O Allaah ! Increase over me out of Your favour, perfect overme Your bounty, and keep me constantly busy in Your obedience. Makeme desireous of what is with You and make my life end in Your way, andYour system and the system of Your Prophet. )

Imaam Radhaa A.S. said that his Holy father usedto recite this Duaa while going out :

"~ Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem.Kharajtu BiHawlillaahi Wa Quwwatihee Laa Bi Hawlin MinneeWalaa Quwwati Bal Bi HawlikWaQuwwatik YaaRabbee Muta'arridhwan Li Rizqik Fa'aatineeBihee Fee Aafiyatin. ~" ( = In the name of Allaah the Beneficent the Merciful, I have come outby the strength and might of Allaah, not by my strength and might, OAllaah only by Your strength and might I started look for livelihood, soYou provide it to me with security. )

Imaam sa id whoever rec i te 10 t imesS.Ikhlaas while going out will remain safeuntil he returns back.

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"NOTHING IS MORE

PAINFUL TO SHAYTAAN THAN SEEING

THE HOLY QUR'AAN BEING READ WHILE

THE TEXT IS BEING LOOKED AT. THE HOLY

QUR'AAN IN EVERY HOUSE REPELLS

SHAYTAAN." -

IMAAM SAADIQ A.S.

The Imaam said when you go out of your houseor to a journey recite this Duaa :

"~ Bismillaahi Aamantu Billaahi WaTawaqqaltu Alallaahi Maashaa'Allaahu Laa HawlaWalaa Quwwata Illaa Bilaahi. ~" ( = In the name of Allaah, I believed in Allaah, and I depended on Allaah,whatever Allaah wills shall happen, there is no power nor strength saveAllaah. )

Imaam Ali A.S said when you return at your homedo Salaam to your household members, and ifthere is nobody there then say ASSALAAMU ALAYNAMIN-RABBINAA, ( = Peace be upon us from our Sustainer. ) andrecite SURAH-E-IKHLAAS when you reach inside thehouse, it repells the worries and problems.

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Not a single day has passed on the earth when itsinhabitants did not have their Leader here. From day-oneeach community did possess its Leader by one way or theother. We being Muslims, the followers of a religion chosenby Allaah S.W.T. for mankind, have been blessed with asinless Leader in every era, who is also the mostknowledgeable, courageous, patient, brave, and endowedwith all perfections. After the Holy Prophet S.A.W.W. weare commanded to follow his 12 holy household memberswho are the guides for the mankind as ordained by AllaahS.W.T. They were from Imaam Ali A.S. upto Imaam HasanAskari A.S. and we are at present passing in the era of thelast vicegerent of the Holy Prophet S.A.W.W. i.e. the 12thImaam, i.e. Hujjat-Ibnul-Hasan Imaam Muhammad MehdiSwaahibuz-Zamaan A.S. who is the present Imaam of theage and the right guide for the mankind. We firmly believethat even though The Imaam A.F. is in Ghaibat (Hiddenfrom our sight) but he is aware of all our deeds andconditions. Whenever need arises The Imaam extends hishelping hand to us. And Inshaa'Allaah he will soon reappearto us and wipe out all evils from its grassroot level andfinally peace, tranquility, and justice shall prevail from Eaststo Wests. It is also our firm belief that all our deeds, good andbad, are presented to the Imaam, when he sees our gooddeeds he is happy but he becomes sad and sorrowful whenhe sees our bad deeds. So we should always keep in mindthat there is no any other exceeding good act to that ofmaking our Imaam be happy, there is no any worst thingthen that to make our Imaam weep on seeing us

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committing bad deeds.Thus all our deeds should inclinetowardsgoodness at every moment of our lives, so as toplease Allaah, His Prophet, and our Imaam A.S.

A true and sicere devotee of the Imaam should havepure affection towards him and should remain sorrowfulbecause of the absence of our Imaam from our sights.Indeed it is a great calamity to be deprived of his holycompany. May be this is because of our sins or unworthinessor any other reason, Allaah S.W.T. knows better. We shouldalways pray to Allaah for his safety, reappearence, andrequest Allaah S.W.T.that we should be included amongstthe The Imaam's true followers. Not forgetting that a truefollower can only be such who follows the rules andregulations of Shareeah commanded by Allaah S.W.T.

IMAAM-E-ZAMAANA (A.F) “S DUAAS

Atleast after every Namaaz one shoud recite this Duaato acknowledge the presence of Imaam as the Devine Guideand asking Allaah for his safety upto the time when his ruleis established over the earth:-

Allaahumma Kun LiWaliyyikal Hujjatibnil Hasan SwalawaatukaAlayhi Wa Alaa Aabaaihee, Fee Haadhihis-Saa’ati Wa Fee Kulli Saa’ah, Waliyyan WaHaafidhwa, Wa Qaaidan Wa Naaswira, WaDaleelan Wa Ayna, Hattaa TuskinahooArdhwaka Twaw’aa, Wa Tumattiahoo FeehaaTwaweela.

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( = O Allaah, be a Guardian, protector, helper, director, watcher for Your Walee,

Al-Hujjat Ibnil Hasan A.S., Your blessings be on him and on his forefathers now and

ever, so that on account of his presence on Your earth there is maximum tranquility

and happiness. )

Recite this Duaa during the Ghaybat of the Imaam A.F.: ~~Allaahumma Arrifnee Nafsaka Fa InnakaInlam Tu'arrifnee Nafsaka Lam A'arif Nabiyyaka,Allaahumma Arrifnee Rasoolaka Fa Innaka InlamTu'arrifnee Rasoolaka Lam A'arif HujjatakaAllaahumma Arrifnee Hujjataka Fa Innaka InlamTu'arrifnee Hujjataka Dhwalaltu An Deenee. ~~

Everyday after Namaaz-e-Sub'h recite this Duaa startingwith these words: Allaahumma Balligh MawlaayaSwaahibuz-Zamaan………………….[p.154].

Imaam Radha A.S. said to recite this Duaa for ImaamSwaahibul Asri Waz-Zamaan, the Duaa starting with these words: Allaahumad'fa'a An Waliyyika WaKhaleefatika…………. [p.149]

Imaam Jaa'far Saadiq A.S. said that whoever shall recitethis Duaa (DUAA-A-AHAD) for 40 days will be among thehelpers of the Imaam, if he dies before the Zuhoor of the ImaamA.F. then Allaah shall raise him from the grave and will be amongthe Imam's companions, and his sins shall be forgiven. This Duaastarts with these words: Allaahumma Rabban-NoorilAdhweem…………….. [p.160]

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Whenever there is a problem to be solved perform theA'amal of DUAA-E-ISTIGHAASA of Imaam-e-Zamaana. (detailsof this A'amaal has been given here below). [p.146]

DUAA-E-ILAAHEE ADHUMAL BALAA'A : ThisDuaa also is effective to ward off troubles. [p.159]

Recite the ZIYAARAT OF IMAAM-E-ZAMAANA A.F.on Friday. This Ziyaarat starts with these words :

Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Hujjatallaahi FeeArdhihee…………. [p.554]

Recite the NAAMZ-E-IMAAM HUJJAT A.S. onFridays. It is 2 rak'at Namaaz, in each rak'at while reciting SurahAl-Hamd when you reach Iyyaaka Na'abudu Wa IyyaakaNasta'een repeat this verse 100 times and then continue as usual,after Al-Hamd recite Surah-e-Ikhlaas. After Namaaz recite thisDuaa :~~~

Allaahumma Adhwumal Balaa'u, Wa BarihalKhafaa'u, Wankashafal Ghitwaa'u, Wa DhwaaqatilArdhu Bimaa Wasi'atis-Samaau, Wa Ilayka YaaRabbil Mushtaqa, Wa Alaykal Mu'awwalu Fish-Shiddati War-akhaa'i, Allaahumaa Swalli AlaaMuhammadin Wa Aali Muhammadin Al-ladheenaAmartana Bi Twa'atihim Wa AjjilillahummaFarajahum Bi Qaaimihim, Wa Adh-hir I'azaazahu.Yaa Muhammadu, Yaa Aliyyu Yaa Aliyyu, YaaMuhammadu Ikfiyaani Fa Innakuma Kaafiyaay, YaaMuhammadu, Yaa Aliyyu, Yaa Aliyyu, YaaMuhammadu, Unswiraani Fa InnakumaNaaswiraaya, Ya Muhammadu, Yaa Aliyyu, YaaAliyyu, Yaa Mujhammadu, Ihfadhwaani FaInnakumaa Haafidhwaaya. Yaa Mawlaaya Yaa

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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 notlimited to 15th Sha'abaan only.

Recite DUAA-E-NUDBAA on FRIDAYS andIDD DAYS.

To ward off any fears of harm from enemy help must besought from our Imaam:

Daily recite 2 rak'at Namaaz,a brief Ziyaarat of the Imaam,and then recite this Duaa :~Yaa Mawlaay Yaa Swaahibaz-Zamaan, Anaa

Mustagheethun Bika, Yaa Mawlaay Ikfinee SharraMan-Yu'adhinee.~

Always recite this Duaa for hastening The Imaam'sreappearence and be included in his companions : ~

Allaahumma Ajjil Farajah Wa Sah-hilMakhrajah Waj'alnaa Min Answaarihee WaA'awaanihee.~

Imaam-e-Zamaana A.F. had once given audience toa certain person, solved his problems, and instructed that if any one has a wish or is in trouble(a) should recite this Duaa 70 times : ~

Yaa Allaah , Yaa Muhammad ,Yaa Ali , YaaFaatwima, Yaa Swaahibuz-Zamaan Adriqnee WalaaTuhliknee.


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(b) ~Likewise when the Imaam helped certain person inhis problem the Imaam recommended this:

NAMAAZ-TAHAJJUD, [p.234]ZIYAARAT-E-JAAMI'AH, [p.288] andZIYAARAT-E-AASHOOR [p.473].

And the Imaam repeated this three times.

"Whoever readsfrom the text of the

Holy Qur'aan, his eyevision will be strengthenedand his parents' sins will be

forgiven even if they areunbelievers."

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DUAA - E - ISTIGHAATHAH

It is narrated that this is the Istighaasah (a callfor help) to Imaam Mehdi Swaahibuz Zamaan A.S. (A.F).When a person is disperate and all doors of hope seemclosed, perform this A'amal and Inshaa'Allaah most surelythe problem shall be easily solved instantly.

Wherever you are, pray 2 rak'at Namaaz asusual, with any Surah after Al-Hamd, then recite thefollowing Duaa standing under the open sky. The narratorsays that it is better in this Namaaz to reciteSurah-e-Fat'h (Innaa Fatahnaa…) in 1st rak'at after Al-Hamd and Surah-e-Nasr in the 2nd rak'at. Then recitethe following Duaa:Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem.

Salaamullaahil Kaamilut-taammush-shaamilulAammu Wa Swalawaatuhud-daaimatu WaBarakaatuhul Qaaimatut-taammatu Alaa HujjatillaahiWa Waliyyihi Fee Ardhihi Wa Bilaadihi Wa KhaleefatihiAlaa Khalqihi Wa Ibaadihi Wa Sulaalatin-NubuwwatiWa Baqiyyatil Itrati Was-Safwati Swaahibiz-ZamaaniWa Mudh'hiril Eemaani Wa Mulaqqini AhkaamilQur'aani Wa Mutwahhiril Ardhi Wa Naashiril Adli Fit-twooli Wal Ardhi Wal Hujjatil Qaaimil MahdeeyyilImaamil Muntadhwaril Murdhwiyyi Wabnil Aimmatit-Twaahireenal Waswee-yibnil AwswiyaailMardhwiyeenal Haadil Ma'aswoom-ibnil AimmatilHudaat i l Ma 'asoomeen. Assalaamu AlaykaYaa Mu' izzal Mu'mineenal Mustadhw'afeen,Assalaamu A layka Yaa Mudhi l la l

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Kaafireenal Mutakabbireenadh-dhwaalimeen,Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Mawlaaya Yaa Swaahibaz-Zamaan, Assalaamu Alayka Yabna Rasoolillaahi,Assalaamu Alayka Yabna Ameeril Mu'mineen.Assalaamu Alayka Yabna Faatwimataz-Zahraa'iSayyidatan-Nisaail Aalameen. Assalaamu Alayka YabnaAimmatil Hujajil Ma'aswoomeen Wal Imaami AlalKhalqi Ajmaeen. Assalaamu Alayka Yaa MawlaaySalaama Mukhliswin Laka Fil Wilaayati. Ash'haduAnnakal Imaamul Mahdiyyu Qawlan Wa Fi'alan WaAntal-ladhee Tamlaul Ardha Qistwan Wa Adlan Ba'adaMaa Muli'at Dhulman Wa Jawran, Fa AjjalallaahuFarajak Wa Sahhala Makhrajak, Wa QarrabaZamaanaka Wa Kath-thara Answaaraka WaA'awaanaka Wa Anjaza Laka Maa Wa'adaka Fa HuwaAswdaqul Qaaileen, Wa Nureedu An Namunna AlalLadheenastudh'ifoo Fil Ardhi Wa Naj'alahumAimmatan Wa Naj'alahumul Waaritheen. YaaMawlaaya Yaa Swaahibaz-Zamaani YabnaRasoolillaahi Haajatee…….....( = Peace from Allaah, complete, perfect, universal, and everlasting blessings andcomplete incessant bliss be upon the vital argument of Allaah, His envoy on Hisearth and His towns. His representative over all that has been created and Hisservents, Inheritor of prophet'hood, survivor of the family, Master of the world,sign of true faith, makes clear the commandments of Holy Qur'aan, purifies theearth, administers justice, in north, south, east and west, established argument,awaited, approved guide, descendent of the Holy Imaams, perpetrator of the Prophet'swill, Infallible guide, son of Infallible guides. Peace be on you, O he who takes careof the faithful in distress and makes them illustrious. Peace be on you O subduer ofarrogant and unjust disbelievers. Opeace be on you O my Master, O Guide of ourtimes, Peace be on you O son of the Messenger of Allaah, Peace be on you O sonof the Commander of the faithfuls. Peace be on you O son of Faatima Zahra, Chiefof the women of worlds.Peace be on you O successor of all the evident InfallibleImaams and Guide of all that has been created. Peace be on you O my Master,sincere tribute to the Representative. I testify that you are the Divine Guide, inwords and in deeds. There will be fairness and justice in the world, in your time,(ending) the reign of dread and tyranny; May Allaah make haste and

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open the door for your smooth arrival and bring your time (of reppearence) nearer,and multiply your helpers, and assistants, and fulfil His promise made with you.He is the truest of all truthfuls. "We desired to show favour on those who wereoppressed in the earth, and to make them Imaams and to make them the Inheritors."O Master, O Ruler of our times O son of the Holy Prophet S.A.W.W., my require-ments are………….(Haajaat).Ask your Haajat here. Then recite the followingDuaa:-

Fash'fa'alee Fee Najaahihaa Fa Qad TawajjahtuIlayka Bi Haajatee Li Ilmee Anna Laka IndallaahiShafaa'atan Maqboolatan Wa Maqaaman MahmoodanFa Bi Haqqi Manikhtasswakum Bi AmriheeWartadhwaakum Li Sirrihee Wa Bish-sha'anil-ladheeLakum Indallaahi Baynakum Wa Baynahu SalillaahaTa'ala Fee Nujhi Twalibatee Wa Ijaabatee Da'awateeWa Kashfi Kurbatee.( = Please stand by me for getting approval of my wants. I turn to you for myneeds, knowing that your commendation is always accepted by Allaah. Your posi-tion is high and laudable, so for the sake of your authority in all affairs and yourknowledge of secrets and your high status with Allaah, please entreat Allaah theMost High, to hear my request and to accept my prayer, and put an end to myanguish. O Allaah, send blessings on Muhammad and Aal-e-Muhammad. A.S. )

Then ask your Haajat, Inshaa'Allah it will be fulfilled.

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DUAA FOR IMAAM-E-ZAMAANA (A.F)Imaam Radhaa A.S. had recommended the followingDuaa for the Imaam of the time:Allaahummad’Fa’a An Waliyyika Wa Khaleefatika WaHujjatika Alaa Khalqika Wa Lisaanikal Mu’abbiriAnkan-Naatwiqi Bi Hikmatika Wa Aynikan-Naadhwirati Bi Idhnika, Wa Shaahidika Alaa IbaadikalJah’jaahil Mujaahidil Aaidhi Bikal Aabidi Indaka WaAidh’hu Min Sharri Jamee’i Maa Khalaqta WaBara’ataWa Ansha’ata Wa Swawwarta Wah’fadh’huMim Bayni Yadayhi Wa Min Khalfihi Wa An YameenihiWa An Shimaalihi Wa Min Fawqihi Wa Min Tahtihi BiHifdhwikal-Ladhee Laa Yadhweeu Man HafidhwtahuBihi Wah’fadhw Feehi Rasoolaka Wa Aabaa’ahuAimmataka Wa Da’aa’ima Deenika Waj’alhu FiWadee’atikal-Lati Laa Tadhwee’u Wa Fee Jiwaarikal-Ladhee Laa Yukhfaru Wa Fi Man’ika Wa Izzikal-LadheeLaa Yuq’haru Wa Aaminhu Bi AmaanikalWatheekil-Ladhee Laa Yukhdhalu Man Aamantahu BihiWaj’alhuFee Kanafikal-Ladhee Laa Yuraamu ManKaana Feehi Wanswurhu Bi Naswrikal Azeezi WaAyyidhu Bi Jundikal Ghaalibi, Wa Qawwihi BiQuwwatika , Wa Ardifhu Bi Malaaikatika, Wa WaaliMan Waalaahu, Wa Aadi Man Aadaahu, Wa albis’huDir’akal Haseenata Wa Huffahu Bil Malaaikati Haffan.Allaahummash’ab Bihis-Swad’a, Wartuq Bihil Fatqa,Wa Amit Bihil Jawra, Wa Adh’hir Bihil Adla, Wa ZayyinBi Twooli Baqaaihil Ardhw, Wa Ayyid’hu Bin-Naswri,Wanswurhu Bir-Ru’abi, Wa Qawwi Naaswireehi,Wakh’dhul Khaadhileehi, Wa Damdim Man NaswabaLahu , Wa Dammir Man Ghash-Shahu Waqtul Bihi

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Jabaabiratal Kufri Wa Umudahu Wa Da’aaimahuWaqswim Bihi Ru’ooswadh-Dhwalaalati WaShaariatal Bida’i, Wa Mumeetatas-Sunnati, WaMuqawwiyatal Baatwili, Wa Zalzil Bihil Jabbaareena,Wa Abir Bihil Kaafireena, Wa Jamee’al Mul’hideena,Fee Mashaarikil Ardhwi Wa Maghaaribiha, WaBarrihaa Wa Bahrihaa Wa Sahlihaa Wa Jabalihaa,Hattaa Laa Tada’a Minhum Dayyaaran Walaa TubqiyaLahum Aathaaran. Allaahumma Twahhir MinhumBilaadaka , Washfi Minhum Ibaadaka, Wa A’izza BihilMu’amineena, Wa Ahyi Bihi Sunanal Mursaleena, WaDaarisa Hukmin-Nabiyyeen, Wa Jaddid BihiMamtahaa Min Deenika, Wa Buddila Min HukmikaHattaa Tueeda Deenika Bihi Wa Alaa YadauhiJadeedan Ghadh-Dhwan Mahdhwan Swaheehan LaaIwaja Feehi Walaa Bid’ata Ma’ahu Wa Hattaa TuneeraBi Adlihi Dhwulamal Jawri, Wa Tutwfia Bihi NeeranalKufri, Wa Tudhwiha bihi Ma’aaqidal Haqqi, WaMajhoolal Adli, Fa Innahu Abdukal-Ladhis-Takh-laswtahu li Nafsika, Waswtwa-faytahu Alaa Ghaybika,Wa Aswamtahu Minadh-Dhunoobi, Wa Barra’atahuMinal Uyoobi, Wa Twahhartahu Minar-Rijsi, WaSallamtahu Minad-Danas. Allaahumma Fa InnaaNash’hadu Lahu Yawmal Qiyaamat, Wa YawmaHuloolit-Twaammati Annahu Lam Yudhnib Dhamban,Walaa Ataa Hooban, Walam Yartakib Ma’aswiyatan,Walam Yudhwayyi’a Laka Twaa’atan, Walam YahtiqLaka Hurmatan, Walam Yubaddil Laka Fareedhwatan,Walam Yughyyir Laka Shareeatan, Wa annahul HaadilMuhtadit-Twaahirut-TaqiyyunNaqiyyur-Radhwiyyuz-Zakiyyu. Allaahumma A’atwihi Fi Nafsihi Wa Ahlihi

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Wa Waladihi Wa Dhurriyyatihi Wa Ummatihi WaJamee’i Raiyyatihi, Maa Tuqirru Bihi Ayanahu, WaTasurru Bihi Nafsahu, Wa Tajmau Lahu MulkalMumlakaati Kullihaa Qareebihaa Wa Baeedihaa WaAzeezihaa Wa Dhaleelihaa, Hattaa Tujriya HukmahuAlaa Kulli Hukmin, Wa Taghliba Bi Haqqihi KullaBaatwilin. Allaahummas’luk Binaa Alaa YadayhiMinhaajal Hudaa Wal Mahajjatal Udhwmaa, Wat-Twareeqatal Wustwal-latee Yarjiu Ilayhal Ghaali, WaYalhaqu Bihat-Taali, Wa Qawwinaa Alaa Twaa’atihiWa Thabbitnaa Alaa Mushaa’ya’atihi, Wamnun AlaynaaMutaabaatihi, Waj’alnaa Fee Hizbihi Qawwaameen,Bi Amrihis-Swaabireen, Ma’ahut-TwaalibeenaRidhwaaka bi Munaaswa’hathi hattaa TahshuranaaYawmal Qiyaamati Fee Answaarihi Wa A’awaanihiWa Muqawwiyati Sultwaanihi. Allaahumma Waj’alDhaalika Lanaa Khaaliswan Min Kulli Shakkin WaShub’hatin Wa Riyaain Wa Sum’atin Hattaa LaaNa’atamida Bihi Ghayraka, Walaa Natwluba Bihi IllaaWaj’haka Wa Hattaa Tuhillana Mahallahu Wa Taj’alanaFil Jannati Ma’ahoo, Wa A’idhnaa Minas-Sa’amati WalKasali Wal Fatarati, Waj’alnaa Mimman TantaswiruBihi Li Deenika, Wa Tu’izzu Bihi Naswra WaliyyikaWalaa Tastabdil Binaa Ghayrana, Fa Innas-TibdaalakaBinaa Ghayranaa aIlayka Yaseeroon, Wa HuwaAlaynaa Katheeroon. Allaahumma Swalli Alaa WulaatiAhdihi Wal Aimmati Mim-Ba’adihi, Wa Balligh’humAamaalahum, Wa Zid Fee Aajaalihim, Wa AizzaNaswrahum, Wa Tammim Lahum Maa Asnadta IlayhimMin Amrika Lahum, Wa Thabbit Da’aaimahumWaj’alnaa Lahum A’awaanan, Wa Laa Deenika


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Answaaran Fa Innahum Ma’aadinu Kalimaatika, WaKhuzzanu Ilmika, Wa Arkaanu Tawheedika, WaDa’aaimu Deenika, Wa Wulaatu Amrika, WaKhaaliswatuka Min Ibaadika, Wa Swafwatu MinKhalqika, Wa Awliyaauka, Wa Salaailu Awliyaaika,Wa Swafwatu Awlaadi Nabiyyika, Wassalaamu AlayhiWa Alayhim Wa Rahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuh.

************When one goes to the ZIYAARAT of any IMAAM, NABEE or WASEE,it is enough if one recites the folowing Ziyaarat:-Asslaamu Alaa Awliyaa’Allaahi Wa Aswfiyaa’ihi,Assalaamu Alaa Umanaaillaahi Wa Ahibbaaihi,Assalaamu Alaa Answaarihi Wa Khulafaaihi,Assalaamu Alaa Mahaalli Ma’arifatillaahi, AssalaamuAlaa Masaakini Dirillaahi, Assalaamu Alaa MudhwhiriAmrillaahi Wa Nahyihi, Assalaamu Alad-DuaatiIlallaahi, Assalaamu Alal Mustaqirrena FiMardhwaatillaahi , Assalaamu Alal Mukhlisweena FeeTwaa’atillaahi, Assalaamu Alal Adillaai Alallaahi,Assalaamu Alal-Ladheena Man Waalaahum FaqadWaalallaah, Wa Man Aadaahum Faqad Aadallaah,Waman Arafahum Faqad Arafallaah, WamanJahilahum Faqad Jahilallaah, Wamani’ataswamaBihim Faqadi’a Taswama Bilaahi , Waman Takhallaaminhum Faqad Takhallaa Minallaahi Azza Wa Jalla,Wa Ush’hidullaaha Annee Silmun Liman SaalamtumWa Harbun Liman Haarabtum, Mu’aminum BiSirrikum Wa Alaaniyatikum, Mufawwidhun FeeDhaalika Kullihi Ilaykum, La’anallaahhu Aduwwa AaliMuhammadin Minal Jinni Wal Insi Wa Abrau IlallaahiMinhum,WaSwallallaahu Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aalihi.


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ZIYAARAT-E-IMAAME-ZAMAANA A.S.Reciting this Ziyaarat is effective when a person issorrounded in difficult circumstances and misfortunes.After Ziyaarat beseech your Haajat and recite manySalawaats; Inshaa'Allaah you shall be relieved of alltribulations:

Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Swaahibal Amr,Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Swaahibat-Tadbeer,Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Swaahibar-Raayil Masmoo'i,Assalaamu Alayka Ayyuhal Qaaimul Muntadhwar,Assalaamu Alayka Ayyuhal Khalafus-Swaalihu,Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Imaamal Muttaqeena,Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Imaamal Muslimeena,Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Waliyyallaahi, AssalaamuAlayka Yaa Khaleefat Rasoolillaahi, AssalaamuAlayka Yaa Badhw'ata Akbaadillaah, AssalaamuAlayka Yaa Hujjatallaahi, Assalaamu Alayka YaaAwnal Madhwloomeen, Assalaamu Alayka YaaGhawthal Malhoofeen, Assalaamu Alayka YaaQutwbal Aalami, Assalaamu Alayka AyyuhalGhaythud-Daafiqu, Assalaamu Alayka AyyuhalGhawthul-Laahiqu, Assalaamu Alayka YaaNoorallaahi, Assalaamu Alayka Yaa ImaamalMaseeh, Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Adeelal KhidhwriWa Qaweemahu, Assalaamu Alayka AyyuhalImaamul Haadhwirul Ghaaib, Assalaamu AlaykaAyyuhal Ghaaibul Haadhwiru, Adriknee FeeJamee'i Umooree Fee Madhwaaiqil Umoori WaShadaaidihaa A' innee Walaa Tu' in AlayyaWanswurnee Walaa Tanswur Alayya Wa Kun LeeWalaa Takun Alayya Walaa Tufaariqnee KhawfaDhwaahiri Bihaqqi Wilaayatika Wa Ghaybatika WaShahaadatikaWaBihaqqiAabaaikal Ma'aswoomeenaSwalawaatullaahi Alayhim Ajmaeen.

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ZIYAARAT-E-IMAAM-E-ZAMAANA(EVERYDAY MORNING)

Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem. Allaahumma Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa

Aali Muhammad.Allaahumma Balligh Mawlaaya Swahibaz-

Zamaani Swalawaatullahi Alayhi An Jamee'ilMu'mineena Wal Mu'minaati Fee Mashaariqil ArdhiWa Maghaaribihaa Wa Barrihaa Wa Bahrihaa WaSahlihaa Wa Jabalihaa Hayyihim Wa MayyitihimWa An Waalidayya Wa Wuldee Wa Annee Minas-Swalawaati Wat-Tahiyyaati Zinata Arshillaahi WaMidaada Kalimaatihi Wa Muntahaa Ridhaahu WaAdada Maa Ahswaahu Kitaabuhu Wa AhaatwaBihee Ilmuhu . Allaahumma Innee Ujaddidu LahuFee Haadhal Yawmi Wa Fee Kulli Yawmin AhadanWa Aqdan Wa Bay'atan Fee Raqabatee .Allaahumma Kamaa Sharraftanee Bi Haadhat-Tashreefi Wa Fadh-dhaltanee Bi HaadhihilFadheelati Wa Khaswastanee Bi Haadhihin-Ni'amatee Fa Swalli Alaa Mawlaaya Wa SayyideeSwaahibiz-Zamaani Waj'alnee Min AnswaariheeWa Ashyaa'ihee Wadh-Dhaabbeena Anhu Waj'alneeMinal Mustash'hadeena Bayna Yadayhi Twaai'anGhayra Mukrahin Fis-Swaffil-Ladhee Na'atta AhlahuFee Kitaabika Fa Qulta Swaffan Ka'annahumBunyaanun Marswoosun Alaa Twa'atika WaTwaa'ati Rasoolika Wa Aalihee Alayhimus-Salaam.Allaahumma Haadhihee Bay'atun Lahoo Fee UnuqeeIlaa Yawmil Qiyaamati.(While reciting the last sentence place your right hand in your

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This is also another meritorious Ziyaarat of Imaam-e-Zamaana A.F. which should be often recited toremember him A.S. :

Salaamun Alaa Aali Yaaseen, Assalaamu Alayka YaaDaaiyallaahu Wa Rabbaaniyya Aayaatihi, AssalaamuAlayka Yaa Baaballaahi Wa Dayyaana Deenihee,Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Khaleefatallaahi Wa NaaswiraHaqqihee, Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Hujjatallaahi WaDaleela Iradatihee, Assalaamu Alayka Yaa TaaliyalKitaabillaahi Wa Tarjumaanahoo, Assalaamu AlaykaFee Aanaai Laylika Wa Atraafi Nahaarika, AssalaamuAlayka Yaa Baqiyyatallaahi Fee Ardhwihee, AssalaamuAlayka Yaa Meethaaqallaahil-Ladhee Akhadhahoo WaWakkadahoo, Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Wa'adallaahil-Ladhee Dhwaminahoo, Assalaamu Alayka AyyuhalAlamul Manswoobu Wal Ilmul Maswboobu WalGhawthu War-Rahmatul Waasi'atu Wa'adan GhayraMakdhoobin, Assalaamu Alayka Heena Taqoomu,Assalaamu Alayka Heena Taq'udu, Assalaamu AlaykaHeena Taqra'u Wa Tubayyinu, Assalaamu AlaykaHeena Tuswalli Wa Taqnutu, Assalaamu Alayka HeenaTarka'u Wa Tasjudu, Assalaamu Alayka Heena TuhalliluWa Tukabbiru, Assalaamu Alayka Heena Tahmadu WaTastaghfiru, Assalaamu Alayka Heena Tuswbihu WaTumsee, Assalamu Alayka Fil-Layli Idhaa YaghshaaWan-Nahaari Idhaa Tajallaa, Assalaamu AlaykaAyyuhal Imaamul Maamoonu, Assalaamu AlaykaAyyuhal Muqaddamul Ma'amoolu, Assalaamu AlaykaBi Jawaami'i's-Salaami Ush'hiduka Yaa MawlaayaAnnee Ash'hadu An Laa Ilaaha Illallaahu

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Wahdahoo Laa Shareeka Lahoo Wa AnnaMuhammadan Abduhoo Wa Rasooluhoo Laa HabeebaIllaa Huwa Wa Ahluhoo Wa Ush'hiduka Yaa MawlaayaAnna Aliyyan Ameeral Mu'amineena Hujjatuhoo, WalHasana Hujjatuhoo Wal Husayna Hujjatuhoo, WaAliyyinbil Husayni Hujjatuhoo, Wa MuhammadibniAliyyin Hujjatuhoo, Wa Ja'afarabna MuhmmadinHujjatuhoo, Wa Moosabni Ja'afarin Hujjatuhoo, WaAliyyabna Moosaa Hujjatuhoo, Wa MuhammadabnaAliyyin Hujjatuhoo, Wa Aliyyibni MuhammadinHujjatuhoo, Wal Hasanabna Aliyyin Hujjatuhoo, WaAsh'hadu Annaka Hujjatullaahi Antumul Awwalu WalAakhiru, Wa Anna Raj'atakum Haqqun Laa RaybaFeehaa Yawma Laa Yanfau Nafsan Eemaanuhaa LamTakun Aamanat Min Qablu Aw Kasabat FeeEemaanihaa Khayran, Wa Annal Mawta Haqqun, WaAnna Naakiran Wa Nakeeran Haqqun, Wa Ash'haduAnna Nashra Haqqun, Wal Ba'atha Haqqun, Wa Annas-Swiraata Haqqun, Wal Mirswaada Haqqun, WalMeezaana Haqqun, Wal Hashra Haqqun, Wal HisaabaHaqqun, Wal Jannata Haqqun, Wa Naara Haqqun, WalWa'ada Wal Waeeda Bihimaa Haqqun. Yaa MawlaayaShaqiya Man Khaalafakum Wa Saida Man Atwaa'akum,Fa-Ash'hadu Alaa Maa Ash'hadtuka Alayhi Wa AnaaWaliyyun Laka Bareeun Min Aduwwika Hal-Haqqu MaaRadhweetumoohu Wal Baatwilu Maa As'khatw-tumoohu Wal Ma'aroofu Maa Amartum Bihee, WalMunkaru Maa Nahaytum Anhu, Fa Nafsee Mu'aminatunBillaahi Wahdahu Laa Shareekalahoo Wa Bi RasooliheeWa Bi Ameeril Mu'amineena Wa Bi Kum YaaMawlaaya, Awwalikum Wa Aakhirikum Wa NuswrateeMuaddatun Lakum, Wa Mawaddatee KhaaliswatunLakum Aameen Aameen.

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Then recite this Duaa:Allaahumma Innee As'aluka An Tuswalli Alaa

Muhammadin-Nabiyyee Rahmatika Wa KalimatiNoorika Wa An Tamla'a Qalbee Nooral Yaqeenee, WaSwadree Nooral Eemaani, Wa Fikri Nooran-Niyyaati,Wa Azmee Nooral Ilmi, Wa Quwwatee Nooral Amali,Wa Lisaanee Nooras-Swidqee, Wa Deenee NooralBaswaa-iri Min Indika, Wa Baswaree Nooradh-Dhwiyaa'i, Wa Sam'ee Nooral Hikmati, WaMawaddatee Nooral Muwaa-laati Li Muhammadin WaAalihi Alayhimus Salaam, Hattaa Alqaaka Wa QadWafayta Bi Ahdika Wa Meethaa-qika Fa Tughash-sheenee Rahmatika Ya Waliyyu Yaa Hameed.

Allaahumma Swalli Alaa Muhammadin HujjatikaFee Ardhwika, Wa Khaleefatika Fee Bilaadika, Wad-Daaee Ilaa Sabeelika, Wal Qaaimi Bi Qistwika, Wath-thaairi Bi Amrika, Waliyyil Mu'amineena, Wa BawaarilKaafireena, Wa Mujallidh-dhwulmati, Wa MuneerilHaqqi, Wan-Naatwiqi Bil Hikmati, Was-Swidqi WaKalimatikat-Taammati Fee Ardhwikal MurtaqibilKhaaifi, Wal Waliyyin-Naaswihi Safeenatin-Najaati,Wa Alamil Hudaa, Wa Noori Abswaaril Waraa, WaKhayri Man Taqamma-swa Wartadaa, Wa Mujallil Amal-Ladhee Yamlaul Ardhwa Adlan Wa Qistwan KamaaMuliat Dhwulman Wa Jawra, Innaka Alaa Kulli Shay'inQadeer.

Allaahumma Swalli Alaa Waliyyika WabniAwliyaaikal-Ladhee Faradhwta Twaa'atahum WaAwjabta Haqqahum, Wa Adh'habta Anhumur-rijsa WaTwahhartahum Tatwheera.


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Allaahuman-Swurhu Wantaswir Bihee LiDeenika Wanswur Bihee Awliyaaika Wa Awliyaa'ahooWa Shee'atahoo Wa Answaarahoo Waj'alnaa Minhum.

Allaahumma Aidh'hoo Min Sharri Kulli BaaghinWa Twaaghin, Wa Min Sharri Jamee'i Khalqika Wah-fadhwhu Mim’bayni Yadayhi Wa Min Khalfihee, WaAn Yameenihee Wa An Shimaalihee, Wahrus'huWamna'ahu Min An-Yooswala Ilayhi Bi Sooin Wah'fadhFeehi Rasoolika Wa Aali Rasoolika, Wa Adh'hir BihilAdla Wa Ayyid'hu Bin-Naswri Wanswur Naaswi-reehi,Wakhdhul Khaadhi-leehi, Waqswim Qaaswi-meehi,Waqswim Bihi Jabaa-biratal Kufri, Waqtul BihilKuffaara Wal Munaafiqeena, Wa Jammeeal Mulhi-deena Haythu Kaanoo Min Mashaariqil Ardhwi WaMaghaa-ribiha, Wa Barrihaa Wa Bahrihaa, Wamla'aBihil Ardhwa Adlan Wa Adh'hir Bihee Deena NabiyyikaSwallallaahu Alayhi Wa Aalihi Waj'alnee.

Allaahumma Min Answaa-rihee Wa A'awaa-nihee Wa Atwbaa'ihee Wa Shee'atihee Wa ArineeFee Aali Muhammadin Alayhimus-Salaamu MaaYa'amaloona Wa Fee Aduwwihim Maa Yah-dharoon.Ilaahal Haqqi Aameen Yaa Dhal Jalaali Wal IkraamYaa Arhamar-Raahimeen.

Allaahumma Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aali Muhammad

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Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem.Allaahumma Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa AaliMuhammad.

ILAAHEE ADHWUMAL BALAA' WA BARIHAL KHAFAA'WA KASHAFAL GHITAA' WAN QATA'UR-RAJAA' WA DHWAAQATIL

ARDHU WA MUNI'ATUS-SAMAAU, WA ANTAL MUSTA'AANU WA

ILAYKAL MUSHTAKAA, WA ALAYKAL MU'AWWALU FI SHIDDATI

WAR-RAKHAAI, ALLAAHUMMA SWALLI ALAA MUHAMMADIN WA

AALI MUHAMMAD, ULIL AMRIL-LADHEENA FARADHTA ALAYNA

TWAA'ATAHUM WA ARRAFTANAA BIDHAALIKA MANZILATAHUM FA

FARRIJ ANNAA BI HAQQIHIM FARAJAN AAJILAN QAREEBAN

KALAMHIL BASWARI AW HUWA AQRABU YAA MUHAMMADU

YAA ALIYYU YAA ALIYYU YAA MUHAMMAD, IKFIYAANI FA

INNAKUMAA KAAFIYAANI WANSWURAANEE FA INNAKUMAA

NAASWIRAAN, YAA MAWLAANA YAA SWAAHIBAZ-ZAMAAN, AL-GHAWTH AL-GHAWTH AL-GHAWTH ADRIKNEE ADRIKNEE ADRIKNEE

ASSAA'ATI ASSAA'ATI ASSAA'AH, AL-AJAL AL-AJAL AL-AJAL,YAA ARHAMAR-RAAHIMEEN BIHAQQI MUHAMMADIN WA AALIHIT-TWAAHIREEN.

Allaahumma Swalli Alaa Muhammadin

Wa Aali Muhammad

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~ DUAA - E - AHAD ~

This Duaa-e-Ahad is to be recited every morning after Namaaz-e-Sub'h, or atleas on Fridays after Sub'h. It is narrated that ifanyone recites this for fourty consecutive days after Sub'h, heshall be fortunate enough to join the righteous group of Imaam-e-Zamaana A.F. And if anyone recites this just before Iftaar, his/her Haajaat shall be fulfilled.Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem.Allaahumma Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa AaliMuhammad.~ Allahumma Rabban-Nooril Adhweemi Wa RabbalQursiyyir-Rafee'i Wa Rabbal Bahril Masjoori WaMunzilat-Tawraati Wal Injeeli Waz-Zaboor, WaRabbadh-Dhilli Wal Haroor, Wa Munzilal Qur'aanilAdhweemi Wa Rabbal Malaaikatil MuqarrabeenWal Ambiyaai Wal Mursaleen. Allaahumma InneeAs'aluka Bi Waj'hikal Kareem Wa Bi Noori WajhikalMuneeri Wa Mulkikal Qadeemi Yaa Hayyu YaaQayyoomu As'aluka Bismikal-Ladhee AshrakatBihis-Samaawaatu Wal Aradhoona Wa Bismikal-Ladhee Yaslahu Bihil Awwaloon Wal AakhiroonYaa Hayyan Qabla Kulli Hayyin Wa Yaa HayyanBa'ada Kulli Hayyin Wa Yaa Hayyan Heena LaaHayya,Yaa Muhyiyal Mawta Wa Mumeetatal Ahyaa'iYaa Hayyu Laa Ilaaha Illa Anta . AllaahummaBalligh Mawlaanal Imaamal Haadiyal MahdiyyalQaaima Bi Amrika Swalawaatullaahi Alayhi WaAlaa Aabaaihit-Twaahireen An Jamee'il Mu'mineenaWal Mu'minaati Fi Mashaarikil Ardhi WaMaghaar ib ihaa, Sahl ihaa Wa Jabal ihaa,WaBarrihaa Wa Bahrihaa, Wa Annee Wa An

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Waalidayya, Minas-Swalawaati Zinata ArshillaahiWa Midaada Kalimaatihi , Wamaa Ahswaahu IlmuhuWa Ahaatwa Bihi Kitaabuhu, Allaahumma InneeUjaddidu Lahoo Fee Swabeehati Yawmi Haadha,Wamaa Ishtu Min Ayyaami, Ahdan Wa Aqdan WaBay'atan Lahu Fi Unuqee Laa Ahoolu Anha WalaaAzoolu Abadan. Allaahummaj'alnee MinAnswaaarihi Wa A'awaanihi Wadh-Dhaabbeena Anhu,Wal Musaari'eena Ilayhi Fi Qadhaai HawaaijihiWal Mum'tathileena Li Awaamirihi Wal Muhaa-meena Anhu , Was-Saabiqeena Ilaa Iraadatihi WalMustash'hadeena Bayna Yadayhi. Allaahumma InHaala Bayni Wa Baynahul Mawtul-Ladhee Ja'altahuAlaa Ibaadik Hatman Maqdhiyyan , Fa Akhrijni MinQabree Mu'ataziran, Kafanee Shaahiran , SwayfeeMujarridan , Qanaatee Mulabbiyan , Da'awatad-DaaiiFil Haadhiri Wal Baadee. Allaahuma Arinit-Twal'atar-Rasheedata W a l G h u r r a t a lHameedata,Waq’hul Naadhiri Bi Nadhratin MinneeIlayhi, Wa Ajjil Farajahu,Wa Sahhil Makhrajahu ,Wa Awsi'a Man'hajahu ,Wasluk Bee Mahajjatahu WaAnfidh Amrahu , Washdud Azrahu Wa'murillaa-humma Bihi Bilaadak , Wa Ahyi Bihi Ibaadak, FaInnaka Qulta Wa Qawlukal Haqqu DhwahralFasaadu Fil Barri Wal Bahri, Bimaa KasabatAydinnaasi , Fa Azhiri-llaahumma Lanaa WaliyyikWabna Binti Nabiyyikal Musamma , Bismi Rasoolika,Hattaa Laa Yadhfara Bi Shay'in Minal BaatwiliIllaa Mazzaqahu , Wa Yuhiqqal Haqqa , WaYuhaqqiqahu Waj'alhu Allaahumma Mafza'an LiMadhloomi Ibaadik Wa Naaswiran Liman LaaYajidu Lahu Naaswiran Ghayrak,Wa MujaddidanLima Uttwila Min Ahkaami Kitaabika , WaMushayyidan Limaa WaradaMin A'alaamiD e e n i k a, W a S u n a n i N a b i y y i k a

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Swallallaahu Alayhi Wa Aalihi Waj'alhu .Allaahumma Mimman Hasswantahu Min Ba'asilMu'tadeen , Allaahumma Wa Surra NabiyyikaMuhammadin Swallallaahu Alayhi Wa Aalihi , BiRu'ayatihi Waman Tabiahu Alaa Da'awatihi ,Warhamistikaanatana Ba'adahu. AllaahumakshifHaadhihil Ghummata An Haadhihil Ummati , BiHudhoorihi Wa Ajjil Lanaa Dhuhoorahu, InnahumYarawnahu Baeedan Wa Naraahu Qareeban BiRahmatika Yaa Arhamar-Raahimeen.Then say 3 times :- Al-Ajal Al-Ajal Yaa Mawlaaya YaaSwaahibuzzamaan, - each time striking slowly your right handon the thigh.( = O Allaah, Lord of the ever-persevering light and Lord of the uppermostheaven, and Lord of the seas, moving up and down, back and forth, in ansteady line, and Who sent down Tawraat, Zaboor and Injeel, and the Lordof soothing nights and warm busy days, and Who sent down the meaningfulQur'aan, and the Lord of favourite Angels, Prophets and Messengers, OAllaah I beseech You in the name of Your kind ways and means,in the nameof the light of Your brilliant, superior-most being and Your Ever-existingsovereignty, O Ever-living, O Self-subsisting, I ask You in Your Name whichgives light to the heavens and the earth, and in the name of Your Namewhich sets the people on the right path, from beginning to the end, O Ever-Living, who was ever there before life was created, O Ever-Living, whoshall ever be there when life shall die, O Ever-Living, who is ever existingwhen no life shall exist, O He Who brings dead to life, and puts living todeath, O Ever-Living, there is no god excep You, O Allaah express to ourMawla, the rightly guided Imaam, blessings of Allaah be on him on his pureforefathers, from all the believing men and believing women, living in theeasts and in the wests, in the velleys, over the mountains, on the land, overthe seas, and as well as from me and my parents, blessings as transcendentas the throne of Allaah and as complete as the words of Allaah which Hisbook contains, O Allaah I turn to him again, on the morning of this day, Ialways cling to the pledge, the promise and the bargain, I made with Him,inclined towards him, solicitouos for his help, neither turning my eyes, nor

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everletting it go waste, O Allaah include me among those who will help him,assist him, rally round him, and in no time will carry out his commands, andstrictly follow his directions, out of love and reverence for him, and will tryto overtake one another toserve his purpose and will enunciate theprofession of faith in his presence, O Allaah, if death comes first, in betweenme and him, because death in an unavoidable certainty for Your servents,raise me from my grave, wearing the shroud, my sword in my hand, fullyprotected by reason of my obedience to Allaah, answering to the call of thesummoning authority, inviting all people living near and far, O Allaah, giveme opportuniy to look at the face of the rightly guided guide, the dawn ofa new awaited era, and make me see clearly the face of the kind and lovingdivine administrator. Please send him just now, make easy his arrival, givehim full powers to carry out Your purpose put into circulation his thesis andassertion, establish his authority, stand up for his motive and creed. OAllaah fill Your land with him, bring to life again Your servents, verily Yousaid, and Your words are true and certain, "Corruption and mischief appearon land and sea because of the evil which men's hands have done". OAllaah make distinctly visible for us, Your appointed authority, the son ofthe daughter of Your Prophet named Muhammad, after the name of YourMessenger, so that he rests not after getting the better of the forces of evil,until he tears them to pieces, makes clear the truth and fulfils his duty inletter and spirit. O Allaah, make him the ultimate refuge of the oppressedmankind, the helper of those who dispute not in truth that there is no helpersave You who deals with everything according to the prescribed laws,never putting aside the commandments of Your "Book" and givesconvincing facts and grounds, always relying upon the knowledge of Yourreligion, following the way of life of Your Prophet S.A.W.W. O Allaah, keephim safe from the hostilities of adversaries. O Allaah make happy YourProphet Muhammad S.A.W.W. by making known his beautiful characteris-tic and vision, and let those who obey his call also rejoice in him and bindus to his loyalty as soon as he comes in this world. O Allaah, put an end tothe sufferings of the people by his physical presence, and take us quicklyto his promised kingdom. "Verily they behold it afar off, while I behold itnigh." Through Your Mercy O the Most Merciful. Come quick, come quickO our Mawla O Imaam Swaahibuz-Zamaan. )

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FROM SURAH-E-YAASEEN

Surah - e - Yaaseen is the most important andsignificant chapter from the Holy Qur'aan. If one re-cites this Holy surah only for the pleasure of Allaah thenall his/her sins are forgiven and Sawaab of reciting HolyQur'aan 12 times is recorded in his/her account. If thisis recited at night Allaah S.W.T. sends 1000 angels forprotection of the reciter, and if the reciter dies thenhe/she shall be admitted to Jannat.

Aayat No: 2. For increase in Ne'mat, recite 100 times daily. " 3. " mental sickness or a bewitched person. " 4. “ befriending someone for Allah's pleaure. ” 13. " good luck. Write with rose water & drink it " 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 eemies. " 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 andsociable. " 38. " to degrade and debase the enemy. " 39. " mentally sick.

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" 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 shortfalls adeficits. " 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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FOR ACHIEVING G O O D - L U C K

Recite Istighfaar every morning and evening.

On the eve of Friday recite three Surahs ofTawaaseen.

Recite this Aayat from S.Yoosuf, in abundance:-Inna Rabbee Latweefun Limaa Tashaau,

Innahoo Huwal Aleemul Hakeem. ( = Surely my Lord is

Benignant to whom He pleases, surely He is the Knowing, the Wise. )

To open the doors to success::: recite AayatulQursee as much as the Adad of your name. (Adad=codenumber of each Arabic alphabet).

If there is something you fear and you want agood fortune:- Recite 2 rak'at Namaaz, in each rak'atafter Al-Hamd recite Surah-e-Feel, then before yourecite Salaam you should recite 7 times Surah-e-Nasrand 12 times-Am Indahum Khazaainoo RahmatiRabbikal Azeezil Wahhaab, Am Lahum Mulkus-Samaawaati Wal Ardhi Wamaa Baynahumaa, FalYartaqoo Fil Asbaab. ( = Or is it that with them are thetreasures of the Mercy of your Lord, the Mighty, the Munificent? Or isit that the kingdom of the heavens and the earth and all that is be-tween them is theirs? so let them ascend with means. )Then complete the Namaaz. Then Tasbeeh. Then raiseyour hands and recite 100 times Yaa Wahhaabu.

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EVERYDAY RECITATIONS

1. Just before the time of Zohr recite this Duaa: -"~~~Sub'haanallaahi Wa Laa Ilaha

Illallaahu Walhamdu Lillahil-Ladhee Lam YattakhidhSwaahibatan Walaa Waladan Walam Yakun LahooShareekun Fil Mulki Walam Yakun Lahoo WaliyyunMinadh-Dhulli Wa Kabbirhu Takbeera.~~~" ( = Glory be to Allaah, there is no god but Allaah, Praise be to AllaahWho has not taken unto Himself a wife, nor a son, neither He has any

colleague in His sovereignty, nor has He any assistant out of unassumingnature, and declare His Greatness by extolling His Glory. )

2. A tradition from Imaam Jaa'fer Saadiq A.S. thatit is Waajib on a Muslim to recite this Duaa everydaybefore sunrise and suset:- "~~~Laa IlaahaIllallaahu Wahdahoo Laa Shareeka Lahu, LahulMulku Walahul Hamd, Yuhyee Wa Yumeetu WahuwaHayyun Laa Yamoot, Biyadihil Khayr, WahuwaAlaa Kulli Shay'in Qadeer.~~~"( = There is no god except Allaah, the Only One without any partner,Sovereignty and Praise belongs to Him and He is Ever-Living He shall not

die, in His hand is the good, and He is able o do all things.)

3. First thing in the morning while getting up frombed one should recite this 10 times so as to be protectedfrom all problems during the day:-

"~~~Bismil-Laahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem, LaaHawla Walaa Quwwata Illaa Billahil AliyyilAdhweem.~~~"( In the name of Allaah the Merciful the Beneficent, thereis no powernor strength except with the Almighty Allaah. )

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4. It is also recommended by Ma'soomeen A.S. torecite this 10 times every morning and evening:-

"~~~Sub'haanallaahi Wal Hamdu Lillaahi WaLaa Ilaaha Illallaahu Wallaahu Akbar.~~~" ( = Glory and Praise be to Allaah the is no god except Allaah and Allaahis the Greatest. )

5. Every mormning we should remember fourbleesings which Allaah S.W.T. has given to us and thusrecite the Duaa:- "~~~AlhamduLillaahil-Ladhee Arrafanee Nafsahoo WalamYatruqnee Amyaanal Qalb. Alhamdu Lillaahil-LadheeJa'alanee Min Ummati Muhammadin SwallallaahuAlayhi Wa Aalihee. Alhamdu Lillaahil-Ladhee Ja'alaRizqee Fee Yadayhi Wa Lam Yaj'al Rizqee FeeAydinnaas. Alhamdu Lillaahil-Ladhee SataraDhunoobee Wa Uyoobee Walam Yafdhahnee BaynalKhalaayikin-Naas.~~~" ( =All Praise is due to Allaah Who granted me cognition of His Self anddid not leave me blind of the intellect. All Praise is due to Allaah Whomade me among the Ummat of Prophet Muhammad S.A.W.W. All Praise isdue to Allaah Who kept my provisions in His own Hands and not in thehands of people. All Praise is due to Allaah Who veils my sins and de-fects and did not dishonor me among His creatures. )

6. A Riwaayat from Salmaan Faarsee A.R. says thatone who recites the following Duaa 3 times everymorning then Allaah S.W.T. will protect him/her from70 problems :-

"~~~Alhamdu Lillaahi Rabbil AalameenAlhamdu Lillaahi Hamdan Katheeran TwayyibanMubaarakan Feehi.~~~"( =Praise is for Allaah the Lord of the worlds. Many many and pure andvirtuous Praise for Allaah. )


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7. It is reported from authentic books that one whorecites the following SALAWAAT OF EVERY MORNINGAND EVENING, 3 TIMES, his/her SINS SHALL BE FORGIVEN,he/she SHALL ALWAYS REMAIN PLEASED AND HAPPY, THE NEEDS SHALL BEFULFILLED, SUSTENANCE INCREASED, SHALL OVERCOME THE ENEMIES, ANDIN JANNAT SHALL BE NEAR THE HOLY PROPHET S.A.W.W. it is thisSalawaat :-"~~~Allaahumma Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa AaliMuhammadin Fil Awwaleen, Wa Swalli AlaaMuhammadin Wa Aali Muhammadin Fil Aakhireen,Wa Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aali MuhammadinFil Mala'il A'alaa, Wa Swalli Alaa MuhammadinWa Aali Muhammadin Fil Mursaleen. AllaahummaA'ati Muhammadal Waseelata Wash-Sharafa WalFadheelata Wad-Darajatal Kabeera.. AllaahummaInnee Aamantu Bi Muhammadin Wa Aalihee WalamArahoo Falaa TahrimneeYawmal QiyaamatiRu'ayatahoo Warzuqnee Suh’batahoo Wa TawaffaneeAlaa Millatihee Wasqinee Min Hawdhihee MashrabanRawiyyan Saaighan Hanee'an Laa Adhmaa'uBa'adahoo Abadan Innaka Alaaa Kulli Shay'in Qadeer.Allaahumma Kamaa Aamantu Bi MuhammadinSwallallaahu Alayhi Wa Aalihee Wa Lam Arahoo FaArenee Fil Jinaani Wajhahoo, Allaahumma BallighRooha Muhammadin Annee Tahiyyatan KatheeratanWa Salaama"~~~. ( =O Allaah send Blessings on Muhammad S.A.W.W. and Aali MuhammadA.S. in the beginning and in the end, in the high heavens and amongstthe Messengers, O Allaah bestow on Muhammad S.A.W.W. and AaliMuhammad A.S. majestic medium, high ranking virtues and status. OAllaah I have belived in Muhammad S.A.W. and Aali Muhammad A.S.eventhough I have not seen them, so don't diprive me of their holy sightin Qayaamat, give me place in their neighbour, and depart me from thisworld on their Deen, and qench my thirst from Hawz-e-Qawthar so asnot to be thirsty any more, You are able to do everything,. O Allaah Ihave believed in them without seeing them, O Allaah make me see themIn Jannat, and convey my good wishes and Salaams to them. )


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8. As we remember the the most cruel atrocities,carnages and killings committed by the despots and en-emies of Ahlul Bait it is our duty to curse all those Zaalimsevery time, especially in these words which are inZiyaarat-e-Aashoora:-

"~~~Allaahummal'an Awwala DhwaaliminDhwalama Haqqa Muhammadin Wa AaliMuhammadin Wa Aakhira Taabi'in Lahoo AlaaDhaalika, Allaahumal'anil Iswaabatil-LateeJaahadatil Husayn, Wa Shaaya'at, Wa Baaya'at,Wa Taaba'at Alaa Qatlihee, Allahumal'an HumJamee'a.~~~" (O my Allaah send Your curses on the first tyrant who unjustly andwrongfully usurped the right of Muhammad (S) and Aali Muhammad (A.S).and bring curse upon those who, after him, followed in his footseps. Omy Allaah curse those conspirators who vexed and harassed Imaam Husayn(A.S), showed eagerness, agreed mutually, and joined hands to kill him.O my Allaah send curse upon all of them. )

9. There is tremendous Sawaab in reciting this Duaaeveryday in the morning:-

'~~~Ash'hadu An Laa Ilaaha IllallaahuWahdahoo Laa Shareeka Lahoo, Ilaahan WaahidanAhadan Fardan Swamadan Lam Yat-TakhizSwaahibatan Walaa Waladaa.~~~" ( =I bear witness that there is no god apart from Allaah, He has nopartner, Lord God, Unique, One Single, the eternally besought of all,He has chosen no companion, nor has He any son. )

10. Imaam Ameerul Mu'minees A.S. said that if anyonerecites the following Duaa 3 times before and afterevening time then he or she shall not miss any gooddeed during the night, and shall remain safe from allevils deeds:- "~~~Fa Sub'haanallahi Heena TumsoonaWa Heena Tusbihoon Walahul Hamdu


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Fissamaawaati Wal Ardhi Wa Ashiyyan Wa HeenaTudh'hiroon.~~~"( =so Allaah is Glorified, when you are in the night and the day Praise isfor Him. When you are at Ishaa and at Zuhr, in the heavens and theearth. )

11. A person came to the Holy Prophet S..W.W. andcomplained about his POVERTY AND DISEASE. He was in-structed to recite this Duaa every morning and eveningfor its relief :-

"~~~Laa Hawala Walaa Quwwata Illaa BillaahiTawaqqaltu Alal Hayyil-Ladhee Laa YamootuWalhamdu Lillaahilladhee Lam Yattikhidh WaladanWalam Yakunlahoo Shareekun Fil Mulki WalamYakun Lahoo Waliyyun Minadh-Dhulli Wa KabbirhooTakbeera. ~~~"( =There is no strength nor power save with Allaah. I depend upon theEver-Living, Self-Subsisting Lord, Who does not die. Praise be to AllaahWho has not taken a son, neither He has any associate in the Kingdom,and proclaim His Greatness by admiring His Glory. )

12. A tradition from Salamaan Farsee says that anyonewho recites the following Duaa 3 times every morningAllaah will drive away seventy types of problems fromhim :- "~~~ALHAMDU LILLAAHI RABBIL AALAMEEN ALHAMDULILLAAHI HAMDAN KATHEERAN TWAYIBAN MUBAARAKANFEEHI.~~~" ( =Praise is for Allaah Who is the Lord of the worlds, verymany Praises and with purity the Lord of the worlds, very many Praisesand with purity and Barakah in it. )

13. A tradition from Imaam Muhammad Baaqir A.S.says that it is very meritorious to recite this DUAA:

"~~~Allaahu Akbar Allaahu Akbar KabeeraWa Sub'haanallaahi Bukratan Wa Asweela WalhamduLillaahi Rabbil Aalameena Katheeran Laa ShareekaLahoo Wa Swallallaahu Alaa Muhammadin WaAalihee.~~~"


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( =Allaah is the Greatest Allaah is the Greatest, Mightiness and Glorifica-tion is for Him, every morning and evening, and many Praises for AllaahWho is the Lord of the worlds and Who has no partner, and Blessing ofAllaah be on Muhammad S.A.W.W. and Aali Muhammad A.S. )

14. Imaam Ja'afar Saadiq A.S. says that anyone re-citing this Duaa 3 times in the morning and 3 times inthe evening will remain safe from all troubles,

"~~~Bismillaahil-Ladhee Laa YadhurruMa'asmihee Shay'un Fil Ardhi Walaa Fis-SamaaiWahuwas-Sameeul Aleem.~~~" ( =By the name of Allaah with which nothing can harm in the heavensand the earth, and He is All-Hearing, All-Knowing. )

15. Imaam Muhammad Baaqir A.S. said that AllaahS.W.T. called Nabee Nooh A.S. by the name 'BANDA-E-SHAAKIR' (the most grateful one) because he used to re-cite this Dua daily morning and evening : -

"~~~Allaahumma Innee Ush'hiduk AnnahooMaa Amsaa Wa Asbaha Bi Min Ni'amatin AwAafiyatin Fee Deenin Aw Dunyaa Faminka WahdakaLaa Shareeka Laka Lakal Hamdu Walakash-ShukruBihaa Alayya Hattaa Tardhwaa Ilaahanaa.~~~" (- O Allaah I have taken You witness that whatever bounties I getin the morning or evening concerning this world or the other is be-cause of You, You are the Unique, without any partner, thanks andPraise is for You, untill You are pleased. )

16 . Nabee Nooh A.S. used to recite the following Duaa10 times: "~~~A l l aahumma InnahooMaa Asbaha Bi Min Ni'amatin Aw AafiyatinFee Deenin Aw Dunyaa Fa Minka WahdakaLaa Shareeka Laka Laka l Hamdu WaL a h a s h - S h u k r u B i h a a A l a y y a H a t a aTardhwaa Wa Ba'adar-Ridhaa.~~~"


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( =The bounty of this morning or the benefit of Deen or Dunyaa whichare with me is for the favour from You, You are Unique and wihoutpartner, Hamd and Shukr is for You untill You are pleased. )

17. The Holy Prophet S.A.W.W. said anyone who re-cites this Duaa 7 times in the morning will remain safeand sound from every problem and trouble:-

"~~~Fallaahu Khayrun Haafidhan WahuwaArhamur-Raahimeen, Inna Waliyyiyallaahul-LadheeNazzalal Kitaaba Wahuwa Yatawallas-SwaaliheenFa'in Tawallaw Faqul Hasbiyallaahu Laa IlaahaIllaa Huwa Alayhi Tawaqqaltu Wahuwa RabbulArshil Adhweem.~~~"( = But Allaah is the Best Guard and He is the Most Merciful of allmercifuls. Verily Allaah is my Protector Who has sent down the Book,and He guards the righteous. So follow Him and say Allaah is sufficient,there is no god except He, on Him I put trust and He is the Lord ofMagnificent Arsh.

18. The Holy Prophet S.A.W.W.said that anyone whorecites the following Duaa everyday HIS REQUEST SHALL BEFULFILLED, HIS ENEMY SHALL BE DEFEATHED, NOBODY CAN OVERCOMEHIM, HIS DEBT SHALL BE REPAID, AND ALL HIS WORRIES SHALL BE OVER-COME:- "~~~Subhaanallaahi KamaaYambaghi Lillaahi, Walhamdulillaahi KamaaYambaghi Lillaahi, Wa Laa Ilaaha Illallaahu KamaaYambaghi Lillaahi Wallaahu Akbar KamaaYambaghi Lillaahi, Walaa Hawla Walaa QuwwataIllaa Billaahi Wa Swallallaahu Alaa MuhammadinNabiyyii Wa Alaa Ahli Baytihi Wa Jamee'ilMursaleena Wannabiyyeena HattaaYardhwallaahu.~~~"( = Allah is Glorified as it should be, Praise is for Allaah, as it should be,there is no god except Allaah, as it should be, Allaah is the Greatest, asit should be, there is no any power nor might except with Allaah, mayAllaah Bless His Messenger S.A.W.W. and His Holy Progeny, and to allMessengers and Prophets, untill He is pleased. )


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19. There is tremandous Sawaab to recite this Duaa360 times daily :-

"~~~Sub'haanallaahi Wal Hamdu Lillaahi WaLaa Ilaaha Illaallaahu Wallaahu Akbar Walaa HawlaWalaa Quwwata Illaa Billaahi.~~~" and also,"~~~Alhamdu Lillaahi Rabbil Aalameen KatheeranAlaa Kulli Haalin.~~~". ( = Glory be to Allaah and Praise be to Allaah and there is no godexcept Allaah and Allaah is the Greatest, and there is no power norstrength except with Allaah. All Praise is for the Lord Nouridher of theworlds, mamy many and in every state. )

20. ANYONE WHO RECITES THE FOLLOWING DUAA 400 TIMES DAILYFOR 2 MONTHS, ALLAAH SHALL EITHER GIVE HIM PLENTY OF PROPERTIESOR PLENTY OF KNOWLEDGE:-

"~~~Astaghfirul-Laahal-Ladhee Laa Ilaaha IllaaHuwal Hayyul Qayyoomur-Rahmaanur-RaheemBadee'us-Samaawaati Wal Ardhi Min Jamee'iDhulmi Wa Jurmi Wa Israafi Alaa Nafsee WaAtoobu Ilayhi.~~~" ( =I seek forgiveness from Allaah and there is no god besides Him, He isEverlasting, Everliving, the Merciful, the Beneficent, the Originator ofheavens and earth, I seek forgiveness for all my sins, mistakes, misdeedson myself and I return repentant to Him. )21. Anyone who recites this Duaa Allaah shallguarantee all his affairs of this world and of theHereafter:

"~~~ Bismillaahi Hasbiyallaahu TawaqqaltuAlallaahi Allaahumma Innee As'aluka Khayra UmooreeKullihaa Wa Aoodhu Bika Min Khizyid-Dunyaa WaAdhaabil Aakhirati.~~~" ( =With the name of Allaah, Allaah is sufficient for us and on Him wedepend, our asking is for the best deeds and we seek Your refuge fromthe Dhillat of the world and Adhaab of Aakhirat. )

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"~~~Hasbiyallaahu Rabbee Laa Ilaaha IllaaHuwa Alayhi Tawaqqaltu Wa Huwa Rabbul ArshilAdhweem.~~~"( =Allaah is sufficient for me, He is my Lord, there is no god save He, Iput trust on Him, and He is the Lord of Arshe Adhweem. )

22. Imaam Ja'afar Saadiq A.S. said THIS DUAA IS FROMTHE TREASURES OF DUAAS, so don't miss to recite this 3times everyday morning and evening:-

"~~~ Allaahummaj'Alnee Fee Dir'ikalHasseenatil-Latee Taj'alu Feehaa Man Tureedu.~~~"( =O Allaah give me entrance in Your Strongest Fort, where You permitto enter whom You wish. )

23. After Wajib Namaaz recite this Duaa :-Laa Ilaaha Illallaahu Ilaahan Waahidan Wa

Nahnu Lahu Muslimoon, Laa Ilaaha Illallaaahu WalaaNa'abudu Illaa Iyyaahu Mukhlisweena Lahud-DeenaWalaw Karihal Mushrikoon, Laa Ilaaha IllallaahuRabbunaa Wa Rabbu Aabaainal Awwaleen, Laa IlaahaIllallaahu Wahdahu Wahdahu Wahdahu, AnjazaWa'adahu, Wa Naswara Abdahu, Wa A'azza Jundahu,Wa Hazamal Ahzaaba Wahdahu, Falahul Mulk, WalahulHamd, Yuhyee Wa Yumeetu, Wa Yumeetu Wa YuhyeeWa Huwa Hayyun Laa Yamoot, Biyadihil Khayr, WaHuwa Alaa Kulli Shay'in Qadeer. ( = There is no god exceptAllaah, the One True God, and to Him we have surrendered, there is nogod except Allaah, we do not worship but Him only, making the religionpure for Him, however the idolators may be indisposed, there is no godexcept Allaah, our Lord, and Lord of our forefathers, there is nogod except Allaah, (He is) One, Single, Unique, He fulfilled His promise,and He helped His servents, and loves dearly and backed up His troops,and put the hosts of clans to flight, therefore to Him belongs the King-dom and to Him belongs Praise, He causes to live and He causes to die,He is Ever-Living, He dies not, in His hand is the good, and He is able todo all things. )

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RADD-E-MAZAALIM(COMPENSATION FOR ZULM)

Dhulm (atrocity, tyranny, despotism, oppression,cruelty, violence) is the most hated thing by The All-Merciful Allaah S.W.T. He is Merciful, Compassionateand Kind, and so does He like His creatures tobehave towards each other. All the mess and chaosseen around the world is the result of Zulm in one-wayor the other. Peace and tranquility can never beachieved if there prevails Zulm. And the punishment inhereafter is very dreadful for this sin of Zulm. Allaahdoes not forgive the Zaalim because the sin has notbeen committed to Allaah, it is the matter of concernto others then Allaah S.W.T.. The only way for forgive-ness is to seek pardon from the person to whom Zulmwas done.

If atall it is not possible to seek forgiveness fromthe person to whom Zulm was done (because of death,absence, or any other reasonable cause) then it is statedthat the culprit should give a considerable amount inSadaqa on behalf of the wronged ones and seek par-don from Allaah and beseech to Him that He may makethe amendment by pleasing the wronged ones becauseall the might and power lies with Allaah S.W.T. only.

There are mentioned some A'amaal in the booksthat if we performed then they might be beneficial forthe purpose. They are as follow:-

Give Sadaqa on behalf of the person to whomyou had done any injustice or oppression or any wrong-doing.

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Do Istighfaar on his / her behalf.

Recite 12 times Surah-e-Ikhlaas and then recitethis Duaa:-

Allaahumma Innee As'aluka BismikalMaknoonil Makhzoonit-Twaahirit-TtwuhrilMubaaraki Wa As'aluka Bismikal Adhweemi WaSultwaanikal Qadeemi Yaa Waahibal Atwaaya YaaMutliqal Usaara Yaa Faqqaaqar-Riqaabi Minan-Naari Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa AaliMuhammadin Wa Fukka Raqabatee Minan-NaariWa Akhrijnee Minad-Dunyaa Aaminan Wa AdkhilnilJannata Saaliman Waj'al Duaa'ee AwwalahaFalaahan Wa Awsatwahoo Najaahan WaAakhirahoo Swalaahan Innaka Anta AllaamulGhuyoob.

( = O Allaah verily I ask You in Your well guarded, pure, purifying andblessed name; And again I beseech You in the name of Your Majestcname and Your eternal sovereignty, O Giver of gifts, O Liberator ofcaptives, O He Who saves the necks from the fire, I beseech You tosend blessings on Muhammad and Aal-e-Muhammad, let me depart fromthis world free (from obligations to others) and enter Paradise in peaceand security. You keep safe my neck from fire. Let the beginning of myprayer earn success, the middle salvation, and the last be goodness.Indeed You are He Who knows the unseesn. )

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TO WARD OFF

FEARS, WORRIES & ANXIETIES

On everyday morning recite this Duaa, it wards off 70types of problems:- Al-Hamdu Lillaahi Rabbil Aalameen,Al-Hamdu Lillaahi Hamdan Katheeran TwayyibanMubaarakan Feehi. ( =Praise is for Allaah Who is the Lord of the worlds, Praise is for Allaah, manymany Praises, pure and virtuous. )

When you are faced with some thing you are fearful of,then to get rid of it:- recite 2 rak'at Namaaz and then recite 70times this Duaa beseeching Allaah for your need:-

Yaa Abswaran-Naadhireen Yaa Asma'as-Saami'een Wa yaa Asra'al Haasibeen Wa YaaArhamar-Raahimeen. ( = O He Who sees more then others, hears more then others, reckons faster thenothers and is Merciful more then others. )

When you feel or suspect a danger recite: -Allaahu Rabbee Laa Ushriku Bihee Shay'an

Tawakkaltu Alal Hayyil-Ladhee Laa Yamootu. ( = Allaah is my Lord, I don't take any partner with Him, I put my trust on HimWho is Ever-Living and will not die. )

Jibraeel A.S. ascended from Allaah S.W.T. to NabeeYoosuf A.S. when he was put in a deep well, he taught the followingDuaa to come out from his problem. : -

Allaahumma Innee As'aluka Bi Anna LakalHamd Laa Ilaaha Anta Badee'us-Samaawaati WalArdh Dhul Jalaali Wal Ikraami An TuswalleeAlaa Muhammadin Wa Aali Muhammad Wa AnTaj'alanee Min Amree Farajan Wa

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Makhrajan Antarzuqanee Min Haythu Ahtasibu Wa MinHaythu Laa Ahtasib. ( =O my Allaah I invoke You and, all Paise is for You, there is no god except You,the Originator of the heavens and the earth Majestic and Beneficent, send Blessingson Muhammad S.A.W.W. and Aali Muhammad A.S., and relieve me from tribulationand provide Rizq for me from where I expect and from where I do not even expect.)

Imaam Ja'afar Saadiq A.S. said that when you fearsomething recite this Duaa:-

Allaahumma Innaka Laa Yakfee MinkaAhadun Wa Anta Takfee Min Kulli Ahadin MinKhalqika Fakfinee Kadhaa wa Kadhaa. ( = O Allaah, truth is that there is no helper to You and You are that Who helpseveryone in Your creation, so help me in……… )

A Riwaayat from Imaam Muhammad Taqee A.S. says thatone should have faith on this Duaa to solve problems anddifficulties:-

Ya Man Yakfee Min Kulli Shay'in WalaaYakfee Minhu Shay'un Ikfinee Maa Ahammanee. ( =O He Who makes everything independent, and nothing is independent of Him,help me in problems. )

To ward off and disperse fears from a tyrant ruler and tobe safe from troubles recite this "Duaa-e-Ahli Bayt":-

Yaa Qaa'inan Qabla Kulli Shay'in Wa YaaMukawwina Kulli Shay'in Wa Yaa Baaqiyan Ba'adaKulli Shay'in Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa AaliMuhammad Waf'albee……. (here beseech yout Haajat). ( =O the Ever-Existing Who is before everything, O the Creator of all things, O the

Everlasting Eternal even when everything shall depart this life, send Blessings on

Muhammad S.A.W.W. and Aali Muhammad A.S. and do for me………. )

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Immam Ja'afar Saadiq A.S. said that Imaam ZaynulAabideen A.S.used to say that when I recite this Duaa then I don'tcare even if all the human beings and gennies gather to harm me,they can't do any harm to me. The Duaa is :-

Bismillaahi Wa Billaahi Wa Minal-Laahi WaIlal-Laahi Fee Sabeelil-Laahi Wa Alaa MillatiRasoolullaahi Swallallaahu Alayhi Wa AaliheeAllaahumma Ilayka Aslamtu Nafsee Wa IlaykaWajjahtu Wajhee Wa Ilayka Alja'atu Dhwahree WaIlayka Fawwadhtu Amree, Allaahumah Fadhnee BiHifdhil Eemaani Min Bayni Yadayya Wa Min KhalfeeWa An Yameeni Wa An Shimaalee Wa Min FawqeeWa Min Tahtee Wamaa Qibalee Wadfa'a Annee BiHawlika Wa Quwwatika Fa Innahoo Laa HawlaWalaa Quwwata Illaa Bika.

Imaam Ja'afar Saadiq A.S. said that if anyone recites thisDuaa he/she shall not experience any discomfort due to fear in themind:-

Bismillaahi Wa Billaahi Wa TawaqqaltuAlallaahi Innahoo Manyatawaqqalu Alallaahi FahuwaHasbuhoo Innallaaha Baalighu Amrihee QadJa'alallaahu Likulli Shay'in Qadraa.Allaahummaj'alnee Fee Kanafika Wa fee JawaarikaWaj'alnee Fee Amaanika Wafee Man'ik.

For Hadees-e-Nafas (waswaas) recite:-Tawaqqaltu Alal Hayyil-Ladhee Laa Yamootu

Wal-Hamdu Lillaahil-Ladhee Lam YattakhidhWaladan Wa Lam Yakun Lahoo Shareekun FilMulki Wa Lam Yakunlahoo Waliyyun Mindh-DhulliWa Kabbirho Takbeera.


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( =I depend on Him Who will not die and all Praise to Allaah Who has not taken ason and He has not a partner in the sovereignity , nor has He any helper out ofhumility, and proclaim His Greatness by extolling His Glory. )

To be free from worries and for peace of mind, recite thisDuaa after Namaaz-e-Shab:-

Sub'haanallaahil Adhweemi Wa Bi Hamdihee,Astaghfirullaah Wa As'aluhoo Min Fadhlihi. ( = Glory beto Allaah the Magnificent and all Praise to Him, I repent to Allaah, and I invoke HisGrace. )

Reciting Surah-e-Jumuah relieves one from worries andfears.

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PROBLEMS & TROUBLES

(1)When a problem has already come down on you, Imaam ZaynulAabideen said that perform Wudhoo and pray 2 or 4 rak'atNamaaz and then recite the following Duaa:-

Yaa Mawzi'i Kulli Shakwaa Wa Yaa Saami'aKulli Najwaa Wa Yaa Shaahida Kulli Mala'in WaYaa Aalima Kulli Khafiyyatin Wa Yaa Daafi'a MaaYashaau Min Baliyyatin Yaa Khaleela IbraaheemWa Yaa Najiyya Moosa Wa Yaa MustwafiyaMuhammadin Swallallaahu Alayhi Wa AaliheeAd'ooka Duaa'a Manish Taddat Faaqatuhoo WaQallat Heelatuhoo Wa Dhwa'ufat QuwwatuhooDuaa'al Ghareebil Ghareeqil Mudhtwarril LadheeLaa Yajidoo Li Kashfi Maa Huwa Feehi Illaa AntaYaa Arhamar-Raahimeen.

1. Cry for help through Imaam-e-Zamaana A.F. One of theways to call him A.S. is to recite this Duaa sincerely:-

Yaa Swaahibuz-Zamaan Aghithnee YaaSwaahibuz-Zamaan Adriqnee Fee Sabeelillaah.

2. Nabee Yunoos got out of trouble when he A.S. recited thisDuaa:- Laa Ilaaha Illaa Anta Sub'hanaka Innee Kuntu

Minaz-Dhwaalimeen. ( = There is no god except You, Glory be to You,

verily I have been among the unjusts. )

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3. This is a Duaa by Nabee Jirjees A.S.:-Bismillaahil-Ladhee Yuswallee Inda Swidqihee,

Kidhbul Fajarati Wa Siharus-Siharati.

4. Recite 1000 times Laa Ilaaha Illaalllaah. Nabee NoohA.S. recited this to calm down the violent currents of the storms.Laa Ilaaha Illallaah Alfa Marratin Yaa Rabbi Aslihanee.

5. To get out from a problem perform Sijda-e-Shukr and init recite the Duaa, which Jibraeel A.S. brought for Nabee YoosufA.S. [It is stated in previous pages in this booklet].

6. Call Allaah S.W.T. with sincere heart and recite thisabundantly: Yaa Fattaahu, Yaa DaleelalMutwahayyireen.7. Recite 14 Tasbeeh Salawaat and dedicate it toMa'soomeen A.S.8. Recite Ziyaarat-e-Aashoora, Ziyaarat-e-Jaamia,and Namaaz-e-Shab. (p.234, 288, 473)

9. Imaam Ja'afar Saadiq A.S. said that to come clear ofpromlems and troubles perform this A'mal:- Make Ghusl, thenpray 2 rak'at Namaaz, then recite this Duaa:

Yaa Faarijal Hammi Wa Yaa Kaashifal GhammiYaa Rahmaanad-Dunya Wal Aakhirati Wa RahimhumaFarrij Hammi Wakshif Ghammi Yaa Allaahul-Waahidus-Swamadul-Ladhee Lam Yalid Walam Yoolad WalamYa Kunlahoo Kufuwan Ahad I'aswimnee WaTwahhirnee Wadh'hab Bi Baliyyatee. ~" Then reciteAayatul Kursee and Surah-e- Maoodhatayn. (S.Falak& S.Naas)

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10. To ward off difficulties recite 100 times this Duaa inSajdah:-

" ~ Yaa Hayyu Yaa Qayyoomu Yaa Laa-IlahaIlla Anta Bi-Rahmatika Astagheethu Fakfinee MaaAhammanee Walaa Takilnee Ilaa Nafsee. ~

11. The following Duaa was given to Imaam Ali A.S. by theHoly Prophet S.A.W.W. for remaining safe from troubles: ~

Yaa Imaad Man Laa Imaad Lahoo, Wa YaaDhukhra Man Laa Dhukhra Lahoo, Wa Yaa SanadaMan Laa Sanada Lahoo , Wa Yaa Hirza Man LaaHirza Lahoo , Wa Yaa Ghiyaatha Man La GhiyaathaLahoo , Yaa Kareemal Afwi , Wa Yaa HasanalBalaai , Wa Yaa Adhweemar-Rajaai , Wa Yaa Izaa-Dh-Dhu'afaai , Wa Yaa Munkidhal Gharqaa, WaYaa Munjiyal Halkaa , Yaa Muhsinu , Yaa Mujmilu ,Yaa Mun'imu , Yaa Mufdhilu, Antal-Ladhee SajadaLaka Sawaadul-Layli , Wa Noorun-Nahaari , WaZaw'ul Qamari , Wa Shu'aaush-Shamsi , Wa DawiyyulMaa'i , Wa Hafeefush-Shajari, Yaa Allaahu YaaAllaahu Yaa Allaahu , Anta Wahdaka Laa ShareekaLaka. Allaahummaf-Albee…….>.Haajat. ( = O the Support of him who has no support, O the capital of him whohas no capital, O the Maintainer of him who has no maintainer, O theRefuge of him who has no refuge, O the Hearer of complaints for him whohas no such hearer, O the Most Forgiving, O the Best Tester, O the GreatGiver of hope, O the Might of the weak, O the Salvager of the drowningones, O the Saver from destruction, O the Most Benevolent, O the Pleased-One, O the Giver of bounties, O the Bestower, You are that to Whomprostrates the darkness of night, the brightness of days, rays of the moonand sun, waves of water, the shaking of trees, O Allaah O Allaah O Allaah,You are Unique, You have no partner, O Allaah, please fulfil my thisHaajat…… )


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12. A tradition from the Holy Prophet S.A.W.S. says thatanyone who recites the following Duaa every morning and eveningshall be kept safe from all tribulations either from humans or gennies.Allaah S.W.T. will send four Angels for him who shall protect himall the time: ~

Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem.Bismillahi Khayril Asmaai, Bismillaahi Rabbil

Ardhi Wassamaai, Bismillaahil-Ladhee Laa YadhurruMa'asmihi Sammun Walaa Daa'un, Bismillaahi AsbahtuWa Alallaahi Tawaqqaltu, Bismillaahi Alaa Qalbee WaNafsee, Bismillaahi Alaa Deenee Wa Aqlee,Bimillaahi Alaa Ahlee Wa Maalee , Bismillaahi AlaaMaa A'atwaani Rabbee, Bismillaahil-ladhee LaaYadhurru Ma'asmihi Shay'un Fil Ardhi Walaa Fis-Samaai, Wahuas Samee'ul Aleem. Alaahu AllaahuRabbee Laa Ushriku Bihi Shay'un, Alaahu AkbaruAllaahu Akbaru, Wa A'azz Wa Ajallu Mimmaa AkhaafuWa Ahdharu Azza Jaaruka Wa Jalla Thanaa'uka,Wa Laa Ilaaha Ghayruka. Allaahummaa InneeAoodhu Bika Min Sharri Nafsee Wa Min Sharri KulliSultwaanin Shadeedin Wa Min Sharri Kuli ShaytwaaninMareedin Wa Min Sharri Kulli Jabbaarin AneedinWa Min Sharri Qadhaa'is-Soo'i , Wa Min KulliDaabbatin Anta Aakhidhun Bi Naaswiyatiha, InnakaAlaa Swiraatum'Mustaqeem, Wa Anta Alaa KulliShay'in Hafeedh, Inna Waliyyiyal-laahu-ladheeNazzalal Kitaaba Wa Huwa Yatawallas-Swaaliheen,Fa'in Tawallaw Fa Qul Hasbiyallaahu Laa IlaahaIllaa Huwa Alayhi Tawaqqaltu Wa Huwa RabbulArshil Adhweem.

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THANKS - GIVING (SHUKR)

It is but a natural thing to thank the one who has done afavour to us, howsoever little may it be. The Almighty Allaah S.W.T.created us from nothing, he nurtured us even before we werebrought in the world, he made all necessary arrangements for ourcomfort and easy life, He gave us loving parents to take care of us,His bounties and favours are countless and continuous, and so wecan never ever return His favours nor do we have the ability tothank Him exactly as the right to thank Him is. But as a smalltoken that we can manage to offer is to obey all Hiscommandments and not transgress the limits laid down by Him.Moreover there are some Duaas which, can be recited when weappreciate His favours.

Nabii Daaniyaal's Duaa to thank Allaah S.W.T."Al-hamdu Lillaahil-Ladhee Laa Yansaa Man

Dhakarahu,WalHamduillaahil-Ladhee LaaYakheebuDa'aahu, Wal-Hamdu Lillaahil-LadheeManTawaqqalaAlayhi Kafaahu, Wal-Hamdu Lillaahil-Ladhee man WathikaBihee Lam Yakilhu IlaaGhayrihee, Wal-Hamdu Lillaahil-Ladhee Yajzee BilIhsaani Ihsaanan Wa Bis-Sayyi'aatiGhufraanan Wa Bis-Swabri Najaata." (=PRAISE IS DUE TOALLAAH WHO DOES NOT FORGET ONE WHO

REMEMBERS HIM. PRAISE IS DUE TO ALLAAH WHO DOES NOT DISAPPOINT

THE SUPPLICANT, PRAISE IS DUE TO ALLAAH WHO IS SUFFICIENT FOR ONE

WHO TRUSTS HIM, PRAISE IS DUE TO ALLAAH WHOEVER RELIES ON HIM

NEEDS NO OTHER RELIANCE. PRAISE IS DUE TO ALLAAH WHO REWARDSGOOD

WITH GOOD, FORGIVES SINS AND REWARDS PATIENCE WITH DELIVERANCE. )

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We may recite this Duaa in Qunoot:-Rabbi Awzi'ani An Ashkura Ni'amatikallati

An'amta Alayya Wa Alaa Waalidayya Wa An A'amalaSwaalihan Tardhwaahu Wa Aslihlee Fee Dhurriyyati,Innee Tubtu Ilayka Wa Innee Minal Muslimeen.( =O Lord ! awaken me that I may thank You for the bounties You have bestowedon me and my parents, and that I may do good which pleases You, and do good tome with view to my children, Verily I turn repentent to You and verily I am one ofthose who submit. )

It is stated in Hadeeth that when we are healthy it is becauseof the Mercy and bounties from Allaah S.W.T. and so we mustthank Him for our good health, but when a person forgets to thankAllaah then He causes him to SNEEZE, that is why we are toldby Imaam Ameerul Mu'mineen A.S. to say ALHAMDULILLAAHI RABBIL AALAMEEN ALAA KULLI HAALwhen we sneeze.

Because a sneeze is a sign of health, and so the thanksgiving bcomes incumbant, it is narrated that the person who sneezesshould say ALHAMDU LILLAHI RABBIL AALAMEEN LAASHAREEKA LAHOO, the others who hear him sneeze shouldsay YAR'HAMU-KUMULLAAH, and finally the one who sneezedshould say to them YAHDEE KUMULLAAHU WA YUSLIHUBAALAKUM. Imaam Ali Ridhaa A.S. said it is Waajib to reciteSALAWAAT for one who sneezes and one who slaughters ananimal. **************

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SAJDAH - E - SHUKR

Humanity demands a thanks-giving or apprecia-tion to a favour done, for howsoever little may it be.To be grateful to the bestower of a favour is the fore-most duty to whom it is done. To be ungrateful is a sinand consequently the bestower will hasitate to favoursuch a person any more.

Therefore, if a person ponders with a sobre mindhe or she is bound to fail in counting the countlessfavours Allmighty Allaah has showered upon us evenbefore our coming into this world, and they are goingon continuous process without discrimintion. So if wethink to repay for it or say 'thank you' and forget aboutit, this will not suffice for even a moment's bountieswe receive. There is never to be any perfact solutionto this except to a certain extent that we should becareful enough not to displease our Lord and make Himbe pleased with our deeds. That is, each of our gooddeeds must have a sincere intention of pleasing Himalone.

If we consider only one favour from amongst allothers then it is Namaaz. Namaaz is the greatest gift tous if we really are serious on its values. Therefore it isrecommended that whenever you get some favour orbounty, and whenever you are saved or protected fromany problem you should immediately thank Allaah S.W.T.

And that is why it is emphasized to performSijdah-e-Shukr after every Namaaz. And it is advisableto do it as often as possible at every appropriateinstance.

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METHOD FOR SAJDAH-E-SHUKR:-

Although it is enough to perform a Sajdah as usual even ifwe do not recite anything in it, but it is better to do it with suchposture that our arms upto the elbows, chest, and stomach all shouldbe touching the ground.

Duaas of Sijdah-e-Shukr:-

Atleast recite 3 times 'Shukran Lillaahi'.(=Thanks for Allaah.)

Recite 100 times 'Shukran'. (Thanks.)

Recite 100 times. 'Afwan' (feeling sorry.)

Recite 100 times 'Shukran Lillaahi' after Namaaz-e-Zohr.

Recite 100 times 'Hamdan Lillaahi' after Namaaz-e-Asr.(Praise to Allaah.)

"Yaa Rabbaal Arbaabi Wa Yaa Malikal MulookiWa Yaa Sayyidas-Saadaati Wa Ya JabbaaralJabaabirati Wa Yaa Ilaahal Aalihati Swalli AlaaMuhammadin Wa Aali Muhammad, ---then ask yourHaajat, then say ---"Fa Innee Abduka NaaswiyateeFee Qabdhwatik." Then again ask for your Haajat.( =O the Lord of lords and the King of kings and the Chief of chiefs, and the Mightyof mighty ones, and the God of gods, send blessings on Muhammad and AaliMuhammas A.S. and (..haajat..) for surley I am Your servant, my destiny is in Yourhands.)

O t h e r D u a a s f o r S H U K R a r e a s f o l l o w s : -

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" Aoodhu Bika Min-Naarin Harruha LaaYutfaa Wa Aoodhu Bika Min-Naarin JadeeduhaLaa Yublaa Wa Aoodhu Bika Min-Naarin AtshaanuhaLaa Yurwaa Wa Aoodhu Bika Min-NaarinMasloobuha Laa Yuksaa.” ( =I seek refuge with You from the fire ofJahannam which is never to be put off, whose new is not to become old, whosethirsty shall never be quenched, and whose unclothed shall be deprives of clothing.)

To cure a sick person recite this Duaa in Sajdah: -"Yaa Raoofu Yaa Raheemu Yaa

Rabbee Yaa Sayyidee." ( =O Compassionate, O Merciful, O myNourisher, O my Leader.) " As'alukar-Raahata Indal Mawti WalAfwa Indal Hisaab." ( =I ask You for peace during death and forgivenessduring accounting.) " Sajada Wajhiyal-Laeemu Li WajhiRabbiyal Kareem." ( = My insignificant face has prostrated to theBenevolent Lord. ) Recite 3 times;-

"Innee Dhwalamtu Nafsee FaghfirLee."( = Verily I have done injustice to myself therefore forgive me.)

" Allaahumma Maghfiratuk Awsau MinDhunoobee Wa Rahmatuka Arjaa Indee Min AmaleeFaghfir Lee Dhunoobee Yaa Hayyan Laa Yamootu." ( =O Allaah Your Forgiveness is much more then my sins, and Your Mercy isexceeds my hope, forgive me my sins, O He Who shall not die. )

When you are disperate on the extreme limit then perfoma Sajdah and recite: -

" Yaa Mudhilla Kulli Jabbaarin YaaMu'izza Kulli Dhaleelin Qad Wa Haqqika

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Balagha Majhoodee Fa Swalli Alaa MuhammadinWa Aali Muhammadin Wa Farrij Annee."( =O He Who disreputes the oppressors, and respects the disrespected ones, Iswear by Your Haqq that I have become disperate, BlessMuhammad S.A.W.W. andAali Muhammad A.S. and give me relief. )

Recite 3 times:-"Yaa Allaahu Yaa Rabbaahu Yaa Sayyidaahu."

( = O Allaah. O Lord Nourisher, O Leader.)

Recite:-"Yaa Rabbaahu Yaa Sayyidaahu" in one long breath

as many times as you can.

"Sub'haanaka Allaahumma Anta RabbeeHaqqan Haqqan Sajadtu Laka Yaa RabbeeTa'abbudan Wa Riqqan Allaahumma AmaleeDhwaeefun Fa Dhwaa'ifhoo Lee Allaahummaa QineeAdhaabaka Yawma Tab'asu Ibaadak Wa Tub AlayyaInnaka Antat-Tawwaabur-Raheem." ( = O Allaah You are Glorified, You are my Right and True Lord. O my Lord I havedone Sajdah to You for worshiping You, certainly my deeds are feeble so multiplythem, O Allaah save me on that day when You will resurrect the people, and acceptmy Tawba, verily You are Most forgiving and Merciful. )

In Sajdah a Duaa for our brothers:-"Allaahumma Rabbal Fajri Walayalil Ashri

Wash-Shaf'i Wal Watri Wal-Layli Idha Yasri WaRabba Kulla Shay'in Wa Khaaliqa Kulla Shay'in WaMalika Kulli Shay'in Swalli Alaa Muhammadin WaAalihee Waf'al Bi Wa Bi…… (name the brothers) …….Maa Anta Ahluhoo Fa Innaka Ahlut-Taqwaa WaAhlul Maghfirati.”

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( = O the Lord of Morning, and ten nights, and the Lord of Shafa'a and Vitr. Lord ofeverything, Lord of every creation. Send Blessings on Muhammad S.A.W.W. andAali Muhammad A.S. Treat me and my assosiates as per Your Worthiness, anddon't treat me as per my worthiness. Verily You are the Most Worthy of Taqwa andthe Most Worthy of Forgiving. )

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M E M O R Y

For possessing sharp memory recite Surah Alam-Nashrah 17 times blowing the air on your chest. [page 385]

Place your right hand on the chest and recite 573 times'Al-Baaithu'.

To have a photographic memory (a) always reciteSurah-e-A'alaa. (b) Commit by heart Surah-e-Yaaseen.

Recite this Duaa everyday after Namaaz-e-Sub'h:-Sub'haana Man Laa Ya'atadee Alaa Ahli

Mamlikatih, Sub'haana Man Laa Ya'akhuzu AhlalArdhi Bi Alwaanil Adhaabi, Sub'haanar-Raoofir-Raheem, Allaahummaj'allee Fee Qalbee Nooran WaBaswaran Wa Fahman Wa Ilman Innaka Alaa KulliShay'in Qadeer. ( = Glory be to Him Who does not coerce His subjects,Glory be to Him Who doesnot reprimand the people of the earth with different punishments. Glory be to HimWho is Kind and Merciful. O my Lord set up light, insight, wisdom and knowledgein my mind. Indeed You have power over everything. )

Imaam Ja'afar Saadiq A.S. said that when you want torelay one of our Hadees and Shaytaan has made you forget it thenplace your hand on the forehead and recite this Duaa :

Allaahumma Innee As'aluka YaaMudhakkiral Khayri Wa Faailuhu Wal Aamira Bihi AnTuswalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aali Muhammad WaTudhakkiranee Maa Ansaanihush-shaytwaan. ( O Allaah I becseech You, O Reminder of good deeds and doer of virtues andrequest You to make one remember with the Blessings of Muhammad S.A.W.W.and Aali Muhammad A.S. what shaytaan made me forget. )

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Imaam A.S. said that if anyone often makesmistakes in Namaaz its remedy is that whenever he/she goes to the wash-room this should be recited whileentering there:-

Bismillaahi Aoodhu Billaahi Minar-RijsinNajisil Khabeesil Mukhbisish-Shaytwaanir-Rajeem. ( =In the name of Allaah and by Allaah, cerainly I seek refuge with You from theabominable, corrupt, filthy and accursed shaytaan. )

It is also stated that after Namaaz-e-Sub'h recitethis Duaa before talking to anyone:-

Yaa Hayyu Yaa Qayyoomu Falaa YafootuShay'an Ilmuhoo Walaa Ya'ooduhoo.

( =O the Ever-Living O the Ever-Lasting in Whose knowledge nothing can go awayand it does not tire Him. )

Imaam Ali A.S.said that three things increasethe power of memory, they are :(1) Miswaak (brushing), (2) Roza (Fasting)(3) Tilaawat-Qur'aan.

Shaikh Abbaas Qummi A.R. says that any one wishingto increase memory should :-not miss brushing the teeth with Miswak,should observe fasts,should recite Holy Qur'aan, especially Aayatul Qursee,should consume 21 pcs of red raisins in breakfast,should consume honey, masoor-lentils, and meat whichis taken from near the neck.These things help increase memory.

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Similarly one should abstain from :- eating sour apples and 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, andshould not worry and overwork for the worldly gains.

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VARIOUSDUAAS & A'AMAAL

(1) For ANY DIFFICULT PROBLEM TO BE SOLVEDrecite this Duaa 72 times: -

Yaa Sayyidinal Kareem Najjinaa Wa KhallisnaaBihaqqi Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem. And thenrecite 70 times this Duaa:- Allaahu Latweefun BiIbaadihee Yarzuqu Manyashaa'u Wahuwal QawiyyulAzeez. ( = O the Benign Chief save us and deliver us for the sake of'Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem'; Allaah is Benign to His servants, He gives Rizqto whomsoever He wills, and He is Strong Mighty.)

(2) To receive SPIRITUAL BLESSINGS recite:-'Al-Basweeru' abundantly. (The All-Seeing)

(3) To get SPIRITUAL POWER recite 'Al-Adhweemu'abundantly. (The Great One)

(4) For our NAMAAZ TO BE ACCEPTED say:-Rabbij-Alnee Muqeemas-Swalaatee Wa Min

Dhurriyyatee, Rabbanaa Wa Taqabbal Duaa'a. ( O my Lord make me establish prayers and also some of my offsprings be same,O our Lord accept my prayer. )

(5) For the SAFETY OF PROPERTY:- Recite 11 timesSurah Al-Ikhlaas, Surah Al-Qadr And Aayatul

Qursee before sunrise.(6) To RECOVER THE LOST PROPERTY: Pray 4 rak'at Namaaz,in each rak'at after Al-Hamd recite 11 times Surah -e- Ikhalaasand after Namaaz recite Duaa-e-Mujeer (refer M.Jinaan).

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(7) For the INCREASE IN KNOWLEDGE recite "NaadeyAliyyan….." everyday regularly.(8) To REGULATE PROPERLY ALL YOUR LEGALAFFAIRS recite in abubdance these Holy Names: 'Al-Aakhiru.Al-Badee'u. Al-Hakeemu. Al-Aadilu'.

(9) While COMMENCING ANY WORK Recite;'Al-Awwalu' many times.

(10) To GAIN KNOWLEDGE AND TO KNOW SECRETSOF NATURE recite: 'Al-Aleemu' (=The All-Knowing.) 6 timesafter every Waajib Namaaz.

(11) To develop a FORCEFUL PERSONALITY recite:'Al-Muta'aali' (The Most Exalted) and 'Al-Adhweemu' (The Great

One) Many Times.

(12) For FEARLESSNESS AND BOLDNESS reciteregularly a great deal: 'Al-Hafidhoo'. (The Preserver)

(13) To ACCOMPLISH SUCCESSFULLY ANY OF YOURUNDERTAKINGS, write 'Al-Haqqu' (The Right One) on a squarepaper, put it in your hands, raise the hands towards the open skyand beseech your need from Allaah.

(14) To pass by UNNOTICED recite 'Al-Khaaliqu' (The Crea-

tor) many times.(15) To safeguard one self from HYPOCRISY reciteSurah-e-Munafiqoon.

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(16) For sending a GIFT TO A DISEASED: Surah-e- Mulk.

(17) For HEART DISEASES, FOR CONFRONTATION,AND FOR WIPING OUT THE EVIL OF MONDAY recite:Surah-e-Dahr.

(18) To remain NIGHT VIGIL FOR IBAADAT, for beingLUCKY FOR HAJJ, AND SAFETY IN TRAVELING reciteSurah-e-Nabaa. (Ammaa Yatasaa'aloon)

(19) For a sure INSURANCE TO YOUR GOODS AND BE-LONGINGS: recite Surah-e-Qadr.

(20) To CURE A PARALYSES, FOR ANY FEARS, ANDTO FIND OUT A CULPRIT recite: Surah-e-Zilzaal. [p.388]

(21) BRAVENESS, SUCCESS, FEARLESSNESS, ANDFORGIVENESS OF SINS recite: Surah-e-Kaafiroon inabundance. [p.388](22) To drive away POVERTY AND FEARS, tob e FORGIVEN THE SINS AND FOR MUTUAL LOVErecite: Surah-e-Ikhlaas in plenty. [p.388](23) For any PROBLEM, and MAGHFIRAT recite: AayatulQursee. [p.388](24) For REPAYING DEBTS, for SUSTENANCE, and forNERVOUS-LESS PUBLIC SPEAKING recite: "Aaya-e-Mulk.

(25) For any PROBLEM, TROUBLE, OR NEED

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(26) For a sure REPLY TO YOUR HAAJAT: recite Duaa-e-Qumail after every Namaaz until the need is fulfilled.

(27) To DISGRACE THE ENEMIES OF AHLUL BAYTrecite: Duaa-e-Samaat.

(28) To wipe away MISFORTUNE, CRISES ANDDEALOCKS recite: "Ilaahee Adhumal Balaa'a……"[p.159]

(29) For the SAFETY IN JOURNEY AND UNITY recite:Al-Waheedu abundantly. (The Unique)

(30) For INTELLECTUAL POWER, PROPER UNDER-STANDING, AND FLUENT SPEECH: write Surah-e-Bani Israaeel with saffron, wash it with water and drink it.(31) To be FREE FROM ANY UNDESIRABLE THINGin your house and WORRIES recite: 1000 times "NaadeyAliyyan….."(32) To take a LEGAL REVENGE FROM AN ENEMY:Keeping in mind the name of the enemy recite 630 timesAl-Muntaqimoo. (The Avenger)(33) To DESTROY THE ENEMIES: recite this Duaa in thelast three night of the month ---Yaa Qaahiroo, Yaa DhalBatshish-Shadeed, Antal-Ladhee Laa YootaqooIntiqaamuh.(34) To WARD OFF EVIL DESIGNS OF ENEMIESrecite Surah-e-Al-Feel [ p.388 ] in thefirst rak'at of Namaaz-e-Sub'h after Al-Hamd daily till thedanger disappears.


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(35) To DESTROY YOUR ENEMY recite the following Duaa500 times for 3 days:

Yaa Mudhilla Kulli Jabbaarin Aneedin BiqahrinAdhweemin Wa Sultwaanihee. ( = O the humiliator of everystubborn oppressors with His utmost force and might. )(36) To GET RID FROM AN OPPRESSOR: Pray 2 rak'atNamaaz and after Namaaz recite 100 times:Rabbi Annee Maghloobun Fantaswir.(Aayat No:10Surah Al-Qamar) ( =My Lord, certainly I am besieged so give help. )(37) To DESTROY THE OPPRESSOR recite this Duaa:

Yaa Uddatee Inda Shiddatee Wa YaaGhawthee Inda Qurbatee Uhrisnee Bi Aynikal-LateeLaa Tanaamu Wakfinee Biruknikil-Ladhee LaaYuraamu Yaa Dhal Quwwatil Qawiyyati Wa YaaDhal Jalaalish-Shadeed Wa Yaa Dhal Izzatil-LateeKullu Khalqika Lahaa Dhaleelun Swalli AlaaMuhammadin Wa Aali Muhammad WakfineeDhwaalimee Wantaqim Lee Minhu. ( =O my rescuer in mydifficulties, O my Helper in my afflictions, guard me with the eye that sleeps not,and suffice me with pillar of Might that can not be reached, O the Master of greatartifice, and O the Purchaser fo honour, before Whom all Your creation is low andhumble, send blessings on Muhammad S,A,W,W, and Aali Muhammad A.S. helpme against the oppressor and take my revenge from him. )(38) An effective Duaa TO DEFEAT THE EVIL DESIGNSOF ENEMIES. Imaam Zaynul Aabideen A.S. used to recite thisDuaa regularly :- Bismillaahi Wabillaahi WaMinallaahi Wa Ilallaahi Wa Fee SabeelillaahiAllaahumma Laka Aslamtu Nafsee WailaykaWajjahtu Wajhee Wa Ilayka Fawwadhtu AmreeWahfidhnee Bihifdhil Eemaani Min BayniYadayya Wa Min Khalfee Wa An YameeneeWa An Shimaalee Wamin FawqeeWamin Tahtee Wadfa'a Annee Bihawlika Wa


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Quwwatika Fa Innahoo Laa Hawla Walaa QuwwataIllaa Billaahil Aliyyil Adhweem. ( =In the name of Allaah, withAllaah, from Allaah, to Allaah, and in the way of Allaah, O Allaah I surrender myselfto You, I direct myself towards You, I enrust my affairs to You, so keep me safe,with the preservaion of belief, from the front, behind, right, left, above, and belowme, and repel evil from me with Your strength and power, because certainly there isno strength nor power save with Allaah the High, the Great. )

(39) The Duaa from Imaam Ali A.S. TO RENDER THE PLOTSAND INTRIGUES OF ENEMIES BE INEFFECTIVE :

Allaahumma Innee Aoodhu Bika Min AnUdhlama Fee Sultwaanika, Allaahumma InneeAoodhu Bika An Adhilla Hudaaka, AllaahummaInnee Aoodhu Bika An Aftaqira Fee Ghinaaka,Allaahumma Innee Aoodhu Bika An Udhayyia FeeSalaamatika, Allaahumma Innee Aoodhu Bika AnUghlaba Wal Amru Laka Wa Ilayka. ( =O Allaah I seek YourProtection from being oppressed in Your Authority, O Allaah I seek Your Protec-tion from going astray from Your Guidence, O Allaah I seek Your Protection frombecoming distitute despite Your riches, O Allaah I seek Your Protection from beingruined despite Your Security, O Allaah I seek Your Protection from being over-powered while the Authority is Yours and for You only. )(40) Duaa by Imaam Ali A.S. TO HAVE AN UPPERHANDOVER THE ENEMY :-

Walaa Hawla Walaa Quwwata Illaa Billaahil AliyyilAdhweem Allaahumma Iyyaka Na'abudoo Wa IyyaakaNasta'een Yaa Allaahu Yaa Rahmaanu Yaa Raheemu YaaAhadu Yaa Swamadoo Yaa Ilaaha Muhammadin (S) IlaykaNuqilatul Aqdaamu Wa Afaazatil Quloobu Wa Tashakh-khasatilAbswaaru Wa Muddatil A'anaaqu Wa Tulibatul HawaaijuWa Rufi''atil Aydee Allaahumaftah Baynanaa WaBaynaQawminaa BilHaqqi Wa Anta Khayrul Faatiheen. Thensay 3 times: L aa I l a aha I l l a l l a ahu Wa l l aahu Akba r.


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( = There is no power nor strength except with Allaah. We worship You and seekhelp from You, O Allaah, O Beneficent, O Merciful, O Single, O the eternallyimplored Independent, O the God of Muhammad S.A.W.W. steps move forward inYour direction, hearts long to go, eyes stare, necks extend to reach the goal, desiresyearn for fulfilment and palms are lifted. O Allaah take a fair decision between usand our people, because You are the best of all who decide. There is no god exceptAllaah. Allaah is The Greatest. )(41) This is a MULTI-PURPOSE DUAA:"Allaahumar'zuqnaa Tawfeeqat-Twaa'ati, Wa Bu'adalMa'aswiyyati, Wa Swidqan Niyyati, Wa IrfaanalHurmati, Wa Akrimnaa Bil Hudaa Wal Istiqaamati,Wa Saddid Alsinatinaa Bis-wawaabi Wal Hikmati,Wam'la'a Quloobanaa Bil Ilmi Wal Ma'arifati, WaTwahhir Butwoonanaa Minal Haraami Wash-Shub'hati, Wakfuf Aydiyanaa Anidh-Dhulmi Was-Sirqati, Wagh-dhwudh Abswaaranaa Anil FujooriWal Khiyaanati, Wasdud Asmaa'anaa Anil-LaghwiWal Gheebati, Wa Tafadhdhal Alaa UlamaainaBiz-Zuhdi Wan-Nasweehati Wa Alal Muta'allimeenaBil Juhdi War-Raghbati, Wa Alal Mustami'eena BilIttibaa'I Wal Maw'idhati Wa Alaa MardhalMuslimeena Bish-Shifaa'i War-Raahati, Wa AlaaMawtaahum Bir-Ra'afati War'Rahmati, Wa AlaaMashaayikhina Bil Waqaari Was-Sakeenati, WaAlash-Shabaabi Bil Inaabati Wat-Tawbati, Wa Alan-Nisaai Bil Hayaa'i Wal Iffati, Wa Alal Aghniyaa'iBit-Tawaadhu'i Was-Sa'ati, Wa Alal Fuqaraa'i Bis-Swabri Wal Qanaa'ati, Wa Alal Ghuzaati Bin-NasriWal Ghalabati, Wa Alal Usaraa'i Bil KhalaaswiWar-Raahati Wa Alal Umaraa'i Bil Adli Wash-Shafaqati, Wa Alar-Ra'iyyati Bil Inswaafi Wa Husnis-Seerati, Wa Baarik Lil Hujjaaji Waz-Zuwwari Fiz-Zaadi Wan-Nafaqati, Waqdhi Maa Awjabta AlayhimMinalHajjiWalUmrati, BiFadhlikaWaRahmatikaYaaArhamar-Raahimeen."


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( = O my Allaah let divine guidence make us comply with You, and abstain fromsinning, and have sincere objective and cognizance of the legitimate, and give usguidence and perseverence as a reward, and make us always speak uprightly withwisdom and purpose, and fill our hearts with knowledge and awareness, and keepour thoughts from the forbidden ones, and prevent our hands from stealing andoppressing others, and let our eyes condamn wickedness and dishonesty, andblock our ears from nonsense and backbiting,and let our Ulamaa excell in piety andgiving good councel, and those receiving guidence may make efforts with full liking,and make those who are listening follow instructions and pay heed to good guid-ance, and Muslims who are suffering from sicknesses be blessed with cure andcomfort, and the dead be blessed with consideration and mercy, and the aged maylive in self-esteem and traquility, and the young ones may turn to Allaah to repentand attend to religious duties, and let our women adopt modesty and chastity, andthe rich among us give gifts and presents to the less lucky and be accomodating, andthe poor among us be content a nd tolerant, and let the warriors in Your way gainvicory and have an upper hand over the enemies, and free those of us who are madecaptives, and make our rulers rule with justice and compassion, and the ruled maydeals with each other with equity and good morals, and bless the Hujjaaj andZuwwaar with necessities and expenditure during their performance and let themachieve that which You have made obligatory on them for performing Hajj andUmrah, by Your generosity and mercy, O the Most Merciful. )

(42) For NERVOUSNESS, ANXIETY AND STRESS(=GABHRAAMAN) Imaam Ja'afar Saadiq A.S. prescribed thefollowing Duaa :

" ~ Bismillaahi Wa Billaahi Wa TawaqqaltuAlallaahi Innahoo Man Yatawaqqalu AlallaahiFahuwa Hasbuhoo Innallaaha Baalighu AmriheeQad Ja'alallaahu Likulli Shay'in QadranAllaahummaj'alnee Fee Kanafika Wafee JawaarikaWaj'alnee Fee Amaanika Wafee Man'ik~"

(43) If you are ALL ALONE IN A ROOM RECITE AayatulKursee and this Duaa: " ~ Allaahumma Aanis WahshateeWa Aamin Raw'atee Wa Ainnee Alaa Wahdatee. ~" ( =O Allaah give me consolation in my gloominess and help me in my lonliness. )


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(44) Imaam Ali A.S. said that WHEN YOU SEE A BEAST INJUNGLE recite this: " ~ Aoodhu Bi Rabbi DaaniyaalWal Jubbi Min Kulli Asadin Musta'asidin. ~ " ( =I take refuge with the Lord of Daniyaal A.S. or the Lord of well from every wildbeast who tears. )

(45) Imaam Ja'afar Saadiq A.S. said IF YOU SEE ADREADFUL BEAST recite Aayatul Kursee towards its faceand then recite this Duaa, it will go away :

" ~ A'zamtu A'layka Bi A'zeematillaahi WaA'zeemati Muhammadin Swallallaahu A'layhi WaAalihee Wa A'zeemati Sulaymaan-ibni DaawoodWa A'zeemati Ameerul Mu'mineen Aliy-yibni AbiTwaalibin A'layhissalaamu Wal Aimmatit-TwahireenA'layhimus-salaamu Mim Ba'adihee. ~" ( =I have bound you by the intention of Allaah, Muhammad S.A.W.W. , Sulaymaanbin Daawood A.S., Ameerul Mu'amineen Ali ibni Abee Taalib A.S., and hisdescendants A.S. )

(46) This Duaa is from Ma'soom A.S. It SAFEGUARDSFROM SINS, and it is also a MUTI-PURPOSE DUAA:

" ~ Yaa Man Adh'haral Jameel Wa SataralQabeeh, Walam Yahtikis-Sitra Annee, Yaa KareemalAfwi, Yaa Hasanat-Tajaawozi, Yaa Waasi'alMaghfirati Wa Yaa Baasital Yadayni Bir-Rahmati,Yaa Swaahiba Kulli Najwa, Wa Yaa Muntahaa KulliShakwaa, Ya Kareemas-Swafhi, Yaa AdhweemalManni, Yaa Mubtadi'a Kulli Ni'amatin Qablas-Tihqaaqiha, Yaa Rabbaahu Yaa Sayyidahu YaaMawlayaahu Yaa Ghaayataahu Yaa GhiyaathaahuSwalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aali Muhammadin WaAs'aluka An Laa Taj'alnee Finnaar. (Haajat)


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( =O He Who reveals the good and conceals the bad, O He Who does not avenge forthe wrong-doing, O He Who does not reveal (sins), O the Most Forgiving, O thePardoner, O the Most letting-off, O the One Who stretches the hands ofcompassion, O the Knower of secrets and ultimate end of complains, O the MostKind, O the Most Beneficent, O the Generous, O the One Who bestows bountiesbefore one is worthy of it, O our Lord, O our Leader, O our Mawlaa, O our root ofchoice of liking, send blessings on Muhammad and His Holy Progeny, I invoike toYou, don't spoil us with fire, for the sake of Your Mercy, O the Most Merciful. )(47) Imaam Ja'afar Saadiq A.S. said to recite this Duaa whichwas RECITED BY RASOOLULLAAH S.A.W.W. ON THEDAY OF BADR AND AHZAAB, AND SAYYIDUSH-SHUHADAA A.S. ALSO RECITED ON THE DAY OFAASHOORA when he embraced Imaam Zaynul Aabideen A.S.and blood was flowing from his holy body:

"~~~ Allaahumma Anta Thiqatee Fee KulliKurbatin Wa Anta Rajaa'ee Fee Kulli Shiddatin WaAnta Lee Fee Kulli Amrin Nazala Bi Thiqatun WaUddatun Kam-Min Karbin Yadh'ufu Anhul Fuaadu WaTaqillu Feehil Heelatu Wa Yakhdhulu Anhul QareebuWal Ba'eedu Wa Yashmatu Bihil A'duwwu WaTu'ayeenee Feehil Umooru Anzaltuhoo Bika WaShakawtuhoo Ilayka Raaghiban Feehi Amman SiwaakFa Farrajtahoo Wa Kashftahoo Wa Kafaytaneehi FaAnta Waliyyu Kulli Ni'amatin Wa Swaahibu Kulli HaajatinWa Muntahaa Kulli Raghbatin Falakal Hamdu KatheeranWalakal Mannu Faadhilan. (= O Allaah it is You in Whom I trust amidall griefs. You are my hope amid all afflictions. You are my trust and provision ineverything that befalls me, no matter howmuch the heart may seem to weaken it,stratagem may seem to diminish my hope in it, friends may seem to depart from mein it, and the enemy may seem to rejoice in it. I have stated my case to You and whenI complain to You of it, it is because of my desire for You, You alone. You havecomforted me in everything and have disclosed in significance to me. You are theMaster of all bounty, the Possessor of all goodness and the ultimate Resort of alldesires. Your Praises are many and Your Bounties are virtuous. )


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(48) ~~~" When you are in A GREAT PROBLEM ORTRIBULATION recite this Duaa:

" ~~~ Bi Haqqi Yaaseen Wal Qur'aanilHakeem Wa Bi Haqqi Twaa Haa Wal Qur'aanilAdhweem, Yaa Man Yaqdiru Alaa Hawaaijis-Saaileen Yaa Man Ya'alamu Maa Fidh-Dhwameeri,Yaa Munaffisan Anil Makroobeen, Yaa MufarrijanAnil Maghmoomeen, Yaa Raahimash-ShaykhilKabeer Yaa Raaziqat-Twiflis-Swagheer, Yaa ManLaa Yahtaaju Ilat-Tafseer, Swalli Alaa MuhammadinWa Aali Muhammadin Waf'al'bee…~~~" (haajat). ( = Forthe sake of YaaSeen and the Holy Qur'aan, the Book of Wisdom, for the sake ofTaaHaa and the Holy Qur'aan, the Great Book, O He Who fulfils the desires andwants of those who invoke Him, O He Who knows that which is in secret thoughts,O He Who applauses and comforts those who are oppressed by misery, O He Whodispells sorrows of the afflicted, O He Who treats the aged with compassion, O HeWho provides sustenance to infant, O He Who does not need any explaining, sendBlessings on Muhammad S.A.W.W. and Aali Muhammad A.S. and do for me….. )

(49) A tradition from Imaam Moosa ibn Ja'afar A.S. says thatthe Holy Prophet S.A.W.W. told Imaam Ali A.S. to recite thisDuaa WHEN SOME TOUGH PROBLEM IS TO BE SOLVED:

" ~ Allaahumma Innee As'aluka Bi HaqqiMuhammadin Wa Aali Muhammadin An TuswalliAlaa Muhammadin Wa Aali Muhammadin Wa AnTunjiyani Min Haadhal Ghammi. ~ " ( =O Allaah I ask You forthe sake of Muhammad S.A.W.W. and Aali Muhammad A.S. send Blessings onMuhammad S.A.W.W. and Aali Muhammad A.S. and relieve me of this trouble. )

(50) This Duaa is called HIRZ-E-BIBI FAATIMA S.A.:"~ Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem. Yaa Hayyu Yaa

Qayyomu Bi Rahmatika Astagheethu Fa Aghithnee WalaaTakilnee Ilaa Nafsee Twarfata A'ynin Abadan Wa AslihLee Sha'anee Kullahu. ~


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" ( =O the Everlasting, O the Self-Subsisting through Your Mercy I invoke for thehelp, so help me and do not leave me on my own even for an instant and alwaysreform and rectify my every matter. )

(51) A person saw the Holy Prophet S.A.W.W. in dream andhe wished he could get a DUAA TO REVIVE HIS HEART. TheHoly Prophet taught him this Duaa:

" ~ Yaa Hayyu Yaa Qayyoomu Yaa LaaIlaaha Illaa Anta As'aluka An Tuhyiya QalbeeAllaahumma Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa AaliMuhammad. ~ " ( =O Ever-Living, O Self-Subsisting,O 'There is no godexcept You", I beseech You to keep my heart alive, O Allaah send Blessings onMuhammad S.A.W.W. and Aali Muhammad A.S. ) It is reported thatkeeping the right hand on the chest and reciting theabove Duaa 3 times with 3 Salawaat in the beginningand 3 Salawaat in the end, is very much beneficial.

(52) To be FORTUNATE TO SEE IMAAM-E-ZAMAANAA.F. :-Before going to sleep at night recite everyday from the Holy Qur'anSurahs called 'Musabbihaat'. i.e. S.Hadeed. S.Hashr. S.Saff.S.Jumuah. S.Taghaaboon. and S.A'alaa. The reciter shall notdie until he sees the Imaam; otherwise if death came he will be inthe proximity of the Holy Prophet S.A.W.W.

(53) The Holy Prophet S.A.W.W. said that a person who recitesthe following mentioned Aayaat will be SAFEGUARDED FROMEVIL, SHAYTAAN SHALL NOT APPROACH HIM/HER,& HOLYQUR’AAN SHALL BE MEMORISED :- (a) First four Aayatof S.Baqarah, (b) Aayatul Kursee, (c) Two Aayats afterAayatul Kursee, (d) and last three Aayaats of S.Baqarah.


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(54) Imaam Moosa Kadhim A.S. said that (A) whoever recitesAayatul Kursee when going to sleep should not have the FEAROF PARALYSIS. (B) And if he or she recites it after every WaajibNamaaz ANY POISON CAN NOT HARM, (C) and anyonewho recites Surah-e-Ikhlaas in front, back, right, left, up anddown WILL REMAIN UNHARMED FROM THE ENEMYAND WILL GAIN SOMETHING FROM HIM. (D) He saidthat if you FEAR SOMETHING then recite 100 verses fromthe Holy Qur'aan from any chapter and then recite this:"~ Allaahummakshif Annil Balaa'a. ~"(55) Imaam Ja'afar Saadiq A.S. said that WHOEVER HASPURE FAITH ON ALLAAH S.W.T AND BELIEVES ON THEDAY OF QAYAAMAT should not abandon reciting Surah-e-Ikhlaas after every Wajib Namaaz because Allaah shall gatherALL THE GOOD OF THIS WORLD AND OF THE HERE-AFTER FOR HIM AND SHALL FORGIVE HIS PARENTSAND CHILDREN.(56) The Holy Prophet S.A.W.W. said that Surah-e-Al'Hamdhas so much effect that one should not be surprised if it is recitedon the dead and ITS SOUL RETURNS BACK.Ameerul Mu'mineen A.S. said recite this Duaa to beSAFE FROM DROWNING AND FROM FIRE:-

"~ Allaahul-Ladhee Nazzalal Kitaba WahuwaYatawallas-Swaaliheen Wamaa Qadarullaaha HaqqaQadrihee Wal Ardhu Jameean QabdhwatuhooYawmal Qiyaamati Was-Samaawaatu MatwiyyaatunBi Yameenihee Sub'haanahoo Wa Ta'aala AmmaaYushrikoon. ~" ( = He is Allaah Who sent down the Book, and He guards the virtuous ones, they havenot esteemed Allaah as is His due. While the whole earth shall be in His grip on the Dayof Judgement, and Heavens rolled up shall be in His right hand. )


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(57) To RECOVER THE LOST THING pray 2 rak'atNamaaz, then recite Surah-e-Yaaseen, then recite:~

Yaa Haadiyadh-Dhwaallati . ~ Rudda AlayyaDhwaallatee or say: Allaahummaa Yaa RaaddaDhwaallati Ruddu Alayya Dhwaallatee. (= O my QAllaah O He Who gives back whatever is missing return to me thatwhich I have lost. )(58) Imaam Ja'afar Saadiq A.S. said do not hasitate to reciteSurah-e-Zilzaal very often because anyone reciting it in Naafilah,upto the end of his life the LIGHTENING SHALL NOT STRIKEHIM NOR WILL HE BE EFFECTED BY EARTHQUAKE ANDHE WILL REMAIN UNAFFECTED BY ALL TRIBULA-TIONS. WHEN HIS END SHALL NEAR AN ANGEL WILLCOME TO EASE THE DEATH AND GOOD TIDINGS OFPARADISE SHALL BE MANIFESTED TO HIM AND THEANGLE SHALL ACCOMPANY HIM TO PARADISE.(59) This Duaa is recommended to be recited DURING THEGHAYBAT (ABSENCE FROM OUR SIGHTS) OF IMAAM-E-ZAMAANA A.F.- "~ Allaahumma ArrifneeNafsaka Fa Innaaka In'lam Tu'Arrifnee Nafsaka LamA'arif Nabiyyaka, Allaahmma Arrifnee RasoolakaFa Innaka Inlam Tu'Arrifnee Rasoolaka Lam A'arifHujjataka, Allaahumma Arrifnee Hujjataka FaInnaka Inlam Tu'Arrifnee Hujjataka Dhwalaltu AnDeenee.~"( = O Allaah let me be fully aware of Your reality, because if You do not let me befully aware of Your reality I can not know well Your Prophet. O Allaah let me befully aware of Your Messenger, because if You do not let me know well YourMessenger I can not know well and be fully aware of Your Hujjat ( twelve Imaams).O Allaah let be be fully aware of Your Hujjat, because if You do not let me be fullyaware of Your Hujjat then certainly You will allow me to go astray from myreligion.)


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(60) Aimmah A.S. has said that if Surah-e-Innaa Anzalna… is recitedover any thing that you want to RESTORE OR TO KEEP IT SAFE it willkeep the thing intact.(61) Ameerul Mu'mineen A.S. said that if anyone recites 100 Aayats fromthe Holy Qur'an and then say "YA A ALLAAH" seven times his or herTASK SHALL BE ACCOMPLISHED.(62) Imaam Ja'afar Sadiq A.S. said that the DUAA IS INCOMPLETE IF THERE ISNOT TAMJEED (PRAISES FOR ALLAAH) BEFORE IT; and this is sufficient :(a) " ~ Allaahumma Antal Awwalu Fa Laysa Qablaka Shay’un, Wa Antal Aakhiru Fa Laysa Ba'adaka Shay'un, WaAntadh-Dhwaahiru Fa Laysa Fawqaka Shay'un, Wa AntalBaatwinu Fa Laysa Doonaka Shay'un, Wa Antal AzeezulHakeem. ~ " ( =You are the First before Whom there is nothing. You are the Last after Whomthere is nothing. You are the Menifest above Whom there is nothing. You are the Hidden beneath

Whom there is nothing. And You are Almighty, the All-Wise. )

(b) This is also a Duaa from Imaam Ali A.S. for PRAISING ALLAAHS.W.T." ~ Yaa Man Aqrabu Ilayya Min Hablil Wareed, Yaa ManYahoolu Baynal Mar'i Wa Qalbihi, Yaa Man Huwa BilMandhwaril A'alaa Wa Bil Ufuqil Mubeen, Ya Man LaysaKamithlihee Shay'un. ~" ( = O He Who is nearer then my jugular vein, O He Who intervenes between the body and soul, O

He Who is in the heavenly heights and true horizons, O He to Whom nothing is alike. )

(63) Imaam Moosa Kaadhim A.S.'s DUAA TO BE FREEDFROM PRISON; " ~ Yaa Mukhalliswash-Shajari Mim Bayni Ramlin WaTweenin Wa Maa'in Wa Yaa Mukhalliswal-LabaniMim Bayni Farathin Wa Damin Wa Yaa Mukhalliswal


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Waladi Mim Bayni Masheematin Wa Rahimin WaYaa Mukhalliswan-Naari Mim Baynil Hadeedi WalHajari Wa Yaa Mukhalliswar-Roohi Mim BaynilAhshaai Wal Am'aa'ii Khalliswnee Min Yaday………….(name of the dhaaalim). ( = O He Who takes out tree frombetween the sand, mud and stones; O He Who takes out milk from between thebones and gobar,; O He Who takes out an infant from between julli and intestines;O He Who takes out fire from between iron and stone; O He Who takes out soulfrom between sides and intestines; relirve me from…….. )(64) Abdullaah bin Jundab, the companion of Imam MoosaKaadhim A.S. and Imaam Ali Radhaa A.S. requested the Imaamto tell him something, which WILL INCREASE HIS KNOWL-EDGE AND INTELLIGENCE. The Imaam told him to recitethis as much as possible:

" ~ Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem. LaaHawla Walaa Quwata Illaa Billaahil AliyyilAdhweem. ~"( =In the name of Allaah the Most Merciful the Beneficent. There is no power norstrength except with Allaah the Almighty.)Imaam Ali A.S. has said to recite this Duaa when LOOKING INTHE MIRROR :

~Al-hamdu Lillaahil-Ladhee Khalaqanee FaAhsana Khilqee, Wa Swa-wwarnee Fa AfsanaSooratee, Wa Adhaana Minnee Maa Ashaana MinGhayri, Wa Akramanee Bil Islaam.~ ( = Praise be to Allaah Who created me, a very noble creation, and gave shape tome, a very presentable form, and blessed me with that which would have spoiledothers, and also honoured me with Islaam. )(65) A tradition from Imaam Muhammad Baaqir A.S says thatTO REMAIN SAFE AND PROTECTED DURING THEWHOLE DAY one should look at the Aqeeq in his hand, firstthing to see when getting up in the morning,one should t urn the Aqeeq t owards the palm and


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recite the SURAH INNAA ANZALNA, and then recite this Duaa: Aamantu Billaahi Wahdahoo LaaShareeka Lahu Wakafartu Bil Jibti Wat-TwaaghootiWa Aamantu Bi Sirri Aal-e-Muhammadin WaAlaaniyyatihim Wa Dhwaahirahim Wa BaatwinihimWa Awwalihim Wa Aakhirihim.( = I have accepted faith in One Allaah Who has no partner and I do not believe inJibt and Taaghoot (idols), And I have also believed in the secret of Aali Muhammad,in their intentions, in their apparent, hidden, their first and in their last. )

(66) It is narrated to recite this Duaa WHILE PUTTING ONTHE RING (VEENTI) : Alaahumma SawminneeBi Seemaa'il Eemaani Wakh-timlee Bi KhayrinWaj'al Aaqibatee Ilaa Khayrin, Innaka Antal AzeezulHakeemul Kareem. ( =O Allaah grant me the characteristic of Eemaan and let my next existence begood, certainly You are Al-Mighty, All-Wise, Generous. )(67) FARMING IS A VERY MUCH PREFERED PRO-FESSION BY ALLAAH S.W.T. All the Prophets, the Awsiyaahs,and the virtuous people from their Ummaah made farming to betheir main business. The 6th Imaam A.S. said that nobody can domore purer and Halaal work then Farming business. The 4th ImaamA.S. said that Farming is the most excellent business. WHILETILLING THE LAND AND SAWING THE SEEDS one shouldrecite this Duaa:

(a) ~~Wa Mathalu Kalimatin Twayyibatin KaShajarati Twayyibatin Asluha Wa Saabitan Far'uhaFis-Samaai Tu'tee Ukulaha Kullu Heenin Bi IdhniRabbiha~~. ( = Of a goodly word like a good tree whose origin is steadfastlyfixed and its branches in the heavens, yielding its fruits every moment by thepermission of its Lord Nourisher.)

(b) FOR HARVESTING A BUMPER CROP recite 1001 timeseveryday ~ "A D H - D H A A R R U "~


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(68) When you want TO GROW THE SEEDS IN YOURFARM take a handful of them in your hands, stand facing Qibla,and recite this 3 times : ~ Wa Antum Tadhra'oonahumAm Nahnudh-Dhaari'oon. ~ ( =What ! Is it you that grow it or areWe the growers? )Then recite :~ Allaahumaj'alhu Harasam-MubaarakanWarzuqna Feehees-Salaamata Wat-TamaamataWaja'alhu Habbam- Mutaraakiban Walaa TahrimneeKhayra Maa Abtaghee Walaa Taftinnee BimaaMatta'anee Bihaqqi Muhammadin Wa Aalihit-Twayyibeen. ~ ( =O Allaah make this field worthwhile for us, and let ushave enough food from this field with complete easiness, make these seeds intocorn and the revenue which I seek from these, don't take away from me of it, for thesake of Muhammad S.A.W.W. and his Holy Progeny A.S. not to make me undergotrial through the profit that I receive. ) Then sow the seeds in the field.

(69) Imaam Jaa'far Saadiq A.S. said to recite this Duaa whilePUTTING ON THE LIGHTS in the house :

~ Allaahummaj'Alnaa Nooran-Namshee BiheeFin-naasi Walaa Tahrimnaa Nooraka YawmaNalqaaka Wa Ja'alnaa Nooran Innaka Noorun LaaIlaaha Illa Anta. ~( = O our Allaah light our path when we stroll among humanbeings, do not keep usmissing from Your light on the day of Qayaamat, provide us with illumination,verily You are Light, There is no god except You. )

(70) When PUTTING OFF THE LIGHTS recite this Duaa :~ Allaahumma Akhrijnaa Mindh-Dhulumaati

Ilan-Noor ~. ( =O our Allaah take us out of darkness to the light. )

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(72) 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 SOMEONE IS SLEEPLESS:~ Fadharabnaa Alaa Aadhaanihim FilKahfi Sineena Adada, Thumma Ba'athnaahum LiNa'alamu Ayyul Hizbayni Ahswaa Limaa LabisuAmadaa. ~(73) The Holy Prophet S.A.W.W. said that in a gathering or asitting 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 THATGATHERING SHALL BE A SOURCE OF TROUBLE FORTHEM. Therefore if we sit in certain gathering, we should atleastrecite this : ~ ~ S u b ' h a a n aRabbika Rabbil Izzati Ammaa Yaswifoon, WaSalaamun Alal Mursaleen, Wal Hamdu Lillaahi RabbilAalameen.~~~ ( = Glorified be Your Lord. the Lord of Majesty, from thatwhich they attribute to Him, and pay your respects to the Messengers, and Praiseis for Allaah, Lord of the worlds. )

(74) It is mentioned in a Hadeeth that WHENEVER YOUWRITE A LETTER to someone do not omit writing:

~BISMILLAAHIR-RAHMAANI-RAHEEM~;and also write ~INSHAA'ALLAAH~ wherever applicable.

(75) In another Hadeeth it is mentioned that WHEN YOUWRITE A LETTER OR AN APPLICATION AND YOU HAVEA HAAJAT, THEN WRITE ON TOP OF THE PAPER, WITHA PEN WITHOUT INK, this Aayat : ~Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem. Innallaaha Wa'adas-Swaabireen, Almakhraja Mimmaa Yakrahoon, War-Rizqa Min Haythu Laa Yahtasiboon, Waja'alnnahu


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Wa Iyyaakum Minal-Ladheena Laa Khawfun AlayhimWalaa Hum Yahzanoon. ~(76) Imaam Ali A.S. said that IT IS NOT ALLOWED TOSPIT FACING THE QIBLA, and if anyone mistakenly doesso he/she should atonce do ISTIGHFAAR.(77) (i) As for the shoes, black is not advisable, the BESTCOLOUR PREFERRED BY THE RELIGION IS YELLOW,FOLLOWED BY WHITE. (ii) And for the sox it is best to puton black soxes, but if you are TRAVELING RED SOX IS AD-VISABLE, WHICH IS MAKROOH AT HOME. (iii) WHILE

PUTTING ON THE SHOES START WITH THE RIGHT LEGBUTWHEN TAKING THEM OFF START WITH THE LEFT. (iv)While putting on shoes or sox it is said that ONE MUST BESEATED, IT IS MAKROOH TO PUT ON SHOES OR SOXWHILE IN STANDING POSITION. (v) Recite this Duaa whileputting on the shoes :~

Bismilaahi Allaahumma Swalli AlaaMuhammadin Wa Aali Muhammad, AllaahummaWattee Qadamayya Fid-Dunya Wal Aakhirati WaThabbit Humaa Alaa Swiraati Yawma Tadhillu FeehilAqdaam. ~( =I begin in the name of Allaah, send blessings on Muhammad andAali Muhammad A.S. and ease my feet in this world and in the hereafter and keepthem stable when other feet shall be uncertain. )

(78) While TAKING OFF THE SHOES be standing and recitethis Duaa : ~ Bismillaahi Al-Hamdu Lillaahil-LadheeRazaqanee Maa Aqee Bihi Qadamayya Minal Adhaa,Allaahumma Thabbit Huma Alaa Swiraatika WalaaTudhillahumaa Alaa Swiraatikas-Swawiyyi. ~( =I beginin the name of Allaah, all Praise is to Allaah Who has provided me with that withwhich I guard both my feet from hurt. O Allaah keep my both feet steady on Yourpath, and let them not stagger away from Your right path. )


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(79) (i) It is stated that EXCEPT FOR THESE THREETHINGS - SOXES, AMAAMA, AND KABAA, ALL OTHERCLOTHS ARE MAKROOH IF THEY ARE OF BLACKCOLOUR.

(ii) The Holy Prophet S.A.W.W. said the WHITECOLOUR IS THE BEST FOR ALL CLOTHS.

(iii) Imaam Jaa'far Saadiq A.S. said NOT TO WEAR EVENTHE CAP, WHICH IS BLACK IN COLOUR WHILE PRAY-ING BECAUSE IT IS THE CLOTHING OF THE PEOPLEOF JAHANNAM.

(iv) It is related that WHOEVER WEARS THE CLOTHSIN STANDING POSITION his Haajat shall not be granted forthree days.

(v) Recite this Duaa WHILE PUTTING ON CLOTHS

Bismillaahi Allaahummastur Awratee WalaaTahtiqnee Fee Arsaatil Qiyaamati Wa Aiffa FarajiWala Takhla'a Annee Zeenatal Eemaan.~ (= I begin in thename of Allaah, O Allaah draw a veil over my nudity and let me not be insulted inQayaamat, bless me with chastity and don't separate from me my Eemaan. )

(vi) While PUTTING ON A NEW DRESSS recite : ~

Alhamdu-lillaahil-ladhee Kasaani Minal-Libaasi MaaAtajammalu Bihee Finnaasi, Allaahummaj'alhaaThiyaaba Barakatin Asa'a Feeha Li MardhaatikaWa A'amuru Feeha Masaajidika.~( =Praise is for Allaah who gave me cloths to wear by which I beautify myselfamongst people. O Allaah make it the dress of blessings so that in it I may makeevery effort for Your pleasure and in it I may busy myself in prostration to You. )


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Wa A a l i h i Wa S u n n a t i h i H a n e e f a mMusl imaw-Wamaa Anaa Minal Mushrikeen.Allaahumma A'atwinee Bi Kulli Sha'aratinNooranSaatwi'an Yawmal Qiyaamah. ~ ( = With the name of Allaah and I put trust on Allaah, and on the Deen of the HolyProphet S.A.W.W. with sincere faith, and I am not from the Mushriks. O Allaahgive me the lights as many as the hairs, on the day of Qayaamat. )

(81) While LOOKING INTO THE MIRROR, one shouldrecite this Duaa: -

Alhamdu Lillaahil-ladhee Khalaqanee Fa AhsanaKhalaqee Wa Swawwarnee Fa Ahsana Swooratee WaAdhaana Minnee Maa Ashaana Min Ghayree, WaAkramanee Bil Islaam. ( =Praise be to Allaah Who created me, a very dignified creation, and gave form tome, a very respectable form, and blessed me with that which would have flawedothers, and he also honoured me with Islaam. )

(82) It is stated that one SHOULD NOT WEAR CLOTHS(TROUSERS/PYJAMAS) WHILE STANDING.The Duaa to be recited while putting on cloths is this :-

Bismillaah Allaahumma-stur Awratee WalaaTahtikkanee Fee Arasaatil Qiyaamati Wa AiffaFarajanee Wala Takhla'a Annee Zeenatal Eemaan. ( = I begin with he name of Allaah, O Allaah draw a covering over my nudiy and letme not be insulted in Qayaamat. Bless me wih chastity and do not separate faithfrom me. )

(80) While HAVING THE HAIR-CUT (HAJAAMAT) one shouldrecite this Duaa : ~

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(83) PUTTING ON SOX AND SHOE ALSO SHOULD BEIN A SITTING POSITION and this Duaa should be recited:

Allaahumma Wattwaee Qadamayya Fid-dunyaaWal aakhirati Wa Thabbit Humaa Alas-Swiraati YawmaTadhillu Feehil Aqdaam. ( =O Allaah faciliate my feet in this world and in the Hereafter and keep them

steady on Siraat on the day when all feet would stumble. )

(84) WHILE PUTTING ON RING ON THE FINGERTHE FOLLOWING DUAA SHOULD BE RECITED:Allaahumma Sawwimnee Bi Seemaail Eemaani WakhtimLee Bi Khayrin Waj'al Aaqibatee Ilaa Khayrin InnakaAntal Azeezul Hakeemul Kareem. (O Allaah award me thedistinction of Eemaan and let my next life be good, certainly Youare Al-Mighty, All-Wise, Generous. )

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DUAA - E - TAWASSULIf this magnificent Duaa is recited for beseechingforgiveness from Allaah one should rest assured that he/she shall be forgiven. It is because there are the names offourteen Ma'asoomeen A.S. in it through whose interces-sion we seek from Allaah. It is said that if it is recitedsincerely for a Haajat, it will be granted very soon.The Duaa is:-Allaahumma Innee As'aluka Wa Atawajjahu Ilayka BiNabiyyika Nabiyyir-Rahmati MuhammadinSwallallaahu Alayhi Wa Aalihi,Yaa Abal Qaasimi, Yaa Rasoolallaahi, Yaa Imaamar-Rahmati, Yaa Sayyidinaa Wa Mawlaanaa, InnaaTawajjahna Wastashfa'anaa Wa Tawassalnaa BikaIlallaahi, Wa Qaddamnaak Bayna Yaday Haajaatinaa,-Yaa Wajeehan Indallaah'Ishfa'a Lanaa Indallaah.

Yaa Abal Hasani Yaa Ameeral Mu'amineen, Yaa AliYabna Abee Taalibin Yaa Hujjatallaahi Alaa Khalqihi,Yaa Sayyidanaa Wa Mawlaanaa, Innaa TawajjahnaaWastashfa'anaa Wa Tawassalnaa Bika Ilallaahi, WaQaddamnaak Bayna Yaday Haajaatinaa, -

Yaa Wajeehan Indallaahi'Ishfa'a Lanaa Indallaah.

Yaa Faatwimatuz-Zahraai Yaa Binta Muhammadin (S),Yaa Qurrata Aynir Rasooli, Yaa Sayyidatanaa WaMawlaatanaa, Innaa Tawajjahnaa Wastashfa'anaa WaTawassalnaa Biki Ilallaahi, Wa Qaddamnaaki BaynaYaday Haajaatinaa, -

Yaa Wajeehatan Indallaah'Ishfa'ee Lanaa Indallaah.

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Yaa Abaa Muhammadin Yaa Hasanabna Aliyyin,Ayyuhal Mujtabaa, Yabna Rasoolillaahi, YaaHujjatallaahi Alaa Khalqihi, Ya Sayyidanaa WaMawlaanaa, Innaa Tawajjahnaa Wastashfa'anaa WaTawassalnaa Bika Ilallaahi, Wa Qaddamnaak BaynaYaday Haajaatina, -

Yaa Wajeehan Indallaah'Ishfa'a Lanaa Indallaah.

Yaa Abaa Abdillaahi Yaa Husaynabna Aliyyin,Ayyuhash-Shaheedu Yabna Rasoolillaahi, YaaHujjatallaahi Alaa Khalqihi, Yaa Sayyidana WaMawlaanaa, Innaa Tawajjahnaa Wastashfa'anaa WaTawassalnaa Bika Ilallaahi, Wa Qaddamnaaka BaynaYaday Haajaatinaa, -


Yaa Abal Hasani Yaa Ali Yabnal Husayn, Yaa ZaynalAabideen Yabna Rasoolillaahi, Yaa Hujjatallaahi AlaaKhalqihi, Yaa Sayyidanaa Wa Mawlaanaa, InnaaTawajjahnaa Wastashfa'anaa Wa Tawassalnaa BikaIlallaahi Wa Qaddamnaak Bayna Yaday Haajaatina, -


Yaa Abaa Ja'afarin Yaa Muhammadabna Aliyyin,Ayyuhal Baaqiru Yabna Rasoolillaah, Yaa HujjatallaahiAlaa Khalqihi, Yaa Sayyidanaa Wa Mawlaanaa, InnaaTawajjahnaa Wastashfa'anaa Wa Tawassalnaa BikaIlallaahi, Wa Qaddamnaak Bayna Yaday Haajaatinaa,-

Yaa Wajeehan Indallaah Ishfa'a Lanaa Indallaah.

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Yaa Abaa Abdillaah Yaa Ja'afarabna Muhammadin,Ayyuhas-Swaadiqu Yabna Rasoolillaahi, YaaHujjatallaahi Alaa Khalqihi, Yaa Sayyidanaa WaMawlaanaa, Innaa Tawajjahnaa Wastashfa'anaa WaTawassalnaa Bika Ilallaahi, Wa Qadaamnaak BaynaYaday Haajaatinaa, -

Yaa Wajeehan Indallaahi Ishfa'a Lanaa Indallaah.

Yaa Abal Hasani Yaa Moosabni Ja'afar, AyyuhalKaadhwimu Yabna Rasoolillaahi, Yaa HujjatallaahiAlaa Khalqihi, Yaa Sayyidanaa Wa Mawlaanaa, InnaaTawajjahnaa Wastashfa'anaa Wa Tawassalnaa BikaIlallaahi, Wa Qaddamnaak Bayna Yaday Haajaatina, -


Yaa Abal Hasani Yaa Ali Yabna Moosa, Ayyuhar-RidhaaYabna Rasoolillaahi, Yaa Hujjatallaahi Alaa Khalqihi,Yaa Sayyidanaa Wa Mawlaanaa, Innaa TawajjahnaaWastashfa'anaa Wa Tawassalnaa Bika Ilallaahi, WaQaddamnaak Bayna Yaday Haajaatinaa, -


Yaa Abaa Ja'afarin Yaa Muhammadabna Aliyyin,Ayyuhat-Taqiyyul Jawaadu Yabna Rasoolillaahi, YaaHujjatallaahi Alaa Khalqihi, Yaa Sayyidanaa WaMawlaanaa, Innaa Tawajjahna Wastashfa'anaa WaTawassalnaa Bika Ilallaahi, Wa Qaddamnaak BaynaYaday Haajaatina, -


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Yaa Abal Hasani Ya Ali Yabna Muhammadin, AyyuhalHaadin-Naqiyyu Yabna Rasoolillaahi, Yaa HujjatallahiAlaa Khalqihi, Yaa Sayyidanaa Wa Mawlaanaa, InnaaTawajjahna Wastashfa'anaa Wa Tawassalnaa BikaIlallaahi, Wa Qaddamnaak Bayna Yaday Haajaatinaa,-


Yaa Abaa Muhammadin Ya Hasanabna Aliyyin,Ayyuhaz-Zakiyyul Askariyyu Yabna Rasoolillaahi, YaHujjatallaahi Alaa Khalqihi, Yaa Sayyidanaa WaMawlaanaa, Innaa Tawajjahnaa Wastashfa'anaa WaTawasslanaa Bika Ilallaahi, Wa Qaddamnaak BaynaYaday Haajaatina, -


Yaa Wasweeyal Hasani Wal Khalafal Hujjata, AyyuhalQaaimul Muntadhwarul Mahdiyyu Yabna Rasoolillaahi,Yaa Hujjatallaahi Alaa Khalqihi, Yaa Sayyidanaa WaMawlaana, Innaa Tawajjahnaa Wastashfa'anaa WaTawasslanaa Bika Ilallaahi, Wa Qaddamnaak BaynaYaday Haajaatina, -


HERE BESEECH YOUR HAAJAT.

Yaa Saadatee Wa Mawaaleeya, Innee TawajjahtuBikum Aimmatee Wa Uddatee Li Yawmi FaqreeWa Haajatee Ilallaahi, Wa Tawasslatu BikumI la l laahi , Wastashfa 'atu B ikum I la l laahi ,Fashfa'oolee Indallaahi, Wastanqidhoonee

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Min Dhunoobee Indallaahi, Fa Innakum WaseelateeIlallaahi, Wa Bi Hubbikum, Wa Bi Qurbikum, ArjooNajaatan Minallaahi, Fa Koonoo Indallaahi Rajaaee,Yaa Saadatee Yaa Awliyaa'Allaahi, SwallallaahuAlayhim Ajmaeen Wa La'anallaahu A'adaa'AllaahiDhwaalimeehim Minal Awwaleen Wal Aakhireen.Aameen, Rabbal Aalameen.

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DUAA WHILEDRINKING WATER & AT MEALS

It is an undeniable fact that The All-Merciful AllaahS.W.T. has provided for his creations abundant provi-sion of foods in the form of corns, fruits, cereals, veg-etables, etc. And water, milk, juices, etc. in the formof drinks; ofcourse water being the foremost and bestdrinks amongst the all. All of these are being consumedeveryday by one and all.

We should be really grateful for this Mercy ofAllaah S.W.T. which He has fixed for all withoutdiscimination. And therefore there are some attiquetteswhich should be followed at the time of eating anddrinking.

The foremost is that a human being should notever think that we are living for eating, but that weare eating for living, and therefore as per the law of'Live & Let Live' we should be mindful of the deprivedones also, not only be selfishly mindful for ourselvesand doing nothing for them! But we should be seriouslyactive to see that the hungry does not remain withhunger anymore.

If one strives to find out the deprived peoplethere are in billions all around the world, there is noscarcity of such people even at our footsteps and aroundthe town we live in! And ofcourse Allaah is more pleasedwhen we take care of His creation. Nabii Moosa A.S.once asked Allaah S.W.T. that what was the best deedin His sight and the answer was that it was a service toHis creation.

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As for the timings of taking meals it is relatedthat it is Sunnat to eat breakfast early in the morning,then don't eat anything until Ishaa; eat slowly whilemasticating the food properly; don't blow on food tocool it but wait until it cools itself; don't cut the breadwith knife; don't finish completely the flesh on a bone(because there is a portion of Jinnaat in it) ; don'teat anything when you are in the state of Janaabat (itcauses white-spots on the body) except when you haveperformed Wudhoo or washed your mouth and nose; itis not allowed to use utensils made of gold or silver;don't drink water from a cracked glass or mug; don'tover-eat because it causes white-spot diseases and takesaway radience from the face; don't abandon food atIshaa because that will cause early aging; don't sit for ameal until you have relieved your stomach; don't lookat others' faces while eating; eat with the right hand; sit with bent legs; sitting coss-leggd (Palaanthi) isMakrroh ; don't eat while walking on roads ; wash handbefore and after meals ; don't dry the hands that youwash before meals ; it is Haraam to sit for eating foodat such a place where Haraam is served or done .

Following are mentioned some Duaas tobe recited while drinking water and eating: ~~~~~~~~

(i) Imaam Ali A.S.has said that DRINK RAIN WATERbecause it purifies your body and expels diseases.

(ii) It is narrated that the Aadaab of drinkingwater is that when you drink water in the day timedrink it standing while at night you should drink sittingdown.

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(iii) Say Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem whilestarting to drink water and Al-Hamdulillaahi RabbilAalameen when you finish.

(iv) And it is also narrated that when you drinkwater at night you should say:-

~ ALAYKAS-SALAAMU MIN-MAA'I ZAMZAM WAMAA'IL FURAAT. ~ ( = Peace be on water of Zamzam and the water of Furaat. )

(v) And whenever you drink water rememberImaam Husayn A.S. by reciting this :-

~SWALAWAATULLAAHI ALAL HUSAYN WAAHLI BAYTIHEE WA ASWHAABIHEE, WALA'ANATULLAAHI ALAA QATALATIL HUSAYN WAA'ADAA'IHEE.~ ( =Peace be on Imaam Husain A.S. and his family mem-bers and his companions, and curses be on that whokilled Imaam Husain A.S. and on his enemies. )

(vi) Whenever the Holy Prophet S.A.W.W. sawA NEW FRUIT he would kiss it, touch it to both eyes andsay

: ~Allaahumma Kamaa Araytanaa AwwalahaFee Aafiyatin Fa Arinaa Aakhirahaa Fee Aafiyatin~.

(vii) When CONSUMING FISH Imaam Jaa'far SaadiqA.S used to say :

~ Allaahumma Baarik Lanaa Feehi WaAbdilnaa Khayran Minhu. ~


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(viii) Imaam Jaa'far Saadiq A.S. said whoeversits for a meal and recites this every time WHILE TAKING

THE MORSEL, his sins shall be forgiven :~Bismillaahi Wal Hamdu Lillaahi Rabbil

Aalameen~.( =In the name of Allaah and Praise be for Allaah the Lord of the worlds.)

(ix) Ameerul Mu'mineen Imaam Ali A.S. said thatwhile eating food DON'T TALK TOO MUCH, REMEMBER ALLAAH

S.W.T., food is a bounty from Him and it is Waajib toremember Him while utilizing His favours.Wheneverthe food was made ready to be served (table-clothwas spread) the Holy Prophet S.A.W.W. recited thisDuaa :

~Sub'haanaka Allaahumma Maa Ahsana MaaTubleena, Sub'haanaka Maa Akthara MaaTu'atweena, Sub'haanaka Maa Akthara MaaTu'aafeena, Allaahumma Wassi'a Alayna AlaaFuqaraa'il Mu'mineena Wal Mu'minaati WalMuslimeena Wal Muslimaati.~

(x) When food was served in front of ImaamZaynul Aabideen A.S. he used to recite this Duaa : ~

Allaahumma Haadhaa Minka Wa Min FadhlikaWa Atwaaika Fa Baarigh Lanaa Feehi WaSawwighnaahu Warzuqnaahu Khalaqna IdhaaAqalnaahu Wa Rubba Muhtaajin Ilayhi Razaqta FaAhsanta , Allaahumaaj'alnaa Minash-Shaakireen. ~

(x i ) Imaam Jaa'far Saadiq A.S. said thatEAT ING THE LEFT-OVER FOOD OR WATER OF A

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(xii) When the meal was over (table-cloth beingcleared-away) the Imaam used to recite this Duaa :

~ Alhamdu Lillaahil-Ladhee Hamalnaa FilBarri Wal Bahri Wa Razaqnaa Minat-TwayyibaatiWa Fadh-Dhalnaa Alaa Katheerin Min KhalqihiMimman Khalaqa Tafdheela.~

(xiii) Ameerul Mu'mineen 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 thefood recite : ~

Allaahumma Haadhaa Minka Wa MuhammadinRasoolika Swallallaahu Alayhi Wa Aalihi Wasallam.Allaahumma Lakal Hamdu Swalli Alaa MuhammadinWa Aali Muhammad. ~

(xiv) Imaam Zaynul Aabideen A.S. said that who-ever recites the following Duaa while eating , that FOOD

SHALL DO NO HARM TO HIM/HER :~ Allaahumma Innee As'aluka Bismika Khayril

Asmaai Mil'al Ardhi Was-Samaair-Rahmaanir-Raheemil-Ladhee Laa Yadhurru Ma'ahoo Daa'a. ~

(xv) The Holy Prophet S.A.W.W. said thatwhoever sits to eat a meal should START TAKING A LITTLE

SALT, AND AFTER FINISHING EATING SHOULD AGAIN TAKE

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this will keep 70 problems far away from him/her.(ii) If you have a problem of indigestion, recite thisDuaa of Imaam Jaa'far Saadiq A.S after meals, puttingyour hand over the stomach :~ Alaahumma Hanee'ihee, AlaahummaSawwighneehi, Allaahumma Amri'aneehi. ~( =O Allaah make this food nourishing for me, O Allaah make it easilydigestible, O Allaah make it ideal and abundant. )

(xvi) Mufadh-dhal Bin Umar complained of painin the eyes for which Imam Jaa'far Saadiq A.S told himto recite this Duaa after meals, placing the wet handover the eye-brows and eye-lashes : ~Wal Hamdu Lillaahil Muhsinil Mujmilil Mun'iminMufadh-dhil. ~ ( = All praise is to Allaah Who does good, makes gorgeous, showersblessings and treats with compassion. )

(xvii) The Holy Prophet S.A.W.W. said that afterhaving the meal and washing the hands, recite thisDuaa BEFORE WIPING THE HANDS ON A TOWEL, PLACE THE WET HAND ON

THE FACE AND EYES and recite:Allaahumma Innee As'alukaz-Zeenata Wal

Muhabbati, Wa Aoodhu Bika Minal Maqti WalBughdhati. ( = O Allaah I ask You to give me splendor and affection and save me

from envy and hostility. )

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A'AMAAL OF BIBI ZAYNAB S.A.Everyone who knows the history of the Tragedy

of Karbalaa knows very well the name Zaynab S.A. Shewas the respected, honourable and bravedaughter of Imaam Ali A.S. and Bibi Faatima S.A. Shewas brought up in the house of Revealation. It is amatter of fact that when Imaam Husayn A.S. accom-plished his mission by his great sacrifice in Karbala torescue Islaam from the beastly clutches of Yezidites,the remaining half task was completed by BibiZaynab S.A. by her great sacrifice; the Holy Lady ZaynabS.A. gave away her two dear sons Awn and Muhammadin the battle field of Karbalaa,she endured the tribula-tions in Shaam-e-Ghareeba, she endured imprisonment,she endured looting of her Chaador, and she sufferedthe most cruel tribulations ever fallen on anyone. Inspite of all that her aim was to save Islaam, and sheemerged victorious like Imaam Husayn A.S.

Remembering Bibi Zaynab S.A. the following Amalis very effective for curing sickness, abundance in Rizq,and dispersing calamities and problems: ~~~ Recite 11 times Salawaat.~ Pray 2 rak'at Namaaz for Haajat.~ Recite: Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem. YaaZaynab-Ishfi'alee Fil Jannati Fa Inna LakiIndallaahish-Shafaa'atil Maqboolati Wal ManzilatilAdhweemah. Allaahumma Swalli Alaa MuhammadinWa Aali Muhammad.(Here we request to Bibi Zaynab S.A. to mediate to Allaah for us be-cause her Shafaa'at is accepted and her status is very high in front ofAllaah. )

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A'AMAAL OFIMAAM MOOSA-E-KAADHIM A.S.

If anyone is in difficulty or a calamity has befallenon him, then one should do the following A'amaal.Inshaa'Allaah the Almighty will fulfil the Haajat: If pos-sible do this A'amaal for 7 Wednesdays:

Pray 2 rak'at Namaaz as usual with Niyyat ofA'amalof Imaam Moosa Kaadhim A.S.

After Namaaz recote 100 times Salawaat.

Then recite each of the following verses 14times, each beginning with:

* Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem:-

* Salaamun Qawlam Min Rabbir Raheem,( =Peace, a word from the Merciful Lord. )

* Innaa Fatahnaa Laka Fat'ham Mubeena,( = Surely We have given to you clear victory. )

* Laa Ilaha Illaa Anta Sub'haanaka Innee KuntuMinadh-Dhwaalimeen, ( = There is no god except You, Glory be

to You, surely I have been from the wrong-doers. )

* Bihaqqi Qaaf, Haa, Yaa , A'yn, Swaad,

* Bihaqqi Haa, Meem, A'yn, Seen, Qaaf,

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* Amman'y Yujeebul Mudhtwarra Idhaa Da'aahuWa Yakshifus-Soo'a, ( = Is there any one Who answers his call and disperses the evil? )

* Najaatam Minka Yaa Sayyidanal Kareem, ( =You alone saves from damnation. )

* Najjinaa Wa Khalliswnaa BihaqqiBismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem,( =Save us and deliver us for the sake of Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem.)

* Yaa Sayyidee, Yaa Mawlaayee,

* Yaa Moosabni Ja'afar, Baabul HawaaijAdriqnee,

* Then recite:- 14 times:

* Yaa Allaah,Yaa Rabbi Jalla Jalaaluhu,

* Recite once Surah-e-Faatihaa,

* Then 3 times Surah-e-Ikhlaas,

* Then 3 times:--

Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem, NaadeyAliyyan Madh'haral Ajaaib, Tajid’hu Awnanl-lakaFinnawaaib, Kullu Hammin Wa Ghammin SayanjaliBi Adhwamatik Yaa Allaah, Bi Nabuwwatika YaaMuhammmad (S.), Bi Wilaayatika Yaa Ali Yaa Ali YaaAli Adriqnee.

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* Then recite 14 Salawaat.

* Complete this A'amaal with Surah-e-Faatihaand beseech for your HAAJAT BY THE GRACE OF CHAHAARDA

MA'ASOOMEEN A.S.

I m a a m M o o s a - e - K a a d h i m A . S . i s o u r 7 t hI m a a m . L i k e o u r o t h e r A i m m a a h h e a l s oh a d t o g o t h r o u g h m a n y h a r d s h i p s a n dt r i b u l a t i o n s f r o m t h e e n e m i e s o fI s l a a m . , b u t n e v e r d i d h e d o a n y t h i n gt o d a m a g e t h e n a m e o f I s l a a m , h i s a i mw a s t o r e s c u e I s l a a m f r o m t h e o p p r e s -s o r s a n d k e e p i t i n t a c t . F o r t h a t r e a -s o n t h e I m a a m w a s i m p r i s o n e d f o r av e r y l o n g p e r i o d b y H a r u n R a s h e e d , a n df i n a l l y h e p o i s o n e d t h e I m a a m a n d t h eI m a a m b r e a t h e d h i s l a s t i n t h e p r i s o n .O n e o f h i s s a y i n g s i s , ' T h a t w h o k n o w sA l l a a h w e l l , s h o u l d n e v e r m i s t r u s tA l l a a h w i t h r e g a r d t o h i s s u s t e n a n c e ,n o r s h o u l d h e t h i n k i l l o f t h e w a y H em a n a g e s H i s s e r v a n t s ' l i v e s . " A b o u ts e r v i t u d e t h e I m a a m s a i d , " I t i sp u t t i n g o n e ' s t r u s t i n A l l a a h , s u b m i t -t i n g t o A l l a a h , b e i n g s a t i s f i e d w i t hA l l a a h ' s o r d i n a n c e , a n d c o m m e n d i n go n e s e l f t o A l l a a h . "

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N A M A A Z - E - T A H A J J U D(NAMAAZ-E-SHAB)

It is a glory and honour for a Mu'min to get up fromsleep at the final part of the night for peforming Ibaadaatof All Merciful Allaah, and this practise has been a praise-worthy matter by Ma'asoomeen A.S. It is atonementfor the sins committed during the day, it is also helpingto maintain good health, and it is a means to wipe offthe dreadfulness of the grave, and it is a means forabundance in Rizq.

As for the children and property are the splendors ofthe world, same or more is for the nightly prayers beingsplendor, brilliance, and majesty of the Aakhirat.Sometimes Almighty Allaah S.W.T. gathers all these twoplendors together for one person.

Anyone who says that inspite of praying at night heremained hungry in the day he is a liar becauseNamaaz-e-Shab is the warranty for Rizq.

Getting up at night for Ibaadat is so much essential thatcan be judged from this insidence: Once Prophet IsaA.S. called her mother Bibi Maryam S.A. after her deathand asked if she wished to return back in the world.She replied, "Yes, but for performing Ibaadaat in thecoldest nights and to observe Fasts in the scorchingheat of the days, these things are very useful in here-after, the path here is very difficult and risky."

T h e r e a r e F O U R T Y P L U S a d v a n t a g e s o fN a m a a z - e - S h a b m e n t i o n e d i n b o o k s o fF i q a h .

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For those who take more interest in Namaaz-e-Shabthere is a method, which takes approximately twentyfive minutes. Otherwise the ordinary method is alsovery authentic and has many merits. That is : -

Pray 8 RAK'ATS NAMAAZ, AS USUAL, such as Namaaz-e- Sub'h,with the NIYAT OF NAAFILA-E-SHAB. Then pray2 RAK'AT NAMAAZ-E-SHAFAA'A (without Qunoot). Finallypray 1 RAK'AT NAMAAZ-E-VITR with Qunoot. That's all.More detailed mathod is as follows:-

1. Two Rak'at Namaaz-e-Naafila-e-Shab, in firstrak'at after Al-Hamd recite S. Tawheed once, in thesecond rak'at recite S.Kaafiroon once after Al-Hamd.(or 30 times S.Tawheed in each rak'at)

2. Two Rak'at - with any Surah after Al-Hamd.



5. Two Rak'at. Namaaz-e-Shafaa- S.An-Naas in1st rak'at and S.Al-Falak in the 2nd rak'at, after Al-Hamd.There is no QUNOOT here.

6. Then when you finish this Namaaz recite thisDuaa: ~~~ Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem.Allaahumma Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa AaliMuhammad. Ilaahee Ta'arradhwa LakaFee Haadhal-Laylil Muta'arridhwoona

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Wa Qaswadal Qaaswidoona Wa Ammala FadhlakaWa Ma'aroofakat-Twaaliboona Wa Laka FeeHaadhal-Layli Nafahaatun Wa Jawaa'izu WaAtwaaya Wa Mawaahibu Tamunnu Bihaa AlaaMantashaau Min Ibaadika Wa Tam'nauhaa ManlamTasbik Lahool Inaayatu Minka Wa Haa AnaadhaaUbaydukal Faqeeru Ilaykal Mu'ammilu Fadhlaka WaMa'aroofaka, Fa'in Kunta Yaa Mawlaaya Tafadh-dhalta Fee Haadhal-Laylati Alaa Ahadin MinKhalqika Wa Udta Alayhi Bi Aa'idatin Min Atfika,Fa Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aali Muhammadit-Twayyibeenat-Twaahireenal KhayyireenalFaadhileen, Wa Jud Alayya Bi Twawlika WaMa'aroofika Yaa Rabbal Aalameen, Wa SwallalaahuAlaa Muhammadin Khaatamin-Nabiyyeen Wa Aalihit-Twaahireen Wa Sallaama Tasleeman InnallaahaHameedun Majeed. Allaahumma Innee Ad'ookaKamaa Ararta Fastajib Lee Kamaa Wa'adta InnakaLaa Tukhliful Mee'aad. ~~~( = O Allaah on this night the seekers have sought You and the aspirershave aspired for You and the researchers have hoped for Your blessingsand grace, for You have in this night hidden bounties and rewards andpresents and gifts which You confer upon whom You please from Yourservants and You refute them to one who has not reached Your re-gard. Here I am, Your abject servent, in need of You hopeful for yourBlessings and Grace, so O my Master if You have bestowed Blessings onthis night on anyone of Your creatures and turned to him with affec-tion, then bless Muhammad S.A.W.W. and his family the pure , the puri-fied, the virtuous one, the excellent ones, and favour me with YourGrace and Bounty O Lord of the worlds, and send Blessings onMuhammad, the Seal of the Prophets, and his family, the Purified, andsalute them with a perfect salutation. Surely Allaah is Praiseworthy,Glorious, O Allaah I have supplicated to You as You have commanded, thenanswer me as You have promised, indeed You do not break Your promises. )


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7. Then pray One Rak'at 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 forQunoot, recite the following Duaa in it:-8. Laa Ilaaha Illallaahul Haleemul Kareem, LaaIlaaha Illallaahul Aliyyul Adhweem, Sub'haanallaahiRabbis-Samaawaatis-Sab'ee Wa RabbulAradhweenas-Sab'ee, Wamaa Fee Hinna WamaaBayna Hunna Wa Huwa Rabbul Arshil Adhweem,Walhamdu Lillaahi Rabbil Aalameen, WaSwallallaahu Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aalihit-Twayyibeenat-Twaahireen.( =There is no god except Allaah, the Forbearing, the Generous, thereis no god save Allaah, the High the Almighty. Glory be to Allaah, Lord ofthe seven heavens and Lord of the seven earths, and whatever is inthem, and between them and above them and below them, Lord of theMighty Throne. Peace be on Messengers, all Praise is for Allaah Lord ofthe worlds, O Allaah bless Muhammad and his pure family. )

(a) Then beseech Allaah S.W.T. for the repentenceof 40 PERSONS, DEAD OR ALIVE, thus :

Allaahumagh'fir……….. (=O Allaah forgive…… ) heretake the name of the person one by one, upto fourty,the living and the deaseased. [Please remember me,ths humble compiler of this book, on this occasion]

(b) Then recite 70 times"Astaghfirullaaha Rabbee Wa Atoobu Ilayhi."

( =I seek repentence from Allaah my Lord and turn towards Him. )

(c) Then recite 300 times"Al-Afw". ( = I ask for forgiveness. )


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( = My Lord forgive me and be kind to me and I turn repentant toward You, verilyYou are the Most Forgiving the Most Kind. )

(e) Then recite ;"Astaghfirullaahal-Ladhee Laa Ilaaha Illaa

Huwal Hayyul Qayyoom, Bi Jamee'i Dhulmee WaJurmee Wa Israafee Alaa Nafsee Wa Atoobu Ilayh." ( = I seek repentence from Allaah, there is no god except He Who is Everlasting,Eternal, forgive my all injustices and sins on myself and I turn repentant towardsHim. )

(f) Then recite 7 times:"Haadha Maqaamul Aa'idhi Bika Minan-Naar."

( =This is the position of one who seeksrefuge in You from the fire. )

(g) Then complete the Namaaz in normal way, i.e. go toRukoo, Sajdah, Tasha'hhood, Salaam. FINALLY, pray 2 rak'atof Naafila-e-Sub'h, and be ready for Namaaz-e-Sub'h.

N.B. In the Qunoot of Namaaz-e-Vitr you may reciteany Duaa, as much as you can, and as long as you wish,THE MORE THE BETTER. Doing Istighfaar with tears in eyes isvery beneficial in this state. Some devotees also reciteDuaa-e-Qumail or Duaa-e-Abu Hamza Thimaal, etc. i inthis Qunoot.

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(d) Then recite : "Rabbigh'fir Lee War'Hamnee WaTub Alayya Innaka Antat-Tawwaabul Ghafoorur-Raheem."


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This Namaaz of Janaab-Jaa'far-e-Tayyaar is very ef-fective for any Haajat. There is a great Grace in it.Great sins are forgiven through this medium. The timeto perform this Amal is on Friday after sunrise whenthe sun has gone little up.

Method : ---Pray 4 Rak'ats Namaaz in a set of 2 ak'ats

(a) In the 1st rak'at after Al-Hamd reciteSurah-e-Zilzaal, and in the 2nd rak'at after Al-Hamdrecite Surah-e-Wal Aadiyat.

(b) In the 3rd rak'at after Al-Hamd reciteSurah-e-Nasr and in the 4th rak'at after Al-Hamd reciteSurah-e-Ikhlaas.

(c) In every rak'at after Al-Hamd and the Surah recite15 times Tasbihaat-e-Arba'aa (Sub'haanallaahi Wal-Hamdu Lillaahi Wa Laa Ilaaha Illallaahu WallaahuAkbar).

(d) In the Rukuu' after reciting its Zikr reciteTasbihaat-e-Arba'aa 10 times.

(e) After rising from the Rukuu' before bending forSajdah recite 10 times Tasbihaat-e-Arba'aa.

(f) Then go into Sajdah and after reciting its zikrrecite Tasbihaat-e-Arba'aa 10 times.

(g) Then when you sit after the first Sajda reciteagain Tasbihaat-e-Arba'aa 10 times.

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(k) Imaam Jaa'far Saadiq A.S. said after the 2ndSajdah of the 4th rak'at recite this Duaa : ~

Sub'haana Man Labisal Izza Wal Waqaar,Sub'haana Man Ta'attwafa Bil Majdi Wa TakarramaBihee, Sub'hana Man Laa Yambaghit-Tasbeehu IllaaLahu, Sub'haana Man Ahswaa Kulla Shay'in Ilmuhu,Sub'haana Dhil Manni Wan-Niami, Sub'haana DhilQudrati Wal Karami. Allaahumma Innee As'alukaBi Ma'aaqidil Izzi Min Arshika Wa Muntahar-Rahmati Min Kitaabika Wasmikal A'adhwami WaKalimaatikat-Tammatil-Latee Tammat Swidqan WaAdlan Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa Ahlibaytihi Waf'alBee…….. (haajat) ( = O Allaah send blessings on Muhammad S.A.W.W.and Aali Muhammad A.S. In the name of Allaah the Beneficent the Mer-ciful. Glory be to Him Whose cover is Honour and Dignity. Glory be toHim Who bestows favours abundantly therefore surpasses in Glory. Glorybe to He that except Whom none is worthy of glorification. Glorybe to Him Whose Knowledge (wisdom) surrounds everything. Glory beto Him Who is the Owner of favours and bounties. Glory be to Him Whois the Lord of Power and Generosity. O Allaah I beseech You in thename of that which is the cause of Majesty of Your Arsh, and is theultimate Mercy in Your Book, and in the name of Your 'Ism-e-A'adham'and Your complete and perfect words which have been made thoroughand convincing through truth and jusice, send blessings on MuhammadS.A.W.W. and his Ahlul Bayt A.S. and do……(Haajat).

(h) Then again in Sajdah after reciting its zikr reciteTasbbihaat-e-Arba'aa 10 times.

(i) Then when you get up from Sajdah beforestanding up for the 2nd rak'at reciteTasbihaat-e-Arba'aa 10 times.

(j) Likewise, at every station of the remainingrak'ats recite as mentioned hereabove. This will maketotal of 300 times Tasbihaat-e-Arba'aa in all fourRak'ats.

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(r) Yaa Rahmaanu Yaa Rahmaanu……………… 7 times,

(s) Yaa Arhamar-Raahimeen…………………… 7 times,

(t) Duaa : Allaahumma Innee Aftatihul QawlaBi Hamdika Wa Antwiqu Bis-Thanaa'I AlaykaWa Umajjiduka Walaa Ghaayata Li Mad'hikaWa Uthnee Alayka Wa Man Yablughu GhaayataThanaa'uka Wa Amada Majdika Wa Annaa LiKhaleeqatika Kunhu Ma'arifati Majdika WaAyya Zamanin Lam Takun Mamdoohan BiFadhlika Mawsoofan Bi Majdika AwwaadanAlal Mudhnibeen Bi Hi lmika Takhal lafaSukkaanu Ardhika An Twaa'atika Fa KuntaAlayhim Atwoofan Bi Joodika Jawaadan BiFadhlika Awwaadan Bi Karamika Yaa Laa IlaahaIllaa Antal Mannaanu Dhul Jalaali Wal Ikraam.

(q) YaaHayyu YaaHayyu YaaRaheemuYaa Raheemu.......... do ...... ..

(l) Imaam Jaa'far Saadiq A.S. after praying thus heA.S. raised his both hands and recited thus :

(m) Yaa Rabbi Yaa Rabbi……upto that breathlasted,(n) Yaa Rabbaahu Yaa Rabbaahu …. do .....(o) Rabbee Rabbee…………………. do ....(p) Yaa Allaahu Yaa Allaahu……… do ....


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Yaa Man Adh'haral Jameel Wa SataralQabeeh, Yaa Man Lam Yuaakhidh Bil Jareerati,Wa Lam Yahtikis-Sitra, Yaa Adhweemal Afwi, YaaHasanat-Tajaawuzi, Yaa Waasial Maghfirati, YaaBaaswital Yadayni Bir-Rahmati, Yaa Swaahiba KulliNajwa, Wa Muntahaa Kulli Shakwaa, Yaa MuqeelalAtharaati, Yaa Kareemas-Swafhi, Yaa AdhweemalManni, Yaa Mubtadian Bin-NiamiQablas'tihqaaqihaa, Then say 10 times each of theseHoly Names :Yaa Rabbaahu Yaa Rabbaahu, YaaAllaahu Yaa Allaahu, Yaa Sayyadaahu YaaSayyadaahu, Yaa Mawlayaahu Yaa Mawlayaahu,Yaa Rajaa'aahu Yaa Rajaa'aahu, Yaa GhiyaathaahuYaa Ghiyaathaahu, Yaa Ghaayata RaghbataahuYaa Ghaayata Raghbataahu, Yaa Rahmaanu, YaaRaheemu, Yaa Mu'atiyal Khayraat.

Then recite this Duaa 10 times :

Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aali Muhammad,Katheeran Twayyiban Ka Afdhali Maa SwallaaytaAlaa Ahadin Min Khalqika…….. (Haajat)

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Imaam Jaa'far Saadiq A.S. said to Mufadh-dhal that if you haveany specific Haajat then pray this Namaaz and you shall be granted.

The Imaam A.S. said that one should observe Fast onWednesday, Thursday, and Friday. On Thursday at night feed 10Miskeen. On the Friday go to an open plane (ground) andperform NAMAAZ-E-JAA'FAR-E-TAYYAAR. Then put your openknees on the ground and recite this : ~


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It is very essential for a person to studyMafaatihul Jinaan of Sheikh Abbaas Qummi A.R.,Majmooa of Allaama Haji GhulamAli A.R., and otherauthentic books of Duaa, wherein, all the A'amaal arepreserved in full details, so as to gain the maximumbenefit of Ibaadaaat at the most possible and feasibleextent. Moreover, a person can pronounce the textexactly what is intended by reading from thesebooks.The Duaas and A'amaal, which are contained inthis book, are only a few majestic and invalueablesamongst them.

THE MONTHS OF RAJAB, SHA'BAAN, AND HOLY RAMADHAAN ARE

THE MOST REVERED OF ALL THE MONTHS FOR GAINING MAXIMUM

BENEFIT FROM OUR DUAAS. Tradition of the Holy ProphetS.A.W.W. is thus: "The month of Rajab is the greatmonth of Allaah S.W.T. Its merits and significance areof high status. Rajab is the month of Allaah, Shaa'baanis my month and Ramadhaan is the month of my Ummah.One who observes atleast one Fast in this month hasmade Allaah be pleased to him and the anger of Allaahshall not descend on him and one door of the Hell isclosed for him. "

Imaam Moosa Kaadhim A.S. said, 'One whoobserves one Fast in this month Jahannam shall be atthe far off distance from him. And one who keeps threeFasts in this month then Paraise is incumbant upon him."The Holy Prophet S.A.W.W. said that 'Rajab' is the nameof one of the magnificent rivers in Jannat and its wateris brighter then milk and sweeter then honey. The onewho Fasts in this month will be fortunate to drinkfrom its stream.

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Imaam Ja'afar 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 becauseAllaah is The Most Forgiving, Bestower and Kind."From the same Imaam A.S.

" If one has missed to Fast in most part of thismonth then even one Fast at the end of the monthwill save him/her from Sakaraat-e-Mawt, and willsafeguard from the fears, dreadfulness, and punish-ment of the grave. Fasting in last two days makeseasy to pass on Pool-e-Siraat. And Fasting in the lastthree days shall make him safe from the horror ofthe Day of Judgement and will be free from the fireof Hell. The Fasting in this month have a magnificientvalue."a One who is not able to Fast in this month may recite thisDuaa 100 times daily so he/she shall get the same Sawaab as ofkeeping a Fast:-

Sub'haanal Ilaahil Jaleeli, Sub'haana ManLaa Yambaghit-Tasbeehu Illaa Lahoo, Sub'haanalA'azzil Akrami, Sub'haan Man Labisal Izza WahuwaLahoo Ahlun. ( =Glory be to Allaah the Majestic, Glory be to He that none isworthy of Glorification except He, Glory be to He Who is theMighty the Magnificent. Glory be to He Whose cover is Majesty,and He is worthy of it. )a Recite this Istighfaar abundantly:-

A s t a g h f u l l a a h a W a A s ' a l u h u t -Ta w b a h . ( = I repent to Allaah and I ask for forgiveness.)

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DUAAS IN RAJAB.After every Namaaz recite the following Duaas:-Bimillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem.

Yaa Man Yamliku Hawaaijis-Sa'ileen, WaYa'alamu Dhameeras-Swaamiteen Likulli Mas'alatinMinka Sam'un Haadhirun Wa Jawaabun Ateedun,Allaahumma Wa Mawaeedukas-Swaadikatu WaAyaadeekal Faadhilatu Wa Rahmatukal Waasi'atu,Fa As'aluka An Tuswalle Alaa Muhammadin WaAali Muhmmadin Wa An Taqdhiya Hawaaiji Lid-Dunya Wal Aakhirati Innaka Alaa Kulli Shay'inQadeer. ( =O He Who governs and manages the wants of the deprived,and He is aware of that which is hidden in the hearts of silent victims, everydifficulty gets Your attention and is settled well. O my Allaah Your Promises cometrue, Your favours are many, Your Mercy is widespread, therefore I beseech You tosend blessings on Muhammad S.A.W.W. and Aali Muhammad A.S. and fulfil mydesires in this world and in the Hereafter, indeed You are capable to do all things. )

*** Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem, Yaa Man Arjoohu Likulli Khayrin Wa Aamanu

Sakhatwahoo Inda Kulli Sharrin, Yaa Man Yu'atwilKatheera Bil Qaleel, Yaa Man Yu'atwee Man Sa'alahooYaa Man Yu'twee Man Lam Yas'alhoo Wa Man LamYa'arifhoo Tahannunan Minhu Wa Rahmatan A'atwineeBi Mas'alatee Iyyaaka Jamee'a Khayrid-Dunyaa WaJamee'a Khayril Aakhirati Wasrif Annee Bi Mas'alateeIyyaaka Jamee'a Sharrid-Dunyaa Wa Sharril AakhiratiFa Innahoo Ghayru Manqooswin Maa A'atwayta WaZidnee Min Fadhlika Yaa Kareem. . ( = O He from Whom I ask and anticipate fulfillment in every good, and in Whom Idisclose to seek safety from His displeasure for every evil that I do.O He Who gives muchin return of very little , O He Who puts into the hands of the requester what he asks for,O He Who also lets the needy who does not ask for, to have what he needs, though he doesnot remember Him, He feels mercy and takes pity on them. Give me as a gift good in all

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my objectives in this world and in the Hereafter. Let me free myself from evil in allmy actions in this world and in the Hereafter, because surely what You give nevergoes waste or diminish, and from Your bounties let me have more and more , O theGenerous Compassionate. )Then hold your blessed beard by your left hand and move yourfinger of Shahaadat of the right hand to the right and left, humblyweeping and beseeching Allaah to save you from the hell-fire inthese words---

Yaa Dhal Jalaali Wal Ikraami, Yaa Dhan-Na'amaai Wal Joodi, Yaa Dhal Manni Wat-TwawliHarrim Shaybatee Alannaar. ( =O the Owner of Might and Majesty, O the owner of blessings and gifts, O theowner of favours and rewards, make my grey hair Haraam on fire. )

*** Bismillaahir Rahmaani Raheem.Khaabal Waafidoona Alaa Ghayrika Wa Khasiral

Muta'arridhwoona Illaa Laka Wa Dhwaa'alMullimmoona Illaa Bika Wa Ajdabal Muntajioona IllaaManintaja'a Fadhlaka Baabuka Maftoohun Lir-Raaghibeen, Wa Khayruka Mabdhoolun LittwaalibeenWa Fadhluka Mubaahun Lis-Saaileen, Wa NaylukaMutaahun Lil Aamileen, Wa Rizquka MabsootwunLiman Aswaak, Wa Hilmuka Mu'ataridhwun LimanNaawaaka Aadatukal Ihsaanu Ilal Musee'een, WaSabeelukal Ibqaau Alal Mu'atadeen. AllaahummaFahdinee Hudal Muhtadeen, Warzuqnee IjtihaadalMujtahideen, Walaa Taj'alnee Minal GhaafileenalMub'adeen, Waghfir Lee Yawmad-Deen. ( = Ran to ablind alley the fools who looked for other then You, lost their way, lured and swideled, those whohanged onto anything that offers itself, not linked with You., cried in anguish, frightened andagitated, those who stayed and took shelter any where other then at You, went waste efforts ofthose who tried to profit from that which they came across instead of having the good benefit fromYou. Your door is wide open for those who call You humbly and passionately, success,

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generosity of spirit and piety are freely accessible to those who pray and requestYou. Your favours are common and open to all when they are sought obediently,Your Gifts come in long strides when asked for by the expectant supplicants, tearsin their eyes, the daily bread is openly extended out for one and all, even totransgressors, Your treat reach out even to those who keep away from You, Yourusual temperament is to do favour even to those who do disobedience, Your systemlooks after and keeps alive even those who are antagonistic to You, O my Allaah,therefore keep me on the path of those who are rightly guided, give me courage tostrive like those who excert themselvef fully on Your way, and do not let me beamong the inattentive who have gone far in their forgetfulness, forgive me on theDay of Judgement. )

*** Bismillaahir Rahmaanir Raheem.Allaahumma Innee As'aluka Swabrash-

Shaakireena Laka, Wa Amalal Khaaifeena Minka, WaYaqeenal Aabideena Laka. Allaahumma Antal AliyyulAdhweemu, Wa Anaa Abdukal Baaisul Faqeeru, AntalGhaniyyul Hameedu, Wa Anal Abdudh-Dhaleel,Allaahumma Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa AalihiWamnun Bighinaaka Alaa Faqree, Wa Bi Hilmika AlaaJahlee, Wa Bi Quwwatika Alaa Dhwa'afee, YaaQawiyyu Yaa Azeezu. Allaahumma Swalli AlaaMuhammadin Wa Aalihil Awswiyaail MardhwiyyeenWakfinee Maa Ahammanee Min Amrid-Dunyaa WalAakhirati Yaa Arhamar-Raahimeen.( = O my Allaah I ask You for the self-control of the thankful, for the disposition of thecautious in awe of Your Reverence, for the sure and certain dedication of the adorers. Omy Allaah You are the Highest Almighty, and I am Your bondman, a poor, miserableneedy. You are the Praiseworthy Who has enough and above needs, and I am insignifi-cant vague dependent. O Allaah send blessings on Muhammad S.A.W.W. and AaliMuhammad A.S., show favour and bestow advantage to me on account of Your InfiniteSufficiency in my suffering, on account of Your indulgence in my ignorance, on accountof Your Might in my flaw. O Mighty O Almighty, O my Allaah send blessings onMuhammad and Aali Muhammad, the approved exemplary successors, and free mefrom that which breaks my heart and turns me old with worry in worldly matters andabout my fate in Qayaamat. O the Most Merciful. )

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*** The Holy Prophet S.A.W.W. said that whoever shall recitethis Duaa 100 times and then give some Sadaqa Allaah will bestowpardon and His Blessings on him/her. And reciting it 400 timescarries the reward of 100 martyres. :-

Astaghfirullaahal-Ladhee Laa Ilaaha IllaaHuwa Wahdahoo Laa Shareeka Lahoo Wa AtoobuIlayhi. ( = I seek forgiveness of Allaah Who is 'There is no godexcpt He, and no other and has no partner', and I turn repentant towards Him. )

*** A person reciting 1000 times--- Laa Ilaaha Illallaah,( =There is no god but Allaah. ) shall be credited by 1000 rewards andshall be awarded 100 cities in Jannat.

*** Whoever recites the following Duaa 70 times everymorning and evening and if he/she dies in this month then Allaahwill be pleased on them and the fire of Hell shall not touch them.The Duaa is:-

Astaghfullaaha Wa Atoobu Ilayhi x 70. andthen raise your hands and say ---Allaahummagh Firlee Wa Tub Alayya.( = I seek forgiveness from Allaah and turn repentant towards Him, O Allaah forgiveme and turn to me. )

*** One who recites 1000 times this Duaa Allaah will forgivehim/her:-

Astaghfirullaah, Dhal Jalaali Wal Ikraam, MinJamee'idh Dhunoobi Wal Aasaam. ( =I seek forgiveness fromAllaah Who is the owner of Might and Majesty. )

*** It is very beneficial to recite Surah-e-Ikhlaas 10,000or 1000, or 100 times in this month.

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*** It is narrated that if one keeps a Fast in this month andprays 4 rak'at Namaaz in which, after Al-Hamd, in first rak'atsrecites 100 times Aayatul Kursee and in second rak'ats recites200 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 4rak'at Namaaz on Friday, between the time of Zohr and Asr, inwhich recites, after Al-Hamd, In every rak'at,7 times Aayatul Kursee, 5 tmes Surah-e-Tawheed, and10 times ---Astaghfirullaahal-Ladhee Laa Ilaaha Illaa HuwaWa As'aluhut-Tawbah, - ( =I sek forgiveness from Allaah, there is no

god except Allaah, and I ask for forgiveness. ) Allaah S.W.T. shall record1000 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 Satur-day. It is narrated that anyone Fasting on these days in the threeblessed months shall get the SAWAAB OF 900 YEARS OF WORSHIP.

*** In this Revered month of Rajab it is recommended to praya total of 60 rak'at Namaaz, (can be 2 rak'at daily), in each ra'atafter Al-Hamd recite 3 times Surah Al-Kaafiroon and S.Ikhlaasone time. After Namaaz raise your hands and recite :

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Laa Ilaaha Illallaahu Wahdahoo LaaShareeka Lahoo Lahul Mulku Walahul HamduYuhyee Wa Yumeetu Wahuwa Hayyun LaaYammotu Biyadil Khayr Wahuwa Alaa KulliShay'in Qadeer Wa Ilayhil Masweeru WalaaHawla Walaa Quwwata Illaa Bilaahil AliyyilAdhweem Allaahumma Swalli AlaaMuhammadin-Nabiyyil Ummiyyi Wa Aalihi. ( =There is no god except Allaah, no one other then Him and there is no correlatewith Him, dominion belongs to Him, all Praise is for Him alone, He gives life, putsto death, He is Ever-Living, Immortal, in His hands is the good, He is able to do allthings, to Him all go to stay for ever, there is no power nor might save in Allaah, theHighest, the Greatest, O Allaah send blessings on Muhammad S.A.W.W. the UmmiProphet, and on his descendents. )The Holy Prophet S.A.W.W. says that whoever does this A'malALLAAH SHALL FULFIL HIS/HER DUAA AND WILL BESTOW THE SAWAAB

OF 60 HAJJ AND 60 UMRAH.

*** The Holy Prophet said whoever recites2 rak'at Namaaz in any one night of this month. In which100 times Surah-e-Ikhlaas is recited, then IT IS EQUALIN MERIT TO THE FASTS OF HUNDRED YEARS, AND ALLAAHWILL GIVE HIM / HER HUNDRED HOUSES WHICH ARE IN NEIGH-BOUR TO SOME PROPHETS.

*** The Holy Prophet S.A.W.W. said that if anyoneprays -10 rak'at Namaaaz in any one night of this month, inwhich recites S'Kaafiroon 100 times and S.Ikhlaas3 times, After Al-Hamd, ALLAAH S.W.T. WILL FORGIVEALL HIS/HER SINS.

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a H.Ameerul Mu'mineen A.S. said that the Holy Prophetrecommended the following recitation in every night and everyday of Rajab, Sha'abaan and Ramadhaan, to recite 3 timeseach ---S.Al-Hamd, Aayatul Kursee, S.Kaafiroon, S.Ikhlaas,S.Falak, And S.Naas.Then recite 3 times Sub'haana-llaahi Wal Hamdu Lil-laahi Wa Laa Ilaaha Illaal-Laahu Wallaahu AkbarWalaa Hawla Walaa Quwwata Illaa Bil-laahil AliyyilAdhweem.Then recite 3 times Allaa-humma Swalli AlaaMuhammadin Wa Aali Muhammad.Then recite Allaahumma-ghfir Lil mu'mineena WalMu'minaat.Then recite 400 times Astaghfiru-llaaha Wa AtoobuIlayhi. 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.

a Allama Majlisi (a.r) has quoted that it is said byMaasoomeen A.S. to recite daily 1000 times ---L A A I L A A H A I L L A - L L A A H .

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LAYLATUR-RAGHAAIB

The first Thursday-night of this month is calledLaylatur-Raghaa'ib. An A'amaal is prescribed by the HolyProphet S.A.W.W. to be performed in this night whichis full of Fadheelat. One of its benefits is that many sinsare forgiven due to this A'mal and the reciter of thisNamaaz and A'mal shall meet this in the grave in amost beautiful form, he/she will ask as to who it is,that he hasn't seen any day such a marvelous form ofhuman being with such a beeming and friendly gastureand with such fantastic fragrance all around him,andthe reply shall be that I AM THAT A'AMAAL YOU HAD PERFORMED INLAYLATUR-RAGHAAIB, SO DON'T 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 DON'TWORRY ATALL BECAUSE YOU SHALL BE GRACIOUSLY REWARDED.

The A'amaal for this night is as follows :- On Thursday observe a Fast and when it is

Maghrib pray its Namaaz, but before praying Ishaa,pray 12 rak'at Namaaz, in sets of 2, in each rak'atafter Al-Hamd recite 3 times Surah-e-Qadr and12 times Surah-e-Ikhlaas.After completing the Namaaz recite: 70 times-Allaa-Humma Swalli Alaa Muhammadin-Nabiyyil UmmiyyiWa Alaa Aalihee, Allaa-Hummaa Swalli AlaaMuhammadin Wa Aali Muhammad. ( =O Allaah send blessings

on Muhammad S.A.W.W. the Ummi Prophet and on his descendants. )

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Then go into Sajdah and therein recite 70 times:Subboohun Quddoosun Rabbul Malaaikati

War-Roohi. ( =Holy and Most Holy is the Lord of the Angels and the Spirits. )

Then raise from Sajdah and recite 70 times:Rabbighfir War-Ham Wa Tajaawaz Ammaa

Ta'lamu Innaka Antal Aliyyul A'adhamu.( =O Lord, Forgive, have Mercy and be Indulgent about that which Youknow well, verily You are Sublime, Mighty.)

Then again go into Sajdah and recite 70 times :Subboohun Quddoosun Rabbul Malaaikati War-Roohi.Then beseech All Mighty Allaah your Haajaat andInshaa-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 rewardis same as of performing Hajj. [p.507 ]

* * * * * * * * * * * * * *Imaam Zaynul Aabideen always performed

UMRAH IN RAJAB and he prayed Namaaz day and nightover there in Khaana-e-Kaaba. In the stateof Sajdah herecited this Duaa ---Adhwumadh-Dhambu Min Abdika, Fal Yahsunil AfwuMin Indika. ( =Sins of Your servant are very big, so forgiveness from

You should also be very much. )

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A'AMAAL FOR THE FIRST NIGHT: -

When the new moon is sighted by you recitethis Duaa --- Allaa-Humma Ahil-lahoo AlaynaaBil Amni Wal Eemaani Was-Salaamati Wal IslaamiRabbee Wa Rabbukal-Laahu Azza Wa Jalla.( = O Allaah, let the new-moon be peace, faith, safety and Islaam for us.( O the new-moon, your and my Lord is the Mighty, the Powerful. )

The Holy prophet S.A.W.W. recited this Duaawhen he sighted the new moon ---

Allaahumma Baarik Lanaa Fee Rajabin WaSha'abaan Wa Ballighnaa Shahra Ramadhaan WaAinnaa Alas-Swiyaami Wal Qiyaami Wa Hifdhwil-Lisaani Wa Ghadh-Dhwil Baswari Walaa Taj'alHadh-Dhwanaa Minhul Joo'a Wal Atwasha.( =O Allaah send barakat to us in Rajab and Sha'abaan and let us enter inthe Holy month of Ramadhaan, and help us in fasting in its days, prayiongin its nights, in controlling our speech, in lowering our sights, and don'tgive us a share of only thirst and hunger. )

It is stated that performing Sunnat Ghusl on thefirst, in the middle and at the end of this month carriesthe Sawaab of all sins to be forgiven.

It is recommended to reciteZiyaarat of Imaam Husayn A.S. [ p.275 ]

After praying Maghrib pray 20 rak'at Namaaz asusual, after Al-Hamd once Surah-e-Twaheed. Its benefitis that the one who prays this, HIS FAMILY, AND HIS GOODS WILL

REAIN SAFE, AND THERE WILL BE SAFETY IN THE GRAVEALSO, AND WILL PASS

EASY ON POOL-E-SIRAT AS IF THE PASSING AWAY OF A LIGHTENING.

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Imaam Ja'afar Sadiq A.S. said that Imaam AmeerulMu'mineen considered it AT PAR EXCELLENCE that a personshould keep night vigil for worship of Allaah in thesefour nights : the1st of Rajab,15th of Sha'abaan,Eedul Ftr, andEed-e-Qurbaan.

It is Mustahab for every person to recite thefollowing Duaa after Ishaa on the first night:-

Allaahumma Innee As'aluka Bi AnnakaMalikun Wa Annaka Alaa Kulli Shay'in MuqtadirunWa Annaka Maa Tashaau Min Amrin Yakoonu.Allaahumma Innee Atawajjahu Ilayka Bi NabiyyikaMuhammadin-Nabiyyir-Rahmati Swallallaahu AlayhiWa Aalihee Yaa Muhammadu Yaa RasolallaahiInnee Atawajjahu Bika Ilallaahi Yaa Allaahu RabbikaWa Rabbee Li Yunjiha Bika Talibatee. AllaahummaBi Nabiyyika Muhammadin Wal Aimmati Min AhliBaytihee Swallallaahu Alayhi Wa Alayhim AnjihTwalibatee. Then Haajat. ( = O m y A l l a a h I b e s e e c h Yo u i n t h e n a m e o f Yo u r a b s o l u t es o v e r e i g n i t y , i n d e e d Yo u h a v e a b s o l u t e c o n t r o l o v e r a l lt h i n g s , v e r i l y i n e v e r y m a t t e r t h a t h a p p e n s w h i c h Yo u w i l l s ,O m y A l l a a h I t u r n t o Yo u t h r o u g h Yo u r P r o p h e t M u h a m m a dS . A . W. W. w h o i s t h e P r o p h e t o f M e r c y. O M u h a m m a d OT h e M e s s e n g e r o f A l l a a h S . A . W. W. I t u r n t o A l l a a h t h r o u g hy o u , Yo u r L o r d a n d m y L o r d , t o s u c c e e d i n m y e f f o r t s , OA l l a a h f o r t h e s a k e o f Yo u r P r o p h e t a n d I m a a m s f r o m h i sf a m i l y h e l p m e t o s u c c e e d i n m y a c t i v i t i e s . )

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THE FIRST DAY OF RAJAB :-

(a) It is highly recommended to observe Fast on thisday. Nabee Nooh A.S. boarded his Ark on this day withhis companions and they were told to Fast on that day.The one who keeps Fast today will be very far awayfrom the fire of Hell.(b) Perform Sunnat Ghusl.(c) Recite Ziyaarat of Imaam Husayn A.S. This willbe a means of forgiveness.[ page 275 ](d) NAMAAZ-E-SALMAAN. One should not benegligient to this precious bounty. Pray this Namaazbecause it has got plenty of glorious merits andadvantages. Its method is this ----- It has a total of 30rak'ats to be prayed in three instalments, it is thus :- On the first of the month pray 10 rak'ats in sets oftwo. In each rak'at after Al-Hamd recite 3 timesS.Ikhalaas and 3 times S.Kaafiroon. When you completethe Namaaz raise your hands and recite this Duaa:---Laa Ilaaha Illal-Laahu Wahdahoo Laa ShareekaLahoo Lahul Mulku Walahul Hamdu YuhyeeWayumeetu Wahuwa Hayyun Laa Yamootu BiyadihilKhayr Wahuwa Alaa Kulli Shay'in Qadeer.Allaahumma Laa Maani'a Limaa A'atwayta WalaaMu'atwiya Limaa Mana'ata Walaa Yanfa'ooDhaljaddi Minkal Jaddu.----- ( =There is no god exceptAllaah, no one other then Him, and there is no correlate with Him,sovereignity belongs to Him, all Praise is for Him alone, He gives life andHe puts to death, He is Ever-Living, Immortal. In His hand is the good,He is able to do all things. O my Allaah, there is no impediment whenYou give, and there is no entrée to anything when You hinder, there isno profit in bring to bear oneself in a matter when You look away. )

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Then on 15 th of this month pray the Namaaz as youprayed on the first and the recite this Duaa with raisedhands :--- Laa Ilaaha Illallaahu Wahdahoo LaaShareeka Lahoo Lahul Mulku Walahul HamduYuhyee Wa Yumeetu Wa Huwa HayyunLaayamootu Biyadihil Khayru Wahuwa Alaa KulliShay'in Qadeer. Ilaahan Waahidan Ahadan FardanSwamadan Lam Yattakhidh Swaahibatan WalaaWaladaa. ----- ( = ……[*****]…… The One True God, Single, Unique,

The Etrernally besought, He did not take any associate nor a son. )

Then on the last day of this month aso pray the Namaazas you prayed before and then recite this Duaa withraised hands:---Laa Ilaaha Illallaahu Wahdahoo LaaShareeka Lahoo Lahul Mulku Walahul HamduYuhyee Wa Yumeetu Wa Huwa Hayyun LaaYamootu Biyadihil Khayru Wahuwa Alaa KulliShay'in Qadeer. Wa Swallallaahu Alaa MuhammadinWa Aalihit-Twaahireen Walaa Hawla WalaaQuwwata Illa Billaahill Aliyyil Adhwem.(e) There is another NAMAAZ-E-SALMAAN also. Itis to be prayed on the FIRST OF RAJAB only. Its benefits arethat of the pardoning of sins, safety in the grave andon the Day of Qayaamat, and protection from deadlydisease. Method:----- Pray 10 rak'ats, in each rak'atafter Al-Hamd recite S.Ikhlaas 3 times.

>>> In 254 A.H. on the 3rd of Rajab occured theShahaadat of Imaam Ali Naqi A.S. Therefore recitethe Imaam’s Ziyaarat on this day [p.539]

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(f) In the NIGHTS OF BEEZ, i.e. 13th, 14th, and15th nights, there is a special Namaaz to be prayed inthese nights in Rajab, Sha'abaan and Holy Ramadhaan.Imaam Ja'afar Saadiq A.S. said that whoever performsthis Namaaz on these nights shall receive all the meritsof these revered three months, and all his / her sinsshall be forgiven except the sin of Shirq (polytheism).

METHOD: On 13th night pray 2 rak'at Namaaz, in eachrak'at after Al-Hamd recite S.Yaaseen, S.Mulk andS.Tawheed once each Surah.Then on 14th night recite the same way but thereshould be 4 rak'ats.And finally on 15th night same as above butconsisting of 6 rak'ats.

(g) It is recommended to observe Fast on the threedays of BEEZ.

When Allaah S.W.T. wants to do a favour to aperson He makes him understand the reli-gion perfectly, so that his actions, deeds andbeliefs be based on intelligence and knowl-edge, and nothing may be added orsubtracted from it owing to ignorance andlack of insight.

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FITEENTH NIGHT OF RAJAB :

Do Sunnat Ghusl.

Emphasized to keep awake whole night for Ibaadaat.

Recite Ziyaarat of Imaam Hussayn A.S. [ p.275]

Pray those 6 rak'at Namaz mentioned above.(ofS.Yaaseen, S. Mulk, and S.Tawheed).

Pray 30 rak'at Namaaz in which recite 10 timesS.Tawheed after Al-Hamd in each rak'at.

Pray 12 rak'at Namaaz in which recite these Surah 4times each S.Al-Hamd, S.Ikhlaas, S.Falak, S.Naas, AayatulKursee, and S.Qadr. After Namaaz recite this Duaa 4 times:-

- A L L A A H U A L L A A H U R A B B E E

L A A U S H R I K U B I H E E S H A Y ' A N

W A L A A A T - T A K H I D H U M I N

D O O N I H E E W A L I Y Y A N , W A M A A

S H A A ' A L L A A H U , L A A H A W L A

W A L A A Q U W W A T A I L L A A

B I L L A A H I L A L I Y Y I L A D H W E E M . (= Allaah Allaah my Lord Nourisher I associate nothing with Him and I take no anyFriend besides Him. That happens what Allaah wills. There is no might nor powersave in Allaah the Highest the Almighty. )

Then beseech your Haajat.

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FIFTEENTH DAY OF RAJAB :This is a very auspicious day.Perform Sunnat Ghusl.

(1) After Namaaz recite 10 times Salawaat and 10times Istighfaar.

(2) Recite Ziyarat of Imaam Hussain A.S. [p.275] and another Ziyaarat called “GHUFAYLA”[p.279](3) Pray 'Namaaz-e-Salmaan' [p.256]

(4) Perform A'amaal of Umme Daawood(ref.Mafaatihul Jinaan).

(5) As it is the day of Wafaat of Bibi Zaynab S.A. itis recommended to recite her Ziyaarat. [p.486]

(6) Pray 4 rak’at Namaaz, as usual, and then raisethe hands upwards and recite the following Duaa. It isnarrated that his/her PROBLEMS SHALL BE SOLVED by doing thisAmal:Allaahumma Yaa Mudhilla Kulli Jabbaarin Wa YaaMu’izzal Mu’amineen Anta Kahfee Heena Tu’ayeenilMadhaahibu Wa Anta Baariu Khalqee Rahmatan BeeWa Qad Kunta An Khalqee Ghaneeyan Wa Law LaaRahmatuka Lakuntu Minal Haalikeen Wa AntaMuayyadee Bin-naswri Alaa A’adaai Wa Law LaaNaswruka Iyyaaya Lakuntu Minal Mafdhooheen, YaaMursilar-Rahmati Min Ma’aadinihaa Wa Munshi’al

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22ND NIGHT OF RAJAB: One who wishes that when-ever death comes he dies on the status of completefaith, he should do this A'mal: Pray 8 rak'at Namaaz,recite S.Tawheed 7 times after Al-Hamd in each rak'at,

Bi Kaynoo-neeyatikal Lateesh-Taqqa Tahaa MinKibriyaaika Wa As’aluka Bi Kibriyaai-Kallateesh- TaqqaTahaa Min Izzatika. Wa As’aluka Bi Izzatikal-Latis-Tawayta Bihaa Alaa Arshika Fa Khalaqta Bihaa JameeaKhalqika Fahum Laka Mudh’inoon, An TuswalleeyAlaa Muhammadin Wa Ahli Baytihi.

25TH RAJAB : This is the day of martyrdom ofImaam Musa Kaadhim A.S. so we should recite hisZiyaarat. [ p.282 ]

Barakati Min Mawaadhwi’ihaa Yaa Man KhasswaNafsahu Bish-Shumookhi War-Rif’ati Wa AwliyaauhuBi Izzihi Yata’Azzoona Wa Yaa Man Wadhwa’at LahulMulooku Neeral Madhallati Alaa A’anaaqihimFahum Min Satwawaatihi Khaaifan. As’aluka

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The Holy prophet S.A.W.W. said that after Ishaago to sleep a little and get up before midnight, thenpray 12 rak'at Namaaz, in this you may recite anySurah after Al-Hamd. After completing the Namaaz re-cite 7 times these Surahs-S.Al-hamd, S.An-Naas, S.Al-Falak, S.Tawheed, S.Kaafiroon, S.Qadr, and AayatulKursee. Then recite this Duaa:-

Bismil-Laahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem. Alhamdu Lillaahil-Ladhee Lam Yat-Takhidh Waladan Wa Lam YakunLahoo Shareekun Fil Mulki Walam YakunlahooWaliyyun Minadh-Dhulli Wa Kabbirhu Takbeera.Allaahumma Innee As'aluka Bi Ma'aaqidi Izzika AlaaArkaani Arshika Wa Muntahar-Rahmati MinKitaabika Wa Bismikal A'adhwamil A'adhwamilA'adhwami Wa Dhikrikal A'alal A'alal A'alaa, WaBi Kalimaatikat-Taammaati Antuswalli AlaaMuhammadin Wa Aalihi, Wa An Taf'ala Bee MaaAnta Ahluhoo…. (Haajaat).

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27TH NIGHT of Rajab: Imaam Muhammad Taqee A.S.said that this is a very meritorious night, apparentmission of the Holy Prophet S.A.W.W. was declared onits morning. Amongst our Shiahs whoever performsIbaadaat in this night shall receive the reward of sixty years.

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To recite Ziyaarat-e-Ameerul Mu'mineen A.S. inthis night is ONE OF THE BEST DEEDS. There are three Ziyaaratsof the Imaam mentioned in Mafaatihul Jinaan. [p.273]

Recite Ziyaarat of Imaam Husayn A.S.[Z.Waaritha] Recite Ziyaarat-e-Rajabiyyah. [p.286] It is highly emphasised to perform Sunnat Ghusl in

this meritorious night. The Namaaz written in the section of 15th night of

this month should also be performed tonight. Among the best deed to be performed tonight is to

recite Ziyaarat of Imaam Ameerul Mu’amineen A.S. To be present in Najaf-e-Ashraf tonight in the Holy

Shrine of Imaam Ali A.S. is one of the best fortunes;multitude of people from all over the world gather thereand spend this night in Duaas and A’amaal and theirHajaat are accepted; many chronic sick, with uncurablediseases and born-lepers are also cured there in thisnight.

The following Duaa should be recited in the nightof Mab’ath and on the day : - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

( =Praise be to Allaah Who has not taken a son unto Himselfand He has no partner in His dominion nor has He any pro-tecting friend through dependence and (all) magnify Him withall splendor. O Allaah I plead You in the name of the hard tounderstand matters concerning Your Power and Authority car-ried out from base of Your Arsh, in the name of Your InfiniteMercy in Your Book Your Greatest, Greatest, Greatest Name,Your Highest, Highest, Highest Glory, and in the Name of Yourwhole, complete and perfect Words, to send Blessings onMuhammad S.A.W.W. and his children A.S. and to do that forme which is identical to Your Worthyness.)

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Wa Quloobana Bi Husnil Qawli Masroora, WaArzaaqanaa Min Ladunka Bil Yusri Madrooraa.Allaahumma Innaka Taraa Walaa Turaa Wa Anta BilMandhwaril A’alaa Wa Inna Ilaykar-Ruj’aa WalMuntahaa Wa Inna Lakal Mamaata Wa Mahyaa Wa InnaLakal Aakhirata Wal Oolaa. Allaahumma InnaaNaoodhu Bika An Nadhilla Wa Nakhdhaa Wa An-Na’atiya Maa Anhu Tanhaa. Allaahumma InnaaNas’alukal Jannata Bi Rahmatika Wa Nasta’eedhu BikaMinan-Naari Fa A’idhnaa Minhaa Bi Qudratika, WaNas’aluka Minal Hooril-eeni Farzuqnaa Bi IzzatikaWaj’al Awsa’a Arzaaqinaa Inda Kibari Sinninaa WaAhsana A’amaalina Indaqtiraabi Aajaalinaa Wa AtwilFee Twaa’atika Wamaa Yuqarribu Ilayka Wa Yuhdhwee

Allaahumma Innee As’aluka Bit-Tajallil A’adhwamiFee Haadhihil-LaylatiMinash-Shahril Muadh-dhwamiWal Mursalil Mukarrami Antuswalli AlaaMuhammadin Wa Aalihi Wa Antaghfir Lanaa Maa Antabihee Minnaa A’alamu Yaa Man Ya’alamu WalaaNa’alamu. Allaahumma Baarik Lanaa Fee LaylatinaaHaadhihil-Latee Bi Sharafir-Risaalati Fadh-dhaltahaaWa Bi Karaamatika Ajlaltahaa Wa Bil Mahallish-Shareefi Ahalal-tahaa. Allaahumma Fa InnaaNas’aluka Bil Mab’athish-Shareefi Was-Sayyidil-Latweefi Wal Unswuril Afeefi Antuswallee AlaaMuhammadin Wa Aalihee Wa An Taj’ala A’amaalanaaFee Haadhihil-Laylati Wa Fee Saayiril-LayaaliMaqboolatanWa Dhunoobana MaghfooratanWa Hasanaatinaa MashkooratanWa Sayyiaatinaa Mastoora,

Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem

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Muhammadin Wa Ahlibaytihit-Twaahireen Wa anTaj’alanaa Minal Aamileena Feehi Bi Twaa’atika WalAamileena Feehi Li Shafaa’atik. Allaahuma’hdinaaIlaa Swaais-Sabeeli Waj’al Makeelanaa Indaka KhayraMaqeelin Fee Dhwillin Dhwaleelin WaMulkinJazeelinFa Innaka Hasbuna Wa Ni’amil Wakeel.Allaahummaq-libnaa Muflihin MunjihinGhayraMaghdhwoobin Alaynaa Walaa DhwaaalleenaBiRahmatika Yaa Arhamar-Rahimeen. AllaahummaInnee As’aluka Bi Adhwaaimi Maghfiratika Wa BiWaajibi Rahmatikas-SalaamataMin Kulli Ithmin Wal

A’adhwamil Ajallil Akramil-Ladhee KhalaqtahooFastaqarra Fee Dhwillika FalaaYakhruju MinkaIlaa Ghayrika An’tuswallee’Alaa

Fee Jamee’i Ahwaalinaa Wa Umoorinaa Ma’arifatinaaWala Takilanaa Ilaa Ahadin Min Khalqika Fa Ya MunnaAlaynaa Wa Tafadh-dhal Alaynaa Bi Jamee’iHawaaijinaa Lid-Dunyaa Wal Aakhirati Wabda’a BiAabaainaa Wa Abnaainaa Wa Jamee’i IkhwaaninalMu’amineena Fee Jamee’i Maa Sa’alnaaka LiAnfusinaa Yaa Arhamar-Raahimeen, AllaahummaInnaa Nas’aluka Bismikal Adhweemi Wa MulkikalQadeemi An Tuswalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa AaliMuhammad Wa An Taghfira Lanadh-Dhanbal AdhweemInnahoo Laa Yaghfirul Adhweema Illal Adhweem.Allaahumma Wa Haadhaa Rajabunil Mukarramul-LadheeAkramtanaa Bihee Awwalu Ash’huril HurumiAkramtanaa Bihee Min Baynil Umami Falakal HamduYaa Dhal Joodi Wal Karami Fa As’aluka BiheeWa Bismikal A’adhwamil A’adhwamil

Indaka Wa Yuzlifu Ladayka A’amaaranaa Wa Ahsin

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Alhamdu Lillaahil-Ladhee Hadaana Li Ma’arifatihi WaKhaswanaa Bi Wilaayatihi Wa Waffaqanaa LiTwaa’atihi.

Then recite 100 times “SHUKRAN > SHUKRAN”.

Then raise your head fron Sajda and recite this Duaa:Allaahumma Inee Qaswadtuka Bi HaajateeWa’atwamadtu Alayka Bi Mas’alatee Wa TawajjahtuAlayka Bi Aimmatee Wa Saadatee.Allaahummanfa’anaa Bi Hubbihim Wa AwridnaaMawridahum Warzuqnaa Muraafaqatahum WaAdkhilnal Jannata Fee Zumratihim Bi Rahmatika YaaArhamar-Raahimeen.

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Ghaneemata Min Kulli Birrin Wal Fawza Bil JannatiWan-Najaata Minan-Naar. Allaahumma Da’aakad-DaaoonaWa Da’awatuka Wa Sa’alakas-Saailoona WaSa’altuka Wa Twalaba Ilaykat-Twaaliboona WaTwalabtu Ilayka. Allaahumma Antas-Thiqatu War-Rajaau Wa Ilayka Muntahar-Raghbati Fid-Duaai,Allaahumma Fa Swalli Alaa Muhamadin Wa AalihiWaj’alil Yaqeena Fee Qalbee Wan-Noora FeeBaswaree Wan-Nasweehata Fee Swadree Wa DhikrakaBil-Layli Wan-NahaariAlaa Lisaanee Wa RizqanWaasian Ghayra Mamnoonin Wala MahdhoorinFarzuqnee Wa Baariq Lee Feemaa Razaqtanee Waj’alGhinaaya Fee Nafsee Wa Raghbatee Feemaa IndakaBi Rahmatika Yaa Arhamar-Raahimeen.

Then go into Sajdah and recite this Duaa:

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Allama Kafa’mi has written this dua'a in his book Misbah,on the authority of Imaam Ali ibna Abi Talib who learnedit from the Holy Prophet.The Holy Prophet said:"Allaahwill have mercy on him who keeps this dua'a as ataawidh, and recites it a great deal. He will forgivehis sins and the sins of parents and his children, bestowon him countless blessings, keep him safe frommisfortunes, multiply his earnings, and cure hisailments."To improve and develop memory write the(Arabic) text of this dua'a on a clean piece of paperwith saffron, wash it with pure water and drink it.Hangthe written (Arabic) text of this dua'a (like a tawid)around the neck of children to keep them safe fromwild and poisonous animals, and the evil of witchcraftand jinn.It is reported that at the time of Mi-raj theHoly Prophet saw this dua'a written at the last post,QAABA QAWSAYN AW ADNAA. The Almighty Allaah informed himthat whoso recites this heavenly dua'a or keeps itwritten version on his person, will get countlessblessings.

ALLAAHUMMA INNEE AS—ALUKA YAA MANAQARRA LAHOO BIL U’BOODIYYATI KULLU MA’A—BOOD YAA MAN YAH’MADUHOO KULLU MAH’MOODYAA MAN YAFZA—U’ILAYHI KULLU MAJHOOD YAAMAN YATWLABU I’NDAHOO KULLU MAQSWOOD YAAMAN SAAILUHOO GHAYRU MARDOOD YAA MANBAABUHOO AN SU’AALIHEE GHAYRU MASDOOD YAAMAN HUWA GHAYRU MAWSWOOFIN WA LAA

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YAA MAN HUWA LIMAN DA‘AAHU LAYSA BI BAEEDINWA HUWA NI’AMAL MAQSWOOD YAA MAN RAJAAAUIBAADIHEE BIHABLIHEE MASHDOOD YAA MANSHIB’HUHOO WA MITHLUHOO GHAYRU MAWJOODYAA MAN LAYSA BI WAALIDIN WA LAA MAWLOOD YAAMAN KARAMUHOO WA FADHWLUHOO LAYSA BIMA’ADOOD YAA MAN HAWDHWUHU BIRRIHEE LILANAAMI MAWROOD YAA MAN LAA YOOSWAFUBIQIYAAMIN WA LAA QU’OOD YAA MAN LAA TAJREEALAYHI HARAKATUN WA LAA JAMOOD YAA ALLAAHUYAA RAHMAANU YAA RAHEEMU YAA WADOOD YAARAAHIMASH-SHAYKHIL KABEERI YA’AQOOB YAAGHAAFERAZ DHAMBE DAAWOODYAA MAN LAA YUKHLIFUL WA’ADA WA YAA’AFUWAANIL MAW’OOD YAA MAN RIZQUHOO WA SITRUHOOLIL—AASEENA MAMDOOD YA MAN HUWA MALJAAUKULLI MUQSWAN MATROOD YAA MAN DAANA LAHOOJAMEEU KHALQIHEE BIS SUJOOD YAA MAN LAYSA ANNAYLIHEE WAJOODIHEE AHADUN MASDOOD YAA MALLAA YAHEEFU FEE HUKMIHEE WA YAHLUMU ANIDH-DHWAALIMIL ANOOD IRHAM UBAYDAN KHAATWIANLAM YOOFI BIL UHOOD INNAKA FA’AALUL LIMAATUREED YAA BAARRU YAA WADOODU SWALLI ALAAMUHAMMADIN KHAYRI MAB’OOTHIN DA-AA ILLAKHAYRI MA’ABOOD WA ALAA AALIHIT TAYYIBEENATTWAAHIREENA ALIL KARAMI WALJOOD WAF’AL BINAAMAA ANTA AHLUHOO YAA ARHAMAR’ RAAH’IMEENYAA AKRAMAL AKRAMEEN.

MAHDOOD YAA MAN ATAAUHOO GHAYRU MAMNOO-IN WA LAA MANKOOD

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(O Allah I beseech You. O He with whom remain firmly attached all theworshippers, O He before whom all the praiseworthy bow down and paytribute,O He unto whom all the tired and the oppressed cry for help, O Hewho is besought for fulfillmentof needs by all those who are deprived, O He who does not send away anysupplicant disappionted, O He whose door is never shut up for thebeseechers,O He who is indescribeable and indefinable, O He in whosebestowals there is no let-up,and they are not little nor scanty, O He who is not out of the reach ofprayers; and is the best destination, O He whose servants tie their hopeswith (His) rope, O He like unto whom,there is no one, and no one is comparable to Him, O He who was notbegotten, nor begets, O He whose bounties and favours are innumerable,He whose overflowing reservoir ofgood is kept open for mankind, O He to whom standing up(wakefulness) and sitting down (rest) cannot be attributed,O He who urges his gifts and presents to reach the created beings, O Hewho is not circumstanced by movement or stillness (inaction),O Allah, Obeneficent, O merciful, O loving friend, O He who took pity on the agingYaqub, O He who overlooked the mistake of Dawud, O He who does notbreak His word and forgives those whom forgiveness has been assured,O He who gives livelihood and covers the misdeeds of the creatures totheir full satisfaction, O He who gives asylum to all the persecuted victimsof revenge, O He to come nearer to whom all creatures lay with the facedownward on the ground in abject submission, O He from whosebeneficence not a single (living) soul is kept away, O He who does not ruleu n j u s t l y , n o rshows mercy to the headstrong tryants, have mercy on the pettytransgressors who did not carry out their obligations.Verily You

do whatever You will, O Truthful. O Loving, send blessings on Muhammad,the best Mesenger, who called attention(of all) to the best worshippable,and on his descendants, pious, pure,generous and liberal, and do well forme as it is worthy of You,O the most merciful, O the most generous).

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27TH DAY OF RAJAB: This day is one of the greatestdays of Eed. It was on this day that Jibraeel A.S.accended and brought the declaration of openProphet'hood of the Holy Prophet Muhammad MustafaS.A.W.W. There are some A'amaal for this day, theyare:-

(a) Perform Sunnat Ghusl for this day.(b) Observe Fast. This is one of days when it is

highly emphasized to Fast. Fasting of today isequal in merit to the Fasting of 70 years.

(c) Recite many Salawaat.(d) Recite Ziyaarat of the Holy Prophet

S.A.W.W. and Imam Ameerul Mu'mineen A.S.(e) Pray 12 rak'at Namaaz as usual with any

Surah after Al-Hamd. After Namaaz recite these Surahsfour times each: S.Al-Hamd, S.Tawheed, S.An-Naas,S.Al-Falak, and then recite this Duaa Four times:

---Laa Ilaaha Illallaahu Wallaahu Akbar, WaSub'haanallaahi Walhamdu Lillaahi Walaa HawlaWalaa Quwwata Illaa Billaahil Aliyyil Adhweem.---( =There is no god except Allaah, Allaah is the Greatest, Glory be toAllaah, Praise be to Allaah, there is no might or power save in Allaah, theHighest, the Greatest. )

Then recite this Duaa Four times~~~Allaahu Allaahu Rabbee Laa Ushriku BiheeShay'an.~~~ ( = Allaah Allaah, my Lord, I do not associate anything

with Him. ) Then again Four times : ~~Laa Ushriku BiRabbee Ahadan.~~( =I do not associate anything with my Lord. )

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(ii) The following A’amaal is narrated from JanaabeAbul Qaasim Husain bin Rawh to be perfomed on thisday:Perform 12 Rak’at Namaaz (in units of 2 Rak’at),in which recite any Surah after Al-Hamd; after every 2Rak’at recite the following Duaa:Bismillaahir_Rahmaanir-Raheem,Al-hamdu Lillaahil-Ladhee Lam Yattakhidh Waladan Walam Yakun LahooShareekun Fil Mulki Walam Yakun Lahoo WaliyyunMinadh-Dhulli Wa Kabbirhu Takbeera, Yaa UddateeFee Muddatee Yaa Swaahibi Fee Shiddatee YaaWaliyyee Fee Ni’amatee Yaa Ghiyaathee FeeRaghbatee Yaa Najaahee FeeHaajatee YaaHaafidhwee Fee Ghaybatee Yaa Kaafiyya FeeWahdatee Yaa Unsee Fee Wahshatee Antas-SaatiruAwratee Falakal Hamdu Wa Antal MuqeeluAthratee Falakal Hamdu Wa Antal Mun’ishu Swar’ateeFalakal Hamdu Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa AaliMuhammad, Wastur Awratee Wa Aamin Raw’ateeWaAqilnee Athratee Wswfah An Jurmee Wa TajaawazAn Sayyiaatee Fee AswhaabilJannati Wa’das-Swidqil-Ladhee Kaanoo Yooadoon.After Namaaz recite the following Surahs 7 times each:(1) Al-Hamd, (2) Quhuwallaah, (3) S,Naas, (4) S.Falaq,(5) S.Kafiroon, (6) S.Innaa Anzalna, (7) AayatulQursee.Then recite this Duaa 7 times:-Laa Ilaaha Illallaahu Wallaahu Akbaru WaSub’haanallahi Walaa Hawla Walaa Quwwata IllaaBillaah. FInaly recite this Duaa 7 times:Allaahu Allaahu Rabbee Laa Ushriku Bihee Shay’an.Then Haajaat. ************

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THE LAST DAY OF RAJAB:

Recommended to perform Sunnat Ghusl and ob-serve Fast. It is like the forgiveness of the past andfuture sins.

Pray Namaaz-e-Salmaan. [P.256]

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THE QUESTION

WAS ONCE ASKED TO A LEARNED

PERSON THAT WHAT TIME IS

CONSIDERED TO BE A WASTE OF

PRECIOUS TIME IN A PERSON’S

LIFE?THE ANSWER WAS THAT WHEN ONE HAS GOT PROPER

MEANS TO BE HELPFUL TO OTHERS BUT HE DOES

NOT BOTHER TO DO SO, THEN THAT TIME WHICH

S / H E

CONSUMES WITHOUT HELPING THE NEEDY

IS THE REAL

WASTE OF TIME

THE LAST DAY OF RAJAB

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ZIYAARAT-E-IMAAMAMEERUL MU’AMINEEN A.S.

(27th Rajab)

Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Abal Aimmati WaMa’adinin-Nubuwwati Wal Makhswoosu Bi lUkhuwwati, Assalaamu Alaa Ya’asoobid-DeeniWal Eemaani Wa Kalimatir-Rahmaani Wa KahfilAnaam. Assalaamu Alaa Meezaanil A’amaali WaMuqallibail Ahwaali Wa Sayfi Dhil Jalaal. AssalaauAlaa Swaalihil Mu’amineenWa Waaritha Ilmin-Nabiyyeen Wal Haakimi Yawmad-Deen.Assalaamu Alaa Shajaratit-Taqwaa Wa Saami’is-Sirri Wan-Najwaa Wa Munzilal Manni Was-Salwaa.Assalaamu Alaa Hujjatillaahil Baalighati WalNi’amatihis-Saabighat i Wa Nikmatihid-Daamighati, Assalaamu Alaa Israailil Ummati WaBaabir-Rahmati Wa Abil aimmati, Assalaamu AlaaSwiraatillaahil Waadhwihi Wan-Najmil-Laa’ihi WalImaamin-Naaswihi Waz-Zanaadi l Qaadihi.Assalaamu Alaa Wajhillaahil-Ladhee Man AamanaBihee Amina. Assalaamu Alaa Nafs i l laahi lQaaimati feehi Bis-Sunani Wa Aynihillatee ManArafahaa Yatwma ’ innu, Assalaamu AlaaUdhnillaahil Waa’iyati Fil Umami Wa YadihilBaasiswati Bin-Ni’ami Wa JAnbihil-Ladhee ManFarratw Feehi Nadima, Ash’hadu AnnakaMujaazil Khalqi Wa Shaafiur-Rizqi Wal HaakimuBil Haqqi, Ba’athakallaahu Ilman Li IbaadiheeWafayta Bi Muraadihee Wa Jaahadta Fillaahi

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Haramikal-Laa’idhu Bi Karamikash-Shaakiru LiNi’amika Qad Haraba Ilayka Min Dhunoobihi WaRajaaka Kuroobihi Fa Anta Saatiru Uyoobihi FakunLee Ilallaahi Sabeelan Wa SHafee’an Wa MinannaariMuqeelan Wa Limaa Arjoo Feeka Kafeelan AnjooNajaa’a Man-Waswala Hablahu Bi Hablika WaSalaaka Bika Ilallaahi Sabeelan Fa ANta Saamiud-Duaai Wa Waliyyul Jazaai Alayna Minka, AssalaamuWa Anta Sayyidul Kareemu Wal Imaamul AdhweemuFa Kun Binaa Raheeman Yaa Ameeral Mu’amineenWassalaamu Alayka Wa Rahmatullaahi WaBarakaatuh.

Haqqa Jihaadihee, Fa Swallallaahu Alaykum WaJa’ala Af’idatan Minannaasi Tahwee Ilaykum FalKhayru Minka Wa Ilayka Abdukaz-Zaairu Li

ZIYAARAT-I.AMEERUL MU’AMINEEN-27TH RAJAB

EVEN IF A SINGLE DROP OF ALCHOHOL HAS BEEN DROPPED ON AGROUND, WHEREUPON THERE GREW UP SOME GRASS, AND A CATTLE

COMES AND EATS THAT GRASS, I SHALL NEVER CONSUME THE MEAT

OF THAT ANIMAL. IMAAM ALI A.S.

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[ ON 1ST & 15TH RAJAB NIGHT & DAY,AND 15TH. SHAABAAN NIGHT & DAY. ]

When you go for the Ziyaarat of Imaam Husain A.S.thenfirst perform Ghusl, put on Paak cloth and when youreach at the door steps of the Holy Shrine turn yourback towards Qibla and recite Salaam [page 426] (itsbegining words are ‘Allaahu Akbaru Kabeera...’) Thenenter inside the Holy Zareeh and reciteALLAAHU AKBAR 100 times, then recite the followingZiyaarat:-

Assalaamu Alayka Yabna Rasoolillaah, Assalaamu AlaykaYabna Khaatamin-Nabiyyeen,Assalaamu Alayka YabnaSayyidil Mursaleen, Assalaamu Alayka Yabna SayyidilWaswiyyeen, Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Abaa Abdillaah,Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Husaynabna Ali, Assalaamu AlaykaYabna Faatwimata Sayyidati Nisaail Aalameen, AssalaamuAlayka Yaa Waliyyallahi Wabna Waliyyihee, AssalaamuAlayka Yaa Swafiyyallahi Wabna Swafiyyihee, AssalaamuAlayka Yaa Hujjatallaahi Wabna Hujjatihee, AssalaamuAlayka Yaa Habeeballaahi Wabna Habeebihee, AssalaamuAlayka Yaa Safeerallaahi Wabna Safeerihee, AssalaamuAlayka Yaa Khaazinil Kitaabil Mastwoor, Assalaamu AlaykaYaa Waarithit-Tawraati Wal Injeeli Waz-Zaboor, AssalaamuAlayka Yaa Ameenar-Rahmaan, Assalaamu Alayka YaaShareekal Qur'aan, Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Amoodad-Deen,Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Baaba Hikmatihi Rabbil alameen,

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Assalaamu Alaka Yaa Baaba Hittwatil-Ladhee Man DakhalaKaana Minal Aamineen, Assalaamu Alayka Yaa AybataIlmillaah, Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Mawdhwi'a Sirrillaah,Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Thaarallaahi Wabna Thaarihee WalWitral Mawtoor, Assalaamu Alayka Wa Alal ArwaahillateeHallat Bi Finaaika Wa Anaakhat Bi Rahlika, Bi Abee AntaWa Ummee Wa Nafsee Yaa Abaa Abdillaah LaqadAdhwumatil Musweebatu Wa Jallatir-Raziyyatu BikaAlaynaa Wa Alaa Jamee'i Ahlil Islaam, Fa La'anallaahuUmmatan Assasat Asaasadh-Dhwulmi Wal JawriAlaykum Ahlal Bayti, Wa La'anallaahu UmmatanDafa'atkum An Maqqamikum Wa Azaalatkum AnMaraatibikumul-latee Rattabakumullaahu Feehaa, BiAbee Anta Wa Ummee Wa Nafsee Yaa Abaa Abdillaah,Ash'hadu La Qadiq-Sha'arrat Li Dimaa'ikum AdhwillatulArshi Ma'a Adhwillatil Khalaa'iqi Wa Bakat Kumus-Samaau Wal Ardhwu Wa Sukkaanul Jinaani Wal BarriWal Bahr, Swallallaahu Alayka Adada Maa Fee IlmillaahiLabbayka Daaiyallaahi In Kaana Lam Yujibka BadaneeIndasti'-ghaathatika Wa Lisaanee Indas'tinswaarika,Faqad Ajaabaka Qalbee Wa Sam'ee Wa Baswaree,Subhaana Rabbinaa In Kaana Wa’adu Rabbinaa LaMaf'oolan, Ash'hadu Annaka Twuhrun TwaahirunMutwahharun Min Twuhrin Twaahirin MutwahharinTwahurta Wa Twahurat Bikal Bilaadu Wa TwahuratArdhwun Anta Bihaa Wa Twahura Haramuka, Ash'haduAnnaka Qad Amarta Bil Qistwi Wal Adli Wa Da'awtaIlayhimaa, Wa Annaka Swaadiqun Swiddequn SwadaqtaFeemaa Da'awta Ilayhi Wa Annaka Thaarullaahi FilArdhwi, Wa Ash'hadu Annaka Qad Ballaghta AnillaahiWa An Jaddika Rasoolillaahi Wa An Abeeka AmeerilMu'amineena Wa an Akheekal Hasani Wa Naswahta Wa

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Jaahadta Fee Sabeelillaahi Wa Abadtahoo MukhliswanHattaa Ataakal Yaqeen, Fajaakallahu Khayral Jazaais-Saabiqeen. Wa Swallallaahu Alayka Wa SallamaTasleema. Allaahumma Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa AaliMuhammad, Wa Swalli Alal Husaynil Madhwloomish-Shaheedir-Rasheedi Qateelil Abaraati Wa AseerilKurubaati Swalaatan Naamiyatan ZaakiyatanMubaarakatan Yasw'adu Awwaluhaa Walaa YanfaduAakhiruhaa Afdhwala Maa Swallayta Alaa Ahadin MinAwlaadi Ambiyaaikal Mursaleen, Yaa Ilaahal Aalameen.

Then put you right and left cheek on the Holy Zareehand reveringly kiss the Zareeh on all four sides.Then go towards the Holy Zareeh of Hazrat Ali AkbarA.S. and recite this Zitaarat:-

Assalaamu Alayka Ayyuhas-Siddeequt-Twayyibuz-Zakiyyul Habeebul Muqarrabu Wabnu RayhaanatiRasoolillaahi, Assalaamu Alayka min ShaheedinMuhtasibin Wa rahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuh, MaaAkrama Maqaamaka Wa Ashrafa MunqalabakaAsh’hadu Lakad Shakarallaahu Sa’ayaka Wa AjzalaThawaabaka Wa Alhaqaqa Bidh-Dhirwatil AaliyatiHaythush-Sharafu Kullush-Sharafi Wa Fil Ghurafis-Saamiyati Kamaa Manna Alayka Min Qablu WaJa’alaka Min Ahlil Baytil-Ladheena Adh’haballaahuAnhumur-Rijsa Wa Twahharahum Tatwheera,Swalawaatullaahi Alayka Wa Rahmatullaahi WaBarakaatuhu Wa Ridhwaanuhu Fashfa’a Ayyuhas-Sayyidut-Twaahiru Ilaa Rabbika Fee Hattwil AthqaaliAn Dhwahree Wa Takhfeefihaa Annee Warham DhulleeWa Khudhwooee Laka Walis-Sayyidi AbeekaSwallallaahu Alaykuma.


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Then embrace the Holy Zareeh and say:-

Zaadallaahu Fee Sharafikum Fil Aakhirati KamaaSharrafakum Fid-Dunyaa Wa As’adakum KamaaAs’ada Bikum Wa Ash’hadu Annakum A’alaamud-Deeni Wa Nujoomul Aalameen Wassalaamu AlaykumWa Rahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuh.

Then turn to other Shuhadaa A.S.and recite this:-

Assalaamu Alaykum Yaa Answaarallaahi Wa AnswaaraRasoolihi Wa Answaara Aliyyibni Abi Twaalibin WaAnswaara Faatwimata Wa Answaaral Hasani WalHusayni Wa Answaaral Islaam, Ash’hadu AnnakumLaqad Naswahtum Lillaahi Wa Jaahadtum FeeSabeelihi Fa Jazaakumullaahu Anil Islaami Wa ahlihiAfdhwalal Jazaai Fuztum Wallaahi FawzanAdhweema, Yaa Laytani Kuntu Ma’akum Fa AfoozaFawzan Adhweema, Ash’hadu Annakum Ahyaaun IndaRabbikum Turzaqoon, Ash’hadu Annakumush-Shuhaddau Was-Suadaau Wa Annakumul FaaizoonaFee Darajaatil Ulaa Wassalaamu Alaykum WaRahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuh.

Then perform 2 Rak’ar Namaaz of Ziyaarat and pray foryourself, parents and Mu’amineen.

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This is a specicic Ziyaarat for 15th Rajab; it is called‘Ghufayla’ because many are unaware of its tremendousmerits. When you reach at the Holy Shrine say‘ALLAAHU AKBAR’ 3 times and then recite this Ziyaarat:=

Assalaamu Alaykum Yaa Aalallaah, AssalaamuAlaykum Yaa Swifatallaah,Assalaamu Alaykum YaaKhiyaratallaah Min Khalqih, Assalaamu Alaykum YaaSaadatas-Saadaati, Assalaamu Alaykum YaaLuyoothal Ghaabaati, Assalaamu Alaykum YaaSufanan-Najaati, Assalaamu Alayka Yaa AbaaAbdillaahil Husayn, Assalaamu Alayka Ya WaarithaIlmil Ambiyaai, Wa Rahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuh,Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Waaritha AadamaSwifwatallaah, Assalaamu Alayka Yaa WaarithaNoohin-Nabiyyillaah, Assalaamu Alayka Yaa WaarithaIbraaheema Khaleelillaah,Assalaamu Alayka YaaWaaritha Ismaaeela Dhabeehillaah,Assalaamu AlaykaYaa Waaritha Moosa Kaleemillaah, Assalaamu AlaykaYaa Waaritha Eesaa Roohillaah, Assalaamu AlaykaYaa Waaritha Muhammadin Habeebillaah(S.A.W.W.)Assalaamu Alayka Yabna MuhammadinilMustwafaa (S.A.W.W.) Assalaamu Alayka YabnaAliyyinil Murtwadhaa, Assalaamu Alayka YabnaFaatwimataz-Zahraai, Assalaamu Alayka YabnaKhadeejatal Kubraa, Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Shaheeddubnash-Shaheed, Assalaamu Alayka Yaa QateelubnalQateel,

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Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Waliyyallaahi Wabna Waliyyihi,Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Hujjatallaahi Wabna HujjatihiA l a a K h a l q i h i ,Ash’hadu Annaka Qad Aqamtas-Swalaata WaAataytaz-Zakaata Wa Amarta Bil Ma’aroofi WaNahayta Anil Munkari Wa Ruzi’ata Bi Waalidayka WaJaahadta Aduwwaka Wa Ash’hadu Annaka TasmaulKalaama Wa Taruddul Jawaaba Wa AnnakaHabeebullaahi Wa Khaleeluhu Wa Najeebuhu WaSwafiyyuhu Wabnu Swafiyyihi, Yaa Mawlaaya WabnaMawlaay Zurtuka Mushtaaqan Fakun Lee ShafeeanIlallaahi Yaa Sayyidee Wa Astashfiu Ilallaahi Bi JaddikaSayyidin-Nabiyyeena Wa Bi Abeeka SayyidilWaswiyyeena Wa Bi Ummika Faatwimata SayyidatiNisaail Aalameen, Alaa La’anallaahu Qaatileeka WaLa’anallaahu Dhwaalimeeka Wa La’anallaahuSaalibeeka Wa Mubghidhweeka. Minal Awwaleena WalAakhireen, Wa Swallallaahu Alaa SayyidinaaMuhammadin Wa Aalihit-Twayyibeenat-Twaahireen.

Then reveringly kiss the Holy Shrine and recite thefollowing Ziyaarat of Hazrat Ali Akbar A.S.:-

Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Mawlaaya Wabna Mawlaaya,La’anallaahu Qaatileeka Wa La’anallaahuDhwaalimeeka, Innee Ataqarrabu Ilallaahi BiZiyaaratikum Wa Bi Mahabbatikum Wa Abrau IlallaahiMin A’adaaikum, Wassalaamu Alayka Yaa MawlaayaWa Rahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuh.

Then go to the Holy Graves of Shuhadaa a.s.and recite:-

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Then proceed to the Holy Shrine ofHazrat Abbaas A.S. and recite the Ziyaarat. [p.492]

This Ziyaarat is given in this book in the chapter ofMuharram, it starts with these words: SALAAMULLAAHI WA SALAAMU MALAAIKATIHILMUQARRABEEN................ [p.492]

Assalaamu Alal Arwaahil Muneekhati Bi Qabri AbiAbdillaahil Husayni Alayhissalaam, AssalaamuAlaykum Yaa Twaahireena Minad-Danasi, AssalaamuAlaykum Yaa Mahdiyyoona, Assalaamu Alaykum YaaAbraarallaahi, Assalaamu Alaykum Wa Alal MalaaikatilHaaffeena Bi Quboorikum Ajmaeen Jama’anallaahuWa Iyyaakum Fee Mustaqarri Rahmatihi Wa TahtiArshihi Innahu Arhamur-Raahimeen WassalaamuAlaykum Wa Rahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuh.

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ZIYAARAT-E-I.HUSAYN A.S. (GHUFAYLA)

HUM CHAAND PE HUSAYN KA GHAM LEKE JAAYENGE

ABBAAS-E-NAMWAR KA ALAM LEKE JAAYENGE

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When you go to the Zuyaarat of 7th Imaam H.ImaamMoosa-e-Kaadhim A.S. before entering the Haram reciteIDHNI DUKHOOL [p.503] then say 4 timesALLAAHU AKBAR, and then recite this Ziyaarat:-

Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Waliyyallaahi Wabna Waliyihi,Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Hujjatallaahi Wabna Hujjatihi,Assalaamu Alayka Ya Swafiyyallaahi WabnaSwafiyyihi, Assalaamu Alayka Yaa AmeenallaahiWabna Ameenihi, Assalaamu Alayka Yaa NoorallaahiFee Dhwululaatil Ardhwi, Assalaamu Alayka YaaImaamal Hudaa, Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Alamad-DeeniWat-Tuqaa, Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Khaazina Ilmin-Nabiyyeen, Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Khaazina IlmilMursaleen, Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Naa'ibalAwswiyaais-Saabiqeen, Assalaamu Alayka YaaMa'adinal Wahyil Mubeen, Assalaamu Alayka YaaSwaahibal Ilmil Yaqeen, Assalaamu Alayka Yaa AybataIlmil Mursaleen, Assalaamu Alayka AyyuhalImmaamus-Swaalihu, Assalaamu Alayka AyyuhalImaamuz-Zaahidu, Assalaamu Alayka AyyuhalImaamul Aabidu, Assalaamu Alayka Ayyuhal Imaamus-Sayyidur-Rasheedu, Assalaamu Alayka AyyuhalMaqtoolush-Shaheedu, Assalaamu Alayka YabnaRasoolillaahi Wabna Waswiyyihi, Assalaamu AlaykaYaa Mawlaaya Moosabna Ja'afarin Wa RahmatullaahiWa Barakaatuh. Ash'hadu Annaka Qad Ballaghta

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Anillaahi Maa Hammalaka Wa HafidhwtaMastawda'aka Wa Hallaalta Halaalallaahi WaHarramta Haraamallaahi, Wa Aqamta Ahkaamallaahi,Wa Talawta Kitaaballaahi, Wa Swabarta Alal AdhaaFee Janbillaahi, Wa Jaahadta Fillaahi HaqqaJihaadihee Hattaa Ataakal Yaqeen, Wa Ash'haduAnnaaka Madhwayta Alaa Maa Madhwaa AlayhiAabaaukat-Twaahiroona Wa Ajdaadukat-Tawyyiboonal Awswiyaaul Haadoonal AimmatulMahdiyyoona Lam Tu'athir Amman Alaa HudanWalam Tamil Min Haqqin I laa Baatwilin.WaAsh'hadu Annaka Naswahta Li l laahi Wa LiRasoolihee Wa Li Ameeril Mu'amineena WaAnnaka Addaytal Amaanata WajtanabtalKhiyaanata, Wa Aqamtas-Swalaata WaAatwaytaz-Zakaata Wa Amarta Bi lMa'aroofi Wa Nahayta Anil munkari, WaAbadtal laaha Mukhl iswan MujtahidanMuhtasiban Hattaa Ataakal Yaqeen, FaJazaakallaahu Anil Is laami Wa AhliheeAfdhwalal Jazaai Wa Ashrafal JazaaiAtaytuka Yabna Rasool i l laahi ZaairanAarifan Bi Haqqika Muqirran Bi Fadhwlika,Muhtamilan Li I lmika Muhtaj iban BiDhimmatika, Aaidhan Bi Qabrika, LaaidhanBi Dhwareehika, Mustashfian Bika IlallaahiMuwaaliyan Li Awliyaaika, Muaadiyan LiA'adaaika, Mustabswiran Bi Sha'anika WaBil Hudalladhee Anta Alayhi Aaliman BiDhwalaalat i Man Khaalafaka Wa Bi lAmalladhee Hum Alayhi, Bi Abee Anta WaUmmee Wa Nafsee Wa Ahlee Wa Maalee

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Wa Waladee Yabna Rasoolillaahi AtaytukaMutaqrriban Bi Ziyaarat ika I la l laahiTa'aalaa, Wa Mustashf ian Bika I layhiFash'fa'a Lee Inda Rabbika Li YaghfiraleeDhunoobee Wa Ya'afuwa An Jurmee, WaYatajaawaza An Sayyiaatee, Wa YamhuwaAnnee Khatweeaatee Wa YudkhilanilJannataWa Yatafadh-dhal Alayya Bimaa Huwa AhluhooWa Yaghfiralee Wa Li Aabaaee Wa Li IkhwaaneeWa Akhawaatee Wa Li Jamee'il Mu'amineenaWal Mu'aminaati Fee Mashaariqil Ardhwi WaMaghaaribihaa Bi Fadhlihee Wa Bi Joodihee WaMannihee.Then embrace the Holy Shrine, recite Duaas andthen recite the following Ziyaarat:-Asalaamu Alayka Yaa Mawlaaya Yaa MoosabniJa'afarin Wa Rahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuh.Ash'hadu Annakal Imaamul Haadee Wal WaliyyulMurshidu Wa Annaka Ma'adinut-Tanzeeli WaSwaahibut-Taaweeli Wa Haamilut-Tawraati WalInjeeli, Wal Aalimul Aadilu Was-SwaadiqulAamilu, Yaa Mawlaaya Anaa Abrau Ilallaahi MinA'adaaika Wa Ataqarrabu I la l laahi BiMuwaalaatika, Faswallaallaahu Alayka Wa AlaaAabaaika Wa Ajdaadika Wa Abnaaika WaShee'atika Wa Muhibbeeka Wa RahmatullaahiWa Barakaatuh.Then prey 2 Rak’at Namaaz of Ziyaarat in which reciteS.YaaSeen in the 1st Rak’at and S.Rahmaan in the 2ndRak’at or any Surahs can be recited.

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These four illustrious personalities are the Naaib(representatives) of Imaam-e-Zamaana A.F. They are J.Abu umar Usmaan bin Saeed Asadee, J.Abu Ja’afarMuhammad bin Usmaan, Shaikh Abul Qaasim Husain binRawh Navbakhti and Shaikh Jaleel Abul Hasan Ali binMuhammad Saamaree, (R.A).When you go for theirZiyaarat first send Salutations to the Holy Prophet S.A.W.W.,Ameerul Mu’amineen A.S., Bibi Khadeejatul Kubraa S.A.,Bibi Faatima Zehra S.A., Imaam Hasan A.S., Imaam HusainA.S. and continue to every Imaam A.S. after you reachupto Imaam-e-Zamaana A.F. then say Assalaamu AlaykaYaa.....here mention the name of the Naaib R.A. andrecite the following Ziyaarat:-Ash’hadu Annaka Baabul Mawlaa Addayta Anhu WaAddayta Ilayhi Maa Khaalaftahu Walaa KhaalaftaAlayhi Fa Qumta Khaasswan Wanswarafta SaabiqanJi’atuka Aarifan Bil Haqqil-Ladhee Anta Alayhi WaAnnaka Maa Khunta Fit-Ta’adiyati Was-Sifaarati,Assalaamu Alayka Min Baabin Maa Awsa’ahu Wa MinSafeerin Maa Amanaka Wa Min Thiqatin MaaAmkanaka Ash’hadu Annallaahakh-Tasswa Bi NoorihiHattaa Aayantash-Shakhswa Fa Addayta Anhu WaAddayta Ilayhi. -Then again say Salaams to the Holy Prophet S.A.W.W.upto Imaam-e-Zamaana A.F. and then recite this:-Ji’atuka Mukhliswan Bi Tawheedillaahi WaMuwaalaati Awliyaaihi Wal Baraa’ati Min A’adaaihimWa Minal-Ladheena Khaalafooka Yaa HujjatalMawlaa Wa Bika Ilayhim Tawajjuhi Wa Bihim IlallaahiTawassulee.

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Bismillaahir Rahmaanir Raheem.Alhamdu Lillaahil-Ladhee Ash'hadanaa Mash'hadaAwliyaaihee Fee Rajabin Wa Awjaba Alaynaa MinHaqqihim Maa Qad Wajaba Wa Swallallahu AlaaMuhammadin Al Muntajabi Wa Alaa AwswiyaaihilHujubi. Allaahumma Fa Kamaa Ash'hadtanaaMash'hadahum Fa Anjiz Lanaa Maw'idahum WaAwridnaa Mawridahum Ghayra Muhallain An WirdinFee Daaril Muqaamati Wal Khuldi Wassalaamu AlaykumInnee Qad Qaswadtukum Wa'atamadtukum BiMas'alatee Wa Haajatee Wa Hiya Fakaaku RakabateeMinan-Naari Wal Maqarru Ma'akum Fee Daaril QaraariMa'a Sheeatikumul Abraari Wassalaamu AlaykumBimaa Swabartum Fa Ni'ama Uqbad-Daari AnaaSaailukum Wa Aamilukum Feemaa Ilaykumut-Tafweedhwu Wa Alaykumut-Ta'aweedhwu Fa BikumYujbarul Maheedhwu Wa Yushfal Mareedhwu WamaaTazdaadul Arhaamu Wamaa Tagheedhwu Innee BiSirrikum Mu'aminun Wa Li Qawlikum Musallimun WaAlallaahi Bikum Muqsimun Fee Raj'ee Bi Hawaaiji WaQadhwaaihaa Wa Imdhwaaihaa Wa Injaaihaa WaIbraaihaa Wa Bi Shu'oonee Ladaykum Wa SwalaahihaaWassalaamu Alaykum Salaama Muwaddi'in Wa LakumHawaaijahu Moodiun Yas'alullaaha Ilaykumul MarjiaWa Sa'ayahu Ilaykum Ghayru Munqatwi'in Wa AnYarjianee Min Hadhratikum Khayra Marji'in IlaaJanaabin Mumri'in Wa Khafdhwi Muwassain WaDa'atin Wa Mahalin Ilaa Heenil Ajali Wa KhayriMasweerin Wa Mahallin Fin-Naimil Azali Wal AyshilMuqtabali Wa Dawaamil Ukuli Wa Shurbir-RaheeqiWassalsali Wa A’llin Wa Nahalin Laa Sa'ama Minhu

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Walaa Malala Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakaatuhu WaTahiyyaatuhu Alaykum Hattal Awdi Ila HadhratikumWal Fawzi Fee Karratikum Wal Hashri Fee ZumratikumWa Rahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuhu Alaykum WaSwalawaatuhu Wa Taheeyaatuhu Wa Huwa HasbunaWa Ni'amal Wakeel.

Then pray 2 rak'at Namaaz and beseech your Haajat.

W O R T H - L E S S - N E S SIt is related from Ammaar-e-Yaaseer

R.A. that Ameerul Mu’amineen ImaamAli A.S. once told him that

BASICALLY the achievements of thisworld are filthy and not worthwhile. Since the

main objective for the love of this world is for:Eating, Drinking, Marrying, Smelling, Wearing, and

Riding. So if one has a deep insight to investigate thebase of all these objectives he shall hate and ab’hore all

of them, because:- EATING: the best food is honey, whilst itis the games of the bees;DRINKING: the best drink is water,whilst it is not solely for humans, water is for animals and

beasts also; MARRYING: the best enjoyment in matri-mony is considered to be Sex, whilst it has to be through

stinking urinal passage; SMELLING: the best scentis Musk, whilst it comes from the blood of ani-

mals; WEARING: the best cloth is silk, whilst itcomes from the waste of the worms;

RIDING: horse is consideed to be thebest ride, whilst it is an unfaithful

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This is one of the best Ziyaarats from which we canperceive a glimpse of the greatness of our Aimmah A.S.and through whose intercession our Haajaat of this worldand of the Hereafter can be granted by the AlmightyAllaah S.W.T. This Ziyaarat was narrated by Imaam AliNaqi A.S. whose Wilaadat and even Shahaadat iscommemorated in this Holy Month of Rajab.

When we go to the Ziyaarat of any Imaam's Holy Shrinefirst Sunnat Ghusl should be performed, then recite this:

Ash'hadu An Laa Ilaaha Illallaahu Wahdahu LaaShareeka Lahu Wa Ash'hadu Anna MuhammadanSwallallaahu Alayhi Wa Aalihi Abduhu Wa Rasooluh.

Then while we are approaching the holy Grave of the Imaam weshould recite 30 times Allaahu Akbar, then again 30 timesAllaahu Akbar, and finally when we are already by the side of theHoly Grave then again recite 40 times Allaahu Akbar.And then recite this ZIYAARAT:-

Assalaamu Alaykum Yaa Ahlabaytin-Nubuwwati WaMawdhwiar-Risaalati Wa Mukhtalafal Malaaikati WaMahbitwal Wahyi Wa M'adinar-Rahmati Wa Khuzzanal IlmiWa Muntahal Hilmi Wa Uswoolal Karami Wa QaadatalUmami Wa Anaaswiral Abraari Wa Da'aaimal Akhyaari WaSaasatal Ibaadi Wa Arkaanal Bilaadi Wa Abwaabal EemaaniWa Umanaa'ar-Rahmaani Wa Sulaalatan-Nabiyyeena WaSwafwatal Mursaleena Wa Itrati Khiyarati RabbilAalameena Wa Rahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuh.

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Assalaamu Alaa Aimmatal Hudaa Wa Maswaabeehid-Dujaa Wa A'alaamit-Tuqaa Wa Dhawin-Nuhaa Wa Ulil Hijaa WaKahfil Waraa Wa Warathatil Ambiyaai Wal Mathalil A'alaa Wad-Da'awatil Husnaa Wa Hujajillahi Alaa Ahlid-Dunyaa Wal AakhiratiWal Oolaa Wa Rahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuh. Assalaamu AlaaMahaalli Ma'arifatillaahi Wa Masaakini Barakatillaahi WaMa'aadini Hikmatillaahi Wa Hafadhwati Sirrillaahi Wa HamalatiKitaabillaahi Wa Awswiyaa'i Nabiyyillaahi Wa DhurriyyatiRasoolillaahi Swallaallaahu Alayhi Wa Aalihi Wa RahmatullaahiWa Warakaatuh. Assalaamu Alad-Duaati Ilallaahi Wal AdillaaiAla Mardhwaatillaahi Wal Mustaqirreena Fee Amrillaahi Wat-Taammeena Fee Mahabbatillaahi Wal Mukhlisweena FeeTawheedillaahi Wal Mudhwhireena Li Amrillaahi Wa Nahyhi WaIbaadihil Mukrameenal-Ladheena Laa Yasbiqoonahu Bil QawliWa Hum Bi Amrihi Ya'amaloona Wa Rahmatullaahi WaBarakaatuh. Assalaamu Alal Aimmatid-Duaati Wal QaadatilHudaati Wassaadatil Wulaati Wadh-Dhaadatil Humaati WaAhlidh-Dhikri Wa Ulil Amri Wa Baqiyyatillaahi Wa KhiyaratihiWa Hizbihi Wa Aybati Ilmihi Wa Hujjatihi Wa Swiraatihi Wa NoorihiWa Burhaanihi Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakaatuh. Ash'hadu AnLaa Ilaaha Illallahu Wahdahu La Shareekalahu KamaaShahidallaahu Li Nafsihi Wa Shahida Lahu Malaaikatahu Wa UlulIlmi Min Khalqihi Laa Ilaaha Illaa Huwal Azeezul Hakeem. WaAsh'hadu Anna Muhammadan Abduhul Muntajabu Wa RasooluhulMurtadhwaa Arsalahu Bil Hudaa Wa Deenil Haqqi Li Yudh'hirahooAlad-Deeni Kullihi Walaw Karihal Mushrikoon.

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Wa Ash'hadu Anna Kumul Aimmatur-RaashidoonalMahdiyyoonal Ma'asoomoonal MukarramoonalMuqarraboonal Muttaqoonas-Swaadiqoonal MustwafawnalMutweeoona Lillaahil Qawwaamoona Bi Amrihil AamiloonBi Iraadatihil Faaizoona Bi Karaamatihis-Twafaakum BiIlmihi Wartadhwaakum Li Ghaybihi Wakhtaarakum Li SirrihiWajtabaakum Bi Qudratihi Wa A'azzakum Bi Hudaahu WaKhasswakum Bi Burhaanihi Wan Tajabakum Li Noorihi WaAyyadakum Bi Roohihi Wa Radhwiyakum Khulafaa'a FeeArdhihi Wa Hujajan Alaa Bariyyatihi Wa Answaaran LiDeenihi Wa Hafadhwatan Li Sirrihi Wa Khazanatan Li IlmihiWa Mustaw'adan Li Hikmatihi Wa Taraajimatan Li WahyihiWa Arkaanan Li Tawheedihi Wa Shuhadaa'a Alaa KhalqihiWa A'alaaman Li Ibaadihi Wa Manaaran Fee Bilaadihi WaAdillaa'a Ala Swiraatihi Aswamakumullaahu Minaz-Zalali WaAamanakum Minal Fitani Wa Twahharakum Minad-DanasiWa Adh'haba Ankumur-Rijsa Wa Twahharakum TatwheeranFa Adh-Dhwamtum Jalaalahu Wa Akbartum Sha'anahu WaMajjadtum Karamahu Wa Adamtum Dhikrahu WaWakkadtum Meethaaqahu Wa Ahkamtum Aqda Twaa'atihiWa Naswahtum Lahu Fis-Sirri Wal Alaaniyati Wa Da'awtumIlaa Sabeelihi Bil Hikmati Wal Maw'idhwatil Hasanati WaBadhaltum Anfusakum Fee Mardhwaatihi Wa SwabartumAlaa Maa Aswaabakum Fee Janbihi Wa AqamtumusSwalaata Wa Aataytumuz-Zakaata Wa Amartum BilMa'aroofi Wa Nahaytum Anil Munkari Wa JaahadtumFillaahi Haqqa Jihaadihi A'alantum Da'awatahu, WaBAyyantum Faraaidhwahu Wa Aqamtum Hudoodahu, WaNashartum Sharaayia Ahkaamihi Wa Sanantum SunnatahuWa Swirtum Fee Dhaalika Minhu Ilar -Ridhaa Wa


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Sallamtum Lahul Qadhaa'a, Wa Swaddaqtum MinRusulihi Man Madhwaa Far-Raaghibu Ankum MaariqunWal Laazimu Lakum Laahiqun Wal Muqasswaru FeeHaqqikum Zaahiqun Wal Haqqu Ma'akum Wa Fee KumWa Minkum Wa Ilaykum Wa Antum Ahluhu WaMa'adinahu Wa Meerathun-Nubuwwati Indakum WaIyaabul Khalqi Ilaykum Wa Hisaabuhum Alaykum WaFaslul Khitaabi Indakum Wa Aayaatullaahi Ladaykum WaAzaaimuhu Fee Kum Wa Nooruhu Wa BurhaanuhuIndakum Wa Amruhu Ilaykum Man Waalaakum Fa QadWaalallaah, Wa Man Aadaakum Fa Qad Aadallaah, WaMan Ahaabakum Fa Qad Ahabballaah, Wa ManAbghadhwakum Fa Qad Abghadhwallaah, WaMani'ataswama Bikum Fa Qadi'a Taswama Billaah,Antumus-Sweeratul Aqwamu Wa Shuhadaau DaarilFanaai Wa Shufa'aau Daaril Baqaa'i War-RahmatulMawswoolatu Wal Aayatul Makhzoonatu Wal AmaanatulMahfoodhwatu Wal Baabul Mubtalaa Bihinnaasu, ManAtaakum Najaa, Wa Man Lam Ya'atikum Halaka, IlallaahiTad'oona Wa Alayhi Tadulloona Wa Bihee Tu'aminoonaWa Lahu Tusallimoona Wa Bi Amrihi Ta'amaloona Wa IlaaSabeelihi Turshadoona Wa Bi Qawlihi TahkumoonaSa'ada Man Waalaakum Wa Halaka Man Aadaakum, WaKhaaba Man Jahadakum Wa Dhwalla Man Faaraqakum,Wa Faaza Man Tamassaka Bikum, Wa Amina Man Laja'aIlaykum, Wa Salama Man Swaddaqakum, Wa HudiyaMani'ataswama Bikum Manit-Taba'akum, Fal JannatuMa'awaahu a Man Khaalafakum Fannaaru Maswaahu,Wa Man Jahadakum Kaafiroon, Wa Man HaarabakumMushrikoon, Wa Man Radda Alaykum Fee Asfali DarkinMinal Jaheem.


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Ash'hadu Anna Haadhaa Saabiqun Lakum FeeMaa Madhaa Wa Jaarin Lakum Fee Maa Baqiya , WaAnna Arwaahakum Wa Noorakum Wa TweenatakumWaahidatun Twaabat Wa Twahurat Ba'adhwuhaa MinBa'adhwin Khalaqakumullahu Anwaaran Fa Ja'alakumBi Arshihi Muhdiqeen, Hattaa Manna Alaynaa Bikum,Faja'alakum Fee Buyootin Adhinallaahu An Turfa'a WaYudhkara Fee Hasmuhu Wa Ja'ala SwalaatanaaAlaykum, Wamaa Khas-swanaa Bihee MinWilaayatikum Tweeban Li Khalqinaa a Twahaaratan LiAnfusinaa Wa Tazkiyatan Lanaa Wa Kaffaratan LiDhunoobinaa Fa Kunnaa Indahu Musallimeena BiFadhlikum Wa Ma'aroofeena Bi TaswdeeqinaaIyyaakum Fa Balaghallaahu Bikum Ashrafa MahallilMukarrameena Wa A'alaa Manaazilil MuqarrabeenaWa Arfa'a Darajaatil Mursaleena Haythu Laa YalhaquhuLaahiqun Walaa Yafooquhu Faaiqun Walaa YasbiquhuSaabiqun Walaa Yatwmau Fee Idraakihi Twaamiun,Hattaa Laa Yabqaa Malakun Muqarrabun WalaaNabiyyun Mursalun Walaa Swiddeequn WalaaShaheedun Walaa Aalimun Walaa Jaahilun WalaaDaniyyun Walaa Faadhilun Walaa Mu'aminun SwaalihunWalaa Faajirun Twaalihun Walaa Jabbaarun AneedunWalaa Shaytwaanun Mareedun Walaa Khalqun FeemaaBayna Dhaalika Shaheedun Illaa Arrafahum JalaalataAmrikum Wa Idhwama Khatwari-kum Wa KibaraSha'anikum Wa Tamaama Noorikum Wa SwidqaMaqaaidikum Wa Thabaata Maqaamikum Wa SharafaMahallikum Wa Manzilatikum Indahu Wa Karaamata-kum Alayhi Wa Khaaswata-kum Ladayhi Wa QurbaManzilati-kum Minhu.


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Bi Abee Antum Wa Ummee Wa Ahlee Wa MaaleeWa Usratee Ush'hidullaaha Wa Ush'hidukum AnneeMu'aminun Bikum Wa Bimaa Aamantum Bihee KaafiroonBi Aduwwikum Wa Bimaa Kafartum Bihee MustabswiroonBi Sha'anikum Wa Bi Dhwalaalati Man KhaalafakumMuwaalin Lakum Wa Li Awliyaaikum, Mubghidhwun LiA'adaaikum, Wa Muaadin Lahum Silmun LimanSaalamakum Wa Harbun Liman Haarabakum, MuhaqqikunLimaa Haqqaqtum, Mubtwilun Limaa Abtwaltum, MutweeunLakum Aarifun, Bi Haqqikum Muqirroon Bi FadhlikumMuhtamilum Li Ilmikum Muhtajibun Bi DhimmatikumMu'atarifun Bikum Mu'aminun Bi Iyaabikum MuswaddiqunBi Raj'atikum Muntadhwirun Li Amrikum Murtakibun LiDawlatikum Aakhidhun Bi Qawlikum Aamilun Bi AmrikumMustajeerun Bikum Zaairuoon Lakum Laaidhun AaidhunBi Quboorikum Mustashfiun Ilallaahi Azza Wa Jalla BikumMutaqarribun Bikum Alayhi Wa Muqaddimukum AmaamaTwalibatee Hawaaijee Wa Iraadatiee Fee Kulli AhwaaleeWa Umooree Mu'aminun Bi Sirrikum Wa Alaaniyatikum WaShaahidikum Wa Ghaaibikum Wa Awwalikum WaAakhirikum Wa Mufawwidhun Fee Dhaalika KulliheIlaykum, Wa Musallimun Feehi Ma'akum, Wa QalbeeLakum Musallimun, Wa Ra'ayee Lakum Tabaun, WaNuswratee Lakum Muaddan Hattaa Yuhyiyallaahu Ta'aalaaDeenahu Bikum, Wa Yaruddakum Fee Ayyaamihi, WaYudh'hirakum Li Adlihi Wa Yumakkinakum Fee Ardhihi FaMa'akum Ma'akum Laa Ma'a Ghayrikum, Aamantu BikumWa Tawallaytu Aakhirakum Bimaa Tawallaytu BiheeAwwalakum Wa Bari'atu IlallaahiAzza Wa Jalla Min A'adaaikum,


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Bi Abee Antum Wa Ummee Wa Nafsee Wa AhleeWa Maalee Man Araadallaah Bada'a Bikum, Wa ManWahhada Qabila Ankum, Wa Man Qaswada TawajjahaBikum Mawaaliyya Laa Uhswee Thanaa'akum WalaaAblughu Minal Mad'hi Kunhakum Waminal WaswfiQadrakum, Wa Antum Noorul Akhyaari, wa HudaatulAbraari, Wa Hujajul Jabbaari, Bikum Fatahallaahu WaBikum Yakhtimu Wa Kum Yunazzilul Ghaytha, Wa BikumYumsikus-Samaa'a An Taqa'a Alal Ardhi Illaa Bi Idhnihi, WaBikum Yunaffisul Hamma, Wa Yakshifudh-Dhurra, WaIndakum Maa Nazalat Bihee Rusuluhuhi Wa HabatwatBihee Malaaikatuhu Wa Ilaa Jaddikum (if one recitesZiyaarat of Ameerul Mu'amineen A.S. then instead ofIlaa Jaddikum one should say Ilaa Akheeka)


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Sub'haana Rabbinaa In Kaana Wa'adu Rabbinaa LaMaf'oolan Yaa Waliyyallaahi Inna Baynee Wa BaynallaahiAzza Wa Jalla Dhunooban Laa Ya'atee Alayhaa IllaaRidhwaakum Fa Bihaqqi Mani'atamunakam Alaa SirrihiWastar'aakum Amra Khaqihi Wa Qaran Twaa'atakum BiTwaa'atihi Lam Mastaw-habtum Dhunoobee Wa KuntumShufa'aa'ee Fa Innee Lakum Mutweeun Man Atwaa'akumFaqad Atwaa'Allaah, Wa Man Aswaakum Faqad Aswallaah,Wa Man Ahabbakum Fa Qad Ahabballaah, Wa ManAbghadhwakum Faqad Abghdhwallaah.

Allaahumma Innee Law-Wajadtu Shufa'aa'a AqrabaIlayka Min Muhammadin Wa Ahlibaytihil AkhyaarilAimmatil Abraari Laja'altu-hum Shufa'aa'ee Fa Bihaqqi-himul-Ladhee Awjaba Lahum Alayka As'aluka AnTudkhilanee Fee Jumlatil Aarifeena Bihim Wa BihaqqihimWa Fee Zumratil Marhoomeena Bi Shafaa'atihim InnakaArhamur-Raahimeen, Wa Swallallaahu Alaa MuhammadinWa Aalihit-Twaahireen Wa HasbunallaahuWa NiamalWakeel. * * * * * * * * * * * * * *


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S H A ' B A A N

The month of Sha'abaan is a very auspiscious andmeritorious month. This month is related to the HolyProphet S.A.W.W. There are various A'Amaal to be per-formed in this month. Fasting in this month carries spe-cial reward. The Holy Prophet S.A.W.W. used to ob-serve Fasting all the days in this month and connectedthem to the Holy month of Ramadhaan. He used to saythat, "Sha'abaan is my month and whoerver observesFasting in this month, even for one day, Paradise shallbe made obligatory on him/her.

A tradition from Imaam Ja'afar Saadiq A.S. saysthat when the month of Sha'abaan arrived Imaam ZaynulAabideen gathered his companions and said, " Do youknow what this month is ? This is Sha'abaan, andRasoolullah S.A.W.W. said that this is his month, so it isbetter for you to observe Fasting for the sake of All-Merciful Allah and for the love towards the Holy ProphetS.A.W.W. I have heard from my father, and he frommy Grand Father that, whoever wishes the nearness ofAllaah and he Fasts for the pleasure of the Holy Prophetthen Allaah shall grant His proximity to him and shallbestow numerous bounties on him on the day ofQayaamat."

Imaam Ja'ajar Saadiq A.S. said that we should also encourage ourfriends and near-ones to observe Fasts in this month. When theHoly Prophet S.A.W.W. sighted the new moon of Sha'abaan heordered a person to announce in Madina that it is an information

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from the Prophet of Allaah that this month of Sha'abaanis his month and whosoever wishes to be helpful andobliging to him should observe Fasting and that, AllaahS.W.T will shower His blessings on him. Imaam Ali A.S.said that after this announcement he had never misseda Fast in Sha'abaan. The Fasts of Sha'abaan and HolyRamdhaan are the means of forgiveness and pardon.

Imaam Ja'afar Saadiq A.S. said that the Fasts ofSha'abaan are at such an extent of advantage that evenif a person is condemned to death because of a Haraamact, then also he shall be benefiting from the Fasts ofSha'abaan.

DAILY A'AMAAL:-

These are a few A'amaal to be perfomed daily in thismonth :

Recite 70 times :' A s t a g h f i r u l l a a h W a A s ' a l u h u t

Tawbah ' . ( =I seek repentence from Allaah and I ask for His for-

giveness.)

Recite 70 times :'Astaghfirul-Lahal-Ladhee Laa Ilaaha Illa Huwar-

Rahmaanur-Raheemul Hayyul Qayyoomu Wa AtoobuIlayhi'. ( = Iseek repentence from Allaah, there is no god exceptHe, the Beneficent, the Merciful, the Everliving, the Eternal, andI turn repentant towards Him. )

ISTIGHFAAR IS THE BEST IBAADAT IN THIS MONTH. One whodoes Istighfaar 70 times is equal in merit to seventythousand times in other months;

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Another best deed in this month is to giveSadaqa. It saves one from the fire of Hell.

Recite totally 1000 times this Duaa during thismonth :

'Laa Ilaaha Illal-Laahu Walaa Na'budu IllaaIyyaahu Mukhlisweena Lahud-Deen Walaw KarihalMushrikoon.' ( =There is no god save Allaah, we do not worship

anyone except Him only, making religion pure for Him even if the disbe-

lievers be disinclined. )

The reciter gets the Sawaab of 1000 year's worship;On Friday-eve pray 2 rak'at Namaaz and in both

rak'ats after Al-Hamd recite 100 times Surah-e-Tawheed,after Namaaz recite 100 Salawaat. The advantage willbe that all the worldly and hereafter's needs shall befulfilled.

Keeping Fast on Monday and Thursday will ben-efit us in the fulfillment of 20 Haajaats of this worldand 20 of the Hereafter.

It is recommended to recite Salawaat AS MUCH AS

POSSIBLE;

AUTHENTIC TRADITIONS SAY THAT:RAJAB IS THE MONTH OF ALLAAH,

SHA’ABAAN THE MONTH OF RASOOLULLAAH (S.A.W.W)&

RAMADHAAN-MUBAARAK IS THE MONTHOF THE UMMAAH

THE HOLY MONTH OF RAMADHAAN IS ALSO CALLEDSHAHRULLAAH, THAT IS, THE MONTH OF ALLAAH S.W.T.

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Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem. AllaahummaSwalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aali Muhammad,Shajaratin-Nubuwwati Wa Mawdhwi'ir-Risaalati WaMukhtalafil Malaaikati Wa Ma'adinil Ilmi WaAhliBaytil Wahyi.

Allaahumma Swalli Alaa Muhammadin WaAali Muhammadinil Fulkil Jaariyati Fil-LujajilGhaamirati Ya'amanu Man Rakibahaa Wa YaghraquMan Tarakahal Mutaqaddimu Lahum Maariqun WalMuta'Akh-khiru Anhum Zaahiqun Wal-LaazimuLahum Laahiqun. Allaahumma Swalli AlaaMuhammadin Wa Aali Muhammadin Alkahfil HaseeniWa Ghiyaathil Mudhtwarril Mustaqeeni Wa Malja'alHaaribeen, Wa Ismatal Mu'ataswimeen.

Alaahumma Swalli Alaa Muhammadin WaAali Muhammadin Swalaatan Katheeratan TakoonuLahum Redhan Wa Li Haqqi Muhammadin Wa AaliMuhammadin Adaa'an Wa Qadhwaa'an BihawlinMinka Wa Quwwatin Yaa Rabbal Aalameen.

Allaahumma Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa AaliMuhammadin Attwayyibeenal Abraaril Akhyaaril-Ladheena Awjabta Huqooqahum Wa FaradhtaTwaa'atahum Wa Wilaayatahum.

DAILY SALAWAAT AT NOON:-This is a special Salawaat to be recited every

afternoon and a very excellent Munaajaat which wasbeing recited by Aimma-e-Twaahireen A.S.(refer.M.Jinaan); This Salawaat wasrecomended by Imaam Zaynul Aabideen A.S. to reciteeveryday day at noon:~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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Alaahumma Swalli Alaa Muhammadin WaAali Muhammadin Wa'mur Qalbee Bi Twaa'atikWalaa Tukhzinee Bi Ma'aswiyatik WarzuqneeMuwaasaata Man Qattarta Alayhi Min RizqikaBima Wassa'ata Alayya Min Fadhlika Wa NashartaAlayya Min Adlika Wa Ahyaytanee Tahta DhwillikaWa Haadha Shahru Nabiyyika Sayyidi RusulikaSha'abaanul-Ladhee Hafaftahu Minka Bir-RahmatiWar-Ridhwaanil-Ladhee Kaana RasoolullaahiSwallallaahu Alayhi Wa Aalihi Wa Sallam Yad'abuFee Swiyaamihi Wa Qiyaamihi Fee Layaaleehi WaAyyaamihi Nujoo'an Laka Fi Ikraamihi WaI'adhwaamihi Ilaa Mahalli Himaamihi.

Allaahumma Fa Ainnaa Alal Istinaani BiSunnatihi Feehi Wa Naylish-Shafaa'ati Ladayhi.Allaahumma Waj'alhu Lee Shafeean Mushaffa'anWa Twareeqan Ilayka Maheean Waj'alnee LahooMuttabian Hattaa Alqaaq Yawmal Qiyaamati AnneeRaadhiyan Wa An Dhunoobee Ghaadhiyan QadAwjabta Lee Minkar-Rahmata War-Ridhwaan WaAnzaltanee Daaral Qaraari Wa Mahallal Akhyaar.

(abstract: In this majestic Salawaat we request to Almighty Allaah to send Hisblessings on the Holy Prophet Muhammad S.A.W.W. and his Ahlul Bayt A.S. - andacknowledge that they are the chosen people of Allaah, they are outcome ofprohet'hood, they are the destination of divine messeges, they are the acedamywhere Angels come to learn, they are the depository of wisdom and they are thepeople of the house of Wahyi. Muhammad (S) And Alli Muhammad (A.S) are likeunsinkable ship sailing in a fathomless deep waters of the seas, whoever embarkstherein is saved, that means that whoever adheres to their instructions will be savedand whoever goes against them is doomed, our destination is surely the pleasure ofAllaah and going to Jannah, so whoever sticks to the instructions and ways of lifewhich Ahlul Bayt has shown, is surely reaching his/her destination, but whoever

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legs behind or goes in front of them shall be wandering in wilderness and goingastray. Here we repeatedly say to Allaah to send His blessings on Muhammad(S) and His Ahlul Bayt A.S. and we obey Allaah's command to follow in theirfootsteps because they are chosen by Allaah and Allaah has made obligatory oneveryone to obey them because they are the Ark of salvation. We hereby re-quest Allaah to make our stand firm in obedience to them and not to let us doshameful acts, and cultivate in our minds a sense of helping the needy fromprovisions that Allaah has given to us. This is the month of Allaah's Prophetand the month surrounded by mercy and blessings of Allaah from all sides, sowe must also follow their way of living specially in this month by Fasting andpraying during days and nights so that we become eligible for their interscessionon Qayaamat. We request Allah to make the Holy Prophet be our advocate inQayaamat to assist by rewading us his Shafaa'at so that He shall overlook ourmistakes and be pleased with us and we shall find our abode in Aakhirat in theneighbourhood of the selected good ones. )

1st Night and Day of Sha'abaan:-

(a) It is narrated from Rasoolullaah S.A.W.W. to observeFasting on the first three days of Sha’abaan and Pray 12 rak'atNamaaz in its nights in which recite S.Tawheed 11 times afterAl-Hamd in every rek'at;

(b) It is highly emphasized to observe Fast on this day.

(c) On 1st, 2nd, and 3rd day of this month Fasting is highlyrecommended by the Holy Prophet S.A.W.W. and in their nightspray 2 rak'at Namaaz with 11 times S.Tawheed in each rak'at.

(d) The 3rd day of this month is a very meritorious andauspicious day, it is the BIRTHDAY OF IMAAM HUSSAIN A.S. Oneshould Fast on this day. The following Duaa should be recitedtoday:-

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DUAA ON 3RD SHA'ABAANAllaahumma Innee As'aluka Bihaqqil

Mawloodi Fee Haadhal Yawmil Maw'oodi BiShahaadatihi Qablas-Tihlaalihee Wa WilaadatiheeBakat’hus-Samaau Waman Feehaa Wal Ardhwu WamanAlayhaa Walammaa Yatwa’a Laa Batayhaa QateelilAbrati Wa Sayyidil Usratil Mamdoodi Bin-NuswratiYawmal Karratil Mu'awwadhi Min Qatlihee AnnalAimmata Min-Naslihee Wash-Shifaa'a Fee TurbatiheeWal Fawza Ma'ahoo Fee Awbatihee Wal Awswiyaa'aMin Itratihee Ba'ada Qaaimihim Wa Ghaybatihi HattaaYudrikul Awtaara Wa Yath’aruth-Thaara Wa YurdhwulJabbaara Wa Yakoonoo Khayra Answaar. SwallallaahuAlayhim Ma'akh-tilaafil-Layli Wan-Nahaari,Allaahumma Fa Bihaqqihim Ilayka AtawassaluWa As'aluSuaala Muqtarifin Mu'atarifin Musee'in Ilaa NafsiheeMimmaa Fararta Fee Yawmihi wa Amsihi Yas'alukalIswmata Ilaa Mahalli Ramsihee.Allaahumma Fa SwalliAlaa Muhammadin Wa ItratiheeWahshurnaa FeeZumratihee Wa Bawwi'anaa Ma'ahoo Daaral KaraamatiWa Mahallal Iqaamati.Allaahumma Wa KamaaAkramtanaa Bi Ma'arifatihee Fa Akrimnaa Bi ZulfatiheeWarzuqnaa Muraafaqatahoo Wa SaabiqatahooWaj'alnaa Mimman Yusallimu Li Amrihee Wa YukthirusSwalaata Alayhi Inda Dhikrihee Wa Alaa Jamee'iAwswiyaaihee Wa Ahli Aswfiyaaihil MamdoodeenaMinka Bil Adadil Ithnay Asharan-Nujoomiz-Zuhari WalHujaji Alaa Jamee'il Bashar. Allaahumma Wa HabLanaa Fee Haadhal Yawmi Khayra Mawhibaatin WaAnjih Lanaa Feehi Kulla Twalabatin Kamaa WahabtalHusayna Li Muhammadin Jaddihee Wa Aadha FutrusuBi Mahdihi Fa Nahnu Aaidhoona Bi Qabrihee MinBa'adihee Nash'hadu Turbatahu Wa NantadhwiruAwbatahu Aameen Rabbal Aalameen.

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( =O my Allaah I beseech You in the right of that who was borntoday, to whomYou promised martyrdom before he gave light like anew moon on his birth, the heavens and the earth and thosedwelling thereon fell into silence of penitence when he set foot inthis world, the harassed desolate heads of as closely connectedstrong group of familiar friends of people who will win victory onthe day the final assault on the dhaalims will be launched , anequvivalent recompence for his martyrdom his direct descendantsare the Holy Imaams, the soil of his resting residence provideseffective help, a sure remedy, he shall attain his end along withhis successors from among his descendants when their Qaaim shallcome back and take hold of the prosecutors and cheaters, put anend to implacable and dense wars and thus fulfil the task theOmnipotent has entrusted to them, and be the best helpers.Blessings of Allaah be on them at all times that go by and timesthat set in. O my Allaah therefore in their names, unto You , I turnto get a hearing and make a request, a request of an accused,aware of the wrong done by him to himself, in disregard, day inand day out, to seek Your protection until covered with earth inthe grave. O my Allaah send blessings on Muhammad and AaliMuhammad and raise us in the group of his associates, give us anabode near him in the eternal land of bliss and happiness. O myAllaah just as You obliged us with the awareness of his trueessence please also encourage our close friendship with him.,sustain us so far, dedicated we are useful to his mission, trying togo beyond one another, keep us among those who willingly followhis instructions and giudence.And every time whenever wemention his name , call upon You to send blessings on him and onall his successors, his chosen family, the Twelve Bright identifiedby You. Your crucial arguments over all mankind. O my Allaahprovide us today with the best maturity and education to carryon successfully the demands of Your mission just as Husayn hadbeen put in willingness by his grandfather Muhammad S.A.W.W.and just as Futrus found tranquility in his cradle, let us get peaceof mind at his resting abode where we go to enunciate the vocationof true faith and expect his return. Aameen, O Lord of the worlds.)

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Then recite the following DUAA OF IMAAM HUSAIN A.S.that he had recited on the day of Aashoora when hewas sorrounded by the multitude of enemies:-

B i s m i l l a a h i r - R a h m a a n i r - R a h e e m .Allaahumma Anta Muta’aalil Makaani AdhweemulJabarooti Shadeedul Mihaali Ghaneeyun Anil KhalaaiqiAreedhwul Kibriyaai Qaadirun Alaa Maa TashaauQareebur-Rahmati Swaadiqul Wa’adiSaabighun-Ni’amati Hasanul Balaai Qareebun IdhaaDueet Muheetwun Bimaa Khalaqta Qaabilt-TawbatiLiman Taaba Ilayka Qaadirun Alaa Maa Aradta WaMudrikun Maa Twalabta Wa Shakoorun Idhaa ShukirtaWa Dhakoorun Idhaa Dhukirta Ad’ooka Muhtaajan WaArghabu Ilayka Faqeeran Wa Afzaoo Ilayka KhaaifanWa abkee Ilayka Makrooban Wa Astaeenu BikaDhwaeefan Wa Atawakkalu Alayka Kaafiyan UhkumBaynanaa Wa Bayna Qawminaa Bil Haqqi Fa InnahumGharroonaa Wa Khadaoona Wa Khadhaloona WaGhadaroo Binaa Wa Qataloona Wa Nahnu ItratuNabiyyika Wa Waladu Habeebika MuhammadibniAbdillaahil-Ladhis-Twafaytahu Bir-RisaalatiWa’atamantahu Alaa Wahyika Faj’al Lanaa MinAmrinaa Farajan Wa Makhrajan Bi Rahmatika YaaA r h a m a r - R a a h i m e e n .

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has promised that He will not return anyone empty-handed exceptif a sinful thing is asked for. This holy night is to Ahlul Bayt asLaytul Qadr is to Holy Prophet S.A.W.W. Auspiciousness ofthis night is amplified manifold because of the birth ofIMAAM-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, andthe names of those to go for Hajj are recorded. In this night Allahbestows His Grace and Blessings to His creation much more thenwhat they deserve.

15th SHA'ABAAN NIGHT:-

The night preceding this day is an extra-ordinary night.Imaam Muhammad Baakir A.S. said that this night is the mostexcellent night after the Night of Qadr, in this night Allaah distributesHis Grace on His creatures abundantly, by His Mercy He forgivesnumerous people, we should try to gain His proximity. Allaah

Some A'amaal on ths Night of 15th Sha'abaan:To perform Ghusl in this night is the means of forgivness.To keep night vigil for Duaas, Namaaz, Istighfaar and

other Ibaadaat.To recite Ziyaarat of Imaam Husayn A.S. It is as if

to shake hands with 124000 Prophets of Allaah S.W.T. Is has themerit of Hajj and Umrah. At least one should stand under theopen sky and then look left, right, and towards the heavens andrecite even this much: Assalaamu Alayka Ya AbaaAbdillaah Assalaamu Alayka Wa Rahmatullaahi WaBarakaatuh.There are essential Duaas to be recited tonight, some among themare as follows:

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15TH SHA’ABAAN NIGHT

Recite the Salawaat that is recited everyday at noon(this is already given in the preceding pages). Recite this Duaa:-

Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem. AllaahummaBihaqqi Laylatinaa Haadhihi Wa Mawloodihaa WaHujjatika Wa Maw’oodihal-Latee Qaranta IlaaFadhlihaa Fadhlan Fa Tammat Kalimatuka SwidqanWa Adlan Laa Mubaddila Li Kalimaatika WalaaMuaqqiba Li Aayaatika Noorukal Muta’alliqu WaDhwiyaaukal Mushriku Wal Alaman-Nooru FeeTakhyaaid-Dayjooril-Ghaaibul Mastooru JallaMawliduhu Wa Kasima Mahtadihu Wal MalaaikatuShuhhaduhu Wallaahu Naaswiruhu Wa MuayyiduhuIdhaa Aana Meeaaduhu Wal Malaaikatu AmdaaduhuSayfullaahil-Ladhee Laa Yanboo Wa Nooruhul-LadheeLaa Yakhboo Wa Dhul Hilmil-Ladhee Laa YaswbooMadaarud-Dahri Wa Nawaameesul Aswri Wa WulaatulAmri Wal Munazzilu Alayhim Maa Yatanazzalu FeeLaylatil Qadri Wa Aswhaabul Hashri Wan-NashriTaraajimatu Wahyihi Wa Wulaatu Amrihi Wa NahyihiAllaahumma Faswalli Alaa Khaatimihim WaQaaimihimul Mastoori An Awaalimihim AllaahummaWa Adrik binaa AyyaamahuWa Dhuhoorahu WaQiyaamahu Waj’alnaa Min Answaarihim WaqrinThaaranaa Bi Thaarihi Waktubnaa Fee A’awaanihi WaKhulaswaaihi Wa Ahyinaa Fee Dawlatihi NaaimeenWaBi Swuhbatihim Ghaanimeen Wa Bihaqqihi QaaimeenWa Minas-Sooi Saalimeen Yaa Arhamar-RaahimeenWal Hamdu Lillaahi Rabbil Aalameen WaSwalawaatuhu Alaa Sayyidinaa MuhammadinKhaatamin-Nabiyyeen Wal Mursaleen Wa AlaaAhlibaytihis-Swaadiqeen Wa Itratihin-NaatwiqeenWal’an Jameeadh-Dhwaalimeen Wahkum BaynanaaWa Baynahum Yaa Ahkamal Haakimeen.

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Recite Duaa-e-Qumayl.

Recite Tasbeehaat-e-Arba'aa 100 times which is themeans for the forgiveness of sins and Haajaat are fulfilled ---Sub'haanallaahi Walhamdu Lillaahi Wa Laa IlaahaIllaal-Laahu Wallaahu Akbar.

There is also to be recited 2 rak'at Namaaz, then a Duaa,ref.M.Jinaan), then 20 times Yaa Rabbi, and 7 times Yaa Allaahuin Sajdah, then 7 times--- Laa Hawla Walaa Quwwata IllaaBillaah, then 10 times Maa Shaa'Allaahu , then 10 timesLaa Quwwata Illaa Billaah. Then Salawaat, then beseechyour needs and Inshaa'Allaah the Al-Mighty Allaah shall grant yourHaajaat even if they are as many as the drops of rain.

Recite that Duaa which we recite in Namaaz-e-Shafaa. (startingwiththese words 'Ilaahee…Ta'Arradha… Laka…….' (This Duaahas already been written in the section of Namaaz-e-Shab).

After each Namaaz of Namaaz-e-Shab recite the above men-tioned Duaa.

Recite this Duaa in Sajdah: ~~~ Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem. Sajada Laka Sawaadee WaKhayaalee Wa Aamana Laka Fuaadee HaadhiheeYadaaya Wamaa Janaytuhoo Alaa Nafsee YaaAdhweemu Turjaa Likulli Adhweemin IghfirliyalAdhweem Fa Innahoo Laa Yaghfirudh-DhanbiyalAdhweem.~~~

( =I prostrate myself in adoration to You, my thoughts andfeelings in close attention, putting faith in you hearitily, these are my two hands , bywhich they gather for me, O the Great, reliance is upon You for every good deed, forgivemy serious offences because undoubtlessly, no one can forgive sins except You. )

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Again go into Sajdah and recite : ~~~Aoodhu Bi Noori Wajhikal-Ladhee Adhwaa'at

Lahus-Samaawaatu Wal Ardhwoona WankashafatLahudh-Dhulumaatu Wa Swalaha Alayhi AmrulAwwaleen Wal Aakhireen Min Fuj'ati NaqimatikWa Min Tahweeli Aafiyatik Wamin Zawaali Ni'amatikAllaahummar'zuqnee Qalban Taqiyyan Naqiyyan WaMinash-Shirki Baree'an Laa Kaafiran WalaaShaqiyyan.~~~( = I hold fast close to the Light of Your being that had lighted the heavens and theearth and removed the darkness and put in order the operation from beginning tothe end, at all times free from violent and unexpected changes to the worst, absenceof upturn and alteration and discontinuation of the supply of natural capital. OAllaah bestow on me a knowng, fearing and clean heart, free from pretense, whichis neither kaafir nor shaqee.[wicked] ).Then put both side of your face on the Sijdagaah andrecite this:-Affartu Wajhee Fit-Turaabi Wa Huqqa Lee An AsjudaLaka. Imaam Radhaa A.S. has recommended praying Namaaz-

e-Ja'afar-e-Tayyaar [p.235] in this holy night. (This Namaaz isalready wriitten in the previous pages just before Rajab A’amaal)

From amongst other Ibaadaat there is 4 rak'at Namaaz,in each rak'at after al-Hamd recite 100 times S'Ikhlaas, thenthere is a Duaa : ~~~

Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem. AllaahummaIlayka Faqeerun Wamin Adhaabika KhaaifunMustajeerun, Allaahumma Laa Tubaddilismee WalaaTughayyir Jismee Walaa Tajhad Balaai WalaaTushmit Bee A'adaai, Aoodhu Bi Afwika MinIqaabika Wa Aoodhu Bi Rahmatika Min AdhaabikWa Aoodhu Bi Ridhaak Min Sakhtik Wa Aoodhu


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our name from those of faithful, and not to test us severly so as to be ridiculed bythe enemies, we seek refuge with His forgiveness and mercy to avoid His retribu-tion and punishment. We also seek refuge with Allaah's pleasure to avoid Hisdispleasure. We also submit that He is Glorious and Sublime and Praiseworthy, asHe Himself praises, above and beyond what the praisers say. )

Another Namaaz is of 100 rak'at, in each rak'at S.Ikhlaasis to be recited 10 times.

Recite that Namaaz mentioned in the month of Rajab tobe recited on 13th, 14th, and 15th nights.

Recite Surh-e-YaaSeen 3 times, - for longivity, prosperity,and safety from misfortunes.

THE DAY OF 15TH SHA'ABAAN.

TODAY IS THE BIRTHDAY OF OUR IMAAM AL-MAHDI SWAAHIBUZ-ZAMAAN A.F. AND SO IT IS THE GREAT DAY OF EED. It is highlyemphasized to recite the Ziyaarat of Imaam Mehdi A.F. fromwherever you are. We should pray much today for the safety andreappearence of the Imaam, who will come to wipe out all corrup-tions and evils of the world and will establish the most just rule.

There are various essential Ziyaaraat, Duaas and A'amaal ofImmam-e-Zamaana which should be performed today.

( meaning: in this Duaa we implore to Almighty Allaah that we are afraid of Hisdispleasure but are hopeful for His kind Protection. We plead to Him not to erase

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As the Holy Month of Ramadhaan is APPROACHING

we should try to be free from all sins so as to enter inthe Holy Month with purity and piousness.

Imaam Radhaa A.S. said to one of his followers that inthe final days of this month one should recite Duaas, performIstighfaar, and recite Holy Qur'aan so that we should becomeclean and free of any thing that is disliked by the All-MercifulAllaah. We should keenly observe that we are not laden withdebts, nor do we nurse any grudge towards anyone, shouldkeep away from all types of sins, and should keep completefaith and trust on non but Allaah only.

Recite this Duaa in the FINAL DAYS of this month:B i s m i l l a a h i r - R a h m m a a n i r - R a h e e m ,

Allaahumma In Lam Takun Ghafarta Lanaa Fee MaaMadhaa Min Sha'abaan Faghfirlanaa Fee Maa BaqiyaMinhu. (O Allaah if You have forgiven us in the previous days of Sha'abaan than forgive usin its remaining days also, )

In the LAST NIGHT of this month there is a meritoriousDuaa to be recited, which starts with these words,

"Allaahumma…Inna…Haadhash-Shahral…Mubaaraka..." (ref. M.Jinaan)

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OTHER A'AMAAL OF SHA'ABAN :Imaam Radhaa A.S. said that whoever shall observe Fast

even for the last three days of Sha'abaan and connect to the Fastsof Holy Ramadhaan shall earn the Sawaab of two months of Fast.

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HOLY RAMADHAAN

Although Fasting is recommended in various daysof the year the Holy Month of Ramadhaan is chosen byAllaah S.W.T specifically for this purpose. Fasting hasnumerous benefits for human beings and that is why weare commanded to observe Fasts. The most virtuous ef-fect of effective Fasting is the reaching on the peak ofperfaction.

The Holy Prophet S.A.W.W. said, "Whoever keepshis stomach hungry, his thinking culminates to the high-est level, thus, making his reflections stronger." Theeffect of less-eating is mostly seen as being purity ofheart and insight and it prepares the mind and heart tograsp quickly the right way of enlightenment. While theeffect of over-eating is always like drunkenness anddumbness in the sense of perception, thus reducing thepower of quick grasping, moreover, that is the maincause in many desease. Over-eating needs preparations,purchasing, cooking, consuming, relieving, money, treat-ment and time, thus wasting all these objects merely tosatisfy a few moment's taste of the tongue. While less-eating will opportune more free time, ease, and com-fort. Moreover, as a result of over-eating the expensesfor providing unnecessary food items and its medicalexpences can be utilized for charity, benevolence, pil-grimage, and other worshiping objectives that requiremoney.

Even on the times after Iftaar we should observesome stricktness in consuming food. Allaah has made theabstinence from food compulsory in this month, He lovesto see us sobre of foods and drinks whilst we eat anddrink more than we do in other months. This is contraryto the wish of Allaah. It is as if a host loves to sit withhis guest and talk to him fondly whereas the silly guest isbusy in other nonsensical activity.

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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 SIN-GLE 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 IMAG-INED.

Fasting in its true spirit produces humility, hospitality,obedience and surrender to the Lord of Universe. Itenhances the spirit of freedome from arrogance, ego-tism and haughtiness; it also lowers the intensity ofsensual passions and other bad motivations that divertsa person to the wrong path. Less-eating creates a stateof awakefulness thus reducing the hours of sleep, con-sequently giving the opportunity to do some creativeworks for this world as well as for the Hereafter. Thereis a Hadeeth which says, "Stop the path of Satanicinfluence upon yourself through hunger"

Howsoever, Fasting is not only the renunciation offood and drink. This type of Fasting is termed as astate of hunger only. True Fasting is the observingFast with our flesh, eyes, ears, tongue, limbs, andall organs of the body, these must remain pious andascetic all the time.

Our main aim of Fasting should be that what ourCreator Allaah S.W.T. wish us to be, that is, to reachto the peak of perfaction by acknowledging truevalue of life given to us for the main purpose of

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pleasing our Lord and reach closer to Him (The Glori-ous, The Exalted). Therefore Fasting should keep us farapart from bodily sensual desires and lead us to angelicand spiritual virtues. Ofcourse Fasting will save us fromthe Hell-Fire and attain Paradise for us, but our mainobjective 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 JA'AFAR SAADIQ A.S. AS, "The Fast- observershould consider himself as a Here-after's traveler,should remain in the state of humility, fear , self-deg-radation, and like a servent fearing his master shouldremain afraid of Allaah; his heart should remain purefrom defects and contaminations, and his innerself should be free from everything exceptAllaah; must sacrifice his entire friendship and inten-tions for Him and must purify his heart from all otherfriendships except Allaah's; must surrender his eyesand soul to Him; must commit his soul for Hisrememberence; must utilize his body in Allaah's pathand must keep it distant apart especially the tonguefrom all sorts of sins and indecencies. Whoever hasobserved these limitations has indeed dischargedhis obligations of Fasting properly, and whoever hasshown negligience to discharge these obligations haswasted his Fast and would not be benefited from itsreward."

With reference to Imaam Ali A.S. our eighth ImaamAli Radhaa A.S. said that once the Holy ProphetS.A.W.W. delivered a sermon in which he said, "O people, very soon a month will be coming to youwhich is a month of great blessings, mercy, and

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forgiveness of sins by All-Merciful Allaah S.W.T. To Allaahits nights, days and hours are better then all other nights,days and hours. This is a month whereby All MightyAllaah is your Host, wherein your breath is counted asTasbeeh, and your sleep is an Ibaadat. So beg forgive-ness from Allaah and beseech Him with sincerety thatHe may give you Tawfeeq to observe Fasting and re-cite Holy Qur'aan. Whoever will be deprived of Allaah'sMercy in this month is an unfortunate one.

“When you Fast remember the thirst and hungerof the Day of Judgement. Give alms to the needy. Givedue respect to your aged ones. Be compassionate toyour younger ones, and sympathetic to your relatives.Abstain from that which is unlawful to see, hear, andspeak. Be kind to orphans of the others so that otherswould be kind to your orphans. After repenting for yoursins pay full attention towards Allaah.. Bepunctual in Namaaz, pray in its fixed time and raiseyour hands towards heavens because the time of Namaazis the best time when Allaah looks most kindly towardsHis creatures and answers their needs when they asksincerely.

“Your backs are overloaded with sins so performmany Sajdahs, because Allaah S.W.T. has promised notto punish those who do Sajdah and those who prayNamaaz.

“O people! any one giving Iftaar to a Fasting per-son will get the reward of emancipating one lack slaves,and his / her past sins shall be forgiven. For Iftaar itmay not be plenty or delicious dishes, but as much asone can afford. O people ! One who corrects his/herways of lifestyle to a better way shall pass with ease on

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Pool-e-Siraat when feet will be stumbling and loosingbalance over there. A person who does not exercisestrictness on his workers will be saved from the strict-ness of Allmighty on Qayaamat and a person who less-ens the load of works from his / her workers Allaahshall take his account with leniency. A person who iskind and honours an orphan then Allaah also shall honourhim on Qayaamat A person who is compassionate towardhis kith and kin then Allaah shall bestow His grace onhim, and whoever disgraces and be cruel to his relativesthen Allaah shall also deprive him of His Mercy. A personwho performs Sunnat Namaaz in this month shall begiven clemency in Qayaamat. A person who observesall obligatory deeds will be rewarded seventy timesmore for each Waajibaat, and his balance of good deedswill remain heavier then the bad deeds. A person whorecites Holy Qur'aan in this month will be rewarded themerit of recitation of a complete Qur'aan. Verily,Shaytaan is made captive in this month so bag to Allaahnot to let him overpower you, the doors of Paradiseare made wide open so bag Allaah not close them foryou and the dors of Hell are closed so bag Allaah not toopen them for you."

It is quoted by Shaikh Sadooq A.R. that whenthe Holy month of Ramadhaan arrived then the HolyProphet S.A.W.W. used to pardon all the prisonersand donate generously to everyone who asked fromhim.

This month is the holiest month of all so eachperson should remain careful to utilise the valueable op-portunity given to us by the Most High Allaah S.W.T. Weshould seriously consider how to spend this holy month inaccordance to the pleasure of Allaah by abstainingfrom sins and bad deeds with all our organs of the body.

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Attention should be given to the fact that weshould not waste away its nights in sleeping hours andthe days without rememberence of Allaah.

Regarding the reverence and majesty of this HolyMonth it suffices to note that Imaam Ali A.S. said, "Don't say 'Ramadhaan' only, because you don't knowwhat Ramadhaan is. Whoever says so must pay charityand must offer atonement Fast. Instead of saying'Ramadhaan' say the way Allaah S.W.T. called it, -' T H E M O N T H O F R A M A D H A A N ' .

It is narrated that in Holy Ramadhaan, at thetime of Iftaar, Allaah sets free thousands of the alreadycovicted people from the fire of Hell. When the eveand day of Friday comes then also countless sinful peo-ple are pardoned by All-Merciful. And finally, at the endof this month Allaah forgives the total of those par-doned all along this month. Therefore it is very impor-tant that we should not be negligient towards the grace,bounty and mercy of this month, it should not departand leave us at the same position where we were be-fore its arrival, with loads of sins on our backs. Lestwe are abandoned and punished when the observers ofFast and other good deeds are being rewarded. So onlythe recitation of Holy Qur'aan in the days and nights ofthis month, the Sunnat A'amaal, doing sincere Istighfaar,praying on its time, keeping away from bads deeds,and performing good deeds can surely bring salvationto us and make us the rightful candidates of Allaah'sbounties.

Imaam Ja'afar Saadiq A.S. said that whoever isnot forgiven in this month then there is no any hopefor his salvation until the next Holy Ramadhaan or thathe / she should be present in Arafah.

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The Imaam said that our Fastings should not beof only abstaining from food and drink, rather everyorgan of our body should strictly observe Fast. Weshould not utter falsehood with our mouth, we shouldnot hear vain talks and music with our ears, we shouldnot look at prohibited objects with our eyes, we shouldnot 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 notoppress anyone, in brief we should keep away fromevery act which makes our Lord unhappy. Rather weshould concentrate on good deeds like being helpful tothe fellow human beings, always speak truth, keep awayfrom bad people, realize the hereafter to be near, behopeful of the rewards from Allaah, be fearful of thedreadful punishments for our sins, and be among thepious people who sincerely wait for the reappearenceof Imaam Mehdi A.F.

The Imaam continued, O the observers of Fasting! Surrender your selves materially as well as spirituallyto non-but Allaah S.W.T. Keep away from prohibitedthings in public and in privacy. Fear Allaah as it is theright to fear Him.

Imaam Ali A.S . said that there are some fastingpeople whose share of reward is nothing else but thirstand hunger. And there are some worshippers whoseshare in reward is nothing but the difficulty and hard-ship. This is mainly because of wisdom, insight, andknowledge.(Ma'arifat).

Jaabir bin Abdullah narrated a tradition from the HolyProphet S.A.W.W. that he said, " O Jaabir, this is the holymonth of Ramadhaan, the one who observes Fasting in itsdays and keeps awake for some period in its nights, and

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abstains his/her stomach and private parts fromunlawful acts, and restrains his/her tongue, theycome out of sins as fast as this month passes away."Jaabir said, " how good the tradition is !" The Prophetsaid, " and how exacting the rules are to be adheredto !"

Therefore, consequently, given so muchsignificance and value for this Holy Month of Ramadhaan,it is our duty to make full preparation to receiveit with befitting provisions. Some of them are that weshould make our hearts clean and pure asaforementioned; we should also make our place ofworship and its sorrounding to be clean and withoutdisturbances; we should also make provision for ourworkers that they get some breathing time; Khums,Zakaat, debts and any other outstanding dues should becleared up so that when we stand to pray in front ofAllaah S.W.T. we should be free of any worldly burdonon our backs; the habit of gossiping and back-bitingshould be wiped out, because this is one of the thingswhich invalidates the Fast; and the most essential ofall - a firm, solid, and unyielding resolution to adhereto all the laws laid down for a successful Fasting.

Moreover, there are various magnificient A'amaal.Duaas and Namaaz that if we wish to accomplish ma-jority of them then there is no chance to stand unlesswe dovout our large time at night hours. So it needs afirm inspiration and determination also to performproper Ibaadat..

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COMMON A'AMAAL:-

There are particular Duaas to be Recited After EveryNamaaz, these are mentioned in the back pages of this book. [p.554 >]

After Namaaz-e-Maghrib daily recite DUAA-E- HAJJ.[p.380].

As the Holy Qur'aan was revealed in this month it is ofutmost importance to recite it and ponder over it as much as pos-sible. Every thing has its particular season and the Season of HolyQur'aan is the Month of Ramadhaan. If one does a Khitma anddedicates its Sawaab to any one of the Ma'asoomeen A.S. thenthe reward for the reciter is manifold. Duaa at the time of Khitmaof Holy Qur'aan is given in back pages. [p.375]

Reciting of Surah-e-Anqaboot and S.Room restores thegood 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 un-bearable or people are waiting for you then you may do Iftaar firstand 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 isgood to do Iftaar with taking dates, water, sweetmeat, or hot water.

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DUAAS AT THE TIME OF IFTAAR:-

(1) Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem. AllaahummaLaka Swumtu Wa Alaa Rizqika Aftwartu Wa AlaykaTawakkaltu. ( =O my Allaah I fast for You, and I break my fast with the foodYou supply, and I rely completely on You, )

(2) Imaam Ali A.S used to recite this Duaa at the time of Iftaar: Bismi l laahir -Rahmaanir -RaheemBismillaahi Allaahumma Laka Swumna Wa Alaa RizqikaAftwarna Fataqabbal Minna Innaka Antas-SameeulAleem. ( =In the name of Allaah, we fast and we break the fast withthe foos You provide, and accept from us, You are the Hearer the Knower. )

(3) Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem.Yaa Waasial Maghfirati Ighfir Lee.( = O He Whose indulgence is infinite, forgive me.)

(4) Before Iftaar if one recites DUAA-E-AHAD (that Duaa whichis recited on every Friday morning, starting with'Alaahummaa…Rabban…Nooril…Adhweem……") [p.160] he / she shall getplenty of Sawaab, Allaah will answer his prayer, accepts his prayerand Fasting, grants his 10 requirements, forgives his sins, removeshis grief, makes his heart at ease, grants his wishes, makes to ascendhis deeds upwards with the deeds of Prophets and Saints, and onQayaamat will bring him to His presence with a face illuminatedlike a bright moon.

(5) It is also stated to trecite Surah-e-Qadr at Iftaar.

(6) It is recommended to give alms and to give food to otherFastng people At the Time of Iftaar.

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A'AMAAL AT NIGHTS:-

It is stated to recite Surah-e-Qadr 1000 times everynight.

There are specific Duaas to be recited in every night ofthis month. [p.382].

Recite Duaa-e-Iftitaah in every night. [[p.329]

In every night of this Holy month recite the followingNamaaz so that 17000 sins might be forgiven. --- 2 rak'at Namaaz,after Al-Hamd recite 3 times Surah-e-Ikhalaas and after Namaazrecite this Duaa --- Sub'haana Man Huwa HafeedhunLaa Yaghfulu, Sub'haana Man Huwa RaheemunLaa Ya'jalu, Sub'haana Man Huwa Qaaimun LaaYas'hoo Sub'hana Man Huwa Daa'imun Laa Yalhoo.( =Glory be to He Who watches over, never neglectful, Glory be to He Who isMerciful , He never does haste, Glory be to He Who is vigilant, He never forgets,Glory be to He Who is alert and steady, He never overlooks. ) Then recite 7times Tasbihaat-e-Arba'aa. And then recite once this Duaa --Sub'haanaka Sub'haanaka Sub'haanaka YaaAdhweemu Ighfirliyadh-Dhambal Adhweem. ( = Glorybe to You x 3 , O the Mighty forgive all my sins. ) Then recite 10 Salawaat.

If anyone recites Surah-e-Fat'h (Innaa Fatahna LakaFat'ham-Mubeena……) in Sunnaat Namaaz in these nights he shallremain safe from all problems and disease during this whole year.

After every Nawafil Namaaz it is better to recite this Duaa:-B i s m i l l a a h i r - R a h m a a n i r - R a h e e m .

Allaahummaj'al Fee Maa Taqdhwee Wa

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Tuqaddiru Minal Amril Mahtoom Wa Fee MaaTafruqu Minal Amril Hakeem Fee Laylatil QadriAn Taj'alanee Min Hujjaji Baytikal HaraamilMabroori Hajjuhumul Mashkoori Sa'yuhumulMaghfoori Dhunoobuhum Wa As'aluka An TutweelaUmree Fee Twaa'atika Wa Tuwassi'a Lee FeeRizqee Yaa Arhamar-Raahimeen.( = O Allaah, while taking resolutions and rendering possible things andcircumstances, and determining the future evens in Shab-e-Qadr, includeme among the Pilgrims of Your Sacred House whose Pilgrimage receiveYour endorsement, whose efforts are appreciated, whose sins are for-given, and I request You for my longevity for Your obedience, and providefor me enough means of livelihood, O the Most Merciful. )

A'AMAAL AT THE TIME OF SAHRI. (DAAKU)

It is highly emphasized to eat some food at the time of Sehri, evenif one is not hungry he / she should partake a little food or somedrink.

It is narrated that Allaah S.W.T. bestows His Mercy onthe one who does Isteghfaar at the time of Sahri.

One who recites Surah-e-Qadr at the time of Sahri andIftaar gets the Sawaab of a Martyr.

There are beautiful Duaas to be recited at Sahri, e.g.Duaa-e-Tasbihaat, Duaa-e- Abu Hamza-e-Simaali, etc.one of the Duaas of Sahree is given here in the forth-coming pages.[ p.328 ]

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NEW-MOON DUAA

We should try our best to see the new moon ofMaah-e-Ramadhaan, some Ulamaa say that it is obligatory to seeit. And when we see the moon we should not point to it rather weshould raise our hands towards the sky and recite this Duaa:---

Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem, Rabbee WaRabbukallaahu Rabbul Aalameen, AllaahummaAhillahu Alaynaa Bil Amni Wal Imaani Was-Salaamati Wal Islaami Wal Musaara'atee Ilaa MaaTuhibboo Wa Tardhaa, Allaahumma Baarik LanaaFee Shahrinaa Haadhaa Warzuqnaa Khayrahoo WaAwnahoo Wasrif Annaa Dhurrahoo Wa SharrahooWa Balaa'ahoo Wa Fitnatahoo. ( =My Lord and yourLord is Allaah, the Lord of the worlds, O Allaah let this month be a period of peace,faith, safety, and total submission for us to Your Will, make us walk swiftly to thatwhich You like and commend, O Allaah bestow on us much blessings in this month,make its liberal good and assistance available to us, and keep us safe from harm, evil,misfortune and mischief. )

Another Duaa when you see the new moon. The Holy ProphetS.A.W.W. used to turn towards Qibla and recite the followingDuaa when he sighted the new moon of Maah-e-Ramadhaan:

Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem. AllaahumaAhillahu Alayna Bil Amni Wal Eemaani Was-SalaamatiWal Islaami Wal Aafiyatil Mujallalati Wa DifaailAsqaami Wal Awni Alas-Swalaati Was-SwiyaamiWal Qiyaami Wa Tilaawatil Qur'aani. AllaahummaSallimna Li Shahri Ramadhaan Wa TasallaamhuMinna Wa Sallimnaa Feehi Hattaa YanqadhiyaAnnaa Shahru Ramadhaan Wa Qad Afawta AnnaaWa Ghafarta Lanaa Wa Rahimtanaa.

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( = O Allaah, let this moon bring for us serenity, conviction, safety, peace,happin ess free from grief, protection from disease, motivation to pray Namaaz, toobserve Fasts, to call upon You during the nights, and recite Holy Qur'aan. O Allaahkeep us in sound condition for the month of Ramadhaan, let it take upon itself thedirection of our affairts, let us be without a flaw in it, and till the month of Ramadhaandeparts from us, we beseech You to spare and forgive us and have mercy on us. )

1ST NIGHT A'AMAAL

It is recommended to make Ghusl in running water on thisnight and then pour 30 handfuls of water over the head; one whodoes so shall not be affected with skin disease till the nextMaahe Ramadhaan and shall remain in the state of cleanliness.

Recite Ziyaarat of Imaam Husayn A.S. (SpecificZiyaarat is given in the forth coming pages of the A'amaal of LaylatulQadr).

Recite 2 rak'at Namaaz in which recite Surah-e-An'aamafter Al-Hamd, then beseech Allaah that you be safe from everydisease that you fear of.

Recite the Duaa of the last day of Sha'abaan.

Recite 44th Duaa of Saheefa-e-Kaamilah.

Rasoolullah S.A.W.W. was reciting this Duaa on the firstnight and first day :- B i s m i l l a a h r - R a h m a a n i r -R a h e e m . A l l a a h u m m a I n n a h u Q a dDakha la Shahru Ramadhaan, A l l aahummaR a b b a S h a h r i R a m a d h a a n a l - L a d h e eAnza l ta Feeh i l Qur ' an WaJa ' a l t ahoo Bayy inaa t in M ina l Hudaa

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Wal Furqaani. Allaahumma Fa Baarik Lanaa FeeShahri Ramadhaan Wa A'innaa Alaa SwiyaamiheeWa Swalawaatihee Wa Taqabbalhu Minnaa. ( =OAllaah, cerainly the month of Ramadhaan has come, O Allaah, Lord of the month ofRamadhaan, in which You revealed Holy Qur'aan, and You made it a guidence and anindicator of right and wrong, so O Allaah bless us in this month of Ramadhaan andhelp us in performing Namaaz and Fasts, and accept them from us. )

Recite Duaa-e- Jawshani Kabeer.

Duaa of The First Night : ~~~

Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem.Allaahumma Rabba Shahri Ramadhaan

Munazzilal Qur'aan, Haadha Shahru Ramadhaanal-Ladhee Anzalta Feehil Qur'aan, Wa Anzalta FeehiAayaatin Bayyinaatin Minal Hudaa Wal Furqaan.Allaahummarzuqna Swiyaamahu Wa Ainnaa AlaaQiyaamihi. Allaahumma Sallimhu Lanaa Wa SallimnaFeehi Wa Tasallaamhu Minna Fi Yusrin Minka WaMuaafaatin Waj'al Feemaa Taqdhee Wa TuqaddiruMinal Amril Mahtoom, Wa Fee Maa Tafruqu MinalAmril Hakeem Fee Laylatil Qadri Minal Qadhaail-Ladhee Laa Yuraddu Walaa Yubaddalu AnTaktubanee Min Hujjaaji Baytikal HaraamilMabroori Hajjuhumul Mashkoori Sa'ayuhumulMaghfoori, Dhunoobuhumul Mukaffari AnhumSayyiaatuhum Waj'al Feemaa Taqdhee WaTuqaddiru An Tutweela Lee Fee Umree WaTuwassia Alayya Minar-Rizqil Halaal. ( =O Allaah, theLord of the month of Ramadhaan, Revealer of the Qur'aan, this is the month ofRamadhaan in which You revealed Qur'aan and revealed the signs that cause to beclear guidance and teachings to distinguish good and evil, O Allaah make us observeFast in its days and stand in

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prayers at nights. O Allaah let it be peaceful for us and keep us in sound conditionin it, let it take upon itself command of our affairs to give us ease and contentmentand while taking decisions in the night of Qadr, and making possible things andevents decisively, write my name in the list of those Pilgrims of Your Sacred Housewhose Pilgimage receive Your approval, whose sins are overlooked, and whilemaking decisions and rendering possible things and events make possible for melongevity and lawful Rizq. )

Duaa Of The First Night : ~

Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem.Al-Hamdu Lillaahil-Ladhee Akramanaa Bika

Ayyuhash-Shahrul Mubaaraku Allaahumma FaQawwinaa Alaa Swiyaaminaa Wa Qiyaaminaa WaThabbit Aqdaamanaa Wansurna Alal QawmilKaafireen. Allaahumma Antal Waahidu Falaa WaladaLaka , Wa Antas-Swamadu Falaa Shib'ha Laka ,Wa Antal Azeezu Falaa Yu'Izzuka Shay'un , WaAntal Ghaniyyu Wa Anal Faqeeru , Wa Antal MawlaaWa Anal Abdu , Wa Antal Ghafooru Wa AnalMudhnibu , Wa Antar-Raheemu Wa Anal Mukhtwiu,Wa Antal Khaaliqu Wa Anal Makhlooqu , Wa AntalHayyu Wa Anal Mayyitu. , As'aluka Bi RahmatikaAn Taghfiralee Wa Tarhamanee , Wa TajaawazaAnnee , Innaka Alaa Kulli Shay'in Qadeer.

( = Praise be for Allaah Who elevates us through you O the Blessed Month, OAllaah give us strength for Namaaz and Fasts, and make us steadfast and help usagainst the unbelievers. O Allaah You are Unique, You did not take a son and You areabove the needs, and nothing is alike You, You are The Most Noble and nobody canadd nobility toYou, You are Rich and I am poor, You are the Master and I am theslave, Your are the Most Forgiving and I am sinful, You are the Most Merciful andI am full of misdeeds, You are the Creator and I am the created, and You areEver-Living and I am dead. I beseech You for the sake of Your Mercy that pleaseforgive me and be Merciful to me, cerainly You are able to do all things. )

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DUAA AT SAHREE

This is one of the shortest Duaas to be recited at thetime of Sahree:

Yaa Mafza 'ee Inda Kurbatee, Wa YaaGhawthee Inda Shiddatee, I layka Fazi 'atu,Wa Bikas-Taghathtu, Wa Bika Ludhtu, LaaAloodhu Bi Siwaaka, Walaa Atwlubul FarajaIl laa Minka, Fa Aghithnee Wa Farrij Annee,Yaa Man Yaqbalu l Yaseer Wa Ya 'a foo Ani lKatheer Iqbal Minni l Yaseer Wa'afu Anni lKatheer Innaka Anta l Ghafooror-Raheem.A l l a a h u m m a I n n e e A s ' a l u ka E e m a a n a nTu b a a s h i r u B i h e e Q a l b e e Wa Ya q e e n a nHattaa A 'a lama Annahu Lan YusweebaneeI l laa Maa Katabta Lee, Wa Radh-dhwineeM i n a l A y s h i B i m a a Q a s a m t a L e e Ya aA r h a m a r - R a a h i m e e n . Ya a U d d a t e e Fe eKurbatee Wa Yaa Swaahibi Fee Shiddatee WaYa a Wa l i y y e e Fe e N i a m a t e e Wa Ya aGhaaya tee Fee Raghba tee An ta s - Saa t i ruAwratee Wal Aameenu Raw'atee Wal MuqeeluA t h ra t e e Fa g h f i r l e e K h a t w e e a t e e Ya aArhamar-Raahimeen.( =O my ultimate Sactuary when troubles surround me,O my last Hope whendifficulties trouble me, I turn to You, I stand before You to get help, with You I takereguge, there is no refuge exccept You, I do not seek joy after sorrow from anyonebut You, so help me and free me, O He Who accepts even the smallest or howsoeverlittle, and forgives much more, accept the little from me and forgive me much more.Indeed You are Oft-forgiving, Merciful. O Allaah I ask for the faith that gives joy,satisfaction and confidance to my heart till I am positively aware that I will nothave my fill unless it has been approved for me, and happiness will agree with meonly whereby justly and fairly distributed, O the Most Merciful. )

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DUAA-E-IFTITAAH

Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-RaheemAllaahumma Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aali MuhammadAllaahumma Innee Aftatihu-th-Thanna’a Bi Hamdika WaAnta Musaddidun Lis-Swawaabi Bi Mannika, Wa AykantuAnnaka Anta Arhamur-Raahimeena Fee Mawdhi’il AfwiWar -Rahmati, Wa Ashaddul Muaaqibeena FeeMawdhwi’in-Nakaali Wan-Niqamati, Wa A’adhwamulMutajabbireena Fee Mawdhwi’il Kibriyaai WalAdhwamati, Allaahumma Adhinta Lee Fee Duaaika WaMas’alatika Fasma’a Yaa Sameeu Mid’hatee, Wa AjibYaa Raheemu Da’awatee, Wa Aqil Yaa GhafooruAthratee, Fa Kam Yaa Ilaahee Min Kurbatin QadFarrajtahaa, Wa Humoomin Qad Kashaftahaa, WaAthratin Qad Aqaltahaa, Wa Rahmatin Qad Nashartahaa,Wa Halqati Balaain Qad Fakaktaha. Alhamdu Lillaahil-Ladhee Lam Yattakhidh Swaahibatan Walaa WaladanWaLam Yakun Lahu Shareekun Fil Mulki Wa Lam Yakun LahuWaliyyun Mina-dh-Dhulli Wa Kabbirhu Takbeera.Alhamdu Lillaahi Bi Jamee’i Mahaamidihee Kullihaa AlaaJamee’i Niamihee Kullahaa, Alhamdu Lillaahil-LadheeLaa Mudhwaadda Lahu Fee Mulkihi Walaa Munaazia LahuFee Amrihi, Alhamdu Lillaahil-Ladhee Laa Shareeka LahuFee Khalqihi Walaa Shabeeha Lahu Fee Adhwamatihi,Alhamdulillaahil Faashee Fee Khalqi Amruhu WaHamduhu-dh-Dhwaahiri Bil Karami Majduhul BaasitwiBil Joodi Yadahul-Ladhee La Tanquswu Khazaainuhu WalaTazeeduhu Kathratul Atwaai Illaa Joodan Wa KaramanInnahu Huwal Azeezul Wahhaab.

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Allaahumma Innee As’aluka Qaleelan Min Katheerin Ma’aHaajatin Bee Ilayhi Adhweematin Wa Ghinaaka AnhuQadeemun Wa Huwa Indee Katheerun Wa Huwa IlaykaSahlun Yaseer. Allaahumma Inna Afwaka An Dhanbee WaTajaawuzaka An Khatweeatee Wa Swaf’haka AnDhwulmee Wa Sitraka Alaa Qabeehin Amalee Wa HilmakaAn Katheeri Jurmee Inda Maa Kaana Min KhatwaayeeWa Amdee Atwma’anee An As’alaka Maa Laa AstawjibuhuMinkal-Ladhee Razaqtanee Min Rahmatika, Wa AraytaneeMin Qudratika, Wa Arraftanee Min Ijaabatika, Fa SwirtuAd’ooka Aaminan Wa As’aluka Musta’nisan Laa KhaaifanWalaa Wajilan Mudillan Ilayka Fa In Abtwa’a Annee AtabtuBi Jahlee Alayka Wala Allal-Ladhee Abtwa’a Annee HuwaKhayrun Lee Li Ilmika Bi Aaqibatil Umoori Falam AraMawlan Kareeman Aswbara Alaa Abdin Laeemin MinkaAlayya Yaa Rabbi Innaka Tad’oonee Fa Uwallee Anka,Wa Tatahabbabu Ilayya Fa Atabagh-ghadhwu Ilayka, WaTatawaddadu Ilayya Falaa Aqbalu Minka, Ka Anna Liyat-tatwawwula Alayka Falam Yamna’aka Dhaalika Minar-Rahmati Lee Wal Ihsaani Ilayya Wat-Tafadh-dhwuli AlayyaBi Joodika Wa Karamika Farham Abdakal Jaahila WaJud Alayhi Bi Fadhli Ihsaanika Innaka Jawaadun Kareem.

Ta’aalaa

Al’Hamdu Lillaahi Maalikil Mulki, Mujril Fulki,Musakh-khirir-riyaahi, Faaliqil Iswbaahi,Dayyaanid-Deeni, RabbilAalameen. Al’Hamdu Lillaahi Alaa Hilmihi Ba’ada Ilmihi,Wal’Hamdu Lillaahi Alaa Afwihi Ba’ada Qudratihi,Wal’Hamdu Lillaahi Alaa Twooli Anaatihi FeeGhadhwabihi, Wa Huwa Qaadirun Alaa Maa Yureed.Al’Hamdu Lillaahi Khaaliqil Khalqi, Baaswitir-Rizqi,Faaliqil Iswbaahi, Dhil Jalaali Wal Ikraam, Wal FadhliWal In’aam, Alladhee Bauda Falaa Yuraa, Wa QarubaFashahidun-Najwaa, Tabaaraka Wa Ta’aalaa.


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Alhamdulillaahil-Ladhee Laysa Lahu MunaaziunYuaadiluhu Walaa Shabeehun Yushaakiluhu WalaaDhwaheerun Yuaadhwiduhu, Qahara Bi IzzatihilAizzaa’a, Wa Tawaadhwa’a Li AdhwamatihilUdhwamaau, Fa Balagha Bi Qudratihi Maa Yashaau.

Alhamdulillaahil-Ladhee Yujeebunee HeenaUnaadeehi, Wa Yasturu Alayya Kulla Awratin Wa AnaaA’asweehi, Wa Yuadh-dhwimun-Niamata Alayya FalaaUjaazeehi, Fa Kam Min Mawhibatin Haneeatin QadA’atwaanee, Wa Adhweematin Makhoofatin QadKafaanee, Wa Bahjatin Mooniqatin Qad Araanee, FaUthnee Alayhi Haamidan Wa Adhkuruhu Musabbihan.

Alhamdulillaahil-Ladhee Yu’aminul Khaaifeen, WaYunajjis-Swaaliheen, Wa Yarfaul Mustadhw’afeen, WaYadhwaul Mustakbireena, Wa Yuhliku Mulookan, WaYastakhlifu Aakhareen. Wal Hamdu LillaahiQaaswimilJabbaareen, Mubeeridh-Dhwaalimeen, MudrikilHaaribeen, Nakaalidh-Dhwaalimeen, SwareekhalMustasrikheena, Mawdhwi’i Haajaatit-Twaalibeena,Mu’atamadil Mu’amineen.

Alhamdulillaahil-Ladhee Min Khashyatihi Tar’adus-Samaau Wa Sukkaanuha Wa Tarjuful Ardhu WaUmmaaruhaa Wa Tamoojul Bihaaru Wa Man Yasbahu FeeGhamaraatiha.

Alhamdulillaahil-Ladhee Hadaanaa LihaadhaaWamaa Kunnaa Li Nahtadiya Law Laa An Hadaanallaah.

Alhamdulillaahil-Ladhee Yakhluqu Walam YukhlaquWa Yarzuqu Walaa Yurzaqu Wa Yut’imu Walaa Yut’amu,Wa Yumeetul Ahyaa’a Wa Yuhyil Mawta Wahuwa HayyunLaa Yamoot, Bi Yadihil Khayru Wahuwa Alaa Kulli Shay’inQadeer..

Allaahumma Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Abdika WaRasoolika Wa Ameenika Wa Swafiyyika Wa HabeebikaWa Khiyaratika Min Khalqika, Wa Haafidhwi Sirrika WaMuballighi Risaalaatika, Afdhwala Wa Ahsana Wa AjmalaWa Akmala Wa Azkaa Wa Anmaa Wa Atwyaba Wa Atwhara


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Wa Asnaa Wa Akthara Maa Swallayta Wa Baarakta WaTarahhamta Wa Tahannanta Wa Sallamta Alaa Ahadin MinIbaadika Wa Ambiyaaika Wa Rusulika Wa Swifwatika WaAhlil Karaamati Alayka Min Khalqika . Allaahuma SwalliAlaa Ameeril Mu’amineena Wa Waswiyyi Rasooli RabbilAalameena, Abdika Wa Waliyyika Wa Akhee RasoolikaWa Hujjatika Alaa Khalqika, Wa Aayatikal Kubraa, Wan-Nabail Adhweem. Wa Swalli Alaa Swiddiqatit-TwaahiratiFaatwimata Sayyadati Nisaail Aalameen, Wa Swalli AlaaSibtwayir-Rahmati Wa Imaameel Hudaa Al Hasani WalHusayni Sayyidayy Shabaabi Ahlil Jannati, Wa Swalli AlaaAimmatil Muslimeena Aliyyibnil Husayn, WaMuhammadibni Aliyyin, Wa Ja’afaribni Muhammadin, WaMoosabni Ja’afarin, Wa Aliyyibni Moosaa, WaMuhammadibni Aliyyin, Wa Aliyyibni Muhammadin, WalHasanibni Aliyyin, Wal Khalafil Haadil Mahdiyyi HujajikaAlaa Ibaadika Wa Umanaaika Fee Bilaadika SwalaatanKatheeratan Daaima.

Allaahumma Swalli Alaa Waliyyi Amrikal QaaimilMuammali Wal Adlil Muntadhwari Wa Huffahu BiMalaaikatikal Muqarraboon, Wa Ayyid’hu Bi Roohil QudusiYaa Rabbal Aalameen.

Allaahummaj’alhud-Daaiya Ilaa Kitabika Wal QaaimaBi Deenika Istakhlifhu Fil Ardhwi Kamas-Takhlaftal-Ladheena Min Qablihi Makkin Lahu Deenahul-Ladheer-Tadhwaytahu Lahu Abdilhu Minm Ba’adi Khawhihi AmnanYa’abuduka Laa Yushriku Bika Shay’an.

Allaahumma Aizzahu Wa A’aziz Bihi WanswurhuWantaswir Bihi Wanswurhu Naswran Azeeza, WaftahLahu Fat’han Yaseera, Waj’al Lahu Min LadunkaSutwaanan Nasweera.

Allaahumma Adh’hir Bihi Deenaka Wa SunnataNabiyyika Hattaa Laa Yastakhfiya Bi Shay’in Minal HaqqiMakhaafata Ahadin Minal Khalqi.


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Allaahumma Innaa Narghabu Ilayka Fee DawlatinKareematin Tu’izzu Bihil Islaam Wa Ahlahu, Wa Taj’alunaaFeehaa Minad-Duaati Ilaa Twaa’atika Wal Qaadati IlaaSabeelika Wa Tarzuqunaa Bihaa Karaamatd-Dunyaa WalAakhirati. Allaahumma Arraftanaa Minal Haqqi FaHammilanaahu Wamaa Qaswurnaa Anhu Fa Ballighnaahu,Allaahummal Mum Bihee Sha’athanaa Wash’ab BihiSwad’Anaa Wartuq Bihi Fatqanaa , Wa Kath-thirBihiQillatanaa, Wa A’aziz Bihi Dhillatanaa, Wa Aghni BihiAailanaa , Waqdhwi Bihi An Maghraminaa, Wajbur BihiFaqranaa, Wa Sudda Bihi Khallatanaa,Wa Yassir BihiUsranaa, Wa Bayyidhw Bihi Wujoohanaa, Wa FukkaBihi Asranaa, Wa Anjih Bihi Twalibatanaa, Wa Anjiz BihiMawaaeedanaa,Wastajib Bihi Da’awatanaa, WaA’atwinaa Bihi Su’alanaa,Wa Ballighnaa Bihi Minad-Dunyaa Wal Aakhirati Aamaalanaa,Wa A’atwinaa BihiFawqa Raghbatinaa, Yaa Khayral Mas’ooleen, Wa Awsa’alMu’atween, Ishfi Bihi Swudooranaa,Wa Adh’hib BihiGhaydhwa Quloobinaa, Wahdinaa Bihi LimaakhtulifaFeehee Minal Haqqi Bi Idhnika Innaka Tahdee Man TashaauIlaa Swiraatwim Mustaqeem, Wanswurnaa Bihi AlaaAduwwika Wa duwwinaa Ilaahal Haqqi Aameen.Allaahumma Innaa Nashkoo Ilayka Faqda NabiyyinaaSwalawaatuka Alayhi Wa Aalihi, Wa Ghaybata Waliyyinaa,Wa Kathrata Aduwwinaa, Wa Qillata Adadinaa, WaShiddatal Fitani Binaa, Wa Tadhwaahuraz-ZamaaniAlaynaa, Fa Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aalihi Wa AinnaaAlaa Dhaalika Bi Fat’hin Minka Tu’Ajjiluhu, Wa BiDhwurrin Takshifuhu, Wa Naswrin Tu’izzuhu, WaSultwaani Haqqin Tudh’hiruhu, Wa Rahmatin MinkaTujallilunaaha, Wa Aafiyatin Minka Tulbisunaahaa, BiRahmatika Yaa Arhamar-Raahimeen.ALLAAHUMMA SWALLI ALAA MUHAMMADIN WA AALI MUHAMMAD


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( = O Allaah ! I begin with the praise of glorification with Your Praise. AndYou give out freely the truth and salvation from Your Bounties. I certainlyknow for sure that You are the Most Merciful in disposition of forgivenessand mercy, bit at the same level of exactness while giving exemplary pun-ishment and chastisement to the sinners, the Omnipotent in the domain ofabsolute power and might. O Allaah, You have granted permission to me toinvoke You so please listen O Hearer to my words of praise and gicefavourable reply to my supplication, and make short of my falling intomisery, O the Oft-Forgiving. O my Allaah You removed numerous troubleand many sorrows You have dispelled and You have mitigated many amiseries and many times You spreads Your Mercy and removed themisfortuned. All Praise be to Allaah alone Who has not taken unto Himselfa wife nor a son and He has no partner in His sovereignty, nor has He anyprotecting friend thru dependence . Magnify Him with all magnificence. Allpraise be to Allaah with full gratitude for all His bounties. All prase is due toAllaah Who has no opposition in His rule nor there is any challenge to Hiscommands. All prase is due to Allaah Who has no counse to meddle withHis operation and creation, nor is there any thing in similarity to Him. Allpraise be to Allaah Whose commandments are operating in the creation HisGlory is menifested thru love and kindness, His distinct overflowinggenerocity is freely available thru His unlimited bestowings which do noexaust His resources, and He does not swell the numerous benefits exceptbecause of generocity and kindness, certainly, He is Mighty, is Generous.O Allaah ! I ask for little from the plenty, in the midst of my very many needsfor which I wholesomely depend on You and You only, since eternity areable to do without them, but for me it is a tremendous effort and for You isvery easy and simple. O Allaah ! Very truely when You pardon my sins,overlook my mistakes, take a lenient view of my hapazard conduct, covermy foul deeds, show consideration in spite of my numerous transgressionscommitted willfully and otherwise, then I am tempted to ask that whicheven I do not deserve from You from Your Mercy gives me my daily bread,provides that which is suitable to me, thru Your control, and distinguisesme with the favourable reply to my request. So I persist in calling out,believing in You and I invoke You, talking familiarly, not afraid, not beingshy, but most assured of Your love and kindness whenever I turn to You. Am o m e n t a r y s e t b a c k a n d I b e g i n t o d e s p i a rb e c a u s e o f m y i g n o r a n c e , a l t h o u g h i t m a y b e


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a blessing in disguse because only You know all the consequences. I donot know any who is a generous Master who is more accomodating to thedissatisfied servents then You are to me. O Lord You give invitation whileI turn it down, You become familier to me but I become careless for You,You love me but I do not correspond to You, yet You do not abstain fromshowering blessings and favours on me from Your Mercy and generocity,so have Mercy on Your ignorant servant and keep him in good condition.Certainly You are Generous and Most Kind. Praise be to Allaah the Owneros sovereignity who sets the course of skies and stars, Who controls thewind, Who causes the day-break, and Who administers the authority, theLord of the worlds. Praise be to Allaah for His amnesty coming from HisOmnipotence. Praise be to Allaah for the respite He gives in spite ofprovocation, He is able to do whatever He wills. Praise be to Allaah theCreator of all the creation Who makes the sustenance freely available,starts the day , the Ownwer of Glory, might, favours and bounties Who isfar away, unseeable, is nearest, so near that He is aware of the whisperingsecrets, the Blessed the Praised. Praise be to Allaah Who has no equal tochallenge Him nor any image comparable to Him. nor a helper to assist Him,He tames the powerful by His force, and the terrible ones are disgracedbefore His Greatness, so He fulfills that which He wills, thru His Power.Praise be to Allaah Who answers me whenever I call Him; covers myshortcomings even when I disobey Him, gives me the largest part of bountiesyet I yearn for more. Many a favourable favours He had sanctioned, manyterrible dangers He had turned away, and many blossoming joys He availedto me, therefore I sing His Praises and recite His Glorifications. Praise be toAllaah, no one can disclose what is hidden by Him, none can shut thedoors opened by Him, not a single beseecher is turned away by Him and noone who looks long and attentively is deludes in his hopes. Praise be toAllaah Who protects the frightened, helps the upright ones, promotes thecause of the weakand the enslaves ones, annihilates the autocrats, destroysthe rulers, and appoints the awaited savours in their place. Praise be toAllaah who breaks everything belonging to the oppressors, puts an end tothe tyrants,, watches over the fugitives, assists those who cry for help,fulfils the demands of the needy beseechers, supports the faithfuls. Praisebe to Allaah in His awe-inspiring fear the heavens and its dwellers trembleand shiver, the earth and its inhabitants shake and quiver, the oceans and


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all that which float and swim in its waters flow together in excitement andtumult. Praise be to Allaah Who has guided us to this, we could not truelyhave been led on right path if Allaah had not giuded us. Praise be to AllaahWho creates but He is not created, He gives sustenance He needs nosustenance, He gives food to eat but He takes no food for His nourishment,He makes the living into dead and brings the dead to life,, and He is theEverliving, there is no death for Him, all the good is in His Hands, and He isable to do all things.O Allaah send blessings on Muhammad, Your Servent,Messenger, Confident, Friend, Beloved Intimate, Mercy unto all the creation,beared of Your sacraments, quotient of Your Messengers, the SuperiorMost, the exquisite, the Hansomer, the Most Perfect, the Upright, the moreProspering, the more Pleasant, the thoroughly Purified,, the Sublime,, moreand better blessings, advantages, mercies, affections and salutations thenYou made available to anyone of Your servents, prophets, messengers,friends and those honoured by You from among Your created beings. OAllaah send blessings on Ali a.s. the Chief of faithfuls, the Successor ofthe Messenger of the Lord of the worlds, the Servent, Your belovedRepresentative, brother of Your Messenger, anf Your decesive argumentover the mankind, Your Most Important sign, the Great News from You; OAllaah send Blessings on the Truthful Pure Faatima, the Chosen Leader forthe women of the worlds; O Allaah send blessings on the sons of “theMercy unto the worlds”. the Leaders Guides, Imaam(s) Hasan and Husaina.s., the Chiefs of the dwellers of the Paradise, O Allaah send blessings onthe Leader of the Muslims, Ali bin Husain, Muhammad bin Ali, Ja’afar binMuhammad, Moosa bin Ja’afar, Ali bin Moosa, Muhammad bin Ali, Ali binMuhammad, Hasan bin Ali, and his son, the Rightly Guided Guide, Yourdesesive Argument over Your servents, Your Trustworthy, confidant inYour earth, blessings, numerous, and forever. O Allaah send blessings onthe Custodion of Your commandments, the Vigilant Guardian, the reliablePatron, the Awaited Justice, sorrounded by Your favorite Angels, assistedby the Holy Spirit, O Lord of the worlds ! O Allaah send him to call thepeople on to Your Book for establishing Your religion, and make him succeedin the earth as You caused those who were before him to succeed, andestablish for Him his faith which You have approved for him and give himin excahange safety after the fear. He serves You. He ascribes nothig aspartner on to You. O Allaah give him power and authiority, and thru himstrengthen the


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people, give him the necessary assistance, and thru him support the peopleand make him preveil over all - a final desisive victory, and delegate him,Your controlling authority. O Allaah give currency to Your religion and theway of life of Your Prophet thru him till nothing which is just and genuine iskept concealed from anyone of the human beings. O Allaah we are arentlydesire that (his king, just and fair period, You should reactivate Islaam andstimulate its followers, and humble and humiliate the imposters and theirdouble dealing shames, and include us among those who invite peopleunto Your obedience and lead them to the approved path, You give us thegood of this world and the worlds to come. O Allaah let us bear out andhold up that which You make known to us as the truth and let us be fullyaware of that which we fall short of doing. O Allaah, thru him, set in orderour disorder, gather and unite our flock; steach together our ripped openseparation ; turn our want and poverty into enough, lift us up from ourdegradation; free us from our misey. pull us out from our depths, help us toget out from the ditch of cares and sorrows; fill the gap created by confusionamong us; let our difficulties be easy to deal with; refine our substance andstyle, untie our ropes and straps; let our efforts succeed well and securesuccess; make us fulfil our promises; give answer to our prayers; listen toour requests; cause us to obtain the good of this worlds and the Hereafter;give us much and more then our expections, O the Best of Givers andBestover’ and cleanse our hearts, unburdon our emotions from hate andanger, and in the event of dispute in the matter of truth show us the rightpath, verily You guides whoever You wills to the right path. Let us, through,get the better of Your enemies and our opponents, O the True God. Be it so.O Allaah we feel uneasy about and are disturbed over the departure of ourProphet (S.A.W.W), absence of our Guardian-Friend, too many enemies,our numerical scarcity, wide spread disorder, and vicissitude of time, sosend Blessings on Muhammad (s.a.w.w) and his Children (a.s) and help usto overcome this state of affairs, at once. Disperse the ominious cloudshanging over our heads, lend a helping hand to achieve success, bring inthe rule of justice and fair play, make us bright, free from grief, and take careof us thru Your Mercy, O the Most Merciful.)

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DAY-ONE A'AMAAL

Perform Ghusl in flowing water and then pour 30 handfulsof water over the head, this will keep you safe from all disease forthe whole year.

Sprinkle some rose-water on the face and head, thiswill keep you away from all problems and ailments.

Perform the Namaaz of the first day of every month andgive some Sadaqa. [ p.539 ]

Perform 2 rak'at Namaaz in whch recite Surah-e-Fat'hin the first rak'at after Al-Hamd and any Surah in the second rak'at,this will keep you safe from all evils during this year.

After Sub'h-e-Saadiq of the FIRST DAY recite this Duaa:- -- Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem.

Al laahumma Qad Hadhwara ShahruRamadhaan Waqadif -Taradhta AlaynaaSwiyaamahoo Wa Anzalta Feehil Qur'aan HudanLinnaasi Wa Bayyinaatin Minal Hudaa WalFurqaan. Allaahumaa Ainnaa Alaa SwiyaamiheeWa Taqabbalhu Minna Wa Tasallaamhu MinnaaWa Sallimhu Lanaa Fee Yusrin Minka WaAafiyatin Innaka Alaa Kulli Shay'in Qadeer.

( =O Allaah the month of Ramadhaan has come, You have made Fasting obligatoryon each day of this month, and You sent down Qur'aan in this month, as guidencefor mankind, wherein are signs to distinguish good and evil, O Allaah make usobserve Fast and accept it from us, let it take care of our affairs. welfare and comfortby Your consent, verily You are able to do all things. )

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R e c i t e t h a t D u a a w h i c h w a s d i r e c t e d b yI m a a m M o o s a K a a d h i m A . S . H e s a i d t h a t w h oever r ec i t e s th i s Duaa s ince re ly fo r the p l easu reo f A l l a a h o n l y, w i l l b e s a f e g u a r d e d b y a l l t h o s ep r o b l e m s w h i c h w e r e d e c r e e d t o c o m e o n h i m /he r. Refe r to M.J inan fo r th i s Duaa s t a r t ing wi tht h e s e w o r d s ' A l l a a h u m a I n n e e A s ' a u k aB i s m i k a l - L a d h e e D a a n a L a h o o … . . '

BEEZ NIGHTS A'AMAAL(‘Beez’ refers to ‘white’, becoz of the moonlight in the skies intheses nights it is called ‘Beez Night’)

13th, 14th, and 15th nights of the lunar month are the NIGHTS OF BEEZ:-

(a) Perform Ghusl;

(b) Perform 4 rak'at Namaaz in which recite S.Ikhlaas 25times in each rak'at;

(c) Recite those Namaaz described in Rajab section to beprayed in Beez nights (consisting the reciting of S.Yaaseen, S.Mulk,and S.Ikhlaas in each Rak’at);

(d) Recite Duaa-e-Mujeer in these nights for the forgivenessof sins. (ref. M.Jinaan)

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15TH NIGHT

This is one of the meritorious nights; there are some A'amaal forthis night:

(b) Perform Ghusl,

(c) Recite Ziyaarat of Imaam Husayn A.S., [SpecificZiyaarat = p.357].

(d) Pray the Namaaz of the night of Beez alreadymentioned here above),

(e) Pray 100 rak'at Namaaz reciting 10 times S.Ikhlaas inevery rak'at after Al-Hamd, - it is narrated by Imaam AmeerulMu'mineen that whoever shall pray this Namaaz, Allaah will sendten angles towards him to protect him from his enemies, be it fromhumans or gennies, and at the time of his death thirty angels shallkeep him away from the fire of Hell.

(f) Whoever is fortunate to be present in KARBALA by theblessed grave of Imaam Hussain should perform 10rak'at Namaaz in which to recite 10 times S.Ikhlaas inevery rak'at, and then beseech Allaah to save him fromthe Hell. Inshaa'Allaah the Merciful Allaah will savehim from Hell and he shall not die until he will see someangels in his dream giving him good tidings of Para-dise and soothing news of safety from the fire of Hell.

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15th DAY

This is a very auspicious day, the birth day of our 2ndImaam Hasan-e-Mujtaba A.S. It is recommended togive 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 ofinfidels, in spite of the less numbers of the Muslims.

(a) Perform Ghusl,(b) It is Mustahab to give Sadaqa,(c) Perform the acts of Shukr (thanks giving)to Allaah,(d) Do as much Ibadat as you can.

Fasting is thestrongest shield

againtst the fire of hell

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L A Y L A T U L - Q A D R

19th NIGHT - THE 1st NIGHT OF SHAB-E-QADR

Laylatul Qadr, or Shab-e-Qadr, or The Night of Gran-deur comes only once, and it is from these three nights,i.e. either 19th, 21st, or 23rd of Maahe Ramadhaan.Therefore, we should take full advantage of all thethree nights so as not to miss the most invaluable op-portunity. It has been narrated that during this nightthe prayers of all are accepted, PRAYER OF NO ONE ISREJECTED OR UNANSWERED EXCEPT THESE PEOPLE'S :(1) THE ONE WHO HAS ANGERED HIS PARENTS OR MADE THEM UNHAPPY

AND THEY DISINHERITED HIM OR DECLARED HIM 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 inthe whole year is equal in its merits to the night ofShab-e-Qadr. A good deed or Ibaadat done in this nightis much better then the same done for thousandmonths. Tonight is the time when all the things to comeupto the whole year are decreed. Angels decend fromheavens and come in the holy presence of Imaame-Zamaana A.F. and they present all the deeds which aredecreed for everyone.A tradit ion has been recorded f rom the HolyProphet S .A .W.W. thus : "Nab i i Moosa A .S .in h i s p rayer sa id , : Oh A l laah! I des i re

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your nearness and union. Allaah replied, "My nearnessand union belong to the one who remains vigilantand awake during Laylatul Qadr." Nabii Moosasaid, : O Allaah ! I want Your blessing and forgiveness.Allaah replied, "My blessing belongs for someonewho is kind towards distitutes on the Night of Power,"Nabii Moosa said,: O Allaah! I want to pass through thebridge of Siraat on the road to Paradise safely. Allaahreplied, " The safety in passing through the bridge ofSiraat belongs for someone who pays alms on thenight of Qadr." Nabii Moosa said, O Allaah! I want thetrees and fruits of Paradise. Allaah replied,"They belong to someone who do not forget to re-member and praise Me on the Night of Power." NabiiMoosa said, : O Allaah ! I wish to have your pleasureand consent. Allaah Replied, "My pleasure and consentbelong for someone who offers two rak'at Namaazduring Laylatul Qadr."(a) One should perform Ghusl after the sun set so asto pray Maghribain and A'amaal of Shab-e-Qadr.

(b) Do the A'AMAAl which are normally done in theMasjid, i.e. 2 rak'at Namaaz of 7 times S.Ikhlaas, Duaa,to put Holy Qura'an over the head and recite names ofMa'asumeen A.S. etc. [p.354]

(c) Recite Ziyaarat of Imaam Husayn A.S. (SpecificZiyaarat is given in the forth coming pages.) [ p.357 ]

(d) It is stated that the one who keeps night vigiland performs Ibaadaat for the whole night shall beforgiven even his / her sins were as many as the starsin the heavens, as tough as the mountains, or as heavyas the weight of all waters of the seas.

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(e) Pray 100 rak'ats Namaaz. It is better to recite10 times S.Ikhlaas in every rak'at after Al-Hamd.

(f) Repent (do Istighfaar) for the past sins as muchas possible, with honesty and sincerety.

(g) Beseech Allaah S.W.T, for your parents, relatives,and all Mu'mineen for their well-being in this world andin the Hereafter.

(h) Recite SALAWAAT abundantly

(i) Recite Duaa-e-Jawshane Kabeer in all thesethree magnificent nights.

(j) The Holy Prophet S.A.W.W. said toASK ALLAAH FOR SOUND HEALTH.

(k) There are other Duaas also for which please refer to Mafaatihul Jinaan and other authantic books.

21 st NIGHT

The merit and excellence of this night is much morethen the 19th night.

These A'amaal are common for all three nights, e.g.Ghusl, Namaaz of reciting 7 times S.Ikhalaas in bothrak'ats, holding Holy Qur'aan over the head, JawshaniKabeer, Ziyaarat etc. p.354]


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Starting from today, i.e. for the last 10 nights we shouldrecite this Duaa: ---

Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem.Aoodhu Bi Jalaali Wajhikal Kareem

Anyanqadhiya Annee Shahru Ramadhaan AwYatlual Fajru Min Laylatee Haadhihee Wa LakaQibalee Dhanbun Aw Tabi'atun Tuadh-DhibuneeAlayhi.

( =I seek refuge with the Majesty of Your generous desposition lest themonth of Ramadhaan fade away or the day break soon end this nightand I stand before You as an accused accountable to be punished. )

Whosoever shall recite this Duaa in thelast ten nights after every Wajib and Sunnat NamaazAllaah will forgive his sins committed in this month andshall safeguard him from committing other sins in theremaining days: ---

Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem.Allaahummaa Addi Annaa Haqqa Maa Madhaa

Min Shahri Ramadhaan Waghfir Lanaa TaqseeranaaFeehi Watasallamhu Minnaa Maqboolan WalaaTu'aakhidhnaa Bi Israafinaa Alaa AnfusinaaWaj'Alnaa Minal Marhoomeen Walaa Taj'Alnaa MinalMahroomeen. ( = O Allaah, let us make amends and make-up for the past days of the

month of Ramadhaan. Ignore our mistakes. Acknowledge that which wehave submitted as to your liking. Do not take hold of us for the overin-

dulgence and extravagance we employed to overindulgence, includeus among those who have been dealt with mercifully, and not among

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There are other very good Duaas also to be recited during the finalten days, some of them are written hereunder:(1)

Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem.Allaahumma Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa AaliMuhammad.Allaahumma Innaka Qulta Fee Kitaabikal MunzaliShahru Ramadhaanal-ladhee Unzila Feehil Qur'aan,Hudan Linnaasi Wa Bayyinaatin Minal Hudaa WalFurqaan, Fa Adh-dhwamta Hurmata ShahriRamadhaani Bimaa Anzalta Feehi Minal Qur'aan, WaKhaswaswtahu Bi Laylatil Qadri Wa Ja'altahaaKhayran Min Alfi Shahr, Allaahumma Wa HaadhihiAyyaamu Shahri Ramadhaana Qadin-Qadhwat WaLayaaleehi Qad Taswarramat Wa Qad Swirtu YaaIlaahee Minhu Ilaa Maa Anta A'alamu Bihi Minnee WaAhswaa Li Adadihi Minal Khalqi Ajmaeen, Fa As'alukaBimaa Sa'alaka Bihi Malaaikatukal Muqarraboona WaAmbiyaaukal Mursaloona Wa Ibaadukas-Swaalihoon,An Tuswalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aali Muhammad,Wa An Tafukka Raqabati Minan-naar, Wa TudkhilanilJannata Bi Rahmatika, Wa An Tatafadh-dhwal AlayyaBi Afwika Wa Karamika Wa Tataqabbala TaqarrubeeWa Tastajeeba Duaaee, Wa Tamunna Alayya Bil AmniYawmal Khawfi Min Kulli Hawlin Aadatahu Li YawmilQiyaamati, Ilaahee Wa A'oodhu Bi Wajhikal Kareem,Wa Bi Jalaalikal Adhweem, An Yanqadhwiya AyyaamuShahri Ramadhaana Wa Layaaleehi Wa Laka QibaleeTabiatun Aw Dhanbun Tuaakhidhunee Bihi AwKhatweeatun Tureedu An Taqtaswahaa Minnee LamTaghfirhaa Lee Sayyidee Sayyidee Sayyidee, As'aluka

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Yaa Laa Ilaaha Illaa Anta Idh Laa Ilaaha Illaa Anta InKunta Radhweeta Annee Fee Haadhash-Shahri Faz-dad-Annee Ridhwan Wa In Lam Takun RadhweetaAnnee Fa Minal Aani Fardhwa Annee Yaa Arhamar-Raahimeen, Yaa Allaahu Yaa Ahad, Yaa Swamad, YaaMan Lam Yalid Wal Yoolad Wal Ya Kun Lahu KufuwanAhad.Then recite the following Duaa many times:

Yaa Muliyyinal Hadeedi Li DaawoodaAlayhissalaam, Yaa Kaashhifadh-Dhurri Wal KarbilIdhwaami An Ayyooba Alayhissalaam, Ay MufarrijaHammi Ya'aqooba Alayhissalaam, Ay MunaffisaGhammi Yoosufa Alayhissalaam, Sawalli AlaaMuhammadin Wa Aali Muhammad Kamaa Anta Ahluhu,An Tuswalli Alayhim Ajmaeen, Waf'al Bee Maa AntaAhluhu Walaa Taf'al Bee Maa Anaa Ahluhu.Allaahumma Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa AaliMuhammad.( = O Allaah You have said in Your Revealed Book that in the month of RamadhaanYou Sent down the Holy Qur'aan, a guidance to mankind, therein are signs to theright path distinctive between evil and good, and thus You made it great and ren-dered important the blessedness of Holy Ramadhaan and renowned it with LaylatulQadr which is better then a thousand months. O Allaah these days of Holy Ramadhaanare going away and its nights are at the end and I have been emotionally involved tothem and which I tried to achieve is known better to You then me, and You alsoknow better then all the quality and quantity of preparation. So I beseech Youthrough it, just like Your favourite Angels, Your Appointed Messengers and YourPious Servents beseeched You to send blessings on Muhammad S.A.W.W. and AaliMuhammad A.S. and draw me apart from the flow that takes to the Hell fire andkindly show me in to the Paradise, give preference to careful relaxation of the rulesand treat me with kindness and generocity, give access to my approach to comenearer, listen to my prayers, and be merciful and keep safe from every frightfulthreat put in readiness for Qayaamat, a day when everyone will feel insecure. O myAllaah I take refuge with Your kind and loving disposition and Your matchlessMajesty lest the days and nights of the month of Holy Ramadhaan slip away andI am left alone to face You, legally responsible to punishment, and sinful, for whichYou may take suitable action, and wrong doings for which You may decide to deal

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with me severely in reckoning, and there upon find me weak for lenient treatment,O my Lord Master O my Lord Master O my Lord Master. I beseech You O 'Thereis no god except You' if 'There is no god except You' is happy with me in this monththen which benevolence is more satisfying, and if You are not contented with methen who can delight me better then You O the Most Merciful. O Allaah, O Single,O Everlasting, O Independent, O He Who begets not, nor was begotten, and thereis none similar to Him. O He Who softened the iron for Daawood Alayhissalaam, OHe Who relieved Ayyoob Alayhissalaam from suffering and pain, O He Whodispelled the sorrows of Ya'qoob Alayhissalaam, O He Who put the sad YoosufAlayhissalaam to alleviation, send blessings to Muhammad S.A.W.W. and AaliMuhammad A.S. and in a manner befitting You bless all of them, and so also equallysettle my dealings and do not carry out that which I deserve. )(2)

Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem.Allaahumma Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa AaliMuhammad.Yaa Moolijal-Layli Fin-Nahaari, Wa Moolijan-Nahaari Fil-Layli, Wa Mukhrijal Hayyi Minal Mayyiti Wa MukhrijalMayyiti Minal Hayyi, Yaa Raaziqa Man Yashaau Bi GhayriHisaab, Yaa Allaahu Yaa Rahmaan, Yaa Allaahu Yaa AllaahuYaa Allaah, Lakal Asmaaul Husnaa Wal Amthaalul UlyaaWal Kibriyaau Wal Aalaau, As'aluka An Tuswalli AlaaMuhammadin Wa Aali Muhammad, Wa An Taj'alasmeeFee Haadhihil-Laylati Fis-Suadaai Wa Roohee Ma'ash-Shuhadaai Wa Ihsaanee Fee Illiyyeen Wa Isaa'ateeMaghfooratan Wa An Tahaba Lee Yaqeenan TubaashiruBihee Qalbee, Wa Eemaanan Yudh-hibush-Shakka AnneeWa Turdhwiyanee Bimaa Qasamta Lee Wa Aatinaa Fid-dunyaa Hasanatan Wa Fil Aakhirati Hasanatan Wa QinaaAdhaaban-Naaril Hareeq, Warzuqnee Feehaa DhikrakaWa Shukraka War-Raghbata Ilayka, Wal Inaabata, Wat-Tawfeeqa Limaa Waffaqta Lahu Muhammadan Wa AalaMuhammadin Alayhi Wa Alayhimussalaam.

Allaahumma Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa AaliMuhammad.

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( =O He Who causes the night to get ahead into the day and day into the night, andbrings forth living from dead and dead from the living. O He Who provides suste-nance to whom He wills, without measure. O Allaah, O Beneficent, O Allaah. OMerciful. O Allaah, O Allaah, O Allaah, Yours are the most handsome names,highest and greatest are the attributes recognized to You, I implore You only forbounties, send blessings on Muhammad S.A.W.W. and Aali Muhammad A.S. andwrite my name tonight in the register of those who have found true pleasure , let mysoul rest in peace with those who gave their lives in Your cause, let my good deedsearn for me an honourable place among the dwellers of Paradise, and forgive mysins, grant me sure belief which gives joy and assurance to my heart, and a faithwhich drives away doubts from me, and let me be happy with that which has beenresolute, give us that which is good in this world and that which is good in theHereafter and save us from agony of the burning fire and keep me alive in a mannerthat I always sing Your Praise, gratefully thank You, call humbly andenthusiastically on You and turn repenent towards You, and connect me with thatwhich will keep me emotionally involved to Muhammad S.A.W.W. and AaliMuhammad A.S.)(3)

Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem.Allaahumma Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aali

Muhammad.Aoodhu Bi Jalaali Waj'hikal Kareem, An YanqadhwiyaAnnee Shahru Ramadhaan, Aw Yatwlual Fajru MinLaylati Haadhihee Wa Laka Qibalee Dhanbun AwTabiatun Tu'adh-dhibunee Alayh.Allaahumma Swalli laa Muhammadin Wa AaliMuhammad. ( = I take refuge with Your Majestic, Loving and Generous disposition lest themonth of Ramadhaan pass away or the daybreak ends this night and I stand beforeYou the accused and liable to be punished. )(4)Recite this Duaa after every Waajib and Sunnat Namaaz:

Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem.Allaahumma Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aali

Muhammad.Allaahumma Addi Annaa Haqqa Maa Madhwaa Min

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Shahri Ramadhaan Waghfir Lanaa TaqsweeranaaFeehi Wa Tasallamhu Minnaa Maqboola, WalaaTuaa'khidhnaa Bi Israafinaa Alaa Anfusinaa Waj'alnaaMinal Marhoomeena Walaa Taj'alnaa MinalMahroomeen.Allaahumma Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa AaliMuhammad.( = O Allaah let us make amends and make up for the gone days of the month ofRamadhaan, overlook our mistakes, accept that which we have submitted as agree-able, do not catch hold of us for the overindulgence and pleasure we did in exess,include us among those who have been dealt with mercifully and not among theexcluded ones. )

I ‘A T I Q A A F :These last ten nights are recommended to be

spent in I'tiqaaf. And this is the most befitting periodfor it. It carries the Sawaab of 2 Hajj and 2 Umrah. TheHoly Prophet S.A.W.W. used to fold up his bedding anddevote his precious time in I'tiqaaf for the last tennights.

21st DAYThis day is the commemoration of the day of

Martyrdom of Imaam Ali A.S. so we should observe itwith absolute solemnity. This is the saddest day forthe believers and followers of Imaam Ali A.S. ManySalawaat should be recited on Muhammad (S) and AaliMuhammad (A.S) and many curses should sent on theenemies of Ahlul Bayt A.S. Especially today more cursesshould be sent on the accursed Ibne Muljim and his ac-cursed associates.

Ziyaarat of Ameerul Mu'mineen Imaam Ali A.S.should be recited today. [p.564]

The days of Qadr should also be revered and well-regarded as the nights of Qadr.

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23rd NIGHT(a) This night is said to be more meritorious thenthe two previous nights.

(b) Perform the common A'amaal which are for allthree nights. [p.354]

(c) Perform ghusl in all the remaining ten nights.

(d) Recite Surah-e- Anqaboot and Surah-e-Room.Imaam Ja'afar Saadiq A.S. said that the reciter of thesetwo Surahs are from THE PEOPLE OF PARADISE.

(e) Recite Surah-e-Haa Meem Dukhaan.

(f) Recite 1000 times Surah-e-Qadr.

(g) Recite this Duaa for Imaame-Zamaana A.F. -First recite Praises for the Allmighty Allaah, then reciteSalawaat on the Holy Prophet(S) and hisHoly Progeny A.S. and then recite ------Bismillahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem.Allaahumma Kun Li Waliyyikal Hujjatibnil HasanSwalawaatuka Alayhi Wa Alaa Aabaaihee FeeHaadhihis-Saa'atin Wa Fee Kulli Saa’atin WaliyyanWa Haafidhan Wa Qaaidan Wa Naaswiran WaDaleelan Wa Aynan Hattaa Tuskinahoo ArdhwakaTwaw'an Wa Tumattiahoo Feehaa Twaweela.Then recite-Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem. YaaMudabbiral Umoori Yaa Baa'itha Man Fill KubooriYaa Mujriyal Buhoori Yaa Mulayyinal HadeediLi Daawooda Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa AaliMuhammad Waf'albee…(Haajat)Al-Laylata Al-Laylata.

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( =O Allaah, be for Your dearest representative, Hujjatibnil Hasan A.F. Your Bless-ings be on him and on his forefathers now and at all times , so that he comes back asa friend, guardian, leader, helper, guide, and model to spread harmony andhappiness in this world for ever. O Director of affairs, O Ressurector of those whoare in graves, O He Who makes revers flow, O He Who softened the iron forDaawood A.S. Send Blessings on Muhammad S.A.W.W. and Aali Muhammad A.S.and do for me…… .) This Duaas should be recited every now andthen.(h) It is narrated by Imaam Ja'afar Saadiq A.S. that you shouldhope and highly expect tonight to be the night of Qadr and so pray100 ra'at Namaaz with 10 times S.Ikhlaas in every rak'at.This is so much emphasised that the Imaam said that if one isunable to pray standing then he or she should pray sitting, and ifthis is also hard then pray by even lying down.

Recite as much QUR’AAN as possible. Recite other DUAAS

also, such as Duaa-e-Makaarimul Akhlaaq, Duaa-e-Tawba, Duaas from Saheefa-e-Kaamila etc.

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A PIOUS PERSONHadhrat Ebrahim A.S said that a pious man is the one whonever speaks aimlessly but what he speaks is within therange of his work; and his conversation is not that whichdoes not concern him.Hadhrat Idrees A.S said that a pious person speaks the trutheven when he is angry, he gives charity even in poverty,and he forgives even when he has the power to punish.

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A'AMAAL-E-SHAB-E-QADR

Make Sunnaat Ghusl with the Niyyat of Shab-e-Qadr,before sunset.

Recite 2 Rak'at Namaaz, in each Rak'at after Al-Hamdrecite 7 time Surah-e-Ikhlaas.

Recite 70 times:Astaghfirullaaha Wa Atoobu Ilayh.

Recite 100 times:Astaghfirullaaha Rabbee Wa Atoobu Ilayh.

Recite 100 times: (on 19th & 21st nights only)Allaahummal'An Qatalata Ameeril

Mu'amineena.

Open the Holy Qur'aan, hold it in front of you, look in it,and recite this Duaa: Allaahumma Innee As'aluka BiKitaabikal Munzali Wamaa Feehi Wa Feehi-IsmukalAkbaru Wa Asmaaukal Husnaa Wamaa Yukhaafu WaYurjaa An Taj'alanee Min Utwa-qaaikaMinannaar.......(haajats)( =O Allaah I beseech You in the name of Your revealed Book and which is in it, andYour Great Name, and Your Beautiful Names are in it, and in it there is that whichwarns and gives hope, to include me amoing those who have been set free from thehell fire.)

Then hold the Holy Qur'aan on your head and recite thisDuaa:

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Allaahumma Bihaqqi Haadhal Qur'aani WaBihaqqi Man Arsaltahoo Wa Bihaqqi Kulli Mu'amininMadahtahoo Feehi Wa Bi Haqqika Alayhim Falaa AhadaA'arafa Bihaqqika Minka. ( = O Allaah for the sake of this Holy Qur'aan and for the sake of that personthrough whom You sent it, and for the sake of those believers who have beenpraised therein, and in the name of Your obligation to them, no one is aware of Yourobligation to them more then You. )

Then recite the following names of Ma'asoomeen A.S.ten times each:

BIKA YAA ALLAAHU,BI MUHAMMADIN,BI ALIYYIN,BI FAATWIMAH,BIL HASANI,BIL HUSAYNI,BI ALIYYIBNIL HUSAYNI,BI MUHAMMADIBNI ALIYYIN,

BI JA'AFARIBNI MUHAMMAD,BI MOOSABNI JA'AFAR,BI ALIYYIBNI MOOSAA,BI MUHAMMADIBNI ALIYYIN,BI ALIYYIBNI MUHAMMADIN,BIL HASANIBNI ALIYYIN,BIL HUJJATIL QAAIMA ALAYHISSALAAM.

( = Here we give Waasta of Ma'asumeen A.S. to Allaah by mentioning their holynames. ) Then beseech your Haajaat.

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Then recite the following Duaa: Allahummaj'al Feemaa Taqwdhwee WaTuqaddiru Feemaa Tafruqu Minal Amril MakhtoomiWa Feemaa Tafruqu Minal Amril Hakeemi Fee LaylatilQadri Wa Fil Qadhwaail-ladhee Laa Yuraddu WalaaYubaddalu An Taktubanee Min Hujjaaji BaytikalHaraamil Mabroori Hajjuhumul MashkooriSa'ayuhumul Maghfoori Dhunoobuhumul MukaffariAnhum Sayyiaatuhum Waj'al Feemaa Taqdhwee WaTuqaddiru An Tutweela Umree Wa Tuwassia AlayyaFee Rizqee Wa Taf'al Bee........ (Haajaat)...

( = This means that we say that O Allaah in this Shab-e-Qadr, where You take finaldecisions on everything by Your Exalted Wisdom, include my name in thosePilgrims that have received Your approval and whose efforts have been appreciatedby You, whose sins are forgiven and whose wrong-doings are overlooked. )

Recite these Surahs of the Holy Qur'aan: (23rd night)Surah Anqaboot, Surah Room, and Surah Haa MeemDukhaan.

Recite 1000 times:Surah-e-Qadr (Innaa Anzalnaa............)

Moreover, there are also many Duaas to be recited in LaylatulQadr for which one should refer to other authantic books.

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SPECIFIC ZIYAARAT OFIMAAM HUSAIN A.S.

THIS ZIYAARAT IS PARTICULARLY RECITED IN THE (a) 1ST NIGHT OF MAAH-E-RAMADHAAN, (b) 15TH NIGHT OF MAAH-E-RAMADHAAN, (c) THE LAST NIGHT OF MAAH-E-RAMADHAAN, (d) SHAB-E-QADR and on: (E) EED - DAYS

Assalaamu Alayka Yabna Rasoolillaahi,Assalaamu Alayka Yabna AmeerilM u ' a m i n e e n a ,Assalaamu Alayka Yabna Swiddeeqatit-TwaahiratiFaatwimata Sayyidati Nisaail Aalameen,Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Mawlaaya Yaa Abaa AbdillaahiWa Rahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuhu,Ash'hadu AnnakaQad Aqamtas Swalaata Wa Aataytaz Zakaata WaAmara Bil Ma'aroofi Wa Nahayta Anil Munkari WaTalawtal Kitaaba Haqqa Tilaawatihi Wa JaahadtaFillaahi Haqqa Jihaadihi Wa Swabarta Alal Adhaa FeeJanbihi Muhtasiban Hattaa Ataakal Yaqeen. Ash'haduAnnal Ladheena Khaalafooka Wa HaarabookaWalladheena Khadhalooka Walladheena QatalookaMal'oonun Alaa Lisaanin Nabiyyil Ummiyyi Wa QadKhaaba Maniftaraa La'anallaahudh-dhwaalimeenaLakum Minal Awwaleena Wal Aakhireena WaDhwaa'afa Alayhimul Adhaabal Aleema Ataytuka YaaMawlaaya Yabna Rasoolillaahi, Zaairan AarifanBihaqqiqa Muwaaliyan Li Awliyaaika, Muaadiyan LiA'adaaika, Mustabswiran Bil Hudal Ladhee AntaAlayhi Aarifan Bi Dhalaalati Man KhaalafakaFashfa'a Lee Inda Rabbika.

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Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Hujjatallahi Fee Ardhihee WaSamaaihee Swallallaahu Alaa Roohikat-Twayyibi WaJasadikat-Twaahiri Wa Alaykas Salaamu YaaMawlaaya Wa Rahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuhu.

Then recite Ziyaarat of Ali Ibnal Husain A.S. :-Assalaamu Alayka Ya Mawlaaya Vabna

Mawlaaya Wa Rahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuhu,La'anallaahu Man Dhwalamaka, Wa La'anallaahu ManQatalaka, Wa Dhwaa'afa Alayhimul Adhaabal Aleem.

Then recite Zuyaarat of Shuhadaai Karbalaa :-Assalaamu Alaykum Ayyuhas Swiddeeqoona,

Assalaamu Alaykum Ayyuhash-Shuhaddaus-Swaabiroona, Ash'hadu Annakum Jaahadtum FeeSabeelillaahi Wa Swabartum Alal Adhaa FeeJanbillaahi Wa Naswahtum Lillaahi Wa Li RasoolihiHattaa Ataakumul Yaqeenu, Ash'hadu AnnakumAhyaaun Inda Rabbikum Turzaqoon, FaJazaakumullaahu Anil Islaami Wa Ahlihi AfdhalaJazaail Muhsineen, Wa Jama'a Baynanaa WaBaynakum Fee Mahallin Naeemi.

Then recite Ziyaarat of Hazrat Abbaas Ibni AmeerilMu'amineen A.S. :-

Assalaamu Alayka Yabna Ameeril Mu'amineen,Asalaamu Alayka Ayyuhal Abdus-Swaalihul MutweeuLillaahi Wa Li Rasoolihi. Ash'hadu Annaka QadJaahadta Wa Naswahta Wa Swabarta Hattaa AtaakalYaqeenu, La'anallaahudh-dhwaalimeena Lakum MinalAwwaleena Wal Aakhireena Wa Alhaqahum Bi DarkilJaheem.

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DUAA - E - TAWBA

Allaahumma Yaa Man Laa Yaswifuhu Na'atulWaaswifeen, Wa Yaa Man Laa Yujaawizuhu Rajaaur-Raajeen, Wa Yaa Man Laa Yadhweeu Ladayhil AjralMuhsineen, Wa Yaa Man Huwa Muntahaa KhawfilAabideen, Wa Yaa Man Huwa Ghaayatu KhashyatilMuttaqqen, Haadhaa Maqaamu Man Tadaalawat'huAydidh-Dhunoobi Wa Qaadat'hu AzimmatulKhatwaaya Was-tahwaz Alayhish-shaytwanu FaQasswara Ammaa Amarta Bihee Tafreetwan WaTa'aatwaa Maa Nahayta Anhu Ta'azeeran KaljaahiliBi Qudratika Alayhi Awkal Munkiri Fadhla IhsaanikaIlayhi Hattaa Idhan Fataha Lahoo Baswarul HudaaWa Taqash-sha'at Anhu Sahaa'ibul Amaa Ahswaa MaaDhwalama Bihee Nafsahu Wa Kaffara Fee MaaKhaalafa Bihee Rabbahu Fara'aa Kabeera IsyaaniheeKabeeran Wa Jaleela Mukhaalafatihee Jaleelan FaAqbala Nahwaka Muammilan Laka Mustahyiyan MinkaWa Wajjaha Raghbatahu Ilayka Thiqatan Bika FaAmmaka Bi Twamaihee Yaqeenan Wa Qaswadaka BiKhawfihee Ikhlaaswan Qad Khalaa Twamauhoo MinKulli Matmooin Feehi Ghayrika Wa Afrakha Raw'uhooMin Kulli Mahdhoorin Minhu Siwaaka Fa MathalaBayna Yadayka Mutadharrian Wa GhammadhaBaswarahu Ilal Ardhi Mutakhash-shian Wa Twa'atwa'aRa'asahu Li Izzatika Mutadhallilan Wa Abath-thakaMin Sirrihi Maa Anta A'alamu Bihee Minhu KhudhooanWa

Addada Min Dhunoobihee Maa Anta Ahswaa LahaaKhushooan Wastaghaasa Bika Min Adhweemi MaaWaqa'a Bihee Fee Ilmika Wa Qabeehi MaaF a d h w a h a h o o F e e H u k m i k a M i nD h u n o o b i n A d b a r t a L a d h - d h a a t u h a a Fa

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Dhahabat Wa Aqaamat Tabiaatihaa Fa Ladhimat LaaYunkiru Yaa Ilaahee Adlaka In Aaqabtahoo Walaa Yas-ta'adhwimuta'adhwimu Afwaka In Afawta Anhoo WaRahimtahu Li Annakar Rabbul Kareemul-ladhee LaYata'aadhwamuhu Ghufrandh-Dhanbil Adhweemi.

Allaahumma Fa Haa Anaadhaa Qad Ji'atukaMutweean Li Amrika Fee Maa Amarta Bihee MinadDuaai Mutanajjizan Wa'adaka Fee Maa Wa'adta BiheeMinal Ijaabati Idh Taqoolu Ud'oonee Astajib Lakum.

Allaahumma Fa Swalli Alaa Muhammadin WaAalihi Walqinee Bi Maghfiratika Kamaa Laqeetuka BiIqraaree War'fa'anee An Maswaarihidh-dhunoobiKama Wadha'atu Laka Nafsee Wasturnee Bi SitrikaKama Ta'annaytanee Anil Intiqaami Minnee.Allaahumma Wa Thabbit Fee Twaa'atika Niyyatee WaAhkim Fee Ibaadatika Basweeratee Wa WaffiqneeMinal A'amaalee Limaa Taghsilu Bihee DanasalKhatwaayaa Annee Wa Tawaffanee Alaa MillatikaWa Millati Nabiyyika Muhammadin Alayhis SalaamuIdhaa Tawaffaytanee.

Allaahumma Innee Atoobu Ilayka Fee MaqamiHaadhaa Min Kabaairi Dhunoobee Wa SwaghaairihaaWa Bawaatwini Sayyiaatee Wa Dhawaahiriha WaSwaalifi Dhallaatee Wa Hawaadisihaa Tawbata ManLaa Yuhaddithu Nafsahu Bi Ma'aswiyatin WalaaYudhmiru An Yaooda Fee Khatweeatin Wa Qad QultaYaa Ilaahee Fee Muhkami Kitaabika Innaka TaqbalutTawbata An Ibaadika Wa Ta'afoo Anis Sayyiaati WaTuhibbut Tawwaabeena Fa Aqbal Tawbatee Kamaa

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Wa'adta Wa'afu An Sayyiaatee Kamaa DhwamintaWa Awjib Lee Mahabbataka Kamaa Sharatta Wa LakaYaa Rabbee Shartwee Allaa Aooda Fee MakroohikaWa Dhamaanee Allaa Arjia Fee Madhmoomika WaAhdee An Ahjura Jamee'i Ma'aasweeka.

Allaahumma Innaka A'alamu Bimaa AmiltuFaghfir Lee Maa Alimta Wasrifnee Bi Qudratika IlaaMaa Ahbabta. Allaahumma Wa Alayya Tabiaatun QadHafidhtuhunna Wa Tabiaatun Qad Naseetuhunna WaKulluhunna Bi Aynikal-latee Laa Tanaamu Wa Ilmikal-ladhee Laa Yansaa Fa Awwidh Minhaa AhlahaaWahtwut Annee Wizrahaa Wa Khaffif Annee ThiqlahaaWa'swimnee Min An Uqaarifa Mithlahaa. AllaahummaWa Innahu La Wafaa'a Lee Bit Tawbatee Illaa BiIsmatika Walas-timsaaka Bee Anil Khatwaaya IllaaAn Quwwatika Fa Qawwinee Bi QuwwatinKaafiyatin Wa Tawallanee Bi Ismatin Maaniatin.Allaahumma Ayyumaa Abdin Taaba Ilayka WahuwaFee Ilmil Ghaybi Indaka Faasikhun Li TawbatiheeWa Aaidun Fee Dhanbihee Wa Khatweeatihee Fa InneeAoodhu Bika An Akoona Kadhaalika Faj'al TawbateeHaadhihi Tawbatan Laa Ahtaaju Ba'adahaa IlaaTawbatin Tawbatan Moojibatan Li Mahwi Maa SalafaWas Salaamati Fee Maa Baqiya.

Allaahumma Innee A'atadhiru Ilayka Min JahleeWa Astawhibuka Sooa Fialee Fadhmumnee Ilaa KanafiRahmatika Tatwawwulan Wasturnee Bi SitriAafiyatika Tafadh-dhulan. Allaahumma Wa InneeAtoobu Ilayka Min Kulli Maa Khalafa Iraadatak AwZaala An Mahabbatika Min KhataraatiQalbee Wa Lahadhaati Aynee Wa


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Hikaayaati Lisaanee Tawbatan Taslamu Bihaa KulluJaarihatin Alaa Hiyaalihaa Min Tabiaatika Wa Ta'amanuMimmaa Yakhaaful Mu'atadoona Min AleemiSatwawaatika.

Allaahumma Farham Wahdatee Bayna YadaykaWa Habeeba Qalbee Min Khashyatika WadhtiraabaArkaanee Min Haybatika Fa Qad Aqamatnee Yaa RabbeeDhunoobee Maqamal Khizyi Bi Finaaika Fa In SakattuLam Yantwiq Annee Ahadun Wa In Shafa'atu Fa LastuBi Ahlish-Shafaa'ati. Allaahumma Swalli AlaaMuhammadin Wa Aalihi Wa Shaffi'a Fee KhatwaayaayKaramak Wa Ud Alaa Sayyiatee Bi Afwika Walaa TajzineeJazaaee Min Uqoobatika Wabsut Alayya Twalaka WaJallilnee Bi Sitrika Waf'al Bee Fi'ala Azeezin Tadhwarra'aIlayhi Abdun Dhaleelun Fa Rahimahoo Aw GhaniyyinTa'arradha Lahoo Abdun Faqeerun Fa Na'ashahoo.

Allaahumma Laa Khafeera Lee Minka FalYakhfurnee Izzuka Walaa Shafee'a Lee Ilayka FalYash'fa'alee Fadhluka Wa Qad Awjalatni KhatwaayaayFal Yu'aminnee Afwuka, Famaa Kullumaa NatwaqtuBihee An Jahlin Minnee Bi Sooin Atharee WalaaNisyaanin Limaa Sabaqa Min Dhameemi Fialee LaakinLi Tasma'a Samaauka Wa Man Feehaa Wa Ardhuka WaMan Alayha Maa Adh'hartu Laka Minan Nadami WaLaja'atu Ilayka Feehi Minat Tawbati Fa La'allaBa'adhahum Bi Rahmatika Yarhamunee Bi Sooi MawqifiAw Tudrikuhur Riqqatu Alayya Li Sooi Haalee FaYanaalanee Minhu Bi Da'awatin Hiya Asmau LadaykaMin Duaaee Aw Shafaa'atin Awkadu Indaka MinShafaa'atee Takoonu Bihaa Najaatee Min GhadhabikaWa Fawzatee Bi Ridhaaka.


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Allaahumma In Yakunin-Nadamu TawbatanIlayka Fa Anaa Andamun Nadimeen Wa In Yakunit-Tarku Li Ma'aswiyatika Inaabatan Fa Anaa AwwalulMuneebeen, Wa In Yakunil Istighfaaru Hitwatan Lidh-dhunoobi Fa Innee Laka Minal Mustaghfireen.Allaahumma Fa Kamaa Amarta Bit-Tawbati WaDhwamintal Qaboola Wa Hatha-thta Alad-Duaai WaWa'adtal Ijaabata Fa Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa AaliMuhammad Waqbal Tawbatee Walaa Tarjianee MarjialKhaybatee Min Rahmatika, Innaka Antat-TawwaabuAlal Mudhnibeen, War-Raheemu Lil Khaatwi'eenalMunibeen.

Allaahumma Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa AalihiKamaa Hadaytanaa Bihee, Wa Swalli AlaaMuhammadin Wa Aalihi Kamas-Tanqadh-tanaa Bihee,Wa Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aalihi SwalaatanTashfa'u Lanaa Yawmal Qiyaamati Wa Yawmal FaaqatiIlayka Innaka Alaa Kulli Shay'in Qadeerun Wa HuwaAlayka Yaseer.( An abstract of this Duaa is that we praise Almighty Allaah by His unmatchableattributes saying that the glorifiers can never fulfil the right of glorification toAllaah, His is the ultimate station beyond which requests of petitioners do not go,He does not leave uncompensated any deeds of the pious, He is the ultimatepurpose of worshippers. The thoughtless person who is swayed by the accursedShaytaan and his easy-going frame of mind falls short of obeying Allah's commandsthrough sheer negligence and thus is led into errors, denying Allaah's countlessbounties and favours. But when his senses are back o normal and his blind supidityis blown off it is then that he realises the truth, he reviews the damage done to hisself and reflects thoughtfully upon his foolishness of disobeying his Lord. He thenfinds himself in a great loss and thus turns repentantly and ashamed unto theMerciful Lord. We, the fallible human beings have complete and staunch faith thatAllah is Most Forgiving, and Most Beneficent, we therefore eagerly and hopefullyrun to Him for forgiveness, confident in our faith, we cut off all expections fromothers expecting from none but Allaah only, we are approaching our Kind Lord withcalm mind and heart free of fear from all apprehensions, the only awe and fear wepossess is Allaah's only, so we stand humbly and lowly before Him, our eyes glued


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to the ground in silent repentance, eyes shedding tears of fears of His retributionand at the same time heart very much hopeful of receiving His Mercy. We thussubmissively tell all our secrets to Him, although He knows better then we know,we count our faults and sins and beg His forgiveness, we plead guilty before Himand at the same time pleading for help from Him for our gross transgression andugly misdeeds which have exposed us to disgrace and shame. We turn towardsAllaah relying upon His Patronage, directing all our attention towards Him only,with His sincere reverence, we also admit that we will not protest against Hisjudgement and also we shall not find His indulgence an astonishing matter becauseAllaah is the Most Generous Lord. We say to Allaah that it is not a matter of honourfor Him if He forgives my sins, so I stand in front of him in humble disposition,docile, obedient, as commanded by Him. I turn repentant to Allaah and ask forforgiveness for my sins, big, small, vices committed in open as well in secret, oldand new, because Allaah Himself has said in His Book that He accepts repentancefrom His servents, pardons the evil deeds, and He loves those who turn repentanttowards Him. So I plead to Allah to pardon my evil deeds as per His assurance. Iask Allaah not to let me ever do again abominable deeds prohibited by Him. I alsoassure Him that I will not revert to contemptible acts condemned by Him and I alsosay that I will keep away from all bad deeds. I agree that Allaah knows what I do,so I request Him to put me in a way approved by Him. I hereby also urge Allaah tosettle claims of compensation or damages I owe to others. and cut down myliabilities, and prevent me from falling into disgusting tight traps. I ask Allaah tohelp me remain on the right track because without His help I may not be able tomake good as per my decision, I can not hold fast to my commitments of avoidingsins without Allaah's help. So I ask Allaah to give me streangth and skillfull energyto hold me back from forbidden acts. I also ask Allaah to make me live a truthful andfaithful life and not be a hypocrite who goes back against his words of remorse.Therefore I tell Allaah to make my remorse to be a true repentance needing nofurther reproach, to wipe off the past and live in blissful peace. I appologise for myignorance and ask for pardoning my evil deeds, taking me under His shelter andasylum through His Mercy, and treat me with kindness and generocity and bestowbenefit on me. I also ask repentance for anything that was commited in violation ofAllaah's command, either by my thoughts, or by my eyes, or by my spoken words.I ask Allaah to forgive me so as to keep away from His punishment that frightenseven the most hardcore offenders. I speak so much before Allaah and plead forpardon and ask His forgiveness because if I keep quiet there is no one to plead forme, and anyhow I do not deserve special treat that someone should speak for me.I also ask Allaah to deal with me in a manner such as a master deals with his serventwhen the servent solicits his master for his mercy, or like a multi-millioner does


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when a poor beggar requests for some charity. While pleading for pardon Iask Allaah to take pity on my hopeless position through His Mercy, and takenotice of my desperate situation through His Compassion. In between I also askAllaah to send His blessings on Muhammad S.A.W.W. and Aali Muhammad A.S. Isay, O Allaah if confession of guilt is repentance then I am the most oft-repenting,and if total renunciation of sinful life is a true purpose of repentance then I am atruest repentant, and if asking forgiveness lessens the burden of sins then I am oneof the pardon-seekers, O Allaah You have asked Your servents to ask repentanceand Your sure acceptance and You have encouraged us for it, so I ask to send Yourblessings on Muhammad S.A.W.W. and Aali Muhammad A.S. and accept my re-pentance. I then ask again to send blessings to Muhammad S.A.A.W. and AaliMuhammad A.S because we have been guided by them, and we have been pulledout of ignorance by them. We hereby admit that blessings from Him will keep ussafe on the day of Qayaamat when everyone will be alone, and that only Allaahexercises supreme authority over all things and it is easy for Him to do every thing.

REPENTANCE IS SO MUCH

PLEASING TO ALLAAH S.W.T. THAT

IT IS STATED TO SUCH AN EXTENT THAT

ALLAAH’S DELIGHT TO A PERSON’S

REPENTANCE EXEEDS THE PLEASURE OF A PERSON

WHO HAD LOST HIS CAMEL TOGETHER WITH ALL HIS

BELONGINGS IN A VAST DESERT IN A PITCH DARK NIGHT

AND HE HAD CUT OFF ALL HOPES OF SURVIVAL BUT THEN

SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY THE CAMEL RETURNS TO HIM

INTECT WITH ALL ITS LOAD, SO WE CAN ATLEAST IMAGINE HOW

MUCH THAT PERSON WAS DELIGHTED AT THAT MOMENT.ALLAAH IS DELIGHTED MUCH MORE THEN THIS WHEN A

PERSON SINCERELY DOES TAWBA. SO IT IS OUR DUTY

TO MAKE OUR CREATOR LORD AS MUCH PLEASED

WITH US AS POSSIBLE BY DOING REPENTENCE,AFTERALL, NO BODY IS SINLESS EXCEPT

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27th NIGHT

Tonight it is Sunnat to make Ghusl.

Imaam Zaynul Aabideen A.S. used to recite this Duaa very oftenfrom the beginning of the night till morning -

B i s m i l l a a h i r - R a h m a a n i r - R a h e e m .Allaahummarzuqneet-Tajaafiya An Daaril GhurooriWal Inaabata Ilaa Daaril Khuloodi Wal Isti'adaadaLil Mawti Qabla Huloolil Fawti.( =O Allaah Take care of me by distancing me from the vain and delusive worldlythings and directing my come back to the land of eternal happiness, make meprepared to die before death becomes due. )

THE LAST FRIDAY

Rasoolullaah S.A.W.W. said that whoever re-cites the following Duaa on the last Friday of Maahe Ramadhaanthen he shall achieve one of these two things, either he shallbe fortunate enough to see the next Ramadhaan Mubaarakor if he dies before that he shall be granted with unlimitedbounties and mercy from Allaah S.W.T.: --

~~~~~Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem.Allaahumma Laa Taj'alhu Aakhiral Ahadi MinSwiyaaminaa Iyyaahu Fa In Ja'altahoo Faj'alneeMarhooman Walaa Taj'alnee Mahrooma. ~~~~~( =O Allaah do not make this (Holy Ramadhaan) to be the last month of our fasti ngin it, but if it decreed so then let me have Your Mercy and do not let me deprived.)

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NAMAAZ BARAAYE KAFFAARA-E-NAMAAZ-E-QAZAA:This Namaaz is a Kaffaara (atonement) for QazaaNamaaz. This is from the book MANHAJ DA'WAAT inwhich it is quoted from Imaam Ali A.S. whose-so-ever'sNamaaz has elapsed (qazaa) excessively then s/he shouldoffer this Namaaz on the last Friday (Jum'atul Widaa)of Holy Ramadhaan as atonement. It benefits oneselfaswell one's parents. It is of four rak'ats, two rak'at each. In every rak'atafter Al-Hamd recite 25 times Surah- Al-Ikhlaas, onceAayatul Kursee and 15 times Surah - Al-Kawsar andafter Namaaz recite the following Duaa:-

"Allaahumma Yaa Saabiqal Fawti Yaa Saami'as-Sawti Yaa Muhyi-al Idhwaami Ba'adal Mawti SwalliAlaa Muhammadin Wa Aali Muhammadin. Waj'alleeFarajan Wa Makhrajan Mimmaa Anaa Feehi InnakaTa'alamu Walaa A'alamu Wa Taqdiru Walaa AqdiruWa Anta Allaamul Ghuyoobi Yaa Waahibal AtwaayaWa Yaa Ghaafirall Khatwaaya Yaa Saatiral Uyoobi- Subboohun Quddoosun Rabbul Malaaikati War-Roohi Waghfirlee Warham Yaa Rabbee." ( =O Allaah Who surpasses everyone , O the Hearer of sound, O Reviver ofbones after death, send blessings on Muhammad S.A.W.W. and Aali MuhammadA.S. and let me have liberation and deliverence from what I am in, Youknow and I do not know and You decree and I do not decree and You arethe greatest knower of the mysteries. O the Bestoser of gifts and forgiverof mistakes, O the Concealer of the wrongs, the Gracious, the Holy, Lordof the angels and spirits, and forgive me and have mercy on me. )

N.B: Authanticity of this a’amaal is notunanimously approved.

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THE LAST NIGHT

This last night of Ramadhaan Mubaarak is very commendable.There are some A'amaal to do tonight. They are:-

Make Ghusl.

Recite Ziyarat of Imaam Husayn A.S. (SpecificZiyaarat for this night is given in previous pages of the A'amaal ofLaylatul Qadr.)

Recite Suraf-e-An'aam, S.Yaaseen, and S. Qahaf.

Recite 100 times --- Astaghfirullaaha Wa AtoobuIlayhi. ( = I seek forgiveness from Allaah and turn repentant to Him.)

Recite this Duaa by Imaam Ja'afar Saadiq A.S. ---Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem.Allaahumma Haadhaa Shahru Ramadhaanal-

Ladhee Anzalta Feehil Qur'an Wa Qad TaswarramaWa Aoodhu Biwajhikal Kareem Yaa Rabbi AnyatlualFajru Min Laylati Haadhihee Aw Yata-swarramaShahru Ramadhaana Wa Laka Qibali Tabi'atun AwDhanbun Tureedu An Tu'Adh-Dhibanee BiheeYawma Alqaaq. ( = O Allaah the month of Ramadhaan in which You revealed Holy Qur'aan is nowending; I take protection with Your kindest temperament, lest the dawn of this nightbreaks forth or the month of Ramadhaan ends, and I stand as an accused sinner, legallyresponsible to be punished on the day when I am presented before You. )

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Recite the Duaa ---Yaa Mudabbiral Umoori Yaa Baa'itha Man

F i l Q u b o o r i Ya a M u j r i y a l B u h o o r i Ya aMulayyinal Hadeedi Li Daawooda Swalli AlaaM u h a m m a d i n Wa A a l i M u h a m m a d ,Waf'al'bee……….(haajat). ( = O Director of all affairs, O Resurrector of those in the graves, O HeWho makes rivers flow, O He Who softened iron for Daawood A.S. Sendblessings on Muhammad S.A.W.W. and Aali Muhammad A.S. and do forme………. )

Recite DUAA-E-WIDAA'A to bid a sad farewell to theHoly and Blessed Month of Ramadhaan. { p.371]

The Imaam said whoever recites the following Duaa he orshe shall be pardoned of all the sins before the sunrise of the nextday. Recite this Duaa ---

B i s m i l l a a h i r - R a h m a a n i r- R a h e e m .A l l a a h u m m a L a a Ta j ' A l h o o A a k h i r a lA h a d i M i n S w i y a a m i L i S h a h r iR a m a d h a a n Wa A ' o o d h u B i ka A n y a t l u aFa j r u H a a d h i h i l - L a y l a t i I l l a a Wa Q a dG h a f a r t a L e e . ( = O Allaah let not my days of Fasting inthis month of Ramadhaan be the last obligation. I take refuge with Youlest the dawn of this night appears without me being forgiven. )

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SPECIAL A’AMAAL OF THE LAST NIGHT

THE HOLY PROPHET S.A.W.W. SAID THAT WHOEVER

PERFORMS THIS A'AMAAL, BEFORE HE OR SHE FINISHES IT ALLAAH

SHALL FORGIVE ALL SINS AND SHALL ACCEPT WHATEVER GOOD DEEDS

THEY HAD DONE IN RAMADHAAN MUBAARAK. IT IS AS FOLLOWS:------------

Pray 10 rak'at Namaaz (in sets of 2) in which recite S.Ikhalaas 10times after Al-Hamd in each rak'at, and in every Rukoo' andSajdah recite 10 times ---Sub'haanallaahi Wal HamduLillaahi Wa Laa Ilaaha Illallaahu Wallaahu Akbar.After Namaaz recite --- 1000 times AstaghfirullaahaWa Atoobu Ilayhi. Then go into Sajdah and recite ---

"Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem. Yaa HayyuYaa Qayyoomu Ya Dhal Jalaali Wal Ikraam YaaRahmaanad-Dunya Wal Aakhirati Wa RahimhumaaYaa Arhamar-Raahimeen Yaa Ilaahal AwwaleenaWal Aakhareen Ighfirlanaa Dhunoobanaa WaTaqabbal Minnaa Swalaatanaa Wa SwiyaamanaaWa Qiyaamanaa." ( =O Ever-Living, O Eternal, O the Owner of Splendorand Kindness, O He Who is kind enough to have compassion for all in this worldand in the Hereafter, and to have mercy on His servents in both worlds, O the MostMerciful, O God of mankind from the beginning to the end, forgive our wrongdoings, and accept our obligatory and optional prayers and Fasts. )

The Holy Prophet S.A.W.W. said, " this is aSPECIAL GIFT for the men and women of my Ummaah,and Allaah has not given such a gift to anyone before me. ”

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DUAA - E - WIDAA

As it has been individually experienced by one and all the HolyMonth of Ramadhaan is a Majestic Blessing. Despite of enduringthirst and hunger everyone in actuality enjoyed the days and nightsof this Holy Month. And so it is an undniable reality that there arenumerous blessings, Barakah and Rahmah in this Holy Month. Sowhen it comes the time for its conclusion period we shouldearnestly feel sad for this Majestic Month to be departed from us.And Aimmah Alayhimussalaam have prescribed some Duaas tobid heartbreaking welfare to this Blessed Month, these Duaas canbe referred to in Mafaatihul Jinaan , Saheefa-e-Kaamilaah, etc.One of the Duaas of Widaa is as follows:-Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem,Allaahumma Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa AaliMuhammad.Allaahumma Innaka Qulta Fee Kitaabikal Munzali ShahruRamadhaanal-ladhee Unzila Feehil Qur’aanu Wa HaadhaaShahru Ramadhaan, Wa Qad Taswarrama Fa As’aluka BiWajhikal Kareem, Wa Kalimaatikat-Taammati In KaanaBaqiya Alayya Dhanbun Lam Taghfirhu Lee Aw TureeduAn Tuadh-dhibunee Alayhi Aw Tuqaayisanee Bihee AnYatlua Fajru Haadhihil-Laylati Aw YataswarramaHaadhash-Shahru Illaa Wa Qad Ghafartahu Lee YaaArhamar-Raahimeen. Allaahumma Lakal Hamdu BiMahaamidika Kulluhaa Awwalihaa Wa Aakhirihaa MaaQulta Li Nafsika Minhaa Wamaa Qaalal KhalaaiqulHaamidoonal Mujtahidoonal Ma’adoodoonalMuwaffiroona Dhikraka Wash-ShukriLakal-ladheenaA’antahum Alaa Adaai Haqqika Min A s n a a f iK h a l q i k a M i n a l M a l a a i k a t i lM u q a r r a b e e n W a n - N a biyeena

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Wal Mursaleena Wa Aswnaafin-Naatwiqeen WalMusabbiheen Laka Min Jamee’il Aalameen AlaaAnnaka Ballaghtanaa Shahra Ramadhaan Wa AlaynaaMin Niamika Wa Indanaa Min Qisamika Wa IhsaanikaWa Tadhwaahurim-Tinaanika Fa Bi Dhaalika LakaMuntahal Hamdil Khaalidid-Daaimir-RaakidilMukhalladis-Sarmadil-ladhee Laa Yanfadu TwoolalAbadi Jalla Thanaauka A’antanaa Alayhi HattaaQwadhwayta Annaa Swiyaamahu Wa Qiyaamahu MinSwalaatin Wamaa Kaana Minnaa Feehi Min Birrin AwShukrin Aw Dhikrin. Allaahumma Fa TaqabbalhuMinnaa Bi Ahsani Qaboolika Wa Tajaawuzika WaAfwika Wa Swafhika Wa Ghufrqaanika Wa HaqeeqatiRidhwaanika Hattaa Tudhwaffirana Feehi Bi KulliKhayrin Matwloobin Wa Jazeeli Atwaain MawhoobinWa Tooqiyanaa Feehi Min Kulli Marhoobin Aw BalaainMajloobin Aw Dhanbin Maksoobin. Allaahumma InneeAs’aluka Bi Adhweemi Maa Sa’alaka Bihee AhadunMin Khalqika Min Kareemi Asmaaika Wa JameeliThanaaika Wa Khaaswati Duaaika, An Tuswalli AlaaMuhammadin Wa Aali Muhammad, Wa An Taj’alaShahranaa Haadha A’adhwama Shahri RamadhaanaMarra Alaynaa Mundhu Anzaltanaa Ilad-dunyaaBarakatan Fee Ismati Deenee Wa Khalaaswi NafseeWa Qadhwaai Hawaaijee Wa Tushaffianee FeeMasaailee Wa Tamaamin-Niamati Alayya Wa Swarfis-Sooi Annee Wa Libaasil Aafiyati Lee Feehi Wa AnTaj’alanee Bi Rahmatika Mimman Khirta Lahu LaylatalQadri Wa Ja’altahaa Lahu Khayran Min Alfi ShahrinFee A’adhwamil Ajri Wa Karaaimidh-Dhukhri WaHusnish-Shukri Wa Twoolil Umri Wa Dawaamil YusriAllaahumma Wa As’aluka Bi Rahmatika Wa TwawlikaW a A f w i k a W a N a ’ a m a a i k a W a

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Jalaalika Wa Qadeemi Ihsaanika Wamtinaanika AnLaa Taj’alahu Aakhiral Ahadi Minnaa Li ShahriRamadhaana Hattaa Tuballighanaahu Min QaabilinAlaa Ahsani Haalin Wa Tuarrifanee Hilaalahu Ma’an-Nadhwireena Ilayhi Wal Mu’atarifeena Lahu FeeA’afaa Aafiyatika Wa An’ami Niamatika Wa Awsa’iRahmatika Wa Ajzali Qisamika Yaa Rabbiyal-ladheeLaysa Lee Rabbun Ghayruhu Laa Yakoonu HaadhalWadaau Minnee Lahu Wadaa’a Fanaain Walaa AakhiralAhadi Minnee Li Liqaain Hatta Turiyanee Min QaabilinFee Awsain Niami Wa Afdhwaalir Rajaai Wa AnaaLaka Alaa Ahsanil Wafaai Innaka Sameeud-Duaai.Allaahummas’ma’a Duaaee Warham TadhwarrueeWa Tadhallulee Laka Wastikaanatee Wa TawaqquliAlayka Wa Anaa Laka Musallimoona Laa ArjooNajaahan Walaa Muaafatan Walaa Tashreefan WalaaTableeghan Illaa Bika Wa Minka Wamnun Alayya JallaThanaauka Wa Taqaddasat Asmaauka Bi TableegeeShahra Ramadhaana Wa Anaa Muaafan Min KulliMakroohin Wa Mahdhoorin Wa Min Jameeil Bawaaiqi,Alhamdu Lillaahil-ladhee A’aananaa Ala SwiyaamiHaadhash-Shahri Wa Qiyaamihi Hattaa BallaghaneeAakhira Laylatin Minhu.

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Recite this Duaa after Khitma of the Holy Qur'aan, it is narrated byImaam Ali A.S. -----

Bismillaar-Rahmaanir-Raheem.Allaahummashrah Bil Qur'aani Swadree, Wasta'amilBil Qur'aani Badanee, Wa Nawwir Bil Qur'aaniBaswaree, Wa Atliq Bil Qur'aani Lisaanee, WaA'innee Alayhi Maa Abqaytanee, Fa Innaahoo LaaHawla Walaa Quwwata Illaa Bika. ( =O Allaah unlock thedoors of understanding through the Holy Qur'aan, so that my heart and mind knowthe truth, my body regulates its moments, my wisdom sees the light, my speechand expression become fluent and rational, and let it be like that till I am alive, forindeed there is no power nor streangth with any but You. )

Then recite this Duaa :-----

Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem.Allaahummaa Innee As'aluka Ikhbaatal Mukhbiteen WaIkhlaaswal Mooqineen Wa Muraafaqatal AbraariWa Istihqaaq Haqaaikil Eemaani Wal GhaneemataMin Kulli Birrin Was-Salaamata Min Kulli Ismin WaWujooba Rahmatik Wa Azaaima Maghfiratik WalFawza Bil Jannati Wa Najaatam-Minan-Naar.Allaahumma Swalli Alaa MuhammadinWa Aali Muhammad.

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SOME IMPORTANT NOTES

If one wishes to keep awake at night forlonger times for the purpose of Ibaadaat one shouldmake its preparation right from the day time, i.e.enough rest should be taken at day time, and heavyfoods should not be consumed at night. Moreover,it is stated that whoever wants to keep night vigilshould recite Surah-e-Nabaa so that the amountof sleep will be reduced.

For making Tawba (asking of repentance forour sins, faults and mistakes it is related that oneshould recite (a) Surah-e-Tahreem, or S. Waaqiah,or S. Dukhaan. (b) Reciting of Duaa-e-Mujeeralso is beneficial. (c) Praying Namaaz-e-Afw alsoerases our sins. (this is mentioned in the sectionof Repentence). (d) While repenting sincerely itis also effective if one puts both hands aroundthe neck.

Holy Month of Ramadhaan is devided intothree parts, the first ten days are especially forBARAKAH (Bounties); the other ten days are forRAHMAH (Blessings); and the final ten days arefor MAGHFIRAH (Repentence). So it is advisableto act accordingly.

I t i s very essent ia l to remember ourImaam-e-Zamaana A.F. Imaam MehdiSwaahibuz-Zamaan A.S. very often by reciting hisZiyaarat, his Salawaat, his Duaas etc. which arerecorded in this book and other books of Duaa.

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It is essential to remember our departedrelatives, Ulamaa, our teachers and other Mu'mineenwal Mu'minaat by offering two rak'ats Namaaz foreach individually; or recite a Tasbeeh of Istighfaar foreach; or recite a Tasbeeh of Salawaat for each, orperform any other good deedsfor the benefit of Marhoomeen. Our deeds for themare mutually beneficient.

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DAILY DUAAS OF MAAH-E-RAMADHAAN

After every Waajib Namaaz ~

Before any Duaa Recite:BISMILLAAHIR-RAHMAANIR-RAHEEM,ALLAAHUMMA SWALLI ALAA MUHAMMADIN WA AALI

MUHAMMAD shown by this sign : 786.Salawaat. *:After every Waajib Namaaz ~ 786.Salawaat*.

Yaa Aliyyu Yaa Adhweem, Yaa GhafooruYaa Raheem, Antar-Rabbul Adhweemul-ladhee LaysaKamithlihee Shay'un, Wahuwas-Sameeul Basweer.Wa Haadhaa Shahrun Adh-dhwamtahu WaKarramtahu Wa Sharraftahu Wa Fadh-dhaltahu Alash-Shuhoori Wahuwa Shahrul-ladhee FaradhtaSwiyaamahu Alayya Wa Huwa Shahru Ramadhaanal-Ladhee Anzalta Feehil Qur'aan Hudan Linnaasi WaBayyinaatin Minal Hudaa Wal Furqaan, Wa Ja'altaFeehi Laylatal Qadri Wa Ja'altaha Khayran Min AlfiShahrin Fa Yaa Dhal Manni Walaa Yumannu AlaykaMunna Alayya Bi Fakaaki Raqabati Minan-Naar,Fee Man Tamunnu Alayhi Wa Adkhilnil Jannata BiRahmatika Yaa Arhamar-Raahimeen. ( = O the High, O the Great, O the Forgiver, O the Merciful, You are the Lord of thelords, there is nothing equal to You, and You hear and see everything. This is themonth You made great, exalted, illustrious, rendered superior over all other months,and this is the month in which You have made Fasting compulsory for me, and thisis the month of Ramadhaan in which You sent down Qur'aan a guidance for man-kind, which has clear signs to show the right path and set apart truth from falsefood,and You celebrated it with with the 'Night of Qadr,' a night better then thousandmonths. So O the owner of favours and benefits whom none can compel, havemercy on me by cutting off my flow towards the hell-fire and direct me unto theParadise, O the Most Merciful. )

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After every Waajib Namaaz ~ 786.Salawaat*.

~Allaahumma Adkhil Alaa Ahlil Qubooris-Suroor, Allaahumma Aghni Kulli Faqeer,Allaahumma Ashbi'a Kulli Jaa'i'in, AllaahummaksuKulla Uryaan, Allahummaq-dhi Dayna KulliMadeenin, Allaahumma Farrij An Kulla Makroob,Allaahumma Rudda Kulla Ghareeb, AllaahummaFukka Kulla Aseer, Allaahumma Aslih Kulla FaasidinMin Umooril Muslimeen, Allaahummashfi KullaMareedh, Allaahumma Sudda Faqranaa Bi Ghinaak,Allaahumma Ghayyir Soo'a Haalina Bi Husni Haalik,Allaahumaqdhi Annid-Dayn Wa Aghnina Minal Faqr,Innaka Alaa Kulli Shay'in Qadeer.( =O Allaah, let peace and tranquility prevail over the people of the graves, OAllaah, let the have-nots get rid of insufficiency, O Allaah, let the hungry be able toeat their fill, O Allaah, provide cloth to those who are without cloths, O Allaah,facilitate all debtors repay their debts, O Allaah, cheer up all brokenhearted, OAllaah, let every way farer return to his home, O Allaah, set free every detainedcaptive, O Allaah, let evey trouble-maker see the right path in common interest ofthe Muslims, O Allaah, make the unwell get well, O Allaah, fill the wide gaps ofhardship through Your unlimited resources, O Allaah, make better ourdeteriorating condition with the help of Your free bounties and benefits, O Allaah,free us from the load of debts and poverty, Indeed You are able to do all things. )

After every Waajib Namaaz : ~ 786.Salawaat*.

~ Allaahummar-Zuqnee Hajja BaytikalHaraami Fee Aami Haadha Wa Fee Kulli Aam,Maa Abqaytani Fee Yusrin Minka Wa AafiyatinWa Sa'ati Rizqin Walaa Tukhilnee Min TilkalMawaaqifil Kareemati Wal Mashaahidish-Shareefati Wa Ziyaarati Qabri NabiyyikSwalawaatuk Alayhi Wa Aalihee Wa Fee Jamee'IHawadaijid- Dunya Wal Aakhirati Fa Kun Lee.

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Allaahumma Innee As'aluk Fee Maa Taqdhee WaTuqaddiru Minal Amril Mahtoomi Fi Laylatil QadriMinal Qadhaa'il-Ladhee Laa Yuraddu WalaaYubaddalu An Taktubanee Min Hujjaaji BaytikalHaraamil Mabroori Hajjuhumul Mashkoori,Sa'ayuhumul Maghfoor, Dhunoobuhumul MukaffirAnhum Sayyiaatuhum Waj'al Fee Maa Taqdhee WaTuqaddiru An Tutweela Umree Fee Twaa'atik WaTuwassi'a Alayya Rizqee Wa Tu'addiya AnneeAmaanatee Wa Daynee Aameen Rabbal Aalameen. ( =O Allaah give me enough means so that I may go to Your Holy House forPilgrimage this year and every year till I live in easiness and comfort bestowed byYou upon me, and do not deny me those opportunities of visiting the honouredplaces and calling upon the resting abode of Your Prophet S.A W W. , and in thematter of all the needs of this world and the Hereafter continue to do good to me. OAllaah I request You to take a crucial decision regarding my affairs in the Night ofQadr, a dicision that can not be changed, which includes me among the Pillgrims ofthe Sacred House, their submissive Pilgrimage receiving Your approval, their effortsacknowledged, their mistakes forgiven, their sins atoned for; and in the course of itmake it possible that I live long in ease and comfort, pay back my debts and settlethe money obligations. Aameen, O the Lord of the worlds. )

DUAA-E-HAJJ : ~To recite everyday after Namaz-e-Maghrib ~ 786.Salawaat*

~ Allaahumma Innee Bika Wa Minka AtlubuHaajatee Waman Twalaba Haajatan Ilan-Naasi FaInnee Laa Atlubu Haajati Illaa Minka Wahdaka LaaShareeka Laka, Wa As'aluka Bifadhlika WaRidhwaanika An Tuswalli Alaa Muhammadin WaAhliBaytihee Wa An Taj'ala Lee Fee Aami HaadhaaIlaa Baytikal Haraami Sabeelan Hijjatan MabrooratanMutaqabbalatan Zaakiyatan Khaaliswatan LakaTaqarru B ihaa Aynee Wa Tar fa 'oo B ihaaDarajatee Wa Tarzuqanee An Aghuzza

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Baswaree Wa an Ahfadh Farjee Wa An AkuffaBihaa An Jamee'i Mahaarimik Hattaa YakoonaShay'un Aathara Indee Min Twaa'atik WaKhashyatik Wal Amali Bimaa Ahbabta Wat-TarkiLima Karihta Wa Nahayta Anhu Waj'al DhaalikaFi Yusrin Wa Yasaarin Wa Aafiyatin WamaaAn'amta Bihee Alayya Wa As'aluka Antaj'alaWafaati Qatlan Fee Sabeelik Tahta RaayatiNabiyyika Ma'a Awliyaaika Wa As'aluka An TaqtulaBee A'adaaika Wa A'adaai Rasoolika Wa As'alukaAn Tukrimanee Bi Hawaani Man Shi'ata Min KhalqikWalaa Tuhinnee Bi Karaamati Ahadin MinAwliyaaik. Allaahummaj'al Lee Ma'ar-RasooliSabeelan Hasbiyallaahu Maashaa'Allahu.( = O Allaah from You and through You I ask for my Haajaat, and who turns to otherpeople for his satisfaction, I turn for my Haajaat to You only Who is One andwithout any partner, I ask You in the name of Your Kindness and Benevolence tosend blessings on Muhammad S.A.W.W. and Aali Muhammad A.S. , in this monthorganize for me the means that will facilitate me to go to Your Holy House for Hajjin the right frame of mind, approved, pure and sincere so that I am consoled by itspleasant vision and my rank is raised. Keep me alive in a manner that I turn my eyesaside from spitefulness, that I wach over my boundaries of action, that I keep awayfrom all that You have prohibited, till nothing comes in my way to Your obedience,and my fearfulness of Your punishment, and the adorable actions, and keepingaway from evil deeds which You have banned, and that, bounties which You havebestowed on me. I call for You to let me die striving in Your way, adhering to theideals of Your Prophet and Your dearest Representatives. I request You to let melive contrasting and putting to end Your enemies and the enemies of YourMessenger. I request You to give me the honour of condamning those who harbourhostility from Your creation, but never touching any of Your friends. O Allaah keepme on the system of Your Messenger. Allaah is sufficient for me, whatever Allaahwills. )

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o Duaa For Every Night : ~ 786 , Salawaat.*Allaahumma Rabba Shahari

Ramadhaanal-Ladhee Anzalta Feehil Qur'aanWafta'radhta Alaa Ibaadika Feehis-Swiyaam, SwalliAlaa Muhammadin Wa Aali Muhammad WarzuqneeHajja Baytikal Haraami Fee Aami Haadha Wa FeeKulli Aamin Waghfirlee Tilkadh-Dhunoobal IdhwaamFa Innahu Laa Yaghfiruha Ghayruka Yaa RahmaanuYaa Allaam. ( =O Allaah the Lord the month of Ramadhaan is that in whichYou revealed Qur'aan and in it You made Fasting to be obligatory upon Yourservants, send blessings on Muhammad S.A.W.W. and Aali Muhammad A.S. andprovide us with the means to for Hajj to Your Sacred House this year and everyyear, and in this month forgive my grave sins, certainly no one except You candeliver me from it, O Beneficent, O Omniscient. )

Duaa For Every Night : ~ 786 , Salawaat. * Allaahuma Bi Rahmatika Fis-Swaaliheena Fa

Adkhilna, Wa Fi Illiyyeena Farfa'anaa, Wabi-Ka'asinMin-Maeenin-Min Aynin Salsabeelin Fasqinaa, WaminalHooril'eeni Birahmatika Fa Zawwijnaa, Wa MinalWildaanil Mukhalladeena Ka Annahum Lu'alu'unMaknoonun Wa Akhdimna, Wa Min Thimaaril JannatiWa Luhoomot-Twayri Fa At'imna, Wa Min Siyaabis-Sundusi Wal Hareeri Wal Istabraki Fa Albisna, WaLaylatal Qadri Wa Hajja Baytikal Haraami Wa QatlanFi Sabeelika Fa Waffiq Lanaa, Wa Swaalihad-DuaaeeWal Mas'alati Fastajib Lanaa, Yaa Khaaliqanasma'aWastqajib Lana, Wa Idhaa Jama'atal Awaaleena WalAakhareena Yawmal Qiyaamati Farhamna, WaBaraa'atan Minan-Naari Faktub Lana, Wa Fi JahannamaFalaa Taghullana, Wa Fi Adhaabika Wa HawaanikaFalaa Tabtalina, Wa Minaz-Zaqqoomi Wadh-Dharee'i Falaa Tut'imna, Wa Ma'ash-Shayaatweeni

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Falaa Taj'alna Wa Fin-Naari Alaa Wujoohina FalaaTakbubna, Wa Min Thiyaabin-Naari Wa SaraabeelilQatwiraani Falaa Tulbisna, Wa Min Kulli Soo'inYaa Laa Ilaaha Illa Anta Bihaqqi Laa Ilaaha IllaAnta Fa Najjina.

. ( =O Allaah have mercy and then make us more recognizable with righteous, morejubilant in the company of the illustrious, give us the cup of water from the springof Salsabeel, flowing over the surface, to drink, join us in wedlock with the beautifulwomen in Paradise, put at our disposal the assistance of the energetic young help-ers, neat like precious pearls, serve us with the fruits of Paradise and fleshy birds toeat, provide us clothes made of silk, choose us for receiving Your bounty in LaylatulQadr for going to Your Sacred House, for giving life in Your cause, give favourableanswer to our legitmate invocations, and when You gather all people from wheneverand wherever they lived, on the Day of Qayaamat, have mercy on us, keep us safefrom the fire, let not the flames of the hell burn and boil us, let not Your anger anddisapproval swallow us up, do not make us eat 'zaqqoom' and 'zaree' -the thornybitter fruit-bearing trees of Jahannam, do not put us up to the devils, do not throwus face down in the hell, do not wrap us with the flames of fire and burning fluid tar,deliver us from all the evils, O 'There is no god except You' for the sake of 'There isno god except You'. )

Duaa For Every Night : ~ 786 , Salawaat. *Allaahumma Innee As'aluka An Taj'ala

Fee Maa Taqdhee Wa Tuqaddiru, Minal AmrilMahtoomi Fil Amril Hakeem Minal Qadhaail-LadheeLaa Yuraddu Walaa Yubaddilu An Taktubanee MinHujjaaji Baytikal Haraamil Mabroori Hajju HumulMashkoori Sa'ayuhumul Maghfoori Dhunoobu HumulMukaffari Anhum Sayyiaatihim Wa An Taj'ala FeeMaa Taqdhee Wa Tuqaddiru An Tutweela UmreeFee Khayrin Wa Aafiyatin Wa Tuwassia Fee RizqeeWa Taj'alanee Mimman Tantasiru Bihi LideenikaWalaa Tastabdil Bee Ghayree. ( = O Allaah I invoke You thatwhile taking decision and rendering possible things and events decisively, write myn a m e i n t h e l i s t o f t h o s e P i l g r i m s o f Y o u rS a c r e d H o u s e w h o s e P i l g r i m a g e r e c e i v e s Y o u r


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approval, whose efforts are appreciated, whose sins are forgiven whose wrong-doings are overlooked, that You while making decisions and rendering possiblethings for me longivity my name in the list of those Pilgrims of Your Sacred Housewhose Pilgrimage receives Your approval, whose efforts are appreciated, whosesins are forgiven whose wrong-doings are overlooked, that You while making deci-sions and rendering possible things for me longivity, goodness, welfare and enoughmeans of livelihood, and let me be like him whom You help with Your religion, notsubstituting any other in my place. )

Duaa For Every Night : ~ 786 , Salawaat *Aoodhu Bi Jalaali Wajhikal Kareemi An

Yanqadhiya Annee Shahru Ramadhaan Aw YatlualFajru Min Laylati Haadhihi Wa Laka Qibali Tabi'atunAw Dhanbun Tu'adh-Dhibunee Alayhi. ( =I take refugewith the majesty of Your generous aspects, from that which weigh up heavy uponme in the month of Ramadhaan, or any night in this month departs and the daybreaks but I do not carry out any of the duties imposed by You, or any sin that Youmay find fit for reprisal. )

Duaa For Every Day & Night : ~ 786 ,Salawaat . * Yaa Dhal-Ladhee Kaana Qabla Kulli Shay'inThumma Khalaqa Kulla Shay'in Thumma Yabqaa WaYafnaa Kullu Shay'in Yaa Dhal-Ladhee Laysa KamithlihiShay'un Wa Yaa Dhal-Ladhee Laysa Fis-SamaawaatilUlaa Walaa Fil Ardheenas-Suflaa Walaa Fawqa HunnaWalaa Tahta Hunna Walaa Bayna Hunna Ilaahun Yu'baduGhayruhu Lakal Hamdu Hamdan Laa Yaqwaa AlaaIhswaaihi Illaa Anta Fa Swalli Alaa Muhammadin WaAali Muhammadin Swalaatan Laa Yaqwa Alaa IhswaaihaIllaa Anta. ( = O That One Who is Supreme Being and was there before anyoneand anythinhg , He then created everything. He is Eternal and all that has beencreated is mortal. O That One like unto Him there is nothing. O That One Who issuch that no one is in the high heavens, nor in the low earths, nor above, below andin between, worship anyone other than Him as a God. Praise be to You. It is notpossible to count up, remember or narrate Your Praise in all dimensions. You alonecan do it. Therefore send blessings on Muhammad S.A W.W and Aali Muhammad


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A.S that no one other then You has the capacity to count, remember, and narrate itsmeaning and true purpose. )

Duaa To Recite Everyday : ~ 786 , Salawaat. *Allaahumma Rabba Shahri

Ramadhaanal-Ladhee Anzalta Feehil Qur'aanWaftaradhta Alaa Ibaadika Feehis-SwiyaamarzuqneeHajja Baytikal Haraami Fi Haadhal Aami Wa FeeKulli Aam. Waghfirlayadh-Dhunoobal Idhwaam FaInnahu Laa Yaghgfiruha Ghayruka Yaa Dhal JalaaliWal Ikraam. ( = O Allaah, the Lord, You revealed the Qur'aan in the monthof Ramadhaan, made obligatory the Fasting on Your servents. Make available mewith the opportunity of going to Your Sacred House for Hajj in this year and in allyears, Forgive my haughty sins, for verily no one other then You can do it, O theLord of Might and Majesty. )

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Duaa to recite Before Tilaawat-e-Qur'aan:-786,Salawaat. *

Allaahumma Innee Ash'haduAnna Haadha Kitaabukal Munzalu Min Indika AlaaRasoolika Muhammadibni Abdillaahi SwallallaahuAlayhi Wa Aalihee Qalaamokan-Naatwiqu AlaaLisaani Nabiyyika Ja'altahoo Haadiyan Minka IlaaKhalqika Wa Hablan Muttaswilan Fee Maa BaynakaWa Bayna Ibaadika , Allaahumma Innee NashartuAhdaka Wa Kitaabika. Allaahumma Faj'alNadhwaree Feehi Ibaadatan Qiraa'atee Feehi FikranWa Fikree Feehi I'atibaaran Waj'alnee MimmanItta'adhwa Bi Bayaani Mawaa'idhwika FeehiWajtanaba Ma'aswiyika Walaa Tatba'a IndaQiraa'atee Alaa Sam'ee Walaa Taj'al Alaa BaswareeGhishaawatan Walaa Taj'al Qiraa'atee Qiraa'atanLaa Tadabbura Feeha Balij'alnee AtadabbaruAayaatihee Wa Ahkaamahu Aakhidhan Bi Sharaayi'iDeenika Walaa Taj'al Nadhwaree Feehi GhaflatanWalaa Qiraa'atee Hadharan Innaka Antar-Raoofur-Raheem.

( =O Allaah I Testify that this is the Book revealed by You on Your MessengerMuhammad bin Abdullaah S.A.W.W. These are Your words, Your Prophet gavetongue to whom You appointed as a guide to people and an incessant closelyconnected link of protecing friendship between You and Your servents. O Allaah Iproclaim Your testament and Your Book. O Allaah Let me pay full concentration tothis gorgeous pious Book , let me notice and take warning from thoughtful reflec-tion, let me be one of them who esxhorts themselves from Your plain warnings andpreaching found in this Book, and keep away from that which You have madeunlawful, do not close my hearing and do not cover my eyes when I recite it. Do notlet me recite for the sake of reading, paying no consideration to its meaning, but letme reflect over its signs and commands, to know and understand the procedure ofYour religion, Do not let my attentiveness go limp, nor my recitation be like afeverish monologue, verily You are full of pity Merciful. )

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Duaa to recite After Tilawat-e-Qur'aan:-Allaahumma Innee Qad Qara'atu Maa

Qadhwayta Min Kitaabikal-Ladhee Anzaltahu AlaaNabiyyikas-Swaadiqi Swallallaahu Alayhi Wa AalihiFalakal Hamdu Rabbanaa, Allaahummaj'alneeMimman Yuhillu Halaalahu Wa YuharrimuHaraamahu Wa Yu'minu Bi Muhkamihi WaMutashaabihi Waj'alhu Lee Unsan Fee Qabree WaUnsan Fee Hashree Waj'alnee Mimman TurqeehiBi Kulli Aayatin Qara'ahaa Darajatan Fee A'alaaIlliyyeen Aameen Rabbal Aalameen. ( = O Allaah I haverecited from Your Book that which You command, which You sent down on Your ProphetS.A.W.W. All Praise be to our Lord. O Allaah let me be one of those who take to thelegitimate and keep away from the illegitimate, recognize and show compliance to itsapparent as well as consimilar commands let this recitation be my escort in my grave andat the time of Ressurrection, and let me be one of those whom You shall lift up and exaulton account of this recitation on the highest platform in Paradise. Be it so, O the Lord of theworlds. )

Duaa for Memorising Holy Qur'aan:-

Allaahummar-Hamnee Bi Tarkil Ma'aasweeka AbadanMaa Abqaytanee Far'hamnee Min Takallufi MaaLaa Yu'neeni , Warzuqnee Husnal Mandhari FeeMaa Yurdhweeka , Wal'zim Qalbee Hifdha KitaabikaKamaa Allamtanee, Warzuqnee An Atluwahu Alan-nahwil-Ladhee Yurdheeka Annee. AllaahumaNawwir Bi Kitaabika Baswaree, Washrah BihiSwadree, Wa Atliq Bihi Lisaanee, Wasta'amil BihiBadanee , Wa Qawwinee Bihee Alaa Dhaalika , WaA i n n e e A l a y h i , I n n a h o o L a aYueena Alayhi Illaa Anta Laa Ilaaha Illaa Anta.~~~ ( = O Allaah have mercy on me to throw away sins as long as I live, and have mercy on mefor the trouble which has no advantage for me, give me a share of what makes You pleasedwith me. Make my heart firm with memorizing Your Book as You taught me in a way Youare pleased with me. Give my daily provision. O Allaah make my eyes illuminated with YourBook, my breast expanded, my tongue communicative, and my body full of life.Strengthen and help me, for there is no helper but You and there is no god except You. )

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SURAHS FROM HOLY QUR'AAN

SURAH - E - AL-HAMD ~ Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem.

Al-Hamdu Lillaahi Rabbil Aalameen.Arrahmaanir-Raheem. Maaliki Yawmid-Deen.Iyyaaka Na'abudu Wa Iyyaaka Nasta'een. Ihdinas-Swiraatal Mustaqeem. Swiraatal-Ladheena An'amtaAlayhim Ghayril Maghdhoobi Alayhim Waladh-Dhwaaalleeen.

S. AL-IKHLAAS / S. TAWHEED ~ Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem.

Qul Huwallaahu Ahad. Allaahus-Swamad.Lamyalid Walam Yoolad Walam YakunlahooKufuwan Ahad.

S. AL-KAAFIROON. ~ Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem.

Qul Yaa Ayyuhal Kaafiroona Laa A'abuduMaa Ta'abudoona Walaa Antum Aabidoona MaaA'abud. Walaa Anaa Aabidum Maa Abadtum WalaaAntum Aabidoona Maa A'abud. Lakum DeenukumWalyadeen.

S. AL-FALAK. ~ Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem.

Qul Aoodhu Bi Rabbil Falaqi Min Sharri MaaKhalaqa Wa Min Sharri Ghaasiqin Idhaa Waqaba Wa MinSharrin-Naffaasaati Fil Uqadi Wa Min Sharri Haasidin IdhaaHasad.

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S. AN-NAAS. ~ Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem.Qul Aoodhu Bi Rabbin-Naasi Malikin-Naasi

Ilaahin-Naasi Min Sharril Waswaasil Khannaasil-LadheeYuwaswisu Fee Sudoorin-Naasi Minal Jinnati Wan-Naas.S. AL-QADR. ~ Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem.

Innaa Anzalnahu Fee Laylatil Qadr. WamaaAdraaka Maa Laylatul Qadr. Laylatul Qadri Khayrun-Min Alfi Shahrin Tanazzalul Malaaikatu WarroohuFeeha Bi Idhni Rabbihim Min Kulli Amrin Salaam.Hiya Hatta Matla'il Fajr.

S. AL-KAWTHAR. ~ Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem.Innaa A'atwaynaa Kal Kawthar. Faswalli Li

Rabbika Wanhar. Inna Shaaniaka Huwal Abtar.

S. AN-NASR. ~ Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem. Idhaa Jaa'a Nasrullaahi Wal Fat'hu Wara

Aytannaasa Yadkhuloona Fee Deenillaahi AfwajanBasabbih Bihamdi Rabbika Fastaghfirhu. Innahoo KaanaTawwaaba.

S. AL-TAKAASUR. ~ Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem.Alhaakumut-Takaathuru Hattaa Zurtukumul

Makaabir. Kallaa Sawfa Ta'alamoona Thumma KallaaSawfa Ta'alamoon. Kallaa Law Ta'alamoona IlmalYaqeen. Latarawunnal Jaheema ThummaLatarawunnahaa Aynal Yaqeeni Thumma Latus'alunnaYawmaidhin Anin-Naeem.

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S. ZILZAAL. ~ Bimillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem. Idhaa Zulzilatil Ardhu Zilzaalahaa. Wa Akhrajatil

Ardhu Athqaa Lahaa. Wa Qaalal Insaanu Maa Laha.Yawmaidhin Tuhaddithu Akhbaarahaa. Bi Anna RabbakaAwhaa Lahaa. Yawmaidhin Yasdurun-Naasu AshtaatanLiyuraw A'amaalahum. Faman Ya'amal Mithqaala DharratinKhayran Yarah. Waman Ya'amal Mithqaala Dharratin SharranYarah.S. AL-AADIYAAT. ~ Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem.

Wal Aadiyaati Dhwab'han Fal MooriyaatiQadhan Fal Mugheeraati Swub'han Fa Atharnaa BiheeNaq'an Fa Wasatwna Bihee Jam'an Innal Insaana LiRabbihee Lakanood. Wa Innahoo Alaa Dhaalika LaShaheed. Wa Innahoo Li Hubbil Khayri La Shadeed.Afalaa Ya'alamu Idhaa Bu'athira Maa Fil Quboori WaHusswila Maa Fis-Swudoori Inna Rabbahum BihimYawmaidhinl-Lakhabeer.S. AL-QURAYSH. ~Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem.

Li Eelaafi Qurayshin Eelaafihim Rihlatash-Shitaai Was-Swayf. Falya'abudu Rabba HaadhalBaytil-Ladhee Atw'amahum Min Jooin WaAamanahum Min Khawf.S. AL-FEEL. ~ Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem.

Alam Tara Qayfa Fa'ala Rabbuka Bi AswhaabilFeel. Alam Yaj'al Kaydahum Fee Tadhwleelin Wa ArsalaAlayhim Twayran Abaabeela Tarmeehim BihijaaratinMin Sijjeelin Faja'alahum Ka Asfim Ma'akool.

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S. AL-A'ALAA. ~ Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem.Sabbi Hisma Rabbikal A'alaal-Ladhee Khalaqa

Fasawwaa Walladhee Qaddara Fahadaa WalladheeAkhrajal Mar'aa Faja'alahoo Ghuthaa'an Ahwaa.Sanukriuka Falaa Tansaa Illaa Maashaa'Allahu, InnahooYa'alamul Jahra Wama Yakhfaa. Wanuyassiruka LilYusraa. Fadhakkir In Nafa'atidh-Dhikraa. Sayadh-DhakkaruManyakhshaa Wa Yatajannabuhaa Ashqal-Ladhee Yaslan-Naaral Kubra. Thumma Laa Yamootu Feehaa WalaaYahyaa. Qad Aflaha Man Tazakkaa Wa DhakarasmaRabbihee Faswallaa. Bal Tu'siroonal Hayaatad-Dunyaa.Wal Aakhiratu Khayrun Wa Abqaa. Inna Haadhaa Lafis-Suhufil Oolaa. Suhufi Ibraaheema Wa Moosaa.

S. ALAM NASHRAH. ~ Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem. Alam Nashrah Laka Swadraka Wawadhwa'anaa

Anka Wizrakal-Ladhee Anqwadhwa DhwahrakaWarafa'anaa Laka Dhikraka. Fa'Inna Ma'al Usri YusraaInna Ma'al Usri Yusraa. Faidhaa Faraghta Fanswab WaIlaa Rabbika Farghab.

S. ASH-SHAMS. ~ Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem.Wash-Shamsi Wa Dhwuhaahaa, Wal Qamari Idhaa

Talaaha, Wan-Nahaari Idhaa Jallaahaa, Wal-Layli IdhaaYaghshaahaa, Was-Samaai Wamaa Banaaha, Wal ArdhiWamaa Twahaaha, Wa Nafsin Wamaa Sawwaaha,Fa'Alhamahaa Fujoorahaa Wa Taqwaahaa , Qad AflahaMan Zakkaahaa , Wa Qad Khaaba Man Dassaahaa.Kadh-Dhabat Thamoodu Bi Twaghwaahaa , Idhim'Ba'athaAshqaahaa , Fa Qaala Lahum Rasoolullaahi NaaqatallaahiWa Suqyaahaa. Fa Kadh-Dhaboohu Fa Aqarooha FaDamdama Alayhim Rabbuhum Bidhambihim Fasawwaahaa, Walaa Yakhaafu Uqbaahaa.

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S. AL-LAYL. ~ Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem.Wal-Layli Idhaa Yaghshaa, Wan-Nahaari Idhaa

Tajallaa, Wamaa Khalaqadh-Dhakara Wal Unthaa, InnaSa'ayakum Lashattaa. Fa Ammaa Man A'atwaaWattaqaa, Wa Swaddaqa Bil Husnaa , FasanuyassiruhooLil Yusraa. Wa Ammaa Man Bakhila Wastaghnaa, WaKadh-Dhaba Bil Husnaa, Fasanuyassiruhoo Lil Usraa.Wamaa Yughnee Anhu Maaluhoo Idhaa Taraddaa.Inna Alayna Lal Hudaa. Wa Inna Lanaa Lal AakhirataWal oolaa. Fa'andhartukum Naaran Taladh-dhwaa.Laa Yaswlaaha Illal Ashqal-Ladhee Kadh-dhaba WaTawalla. Wasayujannabuhaal Atqaal-Ladhee Yu'tee MaaLahoo Yatazakkaa. Wamaa Li Ahadin Indahoo MinNi'amatin Tujzaa, Illabtighaa'a Wajhi Rabbihil A'alaa.Wala Sawfa Yardhwaa.

S. AL-HUMAZAH. ~ Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem.Waylun Likulli Humazatinl-Lumazati Nil-Ladhee

Jama'a Maalan-Wa Addadahu Yahsabu Anna MaalahooAkhlada. Kallaa Layanbadhanna Fil Hutwamati WamaaAdraaka Mal Hutwamah. Naarullaahil Mooqadatul-LateeTatwali'u Alal Af'ida. Innahaa Alayhim-Mu'swadatunFee Amadin Mumaddadah.

S. AL-FAJR. ~ Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem.Wal Fajri Wa Layaalin Ashrinw-Wash-Shaf'i Wal

Watri Wallayli Idhaa Yasr. Hal Fee Dhaalika Qasamunl-Li Dhee Hijr. Alam Tara Kayfa Fa'ala Rabbuka Bi AadinIramadhaatil Imaadl-Latee Lam Yukhlaq Mithluhaa FilBilaadi Wa Thamoodal-Ladheena Jaabus-Swakhra BilWaadi Wa Fir'awna Dhil Awtaadil-Ladheena TwaghawFil Bilaadi Fa Aktharoo Feehal Fasaada Faswabba AlayhimRabbuka Sawtwa Adhaabin Inna Rabbaka Labil Mirswaad.Fa Ammal Insaanu Idhaa Mabtalaahu Rabbuhu

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Fa Akramahoo Fa Yaqoolu Rabbee Akramani. Fa AmmaaIdhaa Mabtalaahu Fa Qadara Alayhi Rizqahu Fa YaqooluRabbee Ahaananee. Kallaa Bal Llaa Tukrimoonal YateemaWalaa Takhaadh-dhoona Alaa Twa'aamil Miskeeni WaTa'akuloonat-Turaatha Aklanl-Lammanw WatuhibboonalMaala Hubban Jammaa. Kallaa Idhaa Dukkatil ArdhuDakkan Dakkanw-Wajaa'a Rabbuka Wal Malaku SwaffanSaffaa. Wajeea Yawmaidhin Bi Jahannama Yawmaidhiny-Yatadhakkarul Insaanu Wa Annaa Lahudh-Dhikra. YaqooluYaa Laytanee Qaddamtu Li Hayaatee. Fa YawmaidhinLlaa Yu'adh-dhibu Adhaabahu Ahadunw-Walaa YoothiquWathaaqahoo Ahad. Yaa Ayyatuhan-Nafsul Mutmainnatu-rji'ee Ilaa Rabbiki Raadhwiyatan Mardhwiyyah. FadkhuleeFee Ibaadee Wadkhulee Jannatee.

S. TAQWEER. ~ Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem.Idhash-Shamsu Kuwwirat, Wa Idhan-Nujoomun-

Kadarat, Wa Idhal Jibaalu Suyyirat, Wa Idhal IshaaruUttwilat,Wa Idhal Wuhooshu Hushirat,Wa Idhal BihaaruSujjirat, Wa Idhan Nufoosu Zuwwijat, Wa IdhalMaw'oodatu Su'ilat, Bi Ayyi Dhanbin Qutilat. Wa Idhas-Swuhufu Nushirat, Wa Idhas-Samaau Kushitwat, Wa IdhalJaheemu Sua'irat, Wa Idhal Jannatu Uzlifat, AlimatNafsun Maa Ah'dhwarat. Falaa Uqsimu Bil KhunnasilJawaaril Kunnasi, Wal-Layli Idhaa As'asaa, Was-Swub'hiIdhaa Tanaffasa, Innahoo Laqawlu Rasoolin Kareem, DheeQuwwatin Inda Dheel Arshi Makeenin Mutwaain ThammaAmeen. Wamaa Swaahibukum Bi Majnoon. WalaqadRa'aahu Bil Ufuqil Mubeen. Wamaa Huwa Alal Ghaybi BiDhwaneen. Wamaa Huwa Bi Qawli Shaytwaanin-Rajeemin Fa Ayna Tadh'haboon. In Huwa Illaa DhikrunLil Aalameena Liman Shaa'a Minkum An-Yastaqeem.Wamaa Tashaaoona Illaa An Yashaa'AllaahuRabbul Aalameen.

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AAYATUL - QURSEE ~ Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem.Allaahu Laa Ilaaha Illaa Huwal Hayyul

Qayyoom Laa Ta'akhudhuhu Sinatunw-Walaa Nawm.Lahoo Maa Fis-Samaawaati Wamaa Fil Ardh. Mandhal-ladhee Yashfaoo Indahoo Illaa Bi Idhnihee, Ya'alamuMaa Bayna Aydeehim Wamaa Khalfahum, WalaaYuheetwoona Bishay'in Min Ilmihee Illaa Bi Maashaa'a,Wasia Kursiyyuhus-Samaawaati Wal Ardh, WalaaYaooduhoo Hifdhu-huma, Wahuwal Aliyyul Adhweem.Laa Ikraaha Fiddeeni Qad Tabayyanar-Rushdu MinalGhayyi, Famanyakfur Bit-Twaaghooti Wa Yu'minBillaahi Faqadis-tamsaka Bil Urwatil Wuthqaa. Lan-fiswaama Lahaa Wallaahu Sameeun Aleem. AllaahuWaliyyul-Ladheena Aamanoo Yukhrijuhum Minadh-Dhulumaati Ilan-Noor, Walladheena KafarooAwliyaa'ahumut-Twaaghootu YukhrijoonahumMinannoori Iladh-Dhulummati, Ulaaika As'haabun-naar,Hum Feeha Khaalidoon.AAMANAR-RASOOL : Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem.

Aamanar-Rasoolu Bima Unzila Ilayhi Min-RabbihiWal Mu'minoon Kullun Aamana Billaahi WaMalaaikatihee Wa Kutubihee Wa Rusulih. LaaNufarriqu Bayna Ahadin-Min Rusulih, WaqaalooSami'ana Wa Atwa'ana Ghufraanaka Rabbanaa WaIlaykal Masweer, Laa Yukalliful-laahu Nafsan IllaaWus'ahaa Lahaa Maa Kasabat Wa Alayhaa Maktasabat,Rabbanaa Laa Tu'aakhidhnaa Inna-seenaa AwAkhtwa'anaa, Rabbanaa Walaa Tahmil Alaynaa IsranKamaa Hamaltahoo Alal-ladheena Min Qablinaa,Rabbanaa Walaa Tuham-milnaa Maalaa TwaaqataLanaa Bihi, Wa'afu-annaa, Waghfir-lanaa, Warhamnaa,Anta Mawlaana, Fanswurnaa Alal Qawmil Kaafireen.

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AAYA-E-MULK: ~ Bismillahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem. Qulil-laahumma Maalikul MulkiTu'atil Mulka Man Tashaau, Wa Tanziul MulkaMimman Tashaau, Watu-izzu Man Tashaau WaTudhillu Man Tashaau, Biyadikal Khayr, InnakaAlaa Kulli Shay'in Qadeer. Toolijul-Layla Fin-Nahaari Wa Toolijun_Nahaara Fil_Layli WaTukhrijul Hayya Minal Mayyiti Wa TukhrijulMayyita Minal Hayyi Wa Tarzuqu Man-tashaau BiGhayri Hisaab.

AAYA-E-SHAHAADAT: ~ Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem. Shahidallaahu Annahoo Laa-ilaaha Illa Huwa Wal Malaaikatu Wa Ulul IlmiQaaiman Bil Qist, Laa Ilaaha Illa Huwal AzeezulHakeem, Innad-Deena Indallaahil Islaam,Wamakhtalafal-Ladheena Ootul Kitaaba Illaa Mim-ba'adi Maa Jaa'ahumul Ilmu Baghyan BaynahumWamanyakfur Bi Aayaatil-laahi Fa Innal-laahaSareeul Hisaab.

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NIGHT OF EED-AL-FITR

This is a majestic night. It is beneficial to keep awakethe whole night for Ibaadaa. It is stated in traditionsthat this night is not of less importance then the nightof Shab-e-Qadr.Some A'amal 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, Sub'h, 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. ( = Allaah is The Greatest, Allaah is the Greatest, there is no god exceptAllaah, and Allaah is The Greatest, Allaah is The Greatest, and all Praisebe to Allaah, we sing the Praises of Allaah because He has shown us theright path, and we gratefully thank Him because He takes care of usand looks after our interest. )

After Namaaz-e-Maghrib and its Naafila raisehands towards the heaven and recite :--

Yaa Dhal Manni Wat-TwawliYaa Dhal Joodi Yaa Mustwafiya Muhammadin WaNaaswirahoo Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa AaliMuhammad Waghfirlee Kulla Dhanbin Ahswaytahu WaHuwa Indaka Fee Kitaabim-Mubeen. ( =O The Owner ofbounties and benefits, O The Owner of goodness , O He Who choseMuhammad S.A.W.W. in preference over all created beings and grantedhim victory over the oppressors and tyrants, send blessings on MuhammadS.A.W W. and Aali Muhammad A.S. and take a compassionate view of my acts ofbreaking the rules clearly recorded in the reference Book kept with You. )

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Then go into Sajdah and recite 100 times ---Atoobu Ilallaah. (=I turn repentant to Allaah). Then besech yourHaajat, Inshaa'Allaah it will br fulfilled.

Recite Ziyaarat of Imaam Husayn A.S. which isspecial for this night. [when one is fortunate to go toKarbala there is a special Ziyaarat to be recited tonight,[p.567] otherwise one can reciteZiyaarat-e-eWaaritha]

Recite this Duaa 10 times :---Yaa Daa'imal Fadhli Alal

Bariyyah, Yaa Baaswital Yadayni Bil Atwiyyah,Yaa Swaahibal Mawaahibis-Saniyyah, Swalli AlaaMuhammadin Wa Aalihee Khayril Waraa SajiyyahWaghfir Lanaa Yaa Dhal Ulaa Fee HaadhihilAshiyyah. ( =O He Who has been bestowing broadminded benefits on people, since thebeginning, and will do so till the end, O He Who liberally distributes free contribu-tion to one and all, O The Owner of valuable and highly rewarding bounties, sendblessings on Muhammad S.A.W.W. and Aali Muhammad A.S. a first-rate group ofhighly superior, munificent and inspirational individuals, and forgive us tonight forstraying from the path of duty, O Sublime. )

Pray 10 rak'at Namaaz which is mentioned inthe last night of Maahe Ramadhaan.

Recite 2 rak'at Namaaz, in the first rak'at after Al-Hamd recite 1000 times Surah-e-Ikhlaas and in thesecond rak'at only once, in another tradition it is writtenonly 100 times instead of 1000. After Namaaz go intoSajdah and recite:---100 times “Atoobu Ilallaah”, thenrecite:Yaa Dhal Manni Wal Joodi Yaa Dhal Manni wat-Twawli Ya Mustwafiya Muhammadin Swallallaahu AlayhiWa Aalihee Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aalihee Waf'alBee……(Haajaat)

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. ( = O The Owner of bounties and benefits, O He Who made a choice of MuhammadS.A.W.W. to place His trust in him, blessings of Allaah be on him and on hischildren, send blessings on Muhammad S.A.W.W. and Aali Muhammad A.S. ).Imaam Ali A.S. used to pray this Namaaz and after rising fromSajdah he said, "By the One in Whose Hands is my soul,whoever prays this Namaaz and asks anything from Allaahhe will get it, and even his sins may be as much as theparticles of sand shall be forgiven all." And finally there isa Duaa to be recited after this Namaaz for which pleaserefer to Page 573 of this book.

Pray 14 rak'at Namaaz, in each rak'at reciteAayatul Kursee once and S.Ikhlaas 3 times. The Sawaabfor each rak'at is equal to the fourty years' worship,and also as of a person who has prayed and Fasted inthis month.

Finally, at the end of the night one should makeGhusl and attend to Namaaz-e-Sub'h.

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S H A W W A A L

The first day of this month is the DAY OFEED-AL-FITR. There are some A'amaal to be done, they are:--

There are also some Duaas to be recited while going forthe Eed Prayers, and Duaas after Eed Prayers. (ref.M.Jinaan)Recite Takbeeraat [p.396] after Namaaz-e-Sub'h and Eed-Namaaz.

Give Zakaat-e-Fitra, which is 3 kilograms per personand better give it before Namaaz-e-Eed. This is an emphasizedWaajib, it is a means of acceptance of our A'amaal during MaaheRamadhaan and it is also a safeguard against death.

Make Ghusl. It should not be under the sky but better ina closed bathroom. And recite this Duaa before it: ---

Allaahumma Eemanan Bika Wa Tasdeeqan BiKitaabika Wa Ittibaa'a Sunnati NabiyyikaMuhammadin Swallallaahu Alayhi Wa Aalihee. ( = O Allaah, believing in You, fully aware of Your Book, following the way of life

of Your Prophet Muhammad S.A.W.W. ) Then recite Bismillaah….andstart making Ghusl, after finishing recite this Duaa ---

Allaahummaj'alhoo Kaffaaratan Li DhunoobeeWa Twahhir Deenee Allaahumma Adh'hib Annid-Danas.( =O Allaah let me make reparation and recompense for my wrong-doings so that

my religion becomes pure and O Allaah remove the dirt from me. )

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Do Iftaar before praying Eed-Namaaz.

Pray Eed-Namaaz.

Recite Ziyaarat of Imaam Husayn A.S. [p.357]

Recite Duaa-e-Nudbaa.

There are also some Duaas to be recited while going forthe Eed Prayers, and Duaas after Eed Prayers. (ref.M.Jinaan)

8 TH. SHAWWAAL : YAWM-E-GHAMToday was the most dreadful day when the Holy Shrines of ourAimmah and others among the Prophet's family were destroyed inJannatul 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. - theDaughter of the Holy Prophet S.A.W.W., his Holywives, and his companions, Imaam Hasan A.S. ,Imaam Zaynul Aabideen A.S. , Imaam MuhammadBaaqir A.S. , and Imaam Ja'afar Saadiq A.S.

It is better to recite their Ziyaarat [ p.402] andZiyarat-e-Jaamia [ p.288 ] today.

Ziyaarat for the Aimma A.S. who are buried in JannatulBaqee'a is given hereunder.

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25 th. Shawwaal:Today is the fateful day when IMAAM JA'AFAR SAADIQ A.S. wasmartyred by dispotic rulers by giving him poison in grapes. At hislast moments he opened his eyes, gathered his householdmembers and said, "Our intersession will not reach thatperson who is careless of Namaaz."

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ZIYAARAT - E - AIMMA-E-BAQEE'A

Imaam Hasan-e-Mujtabaa A.S., Imaam Zaynul Aabiden A.S.,Imaam Muhammad Baaqir A.S., Imaam Ja'afar Saadiq a.s.

First recite the following Idhn-e-dukhool:

Yaa Mawaaliyya Yaa Abnaa'a RasoolillaahiAbdukum Wabni Amaikumudh-dhaleelu BaynaAydeekum Wal Mudhw'afu Fee Uluwwi Qadrikum WalMu'atarifu Bi Haqqikum Jaa'akum Mustajeeran BikumQaaswidan Alaa Haramikum Mutaqarriban IlaaMaqaamikum Mutawassilan Ilallaahi Ta'aalaa BikumA'adkhulu Yaa Mawaliyya A'adkhulu YaaAwliyaa'Allaahi A'adkhulu Yaa MalaaikatillahilMuhdiqeena Bi Haadhal Haramil Muqeemina BiHaadhal Mash'hadi.

Then enter therein stepping in with the right foot first and recitingthis:

Allaahu Akbaru Kabeera, Wal Hamdu LillaahiKatheera, Wa Sub'haanallahi Bukratan Wa Aseela,Wal Hamdu Lillaahil Fardis-Swamadil MaajidilAhadil Mutafadh-dhilil Mannanil Mutatwaw-wililHannanil-ladhee Manna Bi Twalihee Wa SahhalaZiyaarata Saadaati Bi Ihsaanihee Wa Lam Yaj'alneeAn Ziyaaratihim Mamnooan Bal Tatwa-wwala WaManaha.Then go near he Holy Graves, and recite the following Ziyaaratfacing them and with the back towards Qibla:

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Assalaamu Alaykum Aimmatal Hudaa, AssalaamuAlaykum Ahlat-Taqwaa, Assalaamu Alaykum AyyuhalHujaju Alaa Ahlid-dunyaa, Assalaamu Alayka AyyuhalQuwwaamu Fil Bariyyati Bil Qistwi, AssalaamuAlaykum Ahlas-Safwati, Assalaamu Alaykum AalaRasoolillaah, Assalaamu Alaykum Ahlan Najwaa,Ash'hadu Annakum Qad Ballaghtum Wa NaswahtumWa Swabartum Fee Dhaatillaahi Wa Kadh-dhibtum WaUsee'a Ilaykum Fa Ghafartum Wa Ash'hadu AnnakumulAimmatar-Raashidoonal Muhtadoon, Wa AnnaTwaa'atakum Mafroodhwatun Wa Anna Qawlukumus-Swidqu Wa Annakum Da'awtum Fa Lam Tujaabu WaAmartum Fa Lam Tutwaaoo Wa Annakum Da'aaimud-Deeni Wa Arkaanal Ardhwi Lam Tazaalu Bi AynillaahiYansukhukum Min Aswlaabi Kulla Mutwahhirin WaYanqulukum Min Arhaamil Mutwahharaati LamTudanniskumul Jaahiliyyatul Jahlaau Walam TashrakFeekum Fitanul Ahwaai Twibtum Wa Twaaba ManBatukum Manna Bikum Alaynaa Dayyanud-Deeni FaJa'alakum Fee Buyootin Adhinallaahu An Turfa'aWa Yudhkara Fee Hasmuhoo Wa Ja'ala SwalaatanaaAlaykum Rahmatan Lanaa Wa Kaffaratan LiDhunoobinaaIdhikh-taara-kumullaahu Lanaa WaTwayyaba Khalqanaa Bimaa Manna Alaynaa MinWilaayatikum Wa KunnaaIndahoo Musammeena BiIlmikum Mu'atarifeena BiTasdeeqinaa Iyyaakum WaHaadhaa Maqaamu Man Asrafa Wa Akhtwa'aWastakaana Wa Aqarra Bima Janaa Wa RajaaBi Maqaamihil Khalaaswa Wa An Yastan-qidhwahuBikumMustanqidhul Halkaa Minar-Radaa Fa KoonooLee Shufa'aa'a Faqad Wa Fadtu Ilaykum Idh RaghibaAnkum Ahlud-dunyaa Wat-takhadhoo AayaatillaahiHuzuwan Wastakbaroo Anhaa.


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Then raise your head towards the sky and recite:

Yaa Man Huwa Qaaimun Laa Yas'hoo, Wa DaaimunLaa Yalhoo, Wa Muheetwun Bi Kulli Shay'in LakalMannu BimaaWaffaqtanee Wa Arraftanee BimaaAqamtanee Alayhi IdhSwadda Anhu Ibaaduka WaJahiloo Ma'arifatahu Was Takhaffoo Bi Haqqihee WaMaaloo Ilaa Siwaahu Fa Kaanatil Minnatu Minka AlayyaMa'a Aqwaamin Khaswa-swtahumBima Khaswa-swtanee Bihee Falakal Hamdu Idh Kuntu Indaka FeeMaqaamee Haadhaa Madhkooran Maktooban FalaaTahrimnee Maa Rajavtu Walaa TukhayyibneeFeemaaDa'awtu Bi Hurmati Muhammadin Wa Aalihit-Twaahireen Wa Swallallaahu Alaa Muhammadin WaAali Muhammad.

Then beseech your Duaas, and pray 8 rak'at Namaaz ( 2 rak'afor every Imaam ). Then recite the following Salaam of Widaa' :

Assalaamu Alaykum Aimmatal Hudaa WaRahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuh, Astawdiu -KumullaahaWa AqrauAlaykumus-Salaama Aamannaa Billaahi WaBir-Rasooli WaBimaa Ji'atum Bihee Wa DalaltumAlayhi. Allaahumma Faktubnaa Ma'ash-Shaahideen.

Then recite as many Duaas as possible.

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It is stated that Duaas and supplications in this month are veryeffective to ward off problems and tribulations.

On any Sunday, make Ghusl, then do Wudhoo and pray4 rak'ats of Namaaz in this way - in each rak'at after Al-Hamdrecite 3 times S.Ikhlaas, once S.Al-Falak and once S.An-Naas.After Namaaz recite 70 times Astaghfirullaaha Rabbi WaAtoobu Ilayhi, and then once -Laa Hawla WalaaQuwwata Illaa Billaahil Aliyyil Adhweem, YaaAzeezu Yaa Ghaffaaru Ighfir Lee Dhunoobee WaDhunnoba Jamee'il Mu'mineena Wal Mu'minaatiFa Innahoo La Yaghfirudh-Dhunooba Illaa Anta. (=There is no power nor strength except Allah's the Highest High the Almighty, OMagnificent, O Oft-Forgiving, forgive my sins and the sins of all faithful men andwomen because certainly sins can not be forgiven unless You award forgiveness. )Benefits :: Rasoolullaah S.A.W.W. said that whoever does thisAmal his or her sins will be forgiven, his repentance will beaccepted, his enemies will be made pleased with him inQayaamat, his death will be on faith, his faith will besecured, his grave will be made expansive, his parents willbe pleased with him, his parents and children will beforgiven, his sustenance will be increased, and at the timeof death his soul will be taken away with great ease.

In this month the Sawaab of good deeds are recordedmanifold as well are the punishment for bad deeds also.

To observe Fasting consecutively on Thursday, Fridayand Saturday earns the Sawaab of ninty years' Ibaadat.

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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 Mu'min Servents. Whoever observesIbaadaat during this night gets the Sawaab similar to hundredpeople who have Fasted and spent all their lives in Masjid andhave not committed a single sin even for a moment.

According to some traditions 23rd day is the day ofMartyrdm of Imaam Ali Ridhaa A.S. so it is Sunnat to recite hisZiyaarat today. [ p.507 ]

On 23rd of this month it is Mustahab to recite Ziyaaratof Imaam Ali Ridhaa A.S. [ p.507 ]

DAHWUL - ARDH

25th night is the night of DAHWUL ARDH. It wastonight that the land was spread from beneath Khana-e-Kaaba onwater. Mercy of Allaah descends tonight. There is great Sawaabto spend this night in Ibaadaat. Imaam Ali Ridhaa A.S. said thattonight were born Hazrat Ibraahim A.S. and Hazrat Isa A.S. so itcarries much Sawaab to observe Fast, its Sawaab is equal to theFasts of sixty years.

25th Day. Today is the day of DAHWUL ARDH,according to some traditions Imaam-e-Zamaana A.F. shall re-appear on this date. This is one of the four days of the year inwhich Fasting carries extensive reward.

Make Ghusl.

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Observe Fasting. The Fast of today is equal to the Fastsof 70 years and is expiation for the sins of 70 years. It is stated thatevery thing in the world will recite Istighfaar for the person whoobserves Fasting today.

Today after sunrise there is an A'amal of 2 rak'at Namaazwith 5 times Surah Wash-Shamsi Wadh-Dhuhaa[ p.388 ] in every rak'at and then recite this Duaa: Laa HawlaWalaa Quwwata Illaa Billaahil Aliyyil AdhweemYaaMuqeelal Atharaati Aqeelnee Athratee, Yaa Mujeebad-Da'awaati Ajib Da'awatee, Yaa Saami'al AswaatiIsma'a Swawtee, War'hamnee Wa Tajaawaz AnSayyi'atee Wamaa Indee Yaa Dhal Jalaali Wa Ikraam. ( = O He Who tolerates trail-off bear my false steps, O He Who responds to Duaasrespond to my prayers, O He Who pays attention to voices hear to my cry, andhave mercy on me, overlook my unlawful activity and disagreement, O the Ownerof might and majesty. )

Allaahumma Daahiyal Ka'abati Wa Faalikal HabbatiWa Swaarifal Lazbati, Wa Kaashifa Kulli Karbati,As'aluka Fee Haadhal Yawmi Min Ayyaamikal-LateeA'adhwamta Haqqahaa Wa Aqdamta Sabqahaa WaJa'altahaa Indal Mu'amineena Wadeeatan Wa IlaykaDhareeatan Wa Bi Rahmatikal Waasiati An TuswalliAlaa Muhammadin Abdikal Muntajabi Fil MeethaqilQareebi Yawmat-Talaaqi Faatiqi Kulli Ratqin Wa DaainIlaa Kulli Haqqin Wa Alaa Ahli Baytihil At'haarilHudaatil Manaari Da'aaimil Jabbaar, Wa WulaatilJannati Wan-Naar, Wa A'atwinaa Fee YawminaaHaadhaa Min Atwaaikal Makhzooni GhayraMaqtwooin Walaa Mamnooin-nitaj'mau Lanaa Bihit-Tawbata Wa Husnal Awbati, Yaa Khayra Mad'uwweenWa Akrama Marjuwwin. Yaa Kafiyyu Yaa Wafiyyu,Yaa Man Lutwfuhu Khafiyyun Ultwuf Lee Bi LutwfikaWa As'idnee Bi Afwika, W a Ayyidnee


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Yarfidhwal Baatwila Rafdhwaa.Allaahumma SwalliAlayhi Wa Jamee'i Aabaaihee Waj'alnaa MinSwahbihee Wa Usratihee Wab'athnaa Fee KarratiheeHattaa Takoona Fee Zamaanihee Min A'awaanihee.Allaahumma Adrik Binaa Qiyaamahoo Wa Ash'hidnaaAyyaamahoo, Wa Swalli Alayhi Wardud IlaynaaSalaamahoo Wassalaamu Alayhi Wa Rahmatullaahi WaBarakaatuh. (for translation refer- Al Manak p.525)

It is Sunnat-e-Mu'akkida (highly emphasized) to reciteZiyaarat of Imaam Ali Radhaa A.S. today. [ p.507 ]

The last day of this month is the Shahaadat-Day ofImaam Muhammad Taqee A.S. so we should recite hisZiyaarat on this day. The Imaam was poisoned by Mu'tasimMal'oon in A.H.220. [ p.410 ]


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ZIYAARAT - E - IMAAMMUHAMMAD TAQEE A.S.

Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Waliyyallaah, AssalaamuAlayka YaaHujjatallaah, Assalaamu Alayka YaaNoorallaahi Fee Dhwulumaatul Ardh, AssalaamuAlayka Yabna Rasoolillaah, Assalaamu Alayka WaAlaa Aabaaika, Assalaamu Alayka Wa Alaa Abnaaika,Assalaamu Alayka Wa Alaa Awliyaaika, Ash'haduAnnaka Qad Aqamtas-Swalaata Wa Aatayaz-ZakaataWa Amarta Bil Ma'aroofii Wa Nahayta Anil MunkariWa Talawtal Kitaaba Haqqa Tilaawtihee Wa JaahadtaFillaahi Haqqa Jihaadihee Wa Swabarta Alaal AdhaaFee Janbihee Hattaa Ataakal Yaqeen, AtaytukaZaairan Aarifan Bi Haqqika Muwaaliyan LiAwliyaaikaMuaadiyan Li A'adaaika Fash'fa'a Lee Inda Rabbika.Then pay your respects to the Zareeh, pray 2 rak'at Namaaz ofZiyaarat, and go into Sajdah and recite:.

Irham Man Asaa'a Waqtarafa WastakaanaWa'atarafa.

Then put the right side of your forehead on Sijdagaah and recite:In Kuntu Bi'asal Abdu Fa Aanta Ni'amar-Rabbu.

Then put the left side of your forehead on Sajdagaah and recite:Adhwumadh-dhanbu Min Abdika Fal Yahsunil

Afwu Min Indika Yaa Kareem.Then again go into Sajda and recite 100 times:Shukran Shukran.

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D H I L H A J J

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 thenthese ten days in which Allaah S.W.T. likes Ibaadaat and Khayrthe most.

The one who observes Fasting for the first nine days getsthe Sawaab of Fasting a whole year.

Everyday during these ten days, in between Maghrib andIshaa pray 2 rak'at Namaaz in which recite this Duaa afterAl-Hamd and Qulhuwallaah….:

Wa Waa'Adnaa Moosa Thalaatheena LaylatanWa Atmamnaahaa Bi Ashrin Fa Tamma MeeqaatuRabbihee Arba'eena Layla, Wa Qaala Moosa LiAkheehi Haarunakh-Lufnee Fee Qawmee Wa AslihWalaa Tat-Tabi'a Sabeelal Mufsideen. ( = And when Weappointed for Moosa A.S. thirty nights and added to them ten, and he completedthe whole time appointed by his Lord of fourty nights, and Moosa said to hisbrother Haaroon "Take my place among the people, do right and do not follow theway of mischief-makers.)

Benefit: You shall be a partner in the Sawaab of thosewho performed Hajj.

After Namaaz-e-Sub'h and before Maghrib this is aDuaa by Imaam Ja'afar Saadiq A.S. to be recited from the eve of1st night upto the day of Arafah.:-

Allaahumma Haadhi-hil Ayyaamul Latee Fadh-dhaltahaa Alal Ayyaami Wa Sharraftahaa QadBallaghtaneeha Bi Mannika Wa Rahmatika, Fa AnzilAlaynaa Min Barakaatika, Wa Awsi'a Alaynaa FeehaaMin Na'amaaika, Allaahumma Innee As'aluka An

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Tuswalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aali Muhammad, WaAn Tahdiyanaa Feehaa Li Sabeelil Hudaa Wal IfaafiWal Ghinaa Wal Amali Feehaa Bimaa Tuhibbu WaTardhwaa. Allaahumma Innee As'aluka YaaMawdhwi'a Kulli Shakwaa, Wa Yaa Saami'a KulliNajwaa, Wa Yaa Shaahida Kulli Malain, Wa Yaa AalimaKulli Khafiyyatin, An Tuswalli Alaa Muhammadin WaAali Muhammad, Wa An Takshifa Annaa FeehalBalaa'a, Wa Tastajeeba Lanaa Feehad-Duaa'a,WaTuqawwiyanaa Feehaa Wa Tu'eenanaa WaTuwaffiqanaa Feehaa Limaa Tuhibbu Rabbanaa WaTardhwaa, Wa Alaa Maftaradhwta Alaynaa MinTwaa'atika Wa Twaa'ati Rasoolika Wa AhliWilaayatika. Allaahumma Innee As'aluka Yaa Arhamar-Raahimeen, An Tuswalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa AaliMuhammad, Wa An Tahaba Lanaa Feehar-Ridhwaa,Innaka Sameeud-Duaai, Walaa Tahrimanaa KhayraMaa Tunzilu Feehaa Minas Samaai Wa TwahhirnaaMinadh-Dhunoobi Yaa Allaamal Ghuyoob, Wa AwjibLanaa Feeha Daaral Khulood. Allaahumma Swalli AlaaMuhammadin Wa Aali Muhammad Walaa Tatruk LanaaFeehaa Dhanban Illaa Ghafratahoo, Walaa HammanIllaa Farrajtahuu, Walaa Daynan Illaa Qadhwaytahoo,Walaa Ghaaiban Illaa Addaytahoo, Walaa HaajatanMin Hawaaijid-Dunyaa Wal Aakhirati Illaa SahhaltahaaWa Yassartahaa, Innaka Alaa Kulli Shay'in Qadeer.Allaahumma Yaa Aalimal Khafiyyaati, Yaa Mujeebad-Da'awaati, Yaa Rabbal Ardheena Was-Samaawaati,Yaa Man Laa Tatashaabahu Alayhil Aswaat, Swalli AlaaMuhammadin Wa Aali Muhammad, Waj'alnaa FeehaaMin Utaqaaika Wa Twulaqaaika Minan-Naar, WalFaaizeena Bi Jannatika Yaa Arhamar-Raahimeen, WaSwallallaahu Alaa Sayyidinaa Muhammadin Wa AaliheeA j m a e e n .

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( = O Allaah these are the days You have favored to and surpassed over other days,and mercifully as a favour gave me the occasion to benefit its advantages, so senddown your good for us and increase Your bounties on us in these days. O Allaah Iask You to send Blessings on Muhammad S.A.W.W. and Aali Muhammad A.S. andkeep us on rightly guided path leading us to moderation, contentment, andproductive labour, through which we get Your love and compassion. O Allaah I askYou, O He Who makes good and settles all complaints. O He Who listens to thatwhich hearts and minds ask for secretly. O He Who sees clearly through points ofview and openions, expressed openly. O He Who knows ins and outs of that whichis kept undisclosed, to send Blessings on Muhammad S.A.W.W. and Aali MuhammadA.S. and during these days scatter the calamities hovering over our heads, consentto our request, strengthen us, help us and encourage us, by which we get Your loveand sympathy, and carry out that which has been made obligatory in Yourobedience and of Your Prophet and Your authorized Representatives. O Allaah Iask You O the Most Merciful of all mercifuls, to send Blessings on MuhammadS.A.W.W. and Aali Muhammad A.S and grant us Your approval because certainlyYou hear supplications in these days, do not deprive us of the good that You senddown in this period from the Heaven, cleanse us of sins, O Knower of the unseenand make certain for us a place in the land of everlasting happiness. O Allaah sendBlessings on Muhammad S.A.W.W. and Aali Muhammad A.S. and do not leave usalone burdened with sin, seting aside forgiveness, do not fill uis with worry andsorrow, passing over relief, do not let us borrow unless made able to pay back. donot remove us or send without keeping clear the way back home, and do not renderanything necessary whether it is worldly need or a desire for the everlastinghappiness, except that fulfillment is made easy and swift. Verilty You are able todo all thigs. O Allaah O Knower of the secrets, O He Who takes pity on those whoshed tears, O He Who gives answer to those who call on Him. O Lord of the earthsand the heavens, O He Whom voices do not confuse, send Blessings on MuhammadS.A.W.W. and Aali Muhammad A.S. and declare us as those who have been set freeand kept far away from fire, and have been rescued to reach Your Paradise throughYour Mercy, O the Most Merciful of all mercifuls, send Blessings on our MasterMuhammad S.A.W.W. and Aali Muhammad A.S. )

DUAAS TO BE RECITED EVERYDAYThere are 5 Duaas which Jibrael A.S. brought as a gift to Nabi IsaA.S. from Allaah S.W.T. They are to be recited 10 times each :

(1) Ash'hadu An Laa Ilaaha Illallaahu WahdahooLaa Shareeka Lahoo Lahul Mulku Walahul Hamdu

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Biyadihil Khayru Wahuwa Alaa Kulli Shay'inQadeer. ( = I testify that there is no god excpt Allaah only, He has no partner,unto Him belongs sovereignity, unto Him belongs the Praise. In His Hand is thegood. And it is He Who is able to do all things. )

(2) Ash'hadu An Laa Ilaaha IllallaahuWahdahoo Laa Shareeka Lahoo Ahadan SwamadanLamyat-Takhidh Swaahibatan Walaa Waladan. (= I tes-tify that there is no god except Allaah only. He has no partner, Single and Ever-Independent, He has taken neither wife nor son. )

(3) Ash'hadu An Laa Ilaaha IllallaahuWahdahoo Laa Shareeka Lahoo Ahadan SwamadanLam Yalid Walam Yoolad Walam Ya KunlahooKufuwan Ahad. ( = I testify that there is no god except Allaah only. He hasno partner. One, Ever-Independeant, He begets not nor was He begotten, and thereis none comparable to Him. ) (4) Ash'hadu AnLaa Ilaaha Illallaahu Wahdahoo Laa ShareekaLahoo Lahul Mulku Walahul Hamdu Yuhyee WaYumeetu Wahuwa Hayyun Laa Yamootu BiyadihilKhayru Wahuwa Alaa Kulli Shay'in Qadeer. ( =I testifythat there is no god except Allaah only. He has no partner. Unto He belongsSovereignity. Unto He belongs Praise. He gives life and He puts to death. And it isHe Who is Ever-Alive, never non-existant. In His hand is the good. And He it isWho is able to do all things. )

(5) Hasbiyallaahu Wa Kafaa Samiallaahu LimanDa'aa Laysa Waraa'Allaah Bimaa Da'aa WaAnnahoo Baree'un Mimman Tabarra'a Wa Anna LilAakhirati Wal Oolaa. ( = Allah is sufficient and enough for me. Allaah hears the prayer of the supplicant.

Beyond Allaah there is no destination. I testify Allaah unto Whom I turn to makerequests disconnecting all links with those who go away from Him. Unto Allaah

belongs the beginning and the end. )

This is another Duaa by Ameerul Mu'mineen A.S. to berecited 10 times daily for 10 days, its Sawaab is great ::

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Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem. Laa IlaahaIllallaahu Adadal-layaali Wad-Duhoori, Laa IlaahaIllallaahu Adada Amwaajil Buhoori, Laa IlaahaIllallaahu Wa Rahmatuhoo Khayrum-MimmaaYajmaoon, Laa Ilaaha Illallaaho Adadash-ShawkiWash-Shajari, Laa Ilaaha Illallaahu Adadash-Sha'ari Wal Wabari, Laa Ilaaha Illallaahu AdadalHajari Wal Madari, Laa Ilaaha Illallaahu AdadaLamhil Uyooni, Laa Ilaaha Illallaahu Fil-Layli IdhaaAs'Asa Was-Sub'hi Idhaa Tanaffasa, Laa IlaahaIllallaahu Adadar-Riyaahi Fill Baraari Was-Sukhoori,Laa Ilaaha Illallaahu Minal Yawmi Ilaa YawmiYunfakhu Fis-Soor.(= There is no god except Allaah in the midst of multitudes of days and nights.There is no god except Allaah in the midst of the gathering of the waves of the ocean.There is no god except Allaah His Mecry outbalances their adding together puttogether. There is no god except Allaah in the midst of the plenitude of plants andleaves. There is no god except Allaah in the midst of countless pores and masses ofhair. There is no god except Allaah in the midst of numerous flashes of eyes. Thereis no god except Allaah in the hour of every night when darkness begins to deepenand at every daybreak when light shines bright. There is no god except Allaah in themidst of thousands of winds blowing over the plains and mountains.There is no godexcept Allaah from today to the day of final call. )

The 1st Day. ***** This day is an exceptional graceful day. Fasting on thisday is similar to that for eighty years.

***** Recite NAMAZ-E-BIBI FAATIMA ZEHRA S.A.:-It is a 4 rak'at Namaaz.

In each rak'at recite 50 times Surah-e-Ikhlaas after Al-Hamd.

After Namaaz recite this Tasbeeh :--

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Sub'haana Dhil Izzish-Shaamikhil MuneefiSub'haana Dhil Jalaalil Baadhikhil AdhweemiSub'haana Dhil Mulkil Faakhiril Qadeemi Sub'haanaMan Yaraa Atharan-Namlati Fis-Swafaa Sub'haanaMan Yaraa Waq'at-Twayri Fil Hawaai Sub'haanaMan Huwa Haakadhaa Walaa Haakadhaa Gayruhoo. ( =Glory be to the owner of awe-inspiring and dominating power, glory be to theOwner of towering and lofty majesty, glory be to the Owner of superb and eternalrealm, glory be to He Who sees the traces of crawling of an ant on a solid pathway,Glory be to He Who sees the split-second turn a bird takes in the air, Glory be toHe Who is 'like that' and there is none other then He who is 'as such'. )

***** Half hour before noon --- Pray 2 rak'at Namaaz, afterAl-Hamd recite 10 times S.Ikhlaas, 10 times Aayatul Kursee, and10 times S.Qadr.

***** The one who fears a Dhaalim should recite this Duaa sotha t he shall be rescued from tribulations :---

Hasbee Hasbee Hasbee Min Su'aali Ilmuka Bihaali.( = Enough for me, enough for me, enough for me, regarding my invocation, concern-ing Your knowledge. )

***** TODAY IS THE MARRIAGE ANNIVERSARY OF BIBI

FAATIMA ZEHRA S.A. TO IMAAM ALI IBN ABI TAALIB

A.S.

The 7th Day:This is the day of sorrow today being the day of MARTYRDOM OF

IMAAM MUHAMMAD BAAQIR A.S. in Madeena. So we should recitehis Ziyaarat and his Duaas and Salawaat.

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The 8th Day:Today is the day of TARWIYYAH. It is very beneficial toobserve Fasting today, its reward is the expiation of sixty years'sins. It is Mustahab to make Ghusl today.

The 9th Night: (Arafat Night)This is one of the blessed nights. Tonight is the timeto plead, glorify, and ask from our Lord The MostHigh. Duaas are accepted and sins are forgiven inthis night. One who keeps awake for Ibaadaat getsthe reward of 170 years' worship.

Recite this Duaa - starting withthese words "AlaahummaYaa Shaahida Kulli Najwaa……" (please refer to M.Jinaan).

Recite this Duaa - Starting with these words"Allaahumma Man Ta'abbab'a Wa Tahayya'a….." [ p.423]

Recite Ziyaarat of Imaam Husayn A.S.

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The Day Of A R A F A A

Today is a day of great EED. Today The Merciful Allaahspreads His boundless Mercy and Blessings towards His trueservents. Today is the day Shaytaan is made more disgraceful andreprehensive. These are some A'amaal to be observed for thisday :---

Make Ghusl.Recite Ziyaarat of Imaam Husayn A.S. [p.426] Sawaab

of Ziyaarat of today is manifold in comparision to other days. It iswritten that you get the Sawaab of one thousand Hajj, onethousand Umrah, and one thousand Jihaad, reather more then this.The one who is fortunate to be in Karbalaa at the Holy Shrineof Imaam Husayn A.S. under the Blessed Kubba earns theSawaab of not less then that who is present in Arafaat, ratherit is much more then that. There is a special Ziyaarat for today,please refer to forth coming pages. After Namaaz-e-Asr praytwo rak'at Namaaz under the open sky and repent sincerely toAllaah for all the sins, faults, misconducts, misbehaviours etc.Inshaa'Allaah pardon shall be granted, and Sawaab of Arafat shallbe gained.

Then there are very meritorious and beneficial A'amals tobe done including some of the following, mentioned:

After the Asr prayers, ----- Under the open sky, Pray 2rak'at Namaaz (S. Ikhlaas in 1st rak'at and S.Kaafiroon in the 2ndrak'at), --- then repent sincerely to Almighty Allaah, admitting themisdeeds or sins, beseeching forgiveness, Inshaa'Allaah He shallforgive us and we shall get the merits of Arafah.

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Then pray 4 rak'at Namaaz--- in which recite SurahIkhlaas 50 times in every rak'at after Al-Hamd;

Then recite this Tasbihaat---B i s m i l l a a h i r - R a h m a a n i r - R a h e e m .

Sub'haanalladhee Fis-Samaai Arshuhu,Sub'haanalladhee Fil Ardhwi Hukmuhu,Sub'haanalladhee Fil Quboori Qadhwaauhu,Sub'haanalladhee Fil Bahri Sabeeluhu,Sub'haanalladhee Fin-Naari Sultwaanuhu,Sub'haanalladhee Fil Jannati Rahmatuhu,Sub'haanalladhee Fil Qiyaamati Adluhu,Sub'haanalladhee Rafa'as-Samaa'a, Sub'haanalladheeBasatwal Ardhwa, Sub'haanalladhee Laa Malja'aWalaa Manjaa Minhu Illaa Ilayhi.

( =Glory be to He Whose Arsh is in Heavens. Glory be to He Whose resolveoperates in the earth. Glory be to He Who examines the lifeless in the graves. Glorybe to He Who surfaced a path over the ocean. Glory be to He Who has total controlover the fire. Glory be to He Who encircles the Paradise with His Mercy. Glory beto He Who will do Justice on the Day of Judgement. Glory be to He Who raised thesky. Glory be to He Who stretched the earth. Glory be to He from Whom there isno running away unless one takes asylum with Him. )

Then recite--- 100 times Tasbihaate Arba'aa

Then recite---100 times Surah-e-Ikhlaas

Then recite---100 times Aayatul Kursee

Then recite-100 times Salawaat

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Laa Ilaaha Illallaahu Wahdahu Laa ShareekaLahu Walahul Mulku Walahul Hamdu Yuhyee WaYumeetu Wa Yumeetu Wa Yuhyee Wahuwa HayyunLaa Yamootu Biyadihil Khayru Wa Huwa Alaa KulliShay'in Qadeer.( =There is no god except Allaah, the only One, He has no partner, sovereignitybelongs to Him, Praise belong to Him, He gives life, puts to death, makes dead andbrings to life, He is Ever-Alive, never non-existant, in His Hand is the good, He isable to do all things. )

Then recite 10 times this Istighfaar:Astaghfirullaahalladhee Laa Ilaaha Illaa Huwal

Hayyul Qayyoomu Wa Atoobu Ilayh.( =I seek forgiveness from Allaah, there is no god exept He, the Ever-Alive, Eternal,and to Him I turn repenant. )

Then recite 10 times each of these Holy Names : --Yaa Allaahu, Yaa Rahmaanu, Yaa Raheemu,

Yaa Badee'as'Samaawaat Wal Ardhwi Yaa Dhal JalaaliWal Ikraam, Yaa Hayyu Yaa Qayyomu, Yaa HannaanuYaa Mannaanu, Yaa Laa Ilaaha Illaa Anta, Aameen.( = O Allaah, O Beneficent, O Merciful, O Creator of the heavens and the earth, OOwner of the Might and Mercy, O Ever-Alive, O Eternal, O Giver, O Bestower,O'There is no god except You', So be it. )

Then recite this Duaa :A l l a a h u m m a I n n e e A s ' a l u k a Ya a M a n

Huwa Aqrabu I laaya Min Habl i l Wareed, YaaMan Yahoolu Baynal Mar'i Wa Qalbihi, Yaa ManHuwa B i l Mandhwar i l A 'a laa Wa B i l Ufuq i lM u b e e n , Ya a M a n H u w a r - R a h m a a n A l a lA r s h i s t a w a a , Ya a M a n L a y s a K a m i t h l i h e eShay'un Wahuas-Sameeul Basweer, As'aluka AnTuswalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aali Muhammad.


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( = O Allaah I invoke You , O He Who is nearer then my jugular vein, O He Whointercedes between the body and soul, O He Who is in the heavenly heights and truehorizons, O He Who is Beneficent on the recognized Arsh, O He to Whom nothingis alike, and He is Hearing, Seeing, I ask You to send blessings on MuhammadS.A.W.W. and Aali Muhammad A.S. ) Then beseech Haajaat, Inshaa'Allaahthey shall be granted.

Then recite the following SALAWAAT; Imaam Ja'afarSaadiq A.S. said that reciting this Salawaat is same asto make the Holy Prophet Muhammad S.A.W.W. andAali Muhammad A.S. be happy :-

Allaahumma Yaa Ajwada Man A'atwaa, Wa YaaKhayra Man Su'ila, Wa Yaa Arhama Manis-Turhima,Allaahumma Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aalihee FilAwwaleena Wa Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa AaliheeFil Aakhireen, Wa Swalli Alaa MUhammadin Wa AaliheFil Malail A'alaa, Wa Swalli Alaa Muhammadin WaAalihee Fil Mursaleen. Allaahumma A'atwiMuhammadan Wa Aalahul Waseelata Wal FadhweelataWash-Sharafa War-Rif'ata Wad-Darajatal Kabeera.Allaahumma Inee Aamantu Bi MuhammadinSwallallaahu Alayhi Wa Aalihee Wa Lam Arahoo FalaaTahrimnee Fil Qiyaamati Ru'ayatahu WarzuqneeSwuhbatahu, Wa Tawaffanee Alaa Millatihee,Wasqinee Min Hawdhwihee Mashraban RawiyyanSaaighan Haneean Laa Adhwmau Ba'adahu AbadanInnaka Alaa Kulli Shay'in Qadeer. Allaahumma InneeAamantu Bi Muhammadin Swallallaahu Alayhi WaAalihee Walam Arahoo Fa Arrifnee Fil JinaaniWaj'hahoo. Allaahumma Balligh MuhammadanSwallallaahu Alayhi Wa Aalihee Minnee TahiyyatanKatheeratan Wa Salaama.


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( = O Allaah, the Most Generous, Who gives more then all other givers, O The Bestbesought of all who are beseeched, O The Most Merciful of all mercifuls, sendblessings on Muhammad S.A.W.W. and Aali Muhammad A.S. in the early timesand in the later times, in the midst of those living in a satisfying state of the highestdegree, and in the midst of the Messengers. O Allaah give Muhammad S.A.W.W.and his children rights of being the means of approach to You and abundant merits,distinctions, high ranks, and most important previledges. O Allaah I have acceptedthe truth of Muhammad S.A.W.W. though I have not met him, therefore let it notbe that I am deprived of his vision on Qayaamat, and let my life be spent in hiscompany, make me pursue his doctrine, let me quench my thirst from his cistern,thoroughly, in plenty, gliding the wholesome water pleasanly down the throat,never ever to be hirsty again. Certainly You are able to do all things. O Allaah I haveaccepted the truth of Muhammad S.A.W.W. though I have not met him, thereforelet me remain aware of his true aspects in the Paradise. O Allaah convey toMuhammad S.A.W.W. my many many complements and salutations. )

Then recite the Duaa of Umm-e-Daawood(refer M.Jinaan in Rajab section).

Then recite this Tasbeehaat:Sub'haanallahi Qabla Kulli Ahadin, Wa

Sub'haanallaahi Ba'ada Kulli Ahadin Wa Sub'haanallaahiMa'a Kulli Ahadin Wa Sub'haanallaahi Yabqaa RabbunaaWa Yafnaa Kullu Ahadin Wa Sub'haanallaahi TasbeehanYafdhwulu Tasbeehal Musabbiheena FadhwlanKatheeran Qabla Kulli Ahadin Wa Sub'haanallaahiTasbeehan Yafdhwulu Tasbeehal MusabbiheenaFadhwlan Katheeran Ba'ada Kulli Ahadin WaSub'haanallaahi Tasbeehan Yafdhwulu TasbeehalMusabbiheena Fadhwlan Katheeran Ma'a Kulli Ahadin,Wa Sub'haanallaahi Tasbeehan Yafdhwulu TasbeehalMusabbiheena Fadhwlan Katheeran Li Rabbinal BaaqeeWa Yafnaa Kullu Ahadin Wa Sub'haanallaahi TasbeehanLaa Yuhswaa Walaa Yudraa Walaa Yunsaa Walaa YablaaWalaa Yafnaa Wa Laysa Lahu Muntahaa,Wa S u b ' h a a n a l l a a h i


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Tasbeehan Yadoomu Bi Dawaamihee Wa Yabqaa BiBaqaaihee Fee Sinil Aalameen, Wa Shuhoori-DuhooriWa Ayyaamid-Dunyaa Wa Saa'aatil-Layli Wan Nahaari,Wa Sub'haanallaahi Abadal Abadi Wa Ma'al AbadiMimmaa Laa Yuhsweehil Adadu Walaa YufneehilAmadu Wala Yaqtwauhul Abadu Wa TabaarakallaahuAhsanul Khaaliqeen. Then say :Wal Hamdu LillaahiQabla Kulli Ahadin, Wal Hamdu Lillaahi Ba'ada KulliAhadin, and recite the above Tasbeehaat upto the end, but, wher-ever there is Sub'haanallaahi read now Al-Hamdulillaahi, andwhen you reach Ahsanul Khaaliqeen then say Laa IlaahaIllallaahu Qabla Kulli Ahadin then repeat the same Tasbeehaatbut wherever there is Sub'haanallaahi recite there LaailaahaIllallaah and when you reach the end recite Wallaahu AkbaruQabla Kulli Ahadin and recite the same as above but replaceSub'hanallaahi with Allaahu Akbar.( This Duaa is the Praise and Glorification of Almighty Alaah S.W.T. )

Then recite this Duaa:Allaahumma Man Ta'abba'a, Wa

Tahayya'a, Wa A'adda, Wasta'Adda, Li Wifaadatin IlaaMakhlooqin Rajaa'a Rifdihee, Wa Twalaba Naailihee,Wa Jaaizatihee, Fa Ilayka Yaa Rabbee Ta'abiyatee Was-Ti'adaadee, Rajaa'a Afwika, Wa Twalaba Naailika, WaJaaizaitika, Falaa Tukhayyib Duaa'ii, Yaa Man LaaYakheebu Alayhi, Saailun Walaa Yanquswuhu NaailunFa Innee Lam Aatik Thiqatan Bi Amalin SwaalihinAmiltuhu Walaa Li Wifaadati Makhlooqin RajawtuhuAtaytuka Muqirran Alaa Nafsee Bil Isaa'ati Wadh-Dhwulmi Mu'atarifan Bi An Laa Hujjata Lee, WalaaUdhra Ataytuka Arjoo Adhweema Afwikal-ladheeAfawta Bihee Anil Khaatwi'een, Falam Yamna'akaTwoolu Uqoofihim Alaa Adheemil Jurmi An Udta


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Alayhim Bir-Rahmati, Fa Yaa Man RahmatuhuWaasiatun Wa Afwuhu Adheemun Yaa Adhweemu YaaAdhweemu Yaa Adhweem. Laa YarudduGhadhwabaka Illaa Hilmuka Walaa Yunjee MinSakhatwika Illaat-Tadhwarru'u Ilayka Fa Hablee, YaaIlaahee Faraja Bil Qudratil-latee Tuhyee Bihaa, MaytalBilaadi Walaa Tuhliknee Ghamman Hattaa TastajeebaLee, Wa Tu'arrifanil Ijaabata Fee Duaa'ee, WaAdhiqnee Twa'amal Aafiyati Ilaa Muntahaa Ajalee,Walaa Tushmit Bee Aduwwee Walaa TusallitwhooAlayya Walaa Tumakkinhoo Min Unuqee. AllaahummaIn Wadhwa'atanee Fa Man Dhalladhee Yarfa'unee WaIn Rafa'atanee Fa Man Dhal-ladhee Yadhwa'anee, WaIn Ahlaktanee Fa Man Dhalladhee Ya'aridhwu LakaFee Abdika Aw Yas'aluka An Amrihee Wa Qad AlimtuAnnahu Laysa Fee Hukmika Dhulmun Walaa FeeNaqimatika Ajalatun Wa Innamaa Ya'ajalu ManYakhaaful Fawta Wa Innamaa Yahtaaju Iladh-Dhuwlmidh-Dhwaeefu Wa Qad Ta'aalaya Yaa IlaaheeAn Dhaalika Uluwwan Kabeera. Allaahumma InneeAoodhu Bika Fa A'idhnee, Wa Astajeeru Bika FaAjirnee Wa Astarziquka Farzuqnee Wa AtawakkaluAlayka Fakfinee Wa Astanswiruka Alaa AduwweeFanswurnee Wa Asta'eenu Bika Fa Ainnee, WaAstaghfiruka Yaa Ilaahee, Faghfirlee, Aameen,Aameen, Aameen. T h e n r e c i t e - - - D u a a o f I m a a m H u s a y nA.S. - - - ( refer Mafaat ihul J inaan) . Then, beseech and implore Allaah Almightya n d m a k e D u a a f o r a l l M u ' m i n e e n a W a lMu'minaat. Then recite---The third Ziyaarate Jaamia.[ p.433 ]


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At the end of this day recite the following Duaa:Yaa Rabbee Inna Dhunoobee La Tadhwurruka

Wa Inna Maghfirataka Lee Laa Tanquswuka FaA'atwinee Maa Laa Yanquswuka Waghfirlee Maa LaaYadhwurruka. Allaahumma Laa Tahrimnee KhayraMaa Indaka Li SHarrei Maa Indee Fa In Anta LamTarhamnee Bi Ta'abee Wa Naswabee Falaa TahrimneeAjral Muswaabi Alaa Musweebatihee.

Then recite---Duaa-e-Asharaat. (refer M.Jinaan)

He or she is very fortunate person who is present in the plainsof Arafaat on this day of Arafaa. There are many Duaas andA'amaal to be performed on this day. This is the only day ofthe years which has a special significance for making Duaa.Therefore it is of very high regard that we must remember ourparents, relatives,scholars, teachers, Muhsin-e-Deen,Buzurgaan-e-Deen, neighbours, brothers & sisters-in-Faith,and all Believers, the living & the diseased, in our Duaa.


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ON THE DAY OF ARAFAATPerform Sunnat Ghusl, put on Paak cloths and go towardsthe Zareeh of Imaam Husain A.S. At the door recite“ALLAAHU AKBAR” and then recite the following:

Allaahu Akbaru Kabeera, Wal Hamdu LillaahiKatheera, Wa Sub’haanallaahi Bukratan Wa Aseela,Wal Hamdu Lillaahil-Ladhee Hadaanaa Li HaadhaaWamaa Kunnaa Li Nahtadiya Lav Laa AnHadaanallaah, Laqad Jaa’at Rusulu Rabbinaa BilHaqq, Assalaamu Alaa Rasoolillaahi SwallaallaahuAlayhi Wa Aalihee, Assalaamu Alaa AmeerilMu’aminnen, Assalaamu Alaa Faatwimataz-ZahraaiSayyidatan-Nisaail Aalameen, Assalaamu Alal HasaniWal Husayn, Assalaamu AlaAliyyibnil Husayn,Assalaamu Alaa Muhammadibni Ali, Assalaamu ALaaJa’afaribni Muhammad, Assalaamu Alaa MoosabniJa’afar, Assalaamu Alaa Aliyyibni Moosa, AssalaamuAlaa Muhammadibni Ali, Assalaamu Alaa AliyyibniMuhammad, Assalaamu Alal Hasanibni Ali, AssalaamuAlal Khalafis-Swaalihil Muntadhwari, AssalaamuAlayka Yaa Abaa Abdillaah, Assalaamu Alayka YabnaRasoolillaah, Abduka Wabni Abdika Wabnu AmatikalMuwaali Li Waliyyikal Muaadii, Li Aduwwikas TijaaraBi Mash’hadika Wa Taqarraba Ilallaahi Bi QaswdikaAlhamdu Lillaahil-Ladhee Hadaani Li Wilaayatika WaKhasswanee Bi Ziyaaratika Wa SahhalaLeeQaswdaka.


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Then enter the Holy Rawza and standing by the siderecite this Ziyaarat:-

Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Waaritha AadamaSwifwatillaah, Assalaamu Alayka Yaa WaarithaNoohin-Nabiyyillaah, Assalaamu Alayka Yaa WaarithaIbraahima Khaleelillaah, Assalaamu Alayka YaaWaaritha Moosa Kaleemillaah,Assalaamu Alayka YaaWaaritha Eesaa Roohillaah, Assalaamu Alayka YaaWaaritha Muhammadin Habeebillaah (saww),Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Waaritha Ameeril Mu’amineen,Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Waaritha Faatwimataz-Zahraa’a, Assalaamu Alayka Yabna Muhammadinilmustwafaa, Assalaamu Alayka Yabna AliyyinilMurtadhwaa, Assalaamu Alayka Yabna Faatwimataz-Zahraa’i, Assalaamu Alayka Yabna KhadeejatalKubraa,Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Thaarallaahi WabnaThaarihi Wal Witral Mawtoor, Ash’hadu Annaka QadAqamtasSwalaata Wa Aataytaz-Zakaata Wa AmartaBil Ma’aroofi Wa Nahayta Anil Munkari WaAtwa’atallaaha Hattaa Ataakal Yaqeen. FaLa’anallaahu Ummatan Qatalatka, Wa La’anallaahuUmmatan Dhwalamatka, Wa La’anallaahu UmmatanSamiat Bi Dhaalika Fa Radhwiyal Bihi. Yaa MawlaayaYaa Abaa Abdillaah, Ush’hidullaaha Wa MalaaikatahuWa Ambiyaa’ahu Wa Rusuluhu Annee BikumMu’aminan Wa Bi Iyaabikum Mooqinun Bi Sharaayi’iDeeni Wa Khwaateemi Amalee Wa Munqalabi IlaaRabbee, Fa Swalawaatullaahi Alaykum Wa AlaaArwaahikum Wa Alaa Ajsaadikum Wa Alaa

DHIL HAJJ - ARAFAAT A’AMAAL - ZIYAARAT I.HUSAIN A.S.

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-Nabiyyeen Wabna Sayyidil Waswiyyeen WabnaImaamil Muttaqeen Wabna Qaaidil GhurrilMuhajjaleen Ilaa Jannaatin-Naeem, Wa Kayfa LaaTakoonu Kadhaalika Wa Anta Baabul-HudaaWaImaamut-Tuqaa Wal Urwatul Wuthqaa, Wal HujjatuAlaa Ahlid-Dunyaa Wa Khaamisu Aswhaabil KisaaiGhadhatka Yadur-Rahmati Wa Radhwa’ata MinThadyil Eemaani Wa Rubbita Fee Hijril Islaami Fan-Nafsu Ghayru Raadhwiyatin Bi Firaaqik WalaaShaakkatin Fee Hayaatika Swalawaatullaahi AlaykaWa Alaa Aabaaika Wa Abnaaika, Assalaamu AlaykaYaa Swareeal Abratis-Saa kibati Wa QareenalMusweebatir-Raa tibati, La’anallaahu UmmatanIstahallat Minkal Mahaarima Wantahakat FeekaHurmatal Islaami Wa Qutilta Swallallaahu AlaykaMaqhooran Wa Aswbaha Rasoolullaahi SwallallaahuAlayhi Wa Aalihi Bika Mawtooran Wa AswbahaKitaabullaahi Bi Faqdika Mahjooran. AssalaamuAlayka Wa Alaa Jaddika Wa Abeeka Wa Ummika WaAkheeka Wa Alal Aimmati Min Baneeka Wa AlalMustash’hadeena Ma’aka Wa Alal MalaaikatilHaaffeena Bi Qabrika Wash-Shaahideena LiZuwwaarikal Mu’amineen. Bil Qabooli Alaa DuaaiSheeatika Wassalaamu Alayka Wa Rahmatullaahi WaBarakaatuh, Bi Abee Anta Wa Ummee YabnaRasoolillaah Bi Abee Wa Anta Wa Ummee Yaa Abaa

Shaahirikum Wa Alaa Ghaaibikum Wa DhwaahirikumWa-Baatwinikum.Assalaamu Alayka Yabna Khaataman

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Wal Aakhirati Bi Mannihi Wa Joodihi Wa Karamihi.

Then reveringly kiss the Holy Zareeh and pray 2 Rak’atNamaaz with any Surah after Al-Hamd, and after Namaazrecite the following Duaa:-

Allaahumma Innee Swallaytu Wa Raka’atu Wa SajadtuLaka Wahdaka Laa Shareeka Laka Li Annas-SwalaataWar-Rukooa Was-Sujooda Laa Takoonu Illaa Laka LiAnnaka Antallaahu Laa Ilaaha Illaa Anta, AllaahummaSwalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aali Muhammad, WaAbligh’hum Annee Afdhalat-Tahiyyati Was-SalaamiWardud Alayya Minhumut-Tahiyyata Was-Salaam.Allaahumma Wa Haataanir-Rak’ataani HadiyyatunMinnee Ilaa Mawlaaya Wa Sayyidee Wa ImaamilHusaynibni Aliyyin Alayhimus-Salaam, AllaahummaSwalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa aali Muhammad WaTaqabbal Dhaalika Minnee Wa’ajiznee Alaa DhaalikaAfdhwala Amalee Wa Rajaaee Feeka Wa Fee WaliyyikaYaa Arhamar-Raahimeen.Then stand towards the blessed feet of the Imaam andrecite the following Ziyaarat of Hazrat Ali Akbar A.S.:-

Assalaamu Alayka Yabna Rasoolillaah, AssalaamuAlayka Yabna Nabiyyillaah, Assalaamu Alayka Yabna

Asrajat Wa Aljamat Wa Tahayya’at Li Qitaalika YaaMawlaaya Yaa Abaa Abdillaahi Qaswadtu HaramakaWa Ataytu Mash’hadaka As’alullaaha Bish-Sha’anillaadhee Laka Indahu Wa Bil Mahallil-LadheeLaka Ladayhi Anyu-Swalliy Alaa Muhammadin Wa AaliMuhammad Wa Any-Yaj’alanee Ma’akum Fid-Dunya


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Then return tio the side of the Holy Grave of the Imaamand beseech Allaah regarding your family and allMu’amineen.Then proceed to the Holy Rawdha ofHazrat Abbaas A.S. and recite the following Ziyaaratnear his Holy Grave:-Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Abal Fadhlil AbbaasabniAmeeril Mu’amineen, Assalaamu Alayka YabnaSayyidil Waswiyyeen, Assalaamu Alayka YabnaAwwalil Qawmi Islaaman Wa Aqdamihim EemaananWa Aqwamihim Bi Deenillaah Wa Ahwatwihim AlalIslaam, Ash’hadu Laqad Naswahta Lillaahi Wa LiRasoolihi Wa Li Akheeka Fa Niamal Akhul Muwaasee.Fa La’anallaahu Ummatan Qatalatka Wa La’anallaahuUmmatan Dhwalamatka Wa La’anallaahu UmmatanIstahallat Minkal Mahaarima Wantahakat Fee QatlikaHurmatal Islaam, Fa Ni’amal Akhus-SwaabirulMujaahidul Muhaamin-Naaswiru Wal Akhud-Daafiu AnAkheehil Mujeebu Ilaa Twaa’ati Rabbihir-Raaghbu FeeMaa Zahida Feehi Ghayruhu Minath-Thawaabil JazeeliWath-Thanaail Jameeli Wa Alhaqakallaahu Bi DarajatiAabaaika Fee Daarin-Naeemi Innahu HameedunMajeed.

Then embrace the Holy Grave and recite this Duaa:-

Allaahumma Laka A’aradhwtu Wa Li ZiyaaratiAwliyaaika Qaswadtu Raghbatan Fee Thawaabika WaRajaa’an Li Maghfiratika Wa Jazeeli Ihsaanika FaAs’aluka An Tuswalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa aali


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Muhammad Wa An Taj’ala Rizqee Bihim Daaran WaAyshee Bihim Qaarran Wa Ziyaarati BihimMaqboolatan Wa Dhanbee Bihim MaghfooranWaqlibnee Bihim Muflihan Munjihan MustajaabanDuaaee Bi Afdhwali Maa Yanqalibu Bihi Ahadun MinZuwwaarihi Wal Qaaswideena Ilayhi Bi RahmatikaYaa Arhamar-Raahimeen.Then reveringly kiss the Holy Zareeh and pray twoRak’at Namaaz of Ziyaarat as usualand any of the Duaas.Then while departing from there recite the followingfarewell Duaa:-Astawdiukallaaha Wa Astar’eekaa Wa Aqrau Alaykas-Salaam Aamannaa Billaahi Wa Bi Rasoolihi Wa BiKitaabihi Wa Bi Maa Jaa’a Bihi Min Indillaahi.Allaahumma Faktubnaa Ma’ash-Shaahideena,Allaahumma Laa Taj’alhoo Aakhiral Ahadi MinZiyaaratee Qabrabni Akhee Rasoolika SwallallaahuAlayhi Wa Aalihi Warzuqnee Ziyaaratahu Abadan MaaAbqaytanee Wahshurnee Ma’ahu Wa Ma’a AabaaihiFil Jinaani Wa Arrif Baynee Wa Baynahu Wa BaynaRasoolika Wa Awliyaaika , Allaahumma Swalli AlaaMuhammadin Wa Aali Muhammad Wa Tawaffanee AlalEemaani Bika Wat-Taswdeeqi Bi Rasoolika WalWilaayati Li Aliyyibni Abi Twaalibin Wal Aimmati MinWuldihee Alayhimussalaamu Wal Baraa’ati MinAduwwihim Fa Innee Qad Radhweetu Yaa Rabbee BiDhaalika Wa Swallallaahu Alaa Muhammadin Wa AaliMuhammad.

Then pray for yourself, your Parents, Mu’amineen andM u s l i m e e n .

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Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Rasoolallaah, AssalaamuAlayka Yaa Nabiyyallaah, Assalaamu Alayka YaKhiyaratallaahi Min Khalqihee Wa Ameenuhoo AlaaWahyihee. Assalaamu ALayka Yaa Mawlaaya YaaAmeeral Mu'amineen, Assalaamu Alayka YaaMawlaaya Anta Hujjatullaahi Alaa Khalqihee, WaBaabu Ilmihee, Wa Waswiyyu Nabiyyihee, WalKhaleefatu Mim Ba'adihee Fee Ummatihee,La'anallaahu Ummatan Ghaswabatka Haqqaka WaQa'adat Maq'adaka Anaa Baree'un Minhum Wa MinSheeatihim Ilayka. Assalaamu Alayki Yaa FaatwimatulBatool, Assalaamu Alayki Yaa Zaynan-NisaailAalameen, Assalaamu Alayki Yaa Binta RasoolillaahiRabbil Aalameen, Swallallaahu Alayki Wa Alayhi,Assalaamu Alayki Yaa Ummal Hasani Wal Husayn,La'anallaahu Ummatan Ghasabatki Haqqaki WaMana'atki Maa Ja'alahullaahu Laki Halaalan, AnaaBareeun Ilayki Minhum Wa Min Shee'atihim.Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Mawlaaya Yaa AbaaMuhammadinil Hasanaz-Zakiyya, Assalaamu AlaykaYaa Mawlaaya, La'anallaahu Ummatan Qatalatka WaBaaya'at Fee Amrika Wa Shaaya'at Anaa Baree'unIlayka Minhum Wa Min Shee'atihim. Assalaamu AlaykaYaa Mawlaaya Yaa Abaa Abdillaahil HusaynabnaAliyyin Swalawaatullaahi Alayka Wa Alaa Abeeka WaJaddika Muhammadin Swallallaahu Alayhi Wa Aalihee,La'anallaahu Ummatas-tahallat Damaka, WaLa'anallahu Ummatan Qatalatka Was-tabaahatHareemaka, Wa La'anallaahu Ashyaa'ahum WaAtbaa'ahum, Wa La'anallahu Mumahhideena LahumBit-tamkeeni Min Qitaalikum, Anaa Bareeun Ilallaahi

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Wa Ilayka Minhum. Assalaamu Alayka Yaa MawlaayaYaa Abaa Muhammadin Aliyyibnil Husayn. AssalaamuAlayka Yaa Abaa Ja'afarin Muhammadibni Aliyyin.Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Mawlaaya Yaa Abaa AbdillaahiJa'afaribni Muhammad. Assalaamu Alayka YaaMawlaaya Yaa Abal Hasan Moosabni Ja'afar.Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Mawlaaya Yaa Abal HasanAliyyabna Moosaa. Assalaamu Alayka Yaa MawlaayaYa Abaa Ja'afarin Muhammadabna Aliyyin. AssalaamuAlayka Yaa Mawlaaya Yaa Abal Hasan AliyyabnaMuhammad. Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Mawlaaya YaaAbaa Muhammadin Al-Hasanibna Aliyy. AssalaamuAlayka Yaa Mawlaaya Yaa Abal QaasimMuhammadabnal Hasan Swaahibaz-ZamaaniSwallallaahu Alayka Wa Alaa Itratikat-Twaahiratit-Twayyibata, Yaa Mawaliyya Koonoo Shufa'aa'ee FeeHattwi Wizree Wa Khatwayaaya Aamantu BillaahiWa Bimaa Unzila Ilaykum Wa Atawaalaa AakhirakumBimaa Atawaalaa Awwalakum Wa Bari'atu Minal JibtiWat-Twaaghooti Wal-Laati Wal Uzzaa. Yaa MawaliyyaAnaa Silmun Liman Saalamakum Wa Harbun LimanHaarabakum Wa Aduwwun Liman Aadaakum WaWaliyyun Liman Waalaakum Ilaa Yawmil Qiyaamati,Wa La'anallaahu Dhwaalimeekum Wa GhaaswibeekumWa La'anallaahu Ashyaa'ahum Wa Atbaa'ahum Wa AhlaMadh'habihim Wa Abrau Ilallaahi Wa Ilaykum Minhum.

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10th Night EED-NIGHT

This is a very blessed night. This night is amongstthose four night in which it is highly emphasized tokeep awake all night for Ibaadat. The gates ofheavens are open tonight.

It is Mustahab to recite Ziyaarat of ImaamHusayn A.S. [p.567]

Recite this Duaa," B i s m i l l a a h i r - R a h m a a n i r -

Raheem, Allaahumma Swalli Alaa Muhammadin WaAali Muhammad. Yaa Daaimal Fadhli Alal Bariyyah,Yaa Dhal Waahibis-Safiyyati Yaa Basitwal YadayniBil Atwiyyati, Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa AaliheeKhayral Waraa Sajiyyatan Faghfir Lanaa Yaa DhalUlaa Fee Haadhihil Ashiyyati Wa Najjinaa Min KulliHammin Wa Ghammin Wa Aafatin Wa Baliyyah.Allaahumma Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa AaliMuhammad"

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EED-U-ZZOHAA

10TH Dul-Hijjaah

Today is the day of Eed-e-Qurbaani and it isa magnificient day. Some A'amal for today :---

= It is Sunnaat-e-Muakkida to make Ghusl, some Ulamaaalso say it to be Waajib.

= Pray Namaaz-e-Eed.

= Recite Duaa No: 46 and 48 from Saheefa-e-Kaamila.

= Recite Duaa-e-Nudbaa. (ref.M.Jinaan)

= Perform Qurbaani, it is Sunnat-e-Muakkida.(emphasised)

= Recite the following TAKBIRAAT often, and afterNawaafil, and the person who is present at Meena todayshould recite these Takbiraat after 15 Namaaz starting fromtoday Sub'h till Zohr of 13th day; the others should shouldrecite after 10 Namaaz starting from Zohr till Sub'h of the12th day. The Takbeeraat are these:---

Allaahu Akbar Allaahu Akbar Laa Ilaaha IllallaahuWallaahu Akbar, Allaahu Akbar, Walillaahil Hamd,Allaahu Akbar, Alaa Maa Hadaanaa, Allaahu Akbar,Alaa Maa Razaqanaa Mim Baheematil An'aami, WalHamduLillaahi Alaa Maa Ablaanaa. ( = Allaah is the Greatest,Allaah is the Greatest, there is no god except Allaah, Allaah is the Greatest,all Praise is for Allaah, Allaah is the Greatest, He gave us guidence, Allaah isthe Greatest, that He gave us Rizq from the four-footed (Halaal) animals, andall Praise is for Allaah that He tested us.)

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EED = E = GHADEER

Today (18th Zil-Hajj) is considered the greatest Eed byAlmighty Allaah Muhammad (S) and Aal-e-Muhammada.s. To whomsoever Allah bestowed Apostleship, theyobserved this day as a very revered day of Eed.

Imaam Ja'afar Saadiq A,S. was once asked that if therewas any other Eed besides the Eed of Fitr, Adh'haa,and Jummah, he said that there is one of the greatestEdd and it is the Eed of Ghadeer on 18th Zilhijjahwhen the Holy Prophet S.A.W.W. announced pub-licly, in front of thousands of Hujjaaj, about the Imaamatand Khilaafat of Imaam Ali A.S. delaring, "Man KuntuMawlaahu Faa Haadhaa Aliyyun Mawlaahu". ( Ofwhomsoever I am the Mawla, so is Ali his Mawla ) Thequestioner asked the Imaam that what deeds shouldwe do today? He answered that you should observeFasting, remember Muhammad (S.A.W.W) and AaliMuhammad A.S. and send Salawaat on them abundantly.Imaam Ali Radhaa A.S. said to one of his companionsthat from wherever he was he should try to reach tothe Holy Shrine of Imaam Ali A.S. because today AllaahS.W.T pardons the sins for sixty years of every Mu'minmen and women, and every Muslim men and women.And also He emancipates people from Hell fire as Hedoes in Shab-e-Qadr and Shab-e-Eed. To give one dirhamto your Mu'min brother today is more benevolent thento give one thousand dirhams in other days. And it isvery beneficient to be compassionate and kind and le-nient to your Mu'min brothers and sisters today. TheImaam said on oath that if people would recognizethe sanctity and excellence of this day the Angels wouldshake hands with them. So it is of utmost importancethat we should give appropriate reverence to this dayof Ghadeer.

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For the blessed day of Ghadder one should put on good cloths,wear best perfume, rejoice, make the Shiahs also rejoice,forgive their mistakes, fulfil their needs, be considerate andfree handed to relatives, spend on their children, send foodto Mu'mineen, give Iftaar to those who have Fasted, meetMu'mineen with delight and shake hands with them, sendthem gifts, and rejoice because of the great blessing fromAllaah in the way of the Wilayat of Imaam Ali A.S. Today domuch Ibaadat and recite Salawaat many times. To feed aMu'min today is equal to feed all the Prophets and Virtuous.Imaam Ameerul Mu'mineen A.S. said that to make Iftaar for aFasting person is equal to making the same to two hundredthousand people amongst Prophets, Pious, and Martyrs.

There are some A'AMAALS to be done today :

Observe FAST. Its merit is equal to the Fastingsof the whole life and 100 Hajj and Umrah.

Make GHUSL.

Recite Ziyaarat of Imaam Ali A.S. known asZIYAARAT-E-AMEENULLAH, [ p.454 ]

Recite another ZIYAARAT-E-JAAMIA MUTLIQAH.

Pray 2 RAK'AT NAMAAZ just before noon in thefirst rak'at Innaa Anzalnaa and in the second S. Ikhalaasonce each. Then go into Sajdah and recite 100 timesShukr of Allaah. Then raise from it and recite a Duaa(given hereunder), then another Sajdah and recite !00times Al-Hamdulillaah and 100 times Shukran-Lillaah.

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DUAA TO BE RECITED AFTER THE 2 RKT NAMAAZ:

Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-RaheemAllaahumma Inne As’aluka Bi Anna Lakal HamdaWahdaka Laa Shareeka Laka Wa Annaka WaahidunAhadun Swamadun Lam Talid Walam Toolad WalamYakun Laka Kufuwan Ahad, Wa Anna MuhammadanAbduka Wa Rasooluka Swalawaatuka Alayhi Wa Aalihi, Yaa Man Huwa Kulla Yawmin Fee Sha’anin KamaaKana Min Sha’anika An Tafadh-dhalta Alayya Bi AnTaj’alanee Min Ahli Ijaabatika Wa ahli Deenika WaAhli Da’awatika, Wa Waffaqtani Li DHaalika FeeMubtadai Khalqi Tafadh-dhulan Minka Wa KaramanWa Joodan Thumma Ardaftal Fadhla Fadhlan WalJooda Joodan Wal Karama Karaman Ra’afatan minkaWa Rahmatan Ilaa An Jaddadta Dhaalikal Ahad LeeTajdeedan Ba’ada Tajdeedika Khalqi, Wa KuntuNasyan Manseeyan Naasiyan Saahiyan Ghaafilan FaAtmamta Niamataka Bi An Dhakkartanee DhaalikaWa Mananta Bihi Alayya Wa Hadaytani Lahoo FalYakun Min Sha’anika Yaa Ilaahee Wa Sayyidee WaMawlaaya An Tutimma Lee Dhaalika Wala TaslubneehiHatta Tatawaffaanee Alaa Dhaalika Wa anta AnneeRaadhin Fa Innaka Ahaqqul Mun’imeena An TutimmaNi’amatika Alayya. Allaahumma Sami’anaa WaAtwa’anaa Wa Ajabnaa Daa’eeka Bi Mannika FalakalHamdu Ghufraanaka Rabbanaa Wa Ilaykal Masweer.Aamannaa Billaahi Wahdahu Laa Shareeka Lahoo WaBi Rasoolihi Muhammadin Swallallaahu Alayhi WaAalihi Wa Swaddaqnaa Wa Ajabnaa Daaiyallaahi Wat-Taba’anar-Rasoola Fee Muwaalaati Mawlaanaa Wa


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Mawlal Mu’amineena Ameeril Mu’amineena AliyibniAbi Twaalibin Abdillaahi Wa akhi Rasoolihi Was-Sweediqik Akbari Wal Hujjati Alaa BariyyatihilMuayyadi Bihi Nabiyyahu Wa Deenahul HaqqalMubeena Alaman Li Deenillaahi Wa Khaazinan LiIlmihi Wa Aybata Ghaybillaahi Wa Mawdhwi’aSirrillaahi Wa ameenallaahi Alaa Khalqihi WaShaahidahu Fee Bariyyatihi. Allaahumma RabbanaaInnanaa Sami’anaa Munaadiyan-Yunaadee LilEemaani An Aaminoo Bi Rabbikum Fa Aamannaa,Rabbanaa Faghfir Lanaa Dhunoobanaa Wa KaffirAnnaa Sayyiaatinaa Wa Tawaffanaa Ma’al Abraar,Rabbanaa Wa aatinaa Maa Wa’adtanaa Alaa RusulikaWalaa Tukhzinaa Yawma Qiyaamati Innaka LaaTukhliful Mee’aad. Fa Innaa Yaa Rabbanaa Bi MannikaWa Lutfika Ajabnaa Daaiyaka Wat-Taba’anar -RasoolaWa Swaddaqnaahu Wa Swaddaqnaa MawlalMu’amineena Wa Kafarnaa Bil Jibti Wat-TwaaghootiFa Wallinaa Maa Tawallaynaa Wahshurnaa Ma’aAimmatinaa Fa Innaa Bihim Mu’aminoonaMooqinoon, Wa Lahum Muslimoon, Aamannaa BiSirrihim Wa Alaaniyatihim Wa Shaahidihim WaGhaaibihim Wa Hayyihim Wa Mayyitihim WaRadhweenaa Bihim Aimmatan Wa QaadatanWaSaadatan Wa Hasbunaa Bihim Baynanaa WaBaynallaahi Doona Khalqihi Laa Nabtaghee BihimBadalan Walaa Nat-Takhidhu Min Doonihim WaleejatanWa Bari’anaa Ilallaahi Min Kulli Man Naswaba LahumHarban Minal Jinni Wal Insi Minal Awwalina WalAakhireen, Wa Kafarnaa Bil Jibti Wat-TwaaghootiWal Awthaanil Arba-ati Wa Ashyaaihim Wa Atbaaihim


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Allaahumma Innaa Nush’hiduka Annaa NadeenuBimaa Daana Bihee Muhammadin Wa AaluMuhammadin Swallallaahu Alayhi Wa Alayhim WaQawlunaa Maa Qaaloo Wa Deenunaa Maa DaanooBihi Maa Qaaloo Bihi Qulnaa Wamaa Daanoo BihiDinnaa Wamaa Ankaru Ankarnaa Wa Man WaalawWaalaynaa Waman Aadaw Aadaynaa Wa ManLa’anoo La’annaa Wa Man Tabarra’oo MinhuTabarra’anaa Minhu Waman Tarahhamoo AlayhiTarahhamnaa Alayhi Aamannaa Wa Sallamnaa WaRadheenaa Wat-Taba’anaa MawaaliyanaaSwalawaatullaahi Alayhim. Allaahumma Fa TammimLanaa Dhaalika Walaa Taslubnaahu Waj’alhuMustaqirran Thaabitan Indanaa Walaa Taj’alhuMusta’aaran Wa Ahyinaa Maa Ahyaytanaa Alayhi WaAmitnaa Idhaa Amattanaa Alayhi Aalu MuhammadinAimmatunaa Fabihim Na’atammu Wa IyyaahumNuwaali Wa Aduwwahum Aduwwallaahi NuaadeeFaj’alnaa Ma’ahum Fid-Dunyaa Wal Aakhirati WaMinal Muqarrabeen Fa Innaa Bi Dhaalika RaadhwoonaY a a A r h a m a r - R a a h i m e e n .

************IT IS NARRATED FROM SHEIKH MUFEED A.R. TORECITE FOLLOWING DUAA ALSO ON THIS DAY OFE E D - E - G H A D E E R : - - - - >

Wa Kulli Man Waalaahum Minal Jinni Wal Insi MinA w w a l i d - D a h r i I l a a A a k h i r i h i .


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RECITE THIS DUAA ON EED-E-GHADEER

Bimillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem.Allaahumma Innee As’aluka Bihaqqi MuhammadinNabiyyika Wa Aliyyin Waliyyika Wash-Sha’ani WalQadril-ladhee Khaswaswtu-humaa Bihee DoonaKhalqika An Tuswalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa AliyyinWa An Tabda’a Bihimaa Fee Kulli KhayrinAajilin.Allaahumma Swalli ALaa Muhammadin Wa AaliMuhammadin Al Aimmatil Qaadati, Wad-Duaais-Saadati, Wan-Nujoomiz-Zaahirati, Wal A’alaamilBaahirati, Wa Saasatil Ibaadi, Wa Arkaanil Bilaadi,Wan-Naaqatil Mursalati, Was-Safeenatiln-NaajiyatilJaariyati, Fil-Lujajil Ghaamirati, AAllaahumma SwalliAlaa Muhammadin Wa Aali Muhammadin KhuzzaniIlmika, Wa arkaani Tawheedika, Wa Da’aaimi Deenika,Wa Ma’aadini Karaamatika, Wa Swifwatika Mim-Bariyyatika, Wa Khiyaratika Min Khalqikal AtqiyaaikalAnqiyaain-Nujabaail Abraari, Wal baabil MubtalaaBihin-Naasu Man Ataahu Najaa, Wa Man AbaahuHawaa, Allaahumma Swalli Alaa Muhammadin WaAali Muhammadin Ahlidh-Dhikril-Ladheena AmartaBi Mas’alatihim Wa Dhawil Qurbal-Ladheena AmartaBi Mawaddatihim Wa Faradhta Haqqahum Wa Ja’altalJannati Ma’aada Maqtasswa Aathaarahum,Allaahumma Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa AaliMuhammad, Kamaa Amaroo bi Twaa’atika WaaNhaw An Ma’aswiyatika, Wa Dalloo Ibaadaka AlaaWahdaaniyyatika, Allaahumma Innee As’aluka BihaqqiMuhammadin -Nabiyyka Wa Najeebika SwafwatikaWa Ameenika Wa Resoolika Alaa Khalqika, Wa


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Was-Swiddeeqil Akbari, Wal Faarooqi Baynal HaqqiWal Baatwili, Wash-Shaahidi Laka, Wad-Daalli Alayka, Wasswaa’idi Bi Amrika, Wal Mujaahidi Fee SabeelikaLam Ta’akhudh-hoo Feeka Lawmatu Laaimin AnTuswalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aali Muhammad, WaAn Taj’alanee Fee Haadhal Yawmil-Ladhee AqadtaFeehi Li Waliyyikal Ahada Fee A’anaaqi Khalqika, WaAkmalta Hahumud-Deena Minal Aarifeen, BiHurmatihi Wal Muqirreena Bi Fadhlihi Min UtwaqqaikaWa Twulaqaaika Minan-Naari Walaa Tushmit BeeHaasidin-Niami, Allaahumma Fa Kamaa Ja’altahuEedal Akbar, Wa Sammaytuhu Fis-Samaai YawmalAhadil Ma’ahood, Wa Fil Ardhi Yawmal MeethaaqilMa’akhoodh Wal Jamee’il Mas’ool, Swalli AlaaMuuhammadin Wa Aali Muhammad, Wa Aqrir BihiUyoonanaa Waj’ma’a Bihi Shamlanaa WalaaTudhillanaa Ba’ada Idh Hadaytanaa Waj’alnaa LiAn’aamika Minash-Shaakireen, Yaa Arhamar-Raahimeen, Al-Hamdu Lillaahil-Ladhee ArrafanaaFadhla Haadhal Yawmi, Wa Basswaranaa Hurmatahu,Wa Karramanaa Bihi, Wa SHarrafanaa Bi Ma’arifatihi,Wa Hadaanaa Bi Noorihi Yaa Rasoolallaahi YaaAmeeral Mu’amineena Alaykuma Wa alaa ItratikumaWa Alaa Muhibbeekuma Minnee Afdhwalas-SalaamiMaa Baqiyal-Laylu Wan-Nahaaru Wa BikumaaAtawajjahu Ilallaahi Rabbrr Wa Rabbikumaa FeeNajaahi Twalibatee Wa Qadhwaai Hawaaiji WaTayseeri Umooree, Allaahumma Innee As’aluka

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Bihaqqi Muhammadin Wa aali Muhammadin AnTuswalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aali Muhammad WaAn Tal’ana Man Jahada Haqqa Haadhal Yawmi WaAnkara Hurmatahu Fa Swadda An Sabeelika Li ItfaaiNoorika Fa Aballaahu Illaa An-Yutimma Noorahu,Allaahumma Farrij An Ahlibayti MuhammadinNabiyyika Fakshif Anhum Wa Bihim Anil Mu’amineenalKurubaati, Allaahummam-La’il Ardha Bihim AdlanKamaa Muliat Dhwulman Wa Jawran Wa Anjiz LahumMaa Wa’adtahum Innaka Laa Tukhliful Mee’aad.

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HADEES-E-KISAA’ HADEES-E-KISAA’ HADEES-E-KISAA’ HADEES-E-KISAA’ HADEES-E-KISAA’ “THEN MY FATHER SAID O ALI! BY HIM WHO

RIGHTFULLY APPOINTED ME A PROPHETAND CHOSE ME A MESSENGER OF THESALVATION OF MANKIND, WHENEVER ANASSEMBLY OF OUR FOLLOWERS ANDFRIENDS MENTION THIS EVENT, THERESHALL REMAIN NONE GRIEVED BUT ALLAAHSHALL REMOVE HIS GRIEF, THERE SHALLREMAIN NONE DISTRESSED BUT ALLAAHSHALL REMOVE HIS DISTERSS AND THERESHALL REMAIN NONE WISH-SEEKER BUTALLAAH SHALL GRANT HIS WISH.”


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MERIT : The performer of this A'mal is as if he was present atGhadeer-e-Khum and accepted all what Rasoolullah S.A.W.W.has said.

After GHUSL, half hour before noon pray2 RAK'AT NAMAAZ in which, after Al-Hamd recite 10 timesS.Ikhlaas, 10 times Aayatul Kursee, and 10 times S.Qadrin each rak'at.

MERIT : Sawaab of one lakh Hajj, one lakh Umrah, the Haajaatshall be granted, and good health guaranteed..

Recite DUAA-E-NUDBAA today.

When MU'AMINEEN MEET ONE ANOTHER theyshould congratulate each other in these words:

Alhamdu Lillaahil Ladhee Ja'alanaa MinalMutamassikeena Bi Wilaayati Ameeril Mu'amineenaWal Aimmati Alayhimussalaam. Alhamdu Lillaahil-ladhee Akramanaa Bi Haadhal Yawmi Wa Ja'alanaaMinal Moofeena Bi Ahdihee Ilaynaa Wa Meethaaqihil-ladhee Waathaqanaa Bihee Min Wilaayati WulaatiAmrihee Wa Quwwaami Bi Qiswtihee Walam Yaj'alnaaMinal Jaahideena Wal Mukadh-dhibeena Bi Yawmid-deen. ( =Praise be to Allaah Who blessed us to be along with those who hold fast to theWilaayat (love and authority) of Imaam Ameerul Mu'amineen A.S and all AimmaahA.S, Praise be to Allaah Who honoured us with this day , and included us amongthose who have been given all that was promised to them and have united togetherwith the bond to have full self-assurance in the auhority of the guardians of thereligious laws who established justice, and did not disgrace us to be among thosewho know better but deny the truth and falsify the Day of Judgement. )


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Place your hand over the hand of another mu'amin andrecitet this: Wa Aakhaytuka Fillaahi WaSwaafaytuka Fillaahi Wa Aahadtullaaha WaMalaaikatahu Wa Kutubahu Wa Rusulahu WaAmbiyaa'ahu Wal Aimmatal Ma'aswoomeenaAlayhimussalaamu Alaa Annee In Kuntu Min AhlilJannati Wash-Shafaa'ati Wa Udhina Lee Bi An AdkhulalJannata Laa Adkhuluhaa Illaa Wa Anta Ma'ee.. ( = I became your brother and a sincere one inthe way of Allaah and I extend my hand to you in the way of Allaah, andI promise in front of Allaah, His Angels, His Books, His Prophets, andAimmaah A.S. that if I am to enter Paradise and be among those receiv-ing Intercession (Shafaa'at) I shall not enter there without taking youwith me. )

Then he should say :-Qabiltu. Asqattwu Anka Jamee'a Huqooqil

Ukhuwwati Maa Khalash-Shafaa'ata Wad-Duaa'i Waz-Ziyaarata. ( = I have accepted. I have exempted you from all brotherly rights

except for Intercession, Duaa, and Ziyaarat. )

Recite this DUAA 100 times :Alhamdu Lillaahil-ladhee Ja'ala Kamaala

Deenihee Wa Tamaama Ni'amatihee Bi WilaayatiAmeeril Mu'amineena Aliyibni Abee TwaalibeenAlayhissalaam.

( = Praise be to Allaah Who perfected His religion and completed Hisfavour with the eatablishment of Ali ibn Abi Taalib A.S.'s authority. )

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EED - E - MUBAAHILA24th Day

Today is the day of great rejoicing and full convictionthat Islaam is the true religion and the Holy ProphetS.A.W.W. and his Holy Ahlul Bayt are the True Guides ofthe right path. This is because some non-Muslims, Chris-tians from Najraan, came to the Holy Prophet for thearguments concerning true religion. The Holy Prophettried his best to make them understand the true matterbut due to their stubbornness the non-Muslims did notbelieve. Finally they decided to come to an open groundtogether with their respective sons, daughters, andselves and invoke curses on the one who is not on theright. But when they observed that the Prophet hadbrought with him the most beloved and near ones withhim, whose personality so much godly and astounding,and they observed the signs of Adhaab ready to comeover them, so they accepted their defeat and thusIslaam was proved to be the rightful religion.Today was the day when AAYAE - TAT'HEER was revealedto acertain the purity of Ahlul Bayt A.S.

Today was the day when IMAAM ALI A.S. in the state ofRukoo' gave away his valueable ring to a needy per-son, and Allaah revealed the Aayat of "InnamaaWaliyyukumullaah……." In the honour of Imaam Ali A.S.Some A'amaal for today:- Make Ghusl. Observe Fast. Pray 2 rak'at Namaaz such as that of Eed-Ghadeer's. Recite Duaa-e-Mubaahila. [p.448]. Give Alms to Faqeer. Recite Ziyaarat of Imaam Ali A.S. or Ziyaarat-e-Jaamia

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DUAA E MUBAAHILA

B i s m i l l a a h i r - R a h m a a n i r - R a h e e mAllaahumma Innee As’aluka Mim-Bahaaika BiAb’haahu Wa Kullu Bahaaika Bahiyyun, AllaahummaInnee As’aluka Bi Bahaaika Kullihi, Allaahumma InneeAs’aluka Bi Jalaalika Bi Ajallihi Wa Kullu JalaalikaJaleelun, Allaahumma Innee As’aluka Bi JalaalikaKullihi, Allaahumma Innee As’aluka Bi Min JamaalikaBi Ajmalihi Wa Kullu Jamaalika Jameelun, AllaahummaInnee As’aluka Bi Jamaalika Kullihi, AllaahummaInnee Ad’ooka Kamaa Amartanee Fastajib Lee KamaaWa’adtanee. Allaahumma Innee As’aluka MinAdhwamatika Bi A’adhwamihaa Wa KulluAdhwamatika Adhweemun, Allaahummaa InneeAs’aluka Bi Adhwamatika Kulliha. Allaahumma InneeAs’aluka Mun Noorika Bi Anwarihi Wa Kullu NoorikaNayyiroon, Allaahumma Innee As’aluka Bi NoorikaKullihi. Allaahumma Innee As’aluka Min Rahmatika BiAwsa’ihaa Wa Kullu Rahmatika WaasiatunAllaahumma Innee As’aluka Bi Rahmatika Kulluhaa.Allaahumma Innee Ad’ooka Kamaa AmartaneeFastajib Lee Kamaa Wa’adtanee. Allaahumma InneeAs’aluka Min Kamaalika Bi Akmalihi Wa KulluKamaalika Kaamilun, Allaahumma Innee As’aluka BiKamaalika Kullihi. Allaahumma Innee As’aluka MinKalimaatika Bi Atammihaa Wa Kullu KalimaatikaTaammatun, Allaahumma Innee As’aluka BiKalimaatika Kullihaa. Allaahumma Innee As’aluka MinAsmaaika Bi Akbarihaa Wa kullu Asmaaika

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Kabeeratun, Allaahumma Innee As’aluka Bi AsmaaikaKullihaa. Allaahumma Innee Ad’ooka KamaaAmartanee Fastajib Lee Kamaa Wa’adtanee.Allaahumma Min Izzatika Bi A’azzihaa Wa KulluIzzatika Azeezatun, Allaahumma Innee As’aluka BiIzzatika Kullihaa. Allaahumma Innee s’aluka MinMashiyyataka Bi Amdhwaaha Wa Kullu MashiyyatikaMaadhwiyatun, Allaahumma Innee As’aluka BiMashiyyatika Kullihaa. Allaahumma Innee As’aluka BiQudratikal-Latis-Tatwalta Bihaa Kulli Shay’inWa KulluQudratika Mustatweelatun, Allaahumma InneeAs’aluka Bi Qudratika Kullihaa. Allaahumma InneeAd’ooka Kamaa Amartanee Fastajib Lee KamaaWa’adtanee.Allaahumma Innee As’aluka Min IlmikaBiAnfadhwihi Wa Kullu Ilmika Naafidhwunallaahumma Innee As’aluka Bi Ilmika Kullihaa.Allaahumma Innee As’aluka Min Qawlika BiArdhwaahu Wa Kullu Qawluka RadhwiyyunAllaahumma Innee As’aluka bi Qawlika Kullihi.allaahumma Innee As’aluka Min Masaailika BiAhabbihaa Wa Kulluha Ilayka Habeebun, ALlaahummaInnee As’aluka Bi Masaailika Kulliha, AllaahummaInnee Ad’ooka Kamaa Amartanee Fastajib Lee KamaaWa’adtanee. Allaahumma Innee As’aluka MinSharafika Bi Ashrafihi Wa Kullu Sharafika Shareefun,Allaahumma Innee As’aluka Bi Sharafika Kullihi,.Allaahumma Innee As’aluka Min SultwaanikaBiAdwamihi Wa Kullu SultwaanikaDaaimunAllaahumma Innee As’aluka Bi SultwaanikaKullihi. Allaahumma Innee As’aluka Min Mulkika BiAfkharihiWa Kullu Mulkika Faakhirun, Allaahumma

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Innee As’aluka Bi Mulkika Kullihi. Allaahumma InneeAd’ooka Kamaa Amartanee Fastajib Lee KamaaWa’adtanee. Allaahumma Innee As’aluka Min AlaaikaBi A’alaahu Wa Kullu Alaaika Aalin, Allaahumma InneeAs’aluka Bi Alaaika Kullihi. Allaahumma Innee As’alukaMin Aayaatika Bi A’ajabihaa Wa Kullu AayaatikaAjibatun, Allaahumma Innee As’aluka Bi AayaatikaKullihaa. Allaahumma Innee As’aluka Min Mannika BiAqdamihi Wa Kullu Mannika Qadeemun, Allaahummainnee As’aluka Bi Mannika Kullihi. Allaahumma InneeAd’ooka Kamaa Amartanee Fastajib Lee KamaaWa’adtanee. Allaahumma Innee As’aluka Bimaa AntaFeehi Minash-Shu’ooni Wal Jabaroot, AllaahummaInnee As’aluka Bi Kulli Sha’anin Wa Kulli Jararoot.Allaahumma Innee As’aluka Bimaa Tujeebunee BiheeHeena, As’aluka Yaa Allaahu, Yaa Laa Ilaaha Illaa Anta,As’aluka Bi Bhaai Laa Ilaaha Illaa Anta, Yaa Laa IlaahaIllaa Anta, Bi Jalaali Laa Ilaaha Illaa Anta,Yaa LaaIlaaha Illaa Anta, As’aluka Bi Laa Ilaaha IllaaAnta,Allaahumma Innee Ad’ooka Kamaa AmartaneeFastajib Lee Kamaa Wa’adtanee. Allaahumma InneeAs’aluka Min Rizqika Bi A’ammihi Wa Kullu RizqikaAammun, Allaahumma Innee As’aluka Bi RizqikaKullihi. Allaahumma Innee As’aluka Min Atwaaika BiAhnaahu Wa Kullu Atwaauka Haneeun, AllaahummaInnee As’aluka Bi Atwaaika Kullihi, Allaahumma InneeAs’aluka Min Khayrika Bi A’ajalihi Wa Kullu KhayrikaAajilun, Allaahumma Innee As’aluka Bi KhayrikaKullihi. Allaahumma Innee As’aluka Bi FadhwlikaKullihi, Allaahumma Innee Ad’ooka Kamaa AmartaneeFastajib Lee Kamaa Wa’adtanee.


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Allaahumma Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa AaliMuhammad, Wab’athnee Alal Eemaani Bika Wat-TaswdeeqiBi Rasoolika Alayhi Wa Aalihis-Salaam, WalWilaayati Li Aluiyyibni AbiTwaalibin Wal Baraa’ati MinAduwwihi Wal Itemaame Bil Aimmati Min AaliMuhammadinAlayhimussalaam, Fa Innee QadRadhweetu Bi Dhaalika Yaa Rabbi. Allaahumma SwalliAlaa Muhammadin Abdika Wa Rasoolika FilAwwaleen, Wa Swalli Alaa Muhammadin FilAakhireen, Wa Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Fil MalailA’alaa, Wa Sawalli Alaa Muhammadin Fil mursaleen,Allaahumma A’atwi Muhammadan Al-Waseelata Wash-Sharafa Wal Fadhweelata Wad-Darajatal Kabeera.Allaahumma Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa AaliMuhammad Wa Qanni’anee Bimaa Razaqtanee WaBaarik Lee Feemaa Aataytanee Wahfadhnee FeeGhaybati Wa Fee KulliGhaaibin Huwa Lee.Allaahumma Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa AaliMuhammad Wab’athnee Alal Eemaani Bika Wat-Taswdeeqa Bi Rasoolika , Allaahumma Swalli AlaaMuhammadin Wa Aali Muhammad, Wa As’alukaKhayral Khayri Ridhwaanaka Wal jannata Wa A’oodhuBika Min Sharrish-Sharri Sakhwatika Wan-Naar.Allaahumma Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa AaliMuhammad Wahfadhwnee Min Kulli Musweebatin WaMin Kulli Baliyyatin Wa Min Kulli Uqqobatin Wa MinKulli Fitnatin Wa Min Kulli Balaain Wa Min Kulli SharrinWa Min Kulli Makroohin Wa Min Kulli MusweebatinWa Min Kulli Aafatin Nazalat Aw Tanzilu Minas-SamaaiIlal Ardhi Fee Haadhihis-Saa’ati Wa Haadhihil-LaylatiWa Fee Haadhal Yawmi Wa Fee Haadhash-


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Shahri Wa Fee Haadhihis-Sanah. Allaahumma SwalliAlaa Muhammadin Wa Aali Muhammad Waqsim Leemin Kulli Suroorin Wa Min Kulli Bahjatin Wa Min Kullis-Tiqaamarin Wa Min Kulli Farajin Wa Min KulliAafiyatinWa Min Kulli Salaamatin Wa Min kulliKaraamatin Wa Min Kulli Rizqin Waasi’in HalaalinTwayyibin Wa Min Kulli Niamatin Wa Min Kulli Sa’atinNazalat Aw anzilu Mins-Samaai Ilal Ardhwi FeeHaadhihis-Saa’ati Wa Fee Haadhihil-Laylati Wa FeeHaadhal Yawmi Wa Fee Haadhash-Shahri Wa FeeHaadhihis-Sanah. Allaahumma In Kaanat DhunoobeeQad Akhlaqat Wajhee Indaka Wa Haalat Baynee WaBaynaka Wa Ghayyarat Haalee Indaka Va InneeAs’aluka Bi Noori Wajhikal-Ladhee LaaYutwfau WaBe Wajhi Muhammadin Habeebikal Mustwafaa Wa BiWajhi Waliyyika Aliyyil Murtadhwaa Wa HaqqiAwliyaaikal-Ladheenan-Tajabtahum AlaaMuhammadin Wa Aali Muhammad, Wa An TaghfiraLee Maa Madhwaamin Dhunoobee Wa AnTa’aswimanee Fee Maa Baqiya Min Umree, WaA’oodhu bika , Allaahumma An Aud Fee Shay’in MinMa’aasweeka Abadan Maa Abqaytanee HattaTatawaffaanee Wa anaa Laka Mutweeun Wa AntaAnnee Raadhwin Wa An Takhtwim Lee Amalee BiAhsanihi Wa Taj’al Lee Thawaabahul jannata Wa anTaf’ala Bee Maa Anta Ahluhu Yaa Ahlat-Taqwaa WaYaa Ahlal Maghfirah Salli Alaa Muhammadin Wa AaliMuhammad Warhamnee Bi Rahmatika Yaa Arhamar-R a a h i m e e n .

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25th Day : It is an honourable day today. Surah-e-Hal-Ataawas revealed today in honour of Ahlul Bayt. They had Fasted forthree days but at the time of Iftaar they broke their Fasts withwater only because a needy, an orphan and a prisoner respectivelyhad come at their door to ask for food, so every member of thefamily of Ahlul Bayt gave away his portion of food, in spite ofthemselves being in need of it.

Some A'amal for today:- In the eve of this night give alms to the needy and deserving. On this day it is recommended to observe Fasting. Recite “Ziyaarat-e-Jaamiah”. [p.288] Recite “Duaa-e-Mubaahila”. [p.448]

THE LAST DAY OF ZILHAJJ:

Today is the last day of the year. Pray 2 rak'at Namaaz, afterAl-Hamd recite 10 times S.Ikhlaas and 10 times Aayatul Kursee,and after Namaaz recite this Duaa:

Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem. Allaahumma MaaAmiltu Fee Haadhihis-Sanati Min Amalin NahaytahuAnhu Walan Tardhahu Wa Naseetuhoo Walam TansahooWa Da'awtanee Ilat-Tawbati Ba'adajtiraaee AlaykaAllaahumma Fa Ainnee Astaghfiruka Minhoo FaghfirleeWamaa Amiltu Min Amalin Yuqarribunee IlaykaFaqbalhu Minnee Walaa Taqtwa'a Rajaa'i Minka YaaKareemu. (O Allaah for that which I have done in this year , forbiddenby You, gone out of my recollection, You did not pass them over but asked me tofeel sorry and apologise for being daring enough to disagree with You, and ask forYour pardon, O my Allaah, so forgive me, and that which I have done which bringme close to You, may kindly be acknowledged, please do not cut off my expectationin You. O The Most Kind.)MERITS: When you have recited this much the accursed Shaytanshall be disappointed and flees away disgraced.

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ZIYAARAT-E-AMEENULLAAH

Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Ameenallaahi FeeArdhwihee Wa Hujjatahoo Alaa Ibaadihee, AssalaamuAlayka Yaa Ameeral Mu'amineena Ash'hadu AnnakaJaahadta Fillaahi Haqqa Jihaadihee, Wa Amilat BiKitaabihee, Wat-Taba'ata Sunana NabiyyiheeSwallallaahu Alayhi Wa Aalihee, Hattaa Da'aakallaahuIlaa Jawaarihee, Faqabadhwaka Ilayhi BiIkhtiyaarihee, Wa Alzama A'adaa'akal Hujjata Ma'aMaa Laka Minal Hujajil Baalighati Alaa Jamee'iKhalqihee. Allaahumma Faj'al Nafsee MutwmainnatanBi Qadarika Raadhwiyatan Bi Qadhwaaika Mula'atanBi Dhikrika Wa Duaaika, Muhibbatan Li SwafwatiAwliyaaika, Mahboobatan Fee Ardhwika WaSamaaika, Swaabiratan Alaa Nuzooli Balaaika,Shaakiratan Li Fawaadhwili Na'amaaika, DhaakiratanLisawaabighi Aalaaika, Mushtaaqatan Ilaa FarhatiLiqaaika, Mutazawwidatat-Taqwaa Li YawmiJazaaika, Mustannatan Bi Sunani Awliyaaika,Mufaariqatan Li Akhlaaqi A'adaaika, MashghoolatanAnid-dunyaa Bi Hamdika Wa Thanaaika. AllaahummaInna Quloobil Mukhbiteena Ilayka Wa Aalihatun WaSubular-Raaghibeena Ilayka Shaariatun, Wa A'alaamalQaaswideena Ilayka Waadhwihatun, Wa Af'idatalAarifeena Minka Faaziatun, Wa Aswaataad-DaaeenaIlayka Swaaidatun, Wa Abwaabal Ijaabati LahumMufattahatun, Wa Da'awata Man NaajaakaMustajaabatan, Wa Tawbata Man Anaaba IlaykaMaqboolatun, Wa Abrata Man Bakaa Min Khawfika

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Marhoofatun, Wal Ighaathata Limanis-Tighaatha BikaMawjoodatun, Wal I’aanata Limanista'aana BikaMabdhoolatun, Wa Idaatika Bi Ibaadika Munjazatun,Wa Zalala Manistaqaalaka Muqaalatun, Wa A'amaalalAamileena Ladayka Mahfoodhwatun, Wa ArzaaqakaIlal Khalaaiqi Min Ladunka Naazilatun, Wa Awaa'idhalMazeedi Ilayhim Waaswilatun, Wa DhunoobalMustaghfireena Maghfooratun, Wa Hawaaija KhalqikaIndaka Maqdhwiyyatun, Wa Jawaaizas-SaaileenaIndaka Muwaffaratun, Wa Awaaidal MazeediMutawaatiratun, Wa Mawaaidal Mustatw'imeenaMuaddatun, Wa Manaahiladh-Dhwimaai Mutra'atun.

Allaahumma Fastajib Duaaee, WaqbalThanaaee, Wajma'a Baynee Wa Bayna AwliyaaeeBihaqqi Muhammadin Wa Aliyyin Wa Faatwimata WalHasani Wal Husayni, Innaka Waliyu Na'amaaee, WaMuntahaa Munaaya Wa Ghaayatu Wa Rajaaee FeeMunqalabee Wa Mathwaaya, Anta Ilaahee Wa SayyideeWa Mawlaaya-ghfir Li Awliyaa'ina, Wa Kuffa AnnaaA'adaa'anaa Wash-ghalhum An Adhaanaa Wa Adh'hirKalimatal Haqqi Waj'alhal-Ulyaa Wa Ad'hidhwKalimatal Baatwili Waj'alhaas-Suflaa, Innaka Alaa KulliShay'in Qadeer.( = Peace be upon you O the trusted custodian of Allaah S.W.T. appointredto govern His earth and to influence mankind to believe His plan.Peace be upon you O Ameeral Mu'amineen, I give evidence that youmade your supreme efforts in the cause of Allaah, as it should be, youacted on His Book, and followed the way of life of the Holy ProphetS.A.W.W. upto the last moments of life until you were called by AllaahS.W.T. and He used His prudence to take you away, and sealed yourenemies' destiny with the assertion that the influence had been re-vealed to all through you. O Allaah let me be happy and satisfied withwhat You consider good for me. Let me be pleasurable to what You

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from the characteristics of Your enemies.Let me pass my time in this worldadmiring and glorifyingYou. O Allaah, indeed the hearts of those who surren-der to You are full of ardent love. The path of those who long for You is thestraight path, instructions given by those who incline on You are discrete andaccurate. The minds of those who are aware of Your reality are filled withwonder and reverence. The call of those who invite towards You is loud andclear. and the doors of endorsement are kept open for them. Whoever sub-mits his entreaty to You gets a favourable response and whoever turns re-pentant towards You gets acceptance and whoever bursts into tears fearingyour punishment gets Mercy, and whoever seeks remedy from You gets therequired assistance at his disposal, whoever asks Your help gets hold of it as agift. Your promise to Your servants are fulfilled, whoever asks for pardon hissins are reduced to nothing, whoever acts for Your sake finds everythingsealed. The means of sustenance for Your creation comes like rainfall, moreo-ver many recurring bounties reach them regularly, sinners who ask for pardonare forgiven, the wants and needs of all that has been created by You areproperly satisfied, sincere demands are fulfilled more then what is asked for,one following the other, again and again, for the hungry there is nourishingfood, for the thirsty there is abundant clean water,. O Allaah give a favourableanswer to my plea, and accept the praise that I say, let there be peace andaccord among me and my friends for the sake of Muhammad, Ali, Faatima,Hasan and Husayn Alayhimussalaam. Indeed You are my benefector Who pro-vides with bounties, the aim of my desires, the ultimate destination of myhopes in my future life and during this short life. You are my God my Mastrerand my Lord, receive our friends, keep our enemies away from us, to save usfrom the evil naughtiness redirect their intention, let the word 'factual Word'come out in the open, supreme and foremost, disprove and condamn the'unclean lie', rendered disgraceful verily, You are capable to accomplish allthings. )

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decide for me. Let me fervently remember and invoke You. Let me be in lovewith Your pure and sincere acquaintances. Let me be liked and respected onearth and in Heavens. Let me be unperturbed and well-composed in the midstof misfortunes. Let me be gratefully thankful in prosperity. Let me be watchfulof much and more bounties.Let me ardently desire for gratifying meeting withYou, well-equipped with piety to gain my end on the day of Qayaamat. Let mefollowin the footsteps of Your Representatives. Let me disassosiate myself

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M U H A R R A M

This is a month of great sorrow and mourningfor the Ahlul Bayt and their followers. This is becauseof the brutal killings of Imaam Husayn A.S. and hiscompanions on the plains of Karbalaa by the multi-tude army of accursed Yazid. Imaam Hussain A.S.and his followers had no any fault nor did theycommit any offence except that they were the truth-loving people on the right path. The Yezidites wishedthem all to be on their evil guidelines abandoniongthe truthful Shariah laid down by the Almighty Allaahand brought by the Holy Prophet S.A.W.W. WhileImaam Husain A.S. stood steadfast for thepreservation of Islamic Shariah, Yazid and his hench-men wanted the Imaam to endorse on their ownbeastly and unhuman ways of life. But Imaam HusainA.S. being the inheritor of the bringer of Shariah didnot give a nod to those wild Yezidites and thus hewillingly agreed even to pay heavily by sacrificing theinvalueable lives of his family members, companions,and his own self.

Thus the Imaam saved Islaam for ever uptothe day of Qayaamat. They were kept thirsty for threeconsecutive days and brutally massacred one byone, from age-olds to infants. Even then themerciless forces were not at rest, they imprisonedthe holy innocent and helpless ladies and children ofthe Holy Household and tortured them for a long time.And this is why we expess our affection towardsImaam Husain and hatred towards Yezidites bycommemorating the sorrowful event of the tragedyof Karbala in Muharram.There are some A'amaal inthis month as follows:-

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FIRST NIGHT:Pray 100 rak'at Namaaz , after Al-Hamd re-

cite S.Ikhlas once.Pray 2 rak'at Namaz in which recite S.An-

Aam after Al-Hamd in the first rak'at andS.Yaaseen in the second.

Pray 2 rak'at Namaaz in which recite 11times S.Ikhlaas after Al-Hamd in each rak'at.THE FIRST DAY:

Obserrve Fast and then beseech Allaah for yourHaajat, I/A you shall be successful. It is Mustahabto observe Fasting for the first nine days.

Pray 2 rak'at Namaz and then a Duaa fromMafaatihul Jinaan.

THE THIRD DAY:Whoever observes Fasting today his problems

shall be solved, and will come out of tribulations, andhis Duaa shall be granted.

THE TENTH NIGHT - SHAB-E-AASHOOR

Pray 100 rak'a Namaaz and in each rak'atafter Al-Hamd recite 3 times Surah-e-Ikhlaas. Thenrecite this Duaa :---Sub'haanallaahi Wal Hamdu Lillaahi WaLaailaaha Illallaahu Wallaahu Akbar WalaaHawla Walaa Quwwata Illaa Bilaahil AliyyilAdhweem.

Recite Namaaaz-e-Ameerul Mu'mineen :

4 rak'at Namaz in which recite 50 times S.Ikhlaasafter Al-Hamd in every rak'at.

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At the end of this night pray 4 rak'at Namaaz, in eachrak'at after Al-Hamd recite 10 times S.Ikhlaas, 10 timesAayatul Kursee, !0 times S. Al-Falak, 10 times S.An-Naas.After Namaaz recite 100 times S'Ikhlaas.

Night vigil is highly recommended for Ibaadaat. Re-cite Duaas, Salawaat, and send as many curses as pos-sible on the enemies of Ahlul Bayt. Tonight's worshipcarries Sawaab of 70 years' Ibaadaat.

AASHOORA:

Today is the day of Martyrdom of Imaam HusaynA.S. It is a great day of sorrow and mourning for theShiahs. Do not busy yourselves in worldly matters to-day. Hold Majaalises and commemorate Aashoora withutmost sadness. Invoke curses on the enemies of ImaamHusayn A.S.

We should express PURSA (condolenses) to eachother in these words:

A'azwamal laahu Ujooranaa BiMuswaabinaa Bil Husayni Alayhissalaamu WaJa'alnaa Wa Iyyaakum Minat-Twaalibeen BiSaarihi Ma'a Waliyyehil Imaamil Mahdiyyi MinAali Muhaammadin Alayhimus-Salaam.( this means that we say that Allaah may bestow more Thawaab to us for what wedo for Imaam Husain A.S. and may Allaah include us and you in those who demandjustise for the killing of Imaam Husain A.S. And we all be with Imaam Mehdi A.F.who is from Aal-e-Muhammad A.S. )

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Anyone who is fortunate today to be present atKARBALA near to the Blessed Grave of Imaam HusaynA.S.should freely give water to the people, its meritis such as he gave the water to the army of ImaamHusayn A.S. and was with them on the day of Aashoora.

There is tremendous Sawaab in reciting1000 times Surah-e-Ikhlaas today.

P e r f o r m A ' a m a a l - e - A a s h o o r a(with Ziyaarat-e-Aashoora). [p.473]

Recite Duaa-e-Asharaat. (ref. M.Jinaan)

Recite Ziyaarat-e-Tahiyyat, after Asr. [p.484]

Today we ought to behave as much sorrowfullyand gloomily as possible, expressing our paramountdisgust for the outrageous event of Aashoora in whichImaam Husayn A.S. and his bend of few thirsty andhungry companions were innocently slaughtered withthe most animalstic brutality by the so-called Muslimsof the army of Yazid L.A.

Today Fasting is not allowed but we should noteat or drink anything until at late afternoon partakingthe simplest food.

Allaama Majlisi says that it is better not to ob-serve Fasting on the Ninth and Tenth of Muharram be-cause Bani Umayya and their followers used to rejoiceon the event of Karbala, they considered thesetwo days to be very much good for them and thusthey observed Fasting on this fateful event., and theyalso accumulated their needful things for the year.

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Therefore Imaam Ali Radhaa A.S. said that anyone wholeaves his worldly business Allaah shall accomplish allhis works and undertakings, and one who will passthis day in sadness, sorrow, and tears, and encouragehis household members also to the same, Allaah willmake the day of Qayaamat a happy event for him.Whoever accumulates worldly things for peace and pleas-ure Allaah will take away His Barakat from them andshall gather them on Qayamat with the Accursed Yazidbinar bin Saad, and their associates (may Allah'severlasting curses be on them and remain in great-est tribulation forever). Aameen. Today we should noteven laugh or pass the time in playing games, but forthe whole day and night we should behave like a be-reaved people. We should ponder over the reasons ofsuch a great event that for what cause it occurred andnow what is our duty towards it, how should we liveour lives so as to be in line with the cause of ImaamHusayn A.S."

2 Recite 1000 times: Allaahumal'An Qatalatal Husayn Alayhissalaam. ( = O Allaah send curses on the killer of Imaam Husayn A.S. )

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FALSE HADEETH:-

There are some false traditions manufactured byBani Umayyas such as :{{{ "giving credence of merits of Fasting on Aashoora, be-seeching Allaah for your Haajaats being Mustahab!!!, everyProphet was blessed with some good this day!!!, the fireof Namrood went off today!!!, Nabi Nooh's ark came to asafe halt today!!!, army of Firown drowned today!!!, NabiIsa was rescued from Jews!!!, Tawba of Nabi Adam wasaccepted today!!!, Nabi Yunus came out of the belly of thefish today!!!, accumulating the necessities for the nextyear!!!, hadeeth to beautify oneself !!! and rejoice!!!, andsome false Duaas such as ̀ `` Sub'haanallahi Mil'al MeezaaniWa Muntahal Hilmi Wa Mablaghar-Ridhaa Wa ZinatalArshi, then- Yaa Qaabila Tawbata Adama Yawma AashooraYaa Raafi'a Idreesa Ilas-Samaai Yawma Aashoora YaaMusakkina Safeenati Noohinn Alal Joodiyyi Yawmi AashooraYaa Ghiyaasa Ibrahima Minan-Naari YawmaAashoora……``` etc." !!! }}}All this sort of material does not make any sense, his-tory has authentic records to every event of Proph-ets which is quite against what they claim to happen onAashoora.

Therefore we should be careful in it. Their mainintention was to cover this great issue of Karbala so thatpeople should not come to know the actual matter that theso-called Muslim rulers were actually worse then infidelsand they wished that Imam Husayn A.S. may give his con-sent to the un-Islamic and un-humanly ways of their lives sothat it gets a permanent seal of Islaam and thus a thick veilmay cover their misdeeds and their predecessors' misdeedsalso., consequently burying the religion of Islaam from its

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very foundation. This was the main cause to demandBay'at but nevertheless they were defeated in their causeand Imaam Husayn A.S. came out victorious even thoughby the greatest sacrifices, he won the battle which wasactually between the causes, he won in his cause, whichis obvious to all the world tday, a proof being hismagnificient Shrine and his follwers all around the globecommemorating Muharram. While his enemies are wipedout and became extinct species of oppressors, looters,and debauches. Nobody knows and cares of thewhereabout of their unclean remains.

Finally, in the evening of this day we should re-cite ZIYAARAT-E-TAHIYYAT, i.e. the Ziyaarat to convey ourcondolences to the Holy Prophet and Ahlul BaytAlayhimussalaam. For this Ziyaarat please refer to theforth coming pages. It was on this same evening of 61A.H. that the cruel and brutal army of accursed Yazidtook captive the respected and honourable ladies of AhlulBayt and still denying them even some water to drink. Itwas a dreaful evening for those holy ladies lamenting fortheir dead ones on one side and on the other side beingsubjected to tortures by setting their camps on fire. Theintense Zulm on them is enough to melt the hardest hearts.

25th of Muharram:This is the Martyrdom Day of Imaam Zaynul

Aabedeen A.S. The Imaam was present in Karbalaa onAashoora but he was severly sick and was in a state ofunconsciousness most of the time. After the massacre ofKarbala on the second day he was made to walkbare-footed to Kufa and then to Shaam, together withthe holy ladies, moreover he was mercilesslyimprisoned and chained.

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The unimaginable Zulm inflicted on the family of theHoly Prophet S.A.W.W. is enough to make a human be-ing weap tears of blood throughout entire life. Let uspray to The All-Just Allaah that those Zaalims and their'yes men' and those who had created foundation forthe massacre of Karbalaa remain under the most se-vere curse from Allmighty Allaah forever ever ever.Aameen.

We are under the highest obligation from the martyrsof Karbala because it is because of their precious sacri-fice that Islaam was saved and we are Muslims today.Therefore we should dutifully remember them by re-citing their Ziyarat, and by offering some Namaaz ontheir behalf, and keep up the spirit of Islaam ever high.

Surah-e-Fajr [p.388 >]has its other name asSurah-e-Imaam Husayn A.S. so it is beter to recite itoften to refresh the memories concerning Imaam HusaynA.S. Recite this Surah in Wajib and Sunat Namaaz, ithas got its merits.

Reciting Ziyaarat-e-Aashoora is not limited to the dayof Aashoora only. We should recite it as often as possi-ble; its merits are beyond imagination.

Namaaz-e-Imaam Husayn A.S. should be prayed forhis rememberence. (ref.M.Jinaan)

Recite Ziyaarat-e-Naahiya. That is to saluteShohadaa-e-Karbalaa. Imaam-e-Zamaana recites thisZiyaarat.

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The sister of Imaam Husayn A.S., Bibi ZaynabS.A. has also a very great share in safeguarding Islaam. She suf-fered enormous hardships from Karbala to Kufa and Shaam. Itwas her holy presence among the captives who managed toanswer bravely to the Zalims and made it known to the publicmasses their identity which the Zalims were intentionally hiding.After Krbala the mission of Imaam Husayn was completed byBibi Zaynab S.A. It was Bibi Zaynab S.A. who made it known tothose who were ignorant about the cause of Martyrdom of ImaamHusayn A.S. And it was Bibi Zaynab S.A. who unveiled the hypo-crites and infidels who were behind the atrocitites of Karbalaa. Soit is our duty to remember the Holy Lady Bibi Zaynab SalaamullaahiAlayhaa by reciting her Ziyaarat as often as possible. Moreover, ifluck permeates, one should visit her Blessed Shrine in Shaam topay due tributes. Her Shrine stands as lively as the Holy Shrine ofImaam Husayn A.S. in Karbalaa. And one should not doubt aboutthe Mo'jiza at Bibi Zaynab S.A.'s shrine. They do happen andfaithfuls are certainly benefited over there.

One of the most heart rendering atrocities of the tragedyof Karbalaa is that the loving daughter of Imaam HusaynA.S., -Bibi Sakeeena S.A. who was only four years old wasalso subjected to untold Dhulm. She was amongst the captives in adreadful prison. She endured very much but atlast the small soulcould not bear the atrocities any more and she breathed her last inthe very prison. She was buried therein. Today her Holy Shrinealso stands with full glory and majesty in Shaam. We should alsorecite Ziyaarat of Bibi Sakina S.A. realizing how much sufferingsshe had to bear for the sake of Islaam, although she was little inage but as a blessed daughter of the Imaam she was highly learnedand knowledgable.

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It was only by the command of Allaah S.W.T. that ImaamSajjaad A.S. remained alive through the tragedy of Karbalaa,otherwise the enemies of Islaam, specifically Banu Umayya hadfirm plans to extinguish the light of Islaam by sparing not a singlemale person from Ahlul Bayt so that Islaam could no longer bepropogated. The cruel Yezidites did not spare even the feedinginfant Ali Asghar A.S. who was only six month old. But as AllaahS.W.T has declared in His Holy Book that it is a vain effort by theinfidels to extinguish the light of Islaam, it will ever remain shiningupto the last day on earth.

When the treaty was concluded between Imaam HasanA.S. and Muawiya it was particularly mentioned that he will notappoint anyone to succeed him in ruling the state, but as was theirold custom Muawiya committed breach of agreement and appointedhis drunkard and animalistic son Yazid to be his successor. WhenImaam Husayn A.S. was told to give his consent and recognizeYazid as a rightful caliph of the Holy Prophet it was obvious thatsuch a holy person can never agree to it. And the war started be-tween 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 notwish to leave their beastly pleasures of this world at any cost. Assuch, they had put aside all the reverence and sanctity of Allaah,His Prophet, and Ahlul Bayt, and acted according to their owndevilsh desires.

The Dhulm they had commited in Karbalaa was at its peak.No more of it can ever be imagined of. Attrocities were of suchextents that a simple-minded would think as if the oppressed wereof the most severe crime. In fact Imaam Husayn A.S., his house-hold members, and his companions were quite innocent and sinless.

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The only sin, if it could ever be called a 'sin', in the sight of theoppressors was that the Imaam was on a right path leading piouslife and guiding people to the right path. While Bani Umayya beingthe worshippers of this world, and infidels at their hearts, wantedquite the opposite, i.e. keeping the masses in darkness ofignorance and leading them astray, thus gaining power to rule overthem.

Bani Umayya had started their enmity towards Islaam from thevery beginning era. They prosecuted Muslims in Makkah, theyeven tried to assassinate the Holy Prophet S.A.W.W., they wagedbloody wars against Muslims in Madeena, they poisoned andassassinated the Imaams, they commenced their enmity just on themoment the Holy Prophet left the world, but in spite of uncount-able tortures and killings of Muslims yet today Muslims' figure standstowering at its maximum. Especially they wished the progeny ofthe Holy Prophet to be wiped out, and they certainly did it to theirbest, but it is obvious that today not a single corner of earth iswithout any population of Sayyids, i.e. the generations of AhlulBayt A.S. After the fall of Umayyids the accursed Bani Abbaasistook over their job. Even though they commited untold atrocities,brutalities, tortures and massacres on Ahlul Bayt and their follow-ers, but they also could not wipe out Islaam. From east to westand from north to south there are scattered like pearls people andUlamaa from the progeny of the Holy Prophet S.A.W.W., but askfor the Bani Umayya or Bani Abbaasis, there is no trace of themanywhere. They are an extinct species.

While we remember Imaam Husain A.S. and otherShuhadaa we also should remember Bibi Zaynab S.A. byrecalling her invalueable sacrifices and recite her Ziyaarat.

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1. Pray 4 rak'ats Namaaz- in the 1st rak'at after Al-Hamd recite Surah Al Kaafiroon, in the 2nd rak'at af-ter Al-Hamd recite Surah Ikhlaas; then start anothertwo-rak'at Namaaz, in its 1st rak'at after Al-Hamd re-cite Surah Al Ahzaab and in the 2nd rak'at after Al-Hamd recite Surah Al Munaafiqoon. (if any one doesnot remember these Surahs then s/he may recite anySurahs of the Holy Qur'aan that is in memory).

2. Then bring to mind the martyrdom of ImaamHusain A.S and his family members and his companionsand seek blessings on them all. And send curses on thosebrutes and criminals who committed the most heinouscruelties on Imaam Husain A.S. It is better to recite this1000 times:"Allaahummal'an Qatalatal Husayni Wa Aswhaabihi." (= O Allaah send curses on the killers of Imaam Husain and his compan-ions a.s.)

3. Then take a few steps forward and backwards7 times, with grief-stricken heart reciting this:

"Innaa Lillaahi Wa Innaa Ilayhi Raajioon, Ridhwan BiQadhwaaihi Wa Tasleeman Li Amrihi".( =Verily we are from Allaah and verily unto Him shall we return. We arehappy with His will and carry out His command. )

4. Then recite this Duaa:A l l a a h u m m a A d h - d h i b i l F a j a r a t a l

L a d h e e n a S h a a q q o o R a s o o l a k a W aH a a r a b o o A w l i y a a i k a W a A b a d o oG h a y ra ka Wa s t a h a l l o o M a h a a ra m a ka Wa lA n i l Q a a d a t a Wa l A t b a a ' a Wa M a n K a a n aM i n h u m Fa K h a b b u n Wa A w d h w a ' a

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Ma'ahum Aw Radhwiya Bi Fi'alihim La'ananKatheeran, Allaahumma Wa Ajjil Faraja AaliMuhammadin Waj'al Swalawaatika Alayhi Wa AlayhimWastanqidh Hum Min Aydil MunaafiqeenalMudhwalleena Wal Fafaratil Jaahideena WaftahLahum Fat'han Yaseeran Wa Atih Lahum Rawhan WaFarajan Qareeban Waj'al Lahum Min Ladunka AlaaAduwwika Wa Aduwwihim Sultwaanan Nasweera.( =O Allaah condemn and punish the dissolute profligates who made the life of YourMessenger to be sad and waged war against Your close friends and worshippedothers but not You, and deemed lawful that You had forbidden, bring a curse upontheir leaders followers, on those who were in them, secretly or distinctly were handin glove with them or condoning their misdeeds, many many curses. O my Allaahbid to bring joy and happiness quickly for Aal-e-Muhammad bestow Yourblessings on him and on them, save them from the dangerous clutches of theundercover two-timers, and the obstinate disbelievers; open for them the doors ofthe beginning, a facility to put in practice gentleness, kindness and fairplay; createfavourable conditions for them to make life full of love and thought cheerful, free ofcare, as early as possible, on Thy authority let them have full control over Thyenemies to help, rescue and defend )

Then raise your hands up bringing to mind the enemies ofAali Muhammad, and recite this :

Allaahumma Inna Katheeran Minal UmmatiNaaswabatil Mustahfidhweena Minal Aimmati WaKafarat Bil Kalimati Wa Akafat Alal QaadatidhDhwalamati Wa Hajaratil Kitaaba Was-SunnataWa Adalat Anil Hablaynil Ladhayni Amarta BiTwaa 'at ih ima Wat Tamassuki B ih ima FaAmaatatil Haqq Wa Jaazat Anil Qasdi WamaaLa'atil Ahzaab Wa Harrafatil Kitaab Wa KafaratBil Haqqi Lammaa Jaa'ahaa Wa Tamassakat BilBaatwili Lamma'a Taradhwahaa Wa Dhwayya'atHaqqaqa Wa Adhal lat Khalqaq Wa QatalatAwlaada Nabiyyika Wa Khiyaratak Ibaadika Wa

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Hamalata Ilmika Wa Warathat Hikmatika Wa Wahyika.Allaahumma Fa Zalzil Aqdaama A'adaa'aka Wa A'adaaiRasoolika Wa Ahli Bayi Rasoolika.A l l a a h u m m a W a A k h r i bDiyaarahum Waflul Silaahahum Wa Khaalif BaynaKalimatihim Wa Futta Fee A'adhwaadihim Wa AwhinKaydahum Wadhrib'hum Bi Sayfikal Qaatwi'i WaIrmihim Bi Hijrikad Daami'i Wa Twummahum BilBalaa'i Twamman Wa Qummahum Bil AdhaabiQumman Wa Adh-dhib'hum Adhaaban Bukran WaKhudh Hum Bis Sineeni Wal Mathlaatil Latee AhlaktaBihaa A'adaa'aka Innaka Dhoo Naqimatin MinalMujrimeen. Allaahumma Inna Sunnataka Dhwaa'iatunWa Ahkaamaka Muattwalatun Wa Itrati Nabiyyika FilArdhi Haaimatun. Allaahumma Fa Ainil Haqqa WaAqmi'il Baatwila Wa Ahlahu Wa Munna Alaynaa BinNajaati Wahdinaa Ilal Eemaani Wa Ajjil FarajanaaWandhwimhu Bi Faraji Awliyaaika Waj'alhum LanaaWuddan Waj'alna Lahum Wafdan. Allaahumma WaAhlik Man Ja'ala Yawma Qatalibni Nabiyyika WaKhiyaratika Inda Wastahalla Bihee Farahan WaMarahan Wa Khudh Aakhirahum Kamaa AkhadhtaAwwalahum Wa Dhwaaifi. Allaahumal AdhaabaWattankil Alaa Dhwaalimi Ahli Bayti Nabiyyika WaAhlik Ashyaa'ahum Wa Qaadatahum WaAbirhumaatahum Wa Jamaa'atahum Wa Dhwaa'ifi.Allaahumma Swalawaatika Wa Rahmatika WaBarakaatika Alaa Itrati Nabiyyikal Itratis SaaiatilKhaaifatil Mustadhillati Baqiyyatin Minash ShajaratitTwayyibatiz Zaakiyatil Mubaarakati Wa AilillaahummaKalimatahum Wa Aflih Hujjatahum Wakshfil Balaa'aWal La'awaa'a Wa Hanaadisa Abaatweeli Wal AmaaA n h u m Wa T h a b b i t Q u l o o b a S h e e a t i h i mW a H i z b i k a A l a a Tw a a ' a t i h i m W a


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Wilaayatihim Wa Nusratihim Wa Muwaalaatihim WaAinhum Wamnah Humus Swabra Alal Adhaa FeekaWaj'al Lahum Ayyaaman Mash'hoodan Wa AwqaatanMahmoodatan Mas'oodatan Nooshiku FeehaaFarajahum Wa Tujib Feehaa Tamkinahum WaNaswrahum Kamaa Dhaminta Li Awliyaaika FeeKitaabikal Munzali Fa Innaka Qulta Wa Qawlukal HaqquWa'adallaahul Ladheena Aamanoo Minkum Wa AmilusSwaalihaati Li Yastakhlifannahum Fil Ardhi KamasTakhlafal Ladheena Min Qablihim Wal YumakkinannaLahum Deena Humul Ladheer Tadhwaa Lahum WalaYubaddilannahum Min Ba'adi Khawfihim AmnanYa'abudoonanee Laa Yushrikoona Bee Shay'an.Allaahuma Fakshif Ghammatahum Yaa Man LaaYamliku Kashfadh Dhurri Illaa Huwa, Yaa WaahiduYaa Ahadu Yaa Hayyu Yaa Qayyoomu Wa Anaa YaaIlaahee Abdukal Khaaifu Minka War Rajaau IlaykasSaailul Muqbili Alaykal Laajiu Ilaa Fanaaikal AalimuBi Annahu Laa Malja'a Minka Illaa Ilayka. AllaahummaFataqabbal Duaa'i Wasma'a Yaa Ilaahee AlaaniyateeWa Najwaaya Waj'alnee Mimman Radheeta AmalahuWa Qabilta Nusukahu Wa Najjaytahu Bi RahmatikaInnaka Antal Azeezul Kareem. Allaahumma Wa SwalliAwwalan Wa Aakhiran Alaa Muhammadin Wa AaliMuhammadin Wa Baarik Alaa Muhammadin Wa AaliMuhammadin War'Ham Muhammadin Wa AaliMuhammadin Bi Akmali Wa Afdhali Maa Swallayta WaBaarakta Wa Tarahhamta Alaa Ambiyaaika Wa RusulikaWa Malaaikatika Wa Hamalati Arshika Bi Laa IlaahaIllaa Antalllaahumma Walaa Tufarriq Bayni Wa BaynaMuhammadin Wa Aali Muhammadin SwalawaatukaAlayhi Wa Alayhim Waj'alnee Yaa Mawlaaya


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Min Shee'ati Muhammadin Wa Aliyyin Wa Faatwimata WalHasani Wal Husayni Wa Dhurriyyatihimut TwaahiratilMuntajabi Wa Hab Lee At-Tamassuka Bi Hubbihim WarRidhaa Bi Sabeelihim Wal A'akhadha Bi TareeqatihimInnaka Jawaadun Kareem.Then go into Sajdah and put both cheeks on the earth andrecite:

Yaa Man Yahkumu Ma Yashaau Wa Yaf'alu MaaYureedu Anta Hakamta Falakal Hamdu MahmoodanMashkooran Fa Ajjil Yaa Mawlaaya Farajahum WaFarajanaa Bihim Fa Innaka Dhwaminta I'azaazahumBa'adadh Dhillati Wa Taktheerahum Ba'adal Qillati WaIdh'haarahum Ba'adal Khumooli Yaa AsdaqasSaadiqeen Wa Yaa Arhamar Raahimeen Wa As'alukaYaa Ilaahee Wa Sayyidee Mutadharrian Ilayka a BiJoodika Wa Karamika Basatwa Amalee WatTajaawuza Annee Wa Qaboola Qaleeli Amalee WaQasweerihi Waz Ziyaadata Fee Ayyaamee WaTableeghee Dhaalikal Mash'hada Wa An Taj'alaneeMimman Yud'aa Fa Yujeebu Alaa Twaa'atihim WaMuwaalaatihim Wa Naswrihim Wa Turiyanee DhaalikaQareeban Sareean Fee Aafiyatan Innaka Alaa KulliShay'in Qadeer.Then rise up from the Sajdah and rescite this Duaa:

Wa Aoodhu Bikaa An Akoona Minal LadheenaLaa Yarjoona Ayyaamaka Fa Aidhnee Yaa Ilaahee BiRahmatika Min Dhaalik.

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Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Abaa Abdillaah,Assalaamu Alayka Yabna Rasoolillaah, AssalaamuAlayka Yaa Khiyaratallaahi Wabna Khiyaratihi,Assalaamu Alayka Yabna Ameeril Mu'amineen WabnaSayyidil Waswiyyeen, Assalaamu Alayka YabnaFaatwimata Sayyidati Nisaail Aalameen, AssalaamuAlayka Yaa Thaarallaahi Wabna Thaarihi Wal WitralMawtoor, Assalaamu Alayka Wa Alal ArwaahillateeHallat Bi Finaaika Alaykum Minnee JameeanSalaamullaahi Abadan Maa Baqeetu Wa Baqiyal LayluWan Nahaaru, Yaa Abaa Abdillaah Laqad AdhwumatirRaziyyatu Wa Jallat Wa Adhwumatil Musweebatu BikaAlayna Wa Alaa Jamee'i Ahlil Islaami Wa Jallat WaAdhwumat Musweebatuka Fis Samaawaati AlaaJamee'i Ahlis Samaawaati Fa La'anallaahu UmmatanAssasat Asaasadh Dhulmi Wal Jawri Alaykum AhlalBayti Wa La'anallaahu Ummatan Dafa'atkum AnMaqaamikum Wa Azaalatkum An MaraatibikumullatiRattaba Kumullaahu Feehaa Wa La'anallaahuUmmatan Qatalatkum Wa La'anallahul MumahhideenaLahum Bit Tamkeeni Min Qitaalikum Bari'atu IlallaahiWa Ilaykum Minhum Wa Min Ashyaa'ihim Wa AtbaaihimWa Awliyaaihim Yaa Abaa Abdillaahi Innee SilmunLiman Saalamakum Wa Harbun Liman HaarabakumIlaa Yawmil Qiyaamati Wa La'anallaahu Aala ZiyaadinWa Aala Marwaan Wa La'anallaahu Banee UmayyataQaatibatan Wa La'anallahubna Marjaanata WaLa'anallaahu Umarabna Sa'adin Wa La'anallaahuShimran Wa La'anallahu Ummatan Asrajat Wa AljamatWa Tanaqqabat Li Qitaalika Bi Abee Anta Wa UmmeeL a q a d A d h w u m a M u s w a a b i B i k a F a

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As'alullaahil Ladhee Akrama Maqaamaka WaAkramani Bika An Yarzuqanee Twalaba ThaarikaMa'a Imaamin Manswoorin Min Ahli BaytiMuhammadin Swallallaahu Alayhi Wa Aalihi.Allaahummaj'alnee Indaka Wajeehan Bil HusayniAlayhis Salaamu Fid Dunyaa Wal Aakhirati Yaa AbaaAbdillaahi Innee Ataqarrabu Ilallaahi Wa IlaaRasoolihi Wa Ilaa Ameeril Mu'amineena Wa IlaaFaatwimata Wa Ilal Hasani Wa Ilayka BiMuwaalaatika Wa Bil Baraa'ati Mimman QaatalakaWa Naswaba Lakal Harba Wa Bil Baraaati MimmanAssasa Asaasadh Dhulmi Wal Jawri Alaykum Wa AbrauIlallaahi Wa Ilaa Rasoolihi Mimman Assasa AsaasaDhaalika Wa Banaa Alayhi Bunyaanahu Wa Jaraa FiDhulmihi Wa Jawrihi Alaykum Wa Alaa AshyaaikumBari'atu Ilallaahi Wa Ilaykum Minhum Wa AtaqarrabuIlallaahi Thumma Ilaykum Bi Muwaalaatikum WaMuwaalaati Waliyyikum Wa Bil Baraa'ati MinA'adaaikum Wan Naaswibeena Lakumul Harba WaBil Baraa'ati Min Ashyaaihim Wa Atbaaihim InneeSilmun Liman Saalamakum Wa Harbun LimanHaarabakum Wa Waliyyun Liman Waalaakum WaAduwwun Liman Aadaakum, Fas'alullaahal LadheeAkramanee Bi Ma'arifatikum Wa Ma'arifatiAwliyaaikum Wa Razaqanil Baraa'ata Min A'adaaikumAn Yaj'alanee Ma'akum Fid Dunya Wal Aakhirati WaAn Yuthabbita Lee Indakum Qadama Swidqin Fid-Dunya Wal Aakhirati Wa As'aluhu An YuballighanilMaqaamal Mahmooda Lakum Indallaahi Wa AnYarzuqanee Twalaba Thaari Ma'a Imaamin HudanDhwaahirin Naatwiqin Bil Haqqi Minkum WaAs'alullaaha Bi Haqqikum Wa Bish Sha'anil LadheeLakum Indahu An Yu'atwiyanee Bi Muswaabee BikumA f d h a l a M a a Y u ' a t w e e M u s w a a b a n B i

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Musweebatihi Musweebatan Maa A'adhwamahaa WaA'adhwama Raziyyataha Fil Islaami Wa Fee Jamee'isSamaawaati Wal Ardheen. Allaahumaaj'alnee FeeMaqaamee Haadhaa Mimman Tanaaluhu MinkaSwalawaatun Wa Rahmatun Wa Maghfiratun,Allaahummaj'al Mahyaaya Mahyaa Muhammadin WaAali Muhammadin Wa Mamaati Mamaata MuhammadinWa Aali Muhammad. Allaahumma Inna HaadhaaYawmun Tabarrakta Bihee Banoo Umayyata WabnuAakilatil Akbaadil Laeenubnul Laeeni Alaa LisanikaWa Lisaani Nabiyyika Swallallaahu Alayhi Wa AalihiFee Kulli Mawtwinin Wa Mawqifin Waqafa FeehiNabiyyuka Swallallaahu Alayhi Wa Aalihi.Allaahummal'an Abaa Sufyaan Wa Muaawiyata WaYazeedabna Muaaviyata Alayhim Minkal-La'anatuAbadal Aabideen Wa Haadhaa Yawmun Farihat BiheeAalu Ziyaadin Wa Aalu Marwaan Bi Qatlihimul HusaynSwalawaatullaahi Alayhi. Allaahumma Fa DhwaaifAlayhimul La'ana Minka Wal Adhaabal Aleem.Allaahumma Innee Ataqarrabu Ilayka Fee HaadhalYawmi Wa Fee Mawqifi Haadhaa Wa AyyaamiHayaatee Bil Baraa'ati Minhum Wal La'anatiAlayhimWa Bil Muwaalaati Li Nabiyyika Wa AaliNabiyyika Alayhi Wa Alayhimus Salaam. ( = Peace be on youO Abaa Abdillaah, peace be on you O the son of the Messenger of Allaah, peace beon you, O the son of the Commander of the faithfuls, the forebearer of thesuccessors, peace be on you O the son of Faatimah, the choicest among the womenof the worlds, peace be on you O the select. surpassing, chosen in preference overall good of Allaah and son of Allaah's such good, peace be on you, who was matyredwhile fighting heroically in the cause of Allaah, the son of Allaah's fearless warrior,you were isolated and had been attacked with vengience. Peace be on you and onthose souls who had gathered in your camp and strided along with you, in yourjourney. I pray and invoke Allaah to keep you all peaceful and restful, for ever, sofar I am alive this is my prayer, and till nights and days follow each other. O AbaaA b d i l l a a h ! P e a c e a n d B l e s s i n g s o f A l l a a h b e o n y o u ,a g o n i z i n g i s t h e s o r r o w , n e v e r - r a c k i n g i s t h e a n g u i s h


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you put up with, for us and for all Muslims, crimes committed against you alsoshocked and unnerved the dwellers of the heavens, one and all. May Allaah condamnand damn the people who laid the starting point and set up the foundation, towander astray and turn aside not only from you and your family but to takeliberties and bear hard upon you. May Allaah condamn and damn the people whotried to vague and disagree with your office and status, willfully neglected yourrank and class that Allaah had made clearly known. May Allaah condamn and damnthe people who killed you, may Allaah condamn and damn the abettors who insti-gated and had a part in your murder. I turn to you and Allaah, away from them, theirhenchmen, their followers and their friends. O Abaa Abdillaah I pray and invokeAllaah to send Blessings on you, I make peace with those who make peace withyou, I make war on those who go to war against you,, till the Day of Judgement.May Allaah condamn and damn the family of Ziyaad and the family of Marwaan,may Allaah condamn and damn the group and the tribe of Bani Umayya, one and all,altogether, may Allaah condamn and damn Ibn Marjaana, may Allaah condamn anddamn Umar bin Saad, may Allaah condamn and damn Shimr, may Allaah condamnand damn the people who celebrate, enjoy, sing and dance on the day of yourMartyrdom. I, my father and mother are at your disposal; I pray and beseechAllaah to send Blessings on you, insightful is my sorrow for you. I beg Allaah, Whohonoured you above others, to be generous towards me on account of you and givethe opportunity to be with the victorious Imaam, the descendant of MuhammadS.A.W.W. at the time of final and significant war against the enemies of Allaah. OAllaah make me attend to Your cause, secretly, in every respect following in Husayn'sfootsteps, in this world and in the Hereafter, O Abaa Abdillaah, I pray and invokeAllaah to send Blessings on you, I come nearer and seek greater intimacy withAllaah, with the Messenger, with Ameerul Mu'amineen, with Faatimah, withHasan and with you with the help of your love and sponsorship, cutting off everyconnection with those who took up arms against you and killed you. I disconnectall relations with those who, in the beginning, took the first step tp to take libertieswith and bear hard upon you, I take refuge with Allaah and His Messenger S.A.W.W.,free from the guilt of associating with those who laid the foundation for yoursufferings, devised and carried out their crooked plan of action, boldly gave cur-rency to reign of terror and cruelty to oppress you and your friends and followers,I detatch myself from them and present myself to Allaah and to you, I seek greaterintimacy with Alaah and then with you to win your love and patronage and to makefriends with your friends, cut off all links with your enemies, and with those whoplanted the seeds of hostility against you and reject and discard their assosiates,their folowers and their friends. O Abaa Abdillaah I make peace with those whomade peace with you,, I search out and confront those who waged war against you,I make friends with those who stood by you, I struggle against those who came in


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conflict with you, therefore I make a request to Allaah to acquaint me with theawareness that perceives you and your friends,to set me free from the corruptinginfluence of your enemies, to make make me keep company with you in this worldand in the Hereafter, stand firmly besides you and follow your footsteps closely inthis world and in the next. I beseech Him that He help me to reach your highlypraised station given to you by Allaah, that He provides me the opportunity tofight for justice and justice along with and under the leadership of the rightlyguided Guide who certainly will come and speak the truth. I beseech Allaah in thename of your right and the purpose He assigned to you, that He overwhelms mewith grief in memory of your sorrows. more then the personal grief that tormentsanyone who is in great agony, sorrows that have no parallel and overshadow allcalamities that took place in the history of Islaam, for that matter, throughout thewhole universe. O my Allaah on my this situation treat me like him who obtainsfrom You blessings, mercy and forgiveness. O my Allaah bring me to life again, afterdeath, in the place Muhammad S.A.W.W. and Aali Muhammad A.S are dwelling. Omy Allaah this day is the day of rejoicing for Bani Umayya, the herd of hardenedcriminals, the eternally damned and cursed group, a fact that had been made publicby You and Your Prophet S.A.W.W. who, in every place and at all occasions, drewattention of people to this maxim. O my Allaah condemn and damn Abu Sufyaan,Muaviya bin Abu Sufyaan, Yazeed bin Muaviya and let there be an everlastingcurse upon them from You. Today the descendants of Ziyaad and Marwaan makemerry, laugh, and dance because on this day they killed Husayn A.S. O my Allaahtherefore double the curse You bring upon them and also the punishment Youdecree on them. O my Allaah I seek forgiveness to You today in this frame of mind, cutting off all links with them for the rest of my life, disapproving them becauseof my love for Your Prophet and his children Alayhimussalaam..)

Then recite this 100 times:Allaahumal'an Awwala Dhwaalimin Dhwalama

Haqqa Muhammadin Wa Aali Muhammadin Wa AakhiraTaabi'in Lahoo Alaa Dhaalika Allaahumal'anilIswaabatal Latee Alladheena Jaahadatil Husayn WaShaaya'at Wa Baaya'at Wa Taaba'at Alaa QatlihiAllaahummal'anhum Jameea. ( = O my Allaah condemn and damn the first tyrant who unjustly and wrongfullyusurped that which rightly belonged to Muhammad S.A.W.W. and Aali MuhammadA.S. and bring curse upon those who after him followed in his path. O my Allaahcondemn and damn those conspirators who displeased and harassed Husayn A.S.


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showed eagerness, agreed jointly, and joined hands to kill him. O my Allaah bringcurse upon them all of them. )

Then recite this 100 times:Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Abaa Abdillaahi Wa Alal

Arwaahillati Hallat Bi Finaaika Alayka MinneeSalaamullaahi Abadan Maa Baqeetu Wa Baqiyal LayluWan Nahaaru Walaa Ja'alahullaahu Aakhiral AhadiMinnee Li Ziyaaratikum, Assalaamu Alaal Husayn WaAlaa Aliyyibnil Husayni Wa Alaa Awlaadil Husayni WaAlaa Aswhaabil Husayn. ( = Peace be on you O Abaa Abdillaah and on those souls who came to your campto put themselves at your disposal, So far as I am alive and the days and nightsfollow each other I invoke Allaah to send Blessings on you for ever and ever. MayAllaah not make my this vow of close association physical as wellas spititual, withyou, the last accomplishment. Peace be on Husayn and on the children of Husaynand on the friends of Husayn. )

Then recite once:Allaahumma Khusswa Anta Awwala

Dhwaalimin Bil La'ani Minnee Wabda'a Bihee AwwalanThumath Thani Wath Thaalitha War Raabi'a.Allaahumal'an Yazeeda Khaamisan Wal'anUbaydallahibna Ziyadin Wabna Marjaanata WaUmarabna Sa'adin Wa Shimran Wa Aala Abi SufyaanWa Aala Ziyaadin Wa Aala Marwaan Ilaa YawmilQiyaamati. ( = O my Allah let the curse I call down on the head of the first tyrant glue like aleech, and stay put for ever on the first, then the second, the third and the fourth. Omy Allaah damn and call down evil on the fifth, Yazeed son of Muaviya and bringa curse upon Ubaydulla bin Ziyaad, ibn Marjaana, Umar bin Saad and Shimr, and onthe descendents of Abu Syfyaan, on the descendents of Ziyaad, on the descendentsof Marwaan till the day of Judgement. )


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Then go into Sajdaj and recite this Duaa:

Allaahumaa Lakal Hamdu HamdashShaakireena Laka Alaa Muswaabihim Al HamduLillaahi Alaa Adhweemi Raziyyati AllaahummarzuqneeShafaa'atil Husayni Yawmal Wuroodi Wa Thabbit LeeQadama Swidqin Indaka Ma'al Husayn Wa AswhaabilHusaynil-Ladheena Badhaloo Muhajahum DoonalHusayni AlayhisSalaam. ( = O my Allaah, Praise is for You , Praise ofthe 'ever-thankful to You'who glorify You whatever come to pass, Praise is forAllaah for my deepfelt passionate grief. O my Allaah make accessible for me therecommendation of Husayn A.S. on the day when I present myself before You, letme stand firmly in safety before You on account of my sincere affection withHusayn A.S. along with his comrades who sacrificed everything they had, forHusayn A.S. )Then recite Duaa-e-Alqama:

DUAA - E - ALQAMAA

Yaa Allaahu Yaa Allaahu Yaa Allaahu, YaaMujeeba Da'awatil Mudhtwarreen, Yaa KaashifaKurabil Makroobeen, Yaa Ghiyaathal Mustagheetheen,Yaa Swareekhal Mustasrikheen, Wa Yaa Man HuwaAqrabu Ilayya Min Hablil Wareed, Wa Yaa Man YahooluBaynal Mar'ee Wa Qalbihee, Wa Yaa Man Huwa BilMandhwaril A'alaa Wa Bil Ufuqil Mubeen, Wa Yaa ManHuwar Rahmaanur Raheemu Alal Arshistawaa, WaYaa Man Ya'alamu Khaainatal A'ayuni Wamaa TukhfisSudooru, Wa Yaa Man Laa Yakhfaa Alayhi Khaafiyatun,Wa Yaa Man Laa Tashtabihu Alayhil Aswaatu, Wa YaaMan Laa Tughallituhul Haajaatu, Wa Yaa Man LaaYubrimuhu Ilhaahul Mulahheen, Yaa Mudrika KulliFawtin, Wa Yaa Jaamia Kulli Shamlin, Wa Yaa BaarianNufoos i Ba 'adal Mawti , Wa Yaa Man Huwa


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In the last moments on the day of Aashoora we should recite withsadness this Ziyaarat as a condolence to the Holy Prophet S.A.W.W.and his Holy Ahlul Bayt A.S:------------------------------------

Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Waaritha Aadama Swifatallaah,Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Waaritha Noohin-Nabiyyillaah,Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Waaritha Ibraaheema Khaleelillaah,Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Waaritha Moosa Kaleemillaah,Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Waaritha Eesa Roohillaah, AssalaamuAlayka Yaa Waaritha Muhammadin Habeebillaah S.A.W.W.,Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Waaritha Aliyyin AmeerilMu’amineena Waliyyillaah, Assalaamu Alayka Yaa WaarithalHasanish-Shaheedi Sibti Rasoolillaah, Assalaamu AlaykaYabna Rasoolillaah, Assalaamu Alayka Yabnal Basheerin-Nadheeri Wabna Sayyidil Waswiyyeen, Assalaamu AlaykaYabna Faatwimata Sayyidatin-Nisaail Aalameen, AssalaamuAlayka Yaa Abaa Abdillaah, Assalaamu Alayka YaKhiyaratallaahi Wabna Khiyaratihi, Assalaamu Alayka YaaThaarallaahi Wabna Thaarihi, Assalaamu Alayka AyyuhalWitrul Mawtoor, Assalaamu Alayka Ayyuhal Imaamul Haadiz-Zakiyyu, Wa Alaa Arwahin Hallat Bi Finaaika Wa AqaamatFee Jiwaarika Wa Wafadat Ma’a Zuwwaarika, AssalaamuAlayka Minnee Maa Baqeetu Wa Baqiyal-Laylu Wan-Nahaaru,Falaqad Adhwumat Bikar-Raziyyatu Wa Jallal MuswaabuFil Mu’amineena Wal Muslimeen, Wa Fee Ahlis-SamaawaatiAjmaeen, Wa Fee Sukkaanil Ardheen, Fa Innaa Lillaahi WaInnaa Ilayhi Raaji’oon, Wa Swalawaatullaahi Wa BarakaatuhuWa Tahiyyaatuhu Alayka Wa Alaa Aabaaikat-Twaahireenat-TwayyibeenalMuntajabeen, Wa Alaa DharaareehimulHudaatil Mahdiyyeen. Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Mawlaaya WaAlayhim Wa Alaa Roohika Wa Alaa Arwaahihim Wa AlaaTurbatika Wa Alaa Turbatihim,

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Allaahumma Laqqihim Rahmatan Wa Ridhwaanan WaRawhan Wa Rayhaana. Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Mawlaaya YaaAbaa Abdillaahi Yabna Khaatamin-Nabiyyeena Wa YabnaSayyidil Waswiyyeena Wa Yabna Sayyidatin-Nisaail Aalameen,Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Shaheedu Yabnash-Shaheed, YaaAkhash-Shaheed, Yaa Abash-Shuhadaai, AllaahummaBalligh’hu Annee Fee Haadhihis-Saa’ati Wa Fee HaadhalYawmi Wa Fee Haadhal Waqti Wa Fee Kulli WaqtinTahiyyatan Katheeratan Wa Salaama, Salaamullaahi AlaykaWa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakaatuh , Yabna Sayyidil AalameenWa Alal Mustash-hadeena Ma’aka Salaaman MuttaswilanMattwasalal-Laylu Wan-Nahaaru, Assalaamu Alal Husayn-ibniAliyyinish-Shaheed, Assalaamu Alaa Aliyibnil Husaynish-Shaheed, Assalaamu Alal Abbaas-ibni AmeeriliMu’amineenash-Shaheed, assalaamu Alash-Shuhadaai MinWuldil Ameeril Mu’amineen, Assalaamu Alash-ShuhadaaiMin Wuldil Hasan, Assalaamu Alash-Shuhaddai Min WuldilHusayn, Assalaamu Alash-Shuhaddai min Wuldi Ja’afarin WaAqeel, Assalaamu Alaa Kulli Mustash’hadin Ma’ahum MinalMu’amineen, Alaahumma Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa AaliMuhammad, Wa Balligh’hum Annee Tahiyyatan KatheeratanWa Salaama. Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Rasoolallaah,Ahsanallaahu Lakal Azaa’a Fee Waladikal Husayn. AssalaamuAlayki Yaa Faatwimatu Ahsanallaahu Lakil Azaa’a FeeWaladikal Husayn. Assalaamu Alayka Yaa AmeeralMu’aminnen, Ahsanallaahu Lakal Azaa’a Fee WaladikalHusayn.Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Abaa Muhammadanil Hasan,Ahasallaahu Lakal Azaa’a Fee Akheekal Husayn. YaaMawlaaya Yaa Abaa Abdillaah, Anaa Dhwayfullaahi WaDhwayfuka Wa Jaarullaahi Wa Jaaruka Walikulli DhwayfinWa Jaarin Qiran Wa Qiraaya Fee Haadhal Waqti AnTas’alallaaha Sub’haanahu Wa Ta’aala An YarzuqaneeFakaaka Raqabatee Minan-Naari, Innahoo Sameeud-DuaaiQareebun Mujeeb.

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ZIYAARAT OF BIBI ZAYNAB S.A.

The Honourable respected Lady Bibi Zaynab S.A. was the Grand daughter of theHoly Prophet S.A.W.W. She was brought up in the holy and blessed house ofImaam Ali A.S. and Bibi Faatima S.A. She had accompanied Imaam Hussain A.S. toKarbala and she sacrificed her two young sons Awn and Muhammad on the day ofAashoora. After the Martyrdom of Imaam Husain A.S. she was taken captivetogether with other members of the Holy Household by Yazid's accursed army. Shehad endured untold tribulations but it was because of her bold speeches in front ofthe brute rulers and propagation that made people aware of the fact behind themassacre of Karbala. If Bibi Zaynab S.A. was not there after Karbala it is a sure factthat the reality would have suffered a great loss. She died in Damascus and wasburied there. Her ever-glittering Holy Shrine stands ever-alive for millions ofpeople all around the world who constantly go there to pay their tributes throughZiyaarat. Her Ziyaarat is as follows:-

Assalaamu Alaa Aadama Swifwatillaah,Assalaamu Alaa Noohin-Nabiyyillaah, Assalaamu AlaaIbraahima Khaleelillaah, Assalaamu Alaa MoosaaKaleemillaah, Assalaamu Alaa Eesaa Roohillaah,Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Rasoolallaah, Assalaamu AlaykaYaa Khayra Khalqillaah, Assalaamu Alayka YaaSwafiyyallaah.

Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Muhammada'bnaAbdillaahi Khaataman Nabiyyeen, Assalaamu AlaykaYaa Ameeral Mu'amineen Aliy'yabna Abee TwaalibinWaswiyya Rasoolillaah, Assalaamu Alayki YaaFaatwimatu Sayyidatan-Nisaail Aalameen, AssalaamuAlaykuma Yaa Sibtway Nabiyyir Rahmati Wa SayyidayShabaabi Ahlil Jannati, Assalaamu Alayka Yaa AliyyabnalHusayn Sayyidal Aabideen Wa Qurrata Aynin Naadhwireen,Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Muhammada'bna Aliyyin Baaqiral IlmiBa'adan Nabiyyi, Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Ja'afar'ibniMuhammadinisSwaadiqal Baarral Ameen, AssalaamuAlayka Yaa Moosabni Ja'afarinit-Twaahirat-Twuhr, Assalaamu Alayka Yaa

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Aliy'yibna Moosar-Ridhal Murtadhwaa, AssalaamuAlayka Yaa Muhammad'abna Aliy-yinit Taqiyya,Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Aliy'yabna MuhammadininNaqiyyan Naaswihal Ameen, Assalaamu Alayka YaaHasanabna Aliyyin, Assalaamu Alal Waswiyyi MimBa'adihi. Allaahumma Swalli Alaa Noorika WaSiraajika Wa Waliyyi Waliyyika Wa WaswiyyaWaswiyyika Wa Hujjatika Alaa Khalqika.

Assalaamu Alayki Yaa Binta Rasoolillaah,Assalaamu Alayki Yaa Binta Faatwimata WaKhadeejata. Assalaamu Alayki Yaa Binta AmeerilMu'amineen. Assalaamu Alayki Yaa Ukhtal Hasani WalHusayn, Assalaamu Alayki Yaa Binta Waliyyillaah,Assalaamu Alayki Yaa Binta Ameeril Mu'amineen AliIbni Abee Twaalibin Wa Rahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuh.Assalaamu Alayki Arrafallaahu Baynanaa WaBaynakum Fil Jannati Wa Hasharanaa Fee ZumratikumWa Awradana Hawdha Nabiyyikum Wa Saqaanaa BiKa'asi Jaddikum Min Yadi Aliy'yibni Abee TwaalibinSwalawaatullaahi Alaykum. As'alullaah AnyuriyanaaFee Kumus Suroor Wal Faraja Wa Anyajma'anaa WaIyyaakum Fee Zumrati Jaddikum MuhammadinSwallallaahu Alayhi Wa Aaalihee Wa Anlaa YaslubanaaMa'arifatikum Innahoo Waliyyun Qadeerun AtaqarrabuIlallaahi Bi Hubbikum Wal Baraa'ati Min A'adaaikumWat-Tasleemi Ilallaahi Raadhiyan Bihee GhayraMunkirin Walaa Mustakbirin Wa Alaa Yaqeeni Maa AtaaBihee Raadhin Natlubu Bi Dhaalika Waj'haka YaaSayyidee. Allaahumma Wa Ridhaaka Wad-DaaralAakhirata. Yaa Zaynab'ushfaee Lee Fil Jannati Fa InnaLaki Indallaahi Sha'anan Minash-Sha'ani. AllaahummaInnee As'aluka An Takhtima Lee Bis-Sa'aadati FalaaTaslub Minnee Maa Anaa Feehee, Walaa Hawla WalaaQuwwata Illaa Billaahil Aliyyil Adhweem.

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Allaahummas-Tajib Lanaa Wa Taqabbalhu Bi KaramikWa Izzatik Wa Bi Rahmatik Wa Aafiyatik, WaSwallallaahu Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aalihi AjmaeenWa Sallaama Tasleeman Yaa Arhamar Raahimeen.

************** This is another ZIYAARAT OF SAYYIDA BIBI ZAYNAB S.A. :-Assalaamu Alayki Yaa Binta Rasoolillaah,

Assalaamu Alayki Yaa Binta Nabiyyillaah, AssalaamuAlayki Yaa Binta Muhammadinil Mustwafaa,Assalaamu Alayki Yaa Binta Waliyyillaah, AssalaamuAlayki Yaa Binta Aliyyinil Murtwadhwaa SayyidilAwswiyaai Was-Swiddeeqeen, Assalaamu Alayki YaaBinta Faatwimataz-Zahraai Sayyidati NisaailAalameen, Assalaamu Alayki Yaa Ukhtal Hasani WalHusayni Sayyiday Shabaabi Ahlil Jannati Ajmaeen,Assalaamu Alayki Ayyatuhas-Sayyidatuz-Zakiyyah,Assalaamu Alayki Ayyatuhad-Daaimatul Khafiyyah,Assalaamu Alayki Ayyatuhat-Taqiyyatun-Naqiyyah,Assalaamu Alayki Ayyatuhar-Raadhiyatul Mardhiyyah,Assalaamu Alayki Ayyatuhal Aalimatul GhayrulMu’allamah, Assalaamu Alayki Ayyatuhal FaheematulGhayrul Mufahhamah, Assalaamu Alayki AyyatuhalMadhwloomah, Assalaamu Alayki AyyatuhalMahmoomah, Assalaamu Alayki AyyatuhalMaghmoomah, Assalaamu Alayki Ayyatuhas-Sweeddeeqah, Assalaamu Alayki AyyatuhalMakroobah, Assalaamu Alayki Ayyatuhal Maasoorah,Assalaamu Alayki Ayyatuhas-Swaahibatul MusweebatilUdhwmah, Assalaamu Alayki Yaa Zaynabul Kubraa WaRahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuh.

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( =Peace be upon you O the daughter of the Holy Prophet S.A.W.W.Peace be uponyou O the daughter of the Messenger of Allaah,Peace be upon you O the daughterof Prophet Muhammad S.A.W.W.Peace be upon you O the daughter of Leader ofProphets and Messengers,Peace be upon you O the daughter of the friend ofAllaah, Peace be upon you O the daughter of Ali Al-Murtaza, chief of the Successorsand Truthful, Peace be upon you O the daughter of Fatima Zahra, the Leader of allthe women of the world,Peace be upon you O the sister of Imaam Hasan and ImaamHusayn who are the Leaders of the youths of Paradise, Peace be upon you O theLeader of the pious and pure women, Peace be upon you O the Preacher towardsthe right, Peace be upon you O the God-fearing and the pure, Peace be upon you Othe one who pleases Allaah and with whom Allaah is pleased, Peace be upon you Othe Learned, whose knowledge is hereditary, Peace be upon you O one whosewisdom is self-attained,Peace be upon you O one who has been oppressed,Peace be upon you O the distressed and miserable, Peace be upon you O the onesorrounded by sorrows, Peace be upon you O the one always truthful,Peace beupon you O the one sorrounded by difficulties, Peace be upon you O the onesorrunded with calamities, Peace be upon you O the one engulfed in hardships,Peace be upon you O Zaynab the senior, And may the peace and blessings of Allaahbe upon you. )

Bibi Sakeena S.A. was the beloved daughter of ImaamHusayn A.S. At the time of the tragedy of Karbala shewas four or six years of age. The enemies in the armyof the accursed Yazeed did not stop their brutal be-haviour even to this small child. They denied her drink-ing water even after the tragedy. She was shown buck-ets of water being given to the horses and then theysplit the water on the ground but did not give it todrink to the berieved children of Imaam Husayn A.S.She endured all atrocities in Karbala and on the way toKufa upto Shaam. She was imprisoned with all the otherfamily members of Imaam Husayn A.S. But as she couldnot endure the atrcities anymre she breathed her lastin the prison in Shaam. Her Holy Shrine in Shaam isgloriously stading alive being visited by millionsof people from all corners of the world coming to paytheir tribute.

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Bahril Uloomi Wa Kahfil Fukaraai. Assalaamu AlaykiYaa Binta Man-Walida Fil Ka'abati Wa Zuwwija Fis-Samaai. Assalaamu Alayki Yaa Binta SultwaanilAwswiyaai Wa Sayyidil Awliyaai. Assalaamu AlaykiYaa Binta Thaarallaahi Wabna Thaarihee. AssalaamuAlayki Yaa Binta Sayyidish-Shuhadaai. AssalaamuAlayki Yaa Bidh'ati Sayyidi Shabaabi Ahlil Jannati.

Assalaamu Alayki Yaa Binta Rasoolillaah.Assalaamu Alayki Yaa Binta Sultwaanil Awswiyaai.Assalaamu Alayki Yaa Binta Swaahibil Hawdhi Wal-Liwaai. Assalaamu Alayki Yaa Binta Man-Araja Ilas-Samaai Wa Waswala Ilaa Qaaba Qawsayni Aw Adnaa.Assalaamu Alayki Yaa Binta Nabiyyil Hudaa WaSayyidil Waraa Wa Munqidhil Ibaadi Minadh-Dhwalaalati War-Radaa. Assalaamu Alayki Yaa BintaAkramil Aalameen Hasaban Wa Afdhwalihim NasabanWa Ajmalihim-Mandhwaran Wa Askhaahum Kaffan WaAshja'ihim Qalban Wa Akmalihim Hilman WaAktharihim Ilman Wa Athbatihim Aswlan WaA'alaahum Dhukhran Wa Ahmadihim Waswfan.Assalaamu Alayki Yaa Binta Man Sharufat BiheeMakkatan Wa Minaa. Assalaamu Alayki Yaa Binta

ZIYAARAT OF BIBI SAKEENA S.A.

Assalaamu Alayki Yaa Binta Faatwimataz-ZahraaiSayyidati Nisaail Aalameen. Assalaamu Alayki YaaBinta Khadeejatal Kubraa Ummil Mu'amineen.Assalaamu Alayki Yaa Sakeenata Binti Ummi RabaabinWa Rahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuh. Assalaamu AlaykiAyyatuhat-Taqiyyatun-Naqiyyatu, Assalaamu AlaykiAyyatuhal Faadhilatuls-Swagheeratu. AssalaamuAlayki Ayyatuhal Kareematun-Nabeehatu, AssalaamuAlayki Ayyatuhal Madhloomatush-Shaheedatu.Assalaamu Alayki Ayyatuhal Baeedatu AnilAwtwaani.

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two bows' length or even nearer. Salaam on you O daughter of the Prophet whoguided on the right path, the Master of all creation, who salvaged people fromdeviation and depravity. Salaam on you O daughter of the most noble in lineage andthe superior most in geneology, the most beautiful to look at, the most generous, thebravest, the most gentle, learned, of the pure linage, the most memorable,praiseworthy, and whose attributes are most commendable. Salaam on you O thedaughter of him on account of whom Makka and Mina have been sanctified. Salaamon you O the daughter of the 'ocean of knowledge' and the sanctuary of the saints.Salaam on you O the daughter of him who was born in Ka'aba, whose marriage wassolemnised in the heavens. Salaam on you O the daughter of the chief successor,

Salaam on you who was noble and celebrated. Salaam on you who was far awayfrom home. Salaam on you who was taken to towns as a prisoner. Salaam on youwho was put in severe trials. Who gave her life for the sake of her father after givinga short talk and then said, 'O father O father, who was he who made me orphan at

Assalaamu Alayki Ayyatuhal Aseeratu FilBuldaan. Assalaamu Alayki Yaa Mumtahanata BiImtihaanil Adhweemati Wa Fidaaha Nafsahaa LiAbeehaa Ba'ada Mukaalamaati Jaleelati Wa QaalatAbu Yaa Abu Manilladhee Aytamanee Alaa SwighariSinnee Abu Yaa Abu Manilladhee Qatwa'a Wareedaka.Assalaamu Alaa Man Mmaatatu Min Shiddatish-ShawqiMahabbati Sayyidish-Shuhadaai Wa QaamatQiyaamatu Ahlil Bayti Bi Mawtihaa Fee Kharaabatish-Shaam, Wa Hiya Mawdhwi'ul Mihnati Wal Balaai.Assalaamu Alaa Man Lahiqat Ilaa Jaddihaa Wa AbeehaFee Daaril Karaamati Walliqaai Wa RahmatullaahiWa Barakaatuh.( = Salaam on you O daughter of the Messenger of Allaah. Salaam on you O thedaughter of the Prophet-in-Chief. Salaam on you O the daughter of the owner offountain (of Kawthar) and the Banner. Salaam on you O the daughter of him whowent to heaven to meet the Lord of the worlds and went as near as the distance of

chief leader of the guardians. Salaam on you O the daughter of him whose bloodclaimer is Allaah, and whose father's blood claimer is aslo Allaah. Salaam on you Othe heart and soul of the leader of the youths of Paradise. Salaam on you O thedaughter of Faatima Zahra S.A. Chief of the women of the worlds. O daughter ofKhadeejatul Kubra, the mother of believers. Salaam on you O Sakeena S.A. daughterof Bibi Umme Rabaab, and mercy and benedictions of Allaah. Salaam on you , thepious and pure. Salaam on you who was thoroughly learned at the tender age.

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(1)Salaamullaahi Wa Salaamu Malaaikatihil

Muqarrabeena Wa Ambiyaaihil Mursaleen, WaIbaadihis-Swaaliheen, Wa Jamee'ish-ShuhadaaiWas-Swiddeeqeen, Waz-Zaakiyaatut-TwayyibaatuFeemaa Taghtadee Wa Taroohu Ilayka Yabna AmeerilMu'amineen. Ash'hadu Laka Bit-Tasleemi Wat-Tasdeeqi Wal Wafaai Wan-Nasweehati Li Khalafin-Nabiyyi Swallallaahu Alayhi Wa Aalihil MursaliWas-SibtwilMuntajabi Wad-DaleelilAalimi Wal WaswiyyilMuballighi Wal Madhwloomil Muhtadhwami , FaJazaakallaahu An Rasoolihi Wa An AmeerilMu'amineena Wa Anil Hasani Wal HusayniSwalawaatullaahi Alayhim Afdhwalal Jazaai BimaaSwabarta Wah-Tasabta Wa A'anta Fa Niama Uqbad-Daar. La'anallaahu Man Qatalaka Wa La'anallaahuMan Jahila Haqqaka Was-takhaffa Bi Hurmatika, ,Wa La'anallaahu Man Haala Baynaka Wa BaynaMaa i l Furaat . Ash 'hadu Annaka Qut i l taMadhwlooman Wa annallaaha Munjizun

a tender age. O father O father,who was he who cut your jugular vein?' Salaam onyou who died in love of Sayyidush-Shuhadaa, and on her death the Ahlul Bayt wentinto deep mourning in the desolute city of Shaam, this was the time of trial andtribulations. Salaam on you who left this world to meet her father and ancestor inParadise. Mercy and blessings of Allaah be on her. )

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Lakum Maa Wa'adakum Ji'atuka Yabna AmeerilMu'amineen, Waafidan Ilaykum Wa QalbeeMusallimun Lakum Wa Taabiun Wa Anaa LakumTaabiun Wa Nuswrati Lakum Muaddatun HattaaYahkumallaahu, Wa Huwa Khayrul Haakimeen. FaMa'akum Ma'akum Laa Ma'a Aduwwikum InneeBikum Wa Bi Iyaabikum Minal Mu'amineena WaBiman Khaalafakum Wa QatalakumMinal Kaafireen.Qatalallaahu Ummatan Qatalatkum Bil AydeeWalAlsuni.Assalamu Alayka Ayyuhal Abdus-SwaalihulMutweeu Lillaahi Wa Li Rasoolihi Wa Li AmeerilMu'amineena Wal Hasani Wal Husayni SwallallaahuAlayhim Wasallam. Assalaamu Alayka WaRahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuhu Wa Maghfiratuhu WaRidhwaanuhu Wa Alaa Roohika Wa Badanika,Ash'hadu Wa Ush'hidullaaha Annaka Madhwayta AlaaMaa Madhaa Bihil Badriyyoona Wal MujaahidoonaFee Sabeelillaahil Munaaswihoona Lahoo Fee JihaadiA'adaaihil Mubaalighoona Fee NuswratiAwliyaaihidh-Dhaabboona An Ahibbaaihi, FaJazaakallaahu Afdhalal Jazaai Wa Aktharal JazaaiWa Awfaral Jazaai Wa Awfaa Jazaai Ahadin MimmanWafaa Bi Bay'atihi Wastajaaba Lahoo Da'awatahoo,Wa Atwaa'a Wulaata Amrihi, Ash'hado Annaka QadBaalaghta Fin-Nasweehati Wa A'atwayta GhaayatalMajhoodi, Fa Ba'athakallaahu Fish-Shuhadaai WaJa'ala Roohaka Ma'a Arwaahis-Suadaai, WaA'atwaaka Min Jinaanihi Afsahahaa Manzilan WaAfdhwalahaa Ghurafan Wa Rafa'a Dhikraka FeeIlliyyeen Wa Hasharaka Ma'an-Nabiyyeen Was-SwiddeqeenWash-Shuhadaai Was-Swaaliheen, Wa Hasuna UlaaikaRafeeqa. Ash'hadu Annaka Lam Tahin Wa Lam TankulWa Annaka Madhwayta Alaa Basweeratin Min


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( = Greetings of Allaah and greetings of His favorite Angels, His commissionedProphets, His Pious Servents, all Martyrs, all Truthfuls, and also pure and holycongratulations, day and night, be on you, O son of Ameeral Mu'amineen, I bearwitness that you resigned yourself to the will of Allaah, faithfully kept yourpromise, showed yourself as a reliable friend, with regard to the grandson of theHoly Prophet S.A.W.W. He (Imaam Husayn A.S), was his chosen grandson, thesagacious guide, the successor who promoted the religion, the wrongfully op-pressed, so may Allaah reward you on behalf of His Messenger, AmeeralMu'amineen, Hasan and Husayn Alayhimussalaam, the best recompensate thatyour resignation, thoughtfulness, and support to Allaah's religion have earned foryou. How excellent is the reward available in the life eternal ! Curse of Allaah be onthose who ignored your rights, gave no importance to your sanctity,curse of Allaahbe on those who stood between you and the river Furaat. I bear witness that youwere wrongfully killed, verily Allaah will fulfil the promise He had made with you.I am here, O the son of Ameeral Mu'amineen, to present myself before you. I putfaith in you and I follow you, I am your obedient disciple, I am always ready toserve you till Allaah summons me, He is the best of all Who directs to do something.I am on your side, in your group, not among your enemies I believe in you, and I amsure that you all shall return. Those who opposed you and killed you were infidels,may Allaah destroy those who gave the orders to kill you and those who carried itout. Peace be on you O the Pious Obedient Servent of Allaah, His Messenger,Ameeral Mu'amineen, Hasan and Husayn Alayhimusslaam. Peace be on you, Mercyand Blessings of Allaah be on you, His Protection and His Patronage be for you,also on your body and soul. I bear witness and invoke Allaah to be a witness that,verily, you lived and died as the warriors of Badr and the soldiers of Allaah, in thecause of Allaah, who faithfully served him in the battlefield against his enemies, didtheir best to support His intimate friends, and defended His beloved favorites, so,may Allaah reward you the best reward, continous, exemplary, and conclusive,which He gives to those who uphold the oath of loyalty, give answer to His call, andobey His command, I bear winess that verily, you indeed served the cause of Allaahand made utmost efforts to pursue its purpose. May Allaah therefore raise youamong the Martyrs, and let your soul rest in peace with the souls of the fortunate,award you a spacious space in the Paradise, pay tribute to you by mentioning yourname in the highest circle, choose you to move in the company of the Prophets, thetruthfuls, the martyrs and the pious, and those are the best companions. I bear

Amrika Muqtadiyan Bis-Swaaliheen, Wa MuttabianLin-Nabiyyeen, Fa Jama'allaahu Baynanaa Wa BaynakaWa Bayna Rasoolihi Wa Awliyaaihi Fee ManaazililMukhbiteen, Fa Innahoo Arhamur-Raahimeen.


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Allaahuma Innee Ta'arradhtu Li Ziyaarati AwliyaaikaRaghbatan Fee Thawaabika, Wa Rajaa'an LiMaghfiratika, Wa Jazeeli Ihsaanik, Fa As'alukaAntuswalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aalihit-Twaahireen,Wa An Taj'ala Rizqee Bihim Daarran, Wa Ayshee BihimQaarran, Wa Ziyaaratee Bihim Maqboolatan, WaHayaatee Bihim Twayyibatan, Wa Adrijnee IdraajalMukrimeen, Waj'alnee Mimman Yanqalibu MinZiyaarati Mashaahidi Ahibbaaika Muflihan MunjihanQadis-Tawjaba Ghufraanadh-dhunoobi Wa SatralUyoobi Wa Kashfal Kuroobi, Innaka Ahlut-Taqwaa WaAhlul Maghfirah.

(2)Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Abal Fadhlil Abbaas'abnaAmeeril Mu'amineen, Assalaamu Alayka Yabna SayyidilWaswiyyeen, Assalaamu Alayka Yabna AwwalalQawmi Islaaman, Wa Aqdamihim Eemaanan, WaAqwamihim Bi Deenillaahi, Wa Ahwatwihim AlalIslaam. Ash'hadu Laqad Naswahta Lillaahi Wa LiRasoolihi Wa Li Akheeka Fa Niamal Akhul Muwaasee.Fa La'anallaahu Ummatan Qatalatka, Wa La'anallaahuUmmatan Dhwalamatka, Wa La'anallahu UmmatanIstahallat Minkal Mahaarima Wantahakat HurmatalIslaam, Fa Ni'amas-Swaabirul Mujaahidul Muhaamin-Naaswiru Wal Akhud-Daafiu An Akheehil Mujeebu IlaaTwaa'ati Rabbihir-Raaghibu Fee Maa Zahida FeehiGhayruhu Minath-thawaabil Jazeeli Wath-thanaailJameeli Wa Alhaqakallaahu Bi Darajati Aabaaika FeeJannaatin-Naeem.

witness that verily you did not leg behind, did not turn away the face, verily youwere fully aware of the truth at the time of leaving this world, following in the piousinfallibles' and the prophets' footsteps, so, may Allaah assemble us together, allthose who have surrendered to Allaah, verily He is the Most Merciful. )

ANOTHER ZIYAARAT OF HAZRAT ABBAAS A.S:-


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This month is known as an in-auspicious or ill-fated month.Therefore we should always give out Sadaqa and pray to AllaahS.W.T. to keep away all the evils and misfortunes.

Recite this Duaa 10 times daily for Hifaadhat :-Yaa Shadeedal Quwaa Wa Yaa Shadeedal

Mihaali, Yaa Azeezu Yaa Azeezu Yaa Azeezu,Dhallat Bi Adhwamatika Jamee'u Khalqik, FakfineeSharra Khalqika, Yaa Muhsinu Yaa Mujmilu YaaMun'imoo Yaa Mufdhilu, Yaa Laa Ilaaha Illaa AntaSub'haanaka Innee Kuntu Minadh-Dhwaalimeen,Fastajabnaa Lahu Wa Najjaynaahu Minal GhammiWakadhaalika Nunjil Mu'mineen, Wa SwallallaahuAlaa Muhammadin Wa Aalihit-Twayyibeenat-Twaahireen. ( = O He Who has total and everlasting power and thereforeis resourceful and at all times gets the superior of the impossible, the Mighty, theGlorious, the Dearest Beloved, dwarfed are all that which have been created by Youbefore Your Majesty. Keep me safe from the wickedness of any of the creaturesthat may be directed to me. O the Praiseworthy Who vies in beauty and goodness,does everything in a pleasant way, gives joy, compassion and confidence, treatswith love and kindness. O 'Laa Ilaaha Illaa Anta' be You glorified, verily I have beena wrong-doer,'Then We heard his prayer and saved him from the anguish, thus Wesave the believers" Send blessings on Muhammad S.A.W.W. and his Pure andPerfect family members. )

On 1st of this month in 37 A.H. -took place the battleof Siffeen between Imaam Ameerul Mu'mineen A.S. and Muaviya

On 1st of this month in 61 A.H. -the severed Holy headof Imaam Husayn A.S. was brought to Damishq.

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On the 3rd is the day of Martyrdom ofJANAAB-E-ZAYD SON OF IMAAM ZAYNUL AABIDEEN A.S.-

(a) Pray two rak'at Namaaz, recite Surah-e-Fat'hafter Al-Hamd in the first rak'at and S.Ikhlaas in the second,

(b) Recite 100 times Salawaat,

(c) Recite 100 times 'Allaahummal-An - Aala Abisufyaan'

(d) Recite 100 times Istighfar,

(e) Beseech your Haajat.

7th Safar.Day of SHAHAADAT OF IMAAM HASAN A.S. (according toanother tradition it is 28th Safar); IMAAM MOOSA - E -KAADHIM A.S. was born today.

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ARBA'EEN. (Chehlum)20th Safar.Today is the day of Chehloom (Foutieth) Arbaeen ofImaam Husayn A.S. It was on this day the family ofImaam Husayn A.S. returned from Shaam for Madeena.The revered companion of the Holy Prophet, JanaabeJaabir bin Abdullah Ansaari today reached Karbalaa andhe was the first Zaair (Visitor to the Holy Grave)) ofImaam Husayn A.S.

It is Mustahab to recite Ziyaarat of Imaam Husayn A.S.especially Ziyaarat-e-Arbaeen. [ p.499 ]

Imaam Hasan Askari A.S. said that five things are theSIGNS OF A MU'MIN, they are :

PRAYING TOTAL OF 51 RAK'AT NAMAAZ DURING 24 HOURS,( Waajib, Naafila and Tahajjud. )

R E C I T I N G Z I YA A R AT O F I M A A M H U S AY N A.S .O N AR B A E E N,

WEARING A RING ON RIGHT HAND, (Aqeeq, Firoza, etc.)

PROSTRATING ON THE EARTH (Sajdagaah/Mohr), and

SPEAKING BISMILLAAHIR-RAHMAANIR-RAHEEM

A U D I B LY I N N A M A A Z . (and according to Ulamaa, the sixth sign of a Mu'amin is that he/she recites Qunoot in Namaaz before going into Rukoo')--------------------------------------------------------------------------

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ZIYAARAT - E - ARBAEEN

A little after sun-rise recite the following Ziyaarat:-

Assalaamu Alaa Waliyyillaahi Wa Habeebihi,Assalaamu Alaa Khaleelillaahi Wa Najeebihi,Assalaamu Alaa Swafiyyillaahi Wabna Swafiyyihi,Assalaamu Alal Husaynil Madhloomish-Shaheed,Assalaamu Alaa Aseeril Kurubaati Wa QateelilAbaraati, Allaahumma Innee Ash'hadu AnnahuWaliyyuka Wabnu Waliyyika Wa Swafiyyuka WabnuSwafiyyikal Faaizu Bi Karaamatika Akramtahu Bish-Shahaadati Wa Habawtahu Bis-Sa'aadati Wajta-baytahu Bi Tweebil Wilaadati, Wa Ja'altahu SayyidanMinas-Saadati, Wa Qaaidan Minal Qaadati, WaDhaaidan Minadh-Dhaadati, Wa A'atwaytahuMawaareethal Ambiyaai Wa Ja'altahu Hujjatan AlaaKhalqika Minal Awswiyaai, Fa A'adhara Fid-Duaai, WaManahan Nus'ha, Wa Badhala Muhjatahu Feeka LiYastanqidha Ibaadika Minal Jahaalati Wa Hayratidh-Dhwalaalati, Wa Qad Tawaazara Alayhi ManGharrat'hud-Dunya, Wa Baa'a Hadh-dhwahu BilArdhalil Adnaa, Wa Sharaa Aakhiratahu Bis-SamanilAwkasi Wa Taghtwarasa Wa Taraddaa Fee HawaahuWa Askhatwaka Wa Askhtwa Nabiyyika Wa Atwaa'aMin Ibaadika Ahlash-Shiqaaqi Wan-Nifaaqi WaHamalatal Awzaaril Mustawjibeenan-Naar FaJaahadahum Feeka Swaabiran Muhtasiban HattaaSufika Fee Twaa'atika Damuhu WastubeehaHareemuhu. Allaahumma Fal'anhum La'ananWabeelan Wa Adh-dhib'hum Adhaaban Aleema.Assalaamu Alayka Yabna Rasoolillaah, AssalaamuAlayka Yabna Sayyidil Awswiyaai, Ash'hadu AnnakaAmeenul-laahi Wabnu Ameenihi

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Ishta Saeedan Wa Madhwayta Hameedan Wa MuttaFaqeedan Madhlooman Shaheedan, Wa Ash'haduAnnallaaha Munjizun Maa Wa'adaka, Wa MuhlikunMan Khadhalaka, Wa Muadh-dhibun Man Qatalaka, WaAsh'hadu Annaka Wafayta Bi Ahdillaahi Wa JaahadtaFee Sabeelihi Hattaa Ataakal Yaqeen. Fa La'anallaahuMan Qatalaka, Wa La'anallahu Man Dhwalamaka, WaLa'anallaahu Ummatan Samiat Bi Dhaalika FaradhiyatBihi. Allaahumma Innee Ush'hiduka Annee WaliyyunLiman Waalaahu Wa Aduwwun Liman Aadaahu, BiAbee Anta Wa Ummee Yabna Rasoolillaah, Ash'haduAnnaka Kunta Nooran Fil Aslaabish-Shaamikhati WalArhaamil Mutwahharati Lam Tunajjis Kal JahiliyyatuBi Anjaasihaa Wa Lam Tulbiskal Mudlahimmaatu MinThiyaabihaa, Wa Ash'hadu Annaka Min Da'aaimid-Deeni Wa Arkaanil Muslimeen Wa Ma'akililMu'amineena, Wa Ash'hadu Annakal Imaamul Barrut-Taqiyyur-Radhiyyuz-Zakiyyul Haadil Mahdiyyu, WaAsh'hadu Annal Aimmata Min Wuldika Kalimatut-Taqwaa Wa A'alaamul Hudaa Wal Urwatul WuthqaaWal Hujjatu Alaa Ahlid-Dunyaa, Wa Ash'hadu AnneeBikum Mu'aminun Wa Bi Iyaabikum Mooqinun BiSharaayi'i Deenee Wa Khawaateemi Amalee WaQalbee Li Qalbikum Silmun Wa Amree Li AmrikumMuttabiun Wa Nuswratee Lakum Muaddatun HattaaYa'adhanallaahu Lakum Fa Ma'akum Ma'akum LaaMa'a Aduwwikum, Swalawaatu-llaahi Alaykum, WaAlaa Arwaahikum, Wa Ajsaadikum, Wa Shaahidikum,Wa Ghaaibikum, Wa Dhwaahirikum, Wa Baatwinikum,Aameen Rabbal Aalameen.Then pray 2 Rak’at Namaaz od Zuyaarat and bessechyour Haajat.

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28TH SAFAR.

On this fateful day of 11 A.H. the HOLY PROPHET S.A.W.W. leftthe world for the everlasting abode at the age of 63 years.At the age of 40 revelations started to descend on him andhe strarted propogating openly. He worked very hard andendured all sorts of problems and troubles from infidels ofMakka uptill 13 years. At the age of 53 The Holy ProphetS.A.W.W. migrated to Madeena and established the firstIslaamic State over there.

The infidels did not left any stone unturned so as to wipeout the very roots of Islaam but the unflenching and firmfaith of Muslims did not allow it to happen and Islaamwent on gaining power day in day out. He remained inMadeena for 10 years and his holy soul departed on Mon-day, 28th Safar, 11 A.H.

The Holy Prophet S.A.W.W. had endured so much sufferingsduring his life time that he had to declare that no anyProphet had suffered so much as he had to. As the historyis witness that he had to suffer the insults and injuries fromQuraish and others to such an extent that they hinderedpeople to come even near to the Prophet, lest they hearthe verses of Holy Qur'aan and be attached to him.

The enemies of Islaam boycotted him and his tribe in Makkahso that he had to stay in a distant velley in a state of theimpending fear of enemies' attacks. He was also targetedto be assassinated but was miraculously saved by AllaahS.W.T. His blessed body was injured by stones and dirtwas often thrown on him. Thorns were laid on his path soas to injure him on his feet.

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Even after his migration to Madeena the infidels ofMakkaah did not leave him but persueded him andimposed many bloody wars on him. Not satisfied withall these atrocities and shameful acts, even when theProphet was on his death-bed they ignored his com-mands on his face, and when he breathed his last, thehypocrites left his holy dead body unattended and madea rush to grab the power and rulership of the State.Prior to Islaam the people of Arabia were in a state of bar-baric community and sunk in dark ignorance, it was theHoly Prophet who rescued them and made them humanbeings suitable to live in a well established society, but theydid not realize its value. All this was of tremendous pain tothe Holy Prophet. Moreover he was also sure of the impend-ing danger of ignoring and torturing his Holy family mem-bers after him.

Inspite of all this the Holy Prophet never cursed the peopleof his Ummah, instead he gave his blessings to one and alland prayed to Allaah S.W.T. for the salvation of Muslims onthe Day of Judgement. How merciful was he whohowever was actually sent as a Mercy to both worlds by theMerciful Lord of both the worlds!

It is necessary to recite the Ziyaarat of the Holy ProphetS.A.W.W. [p.503] today and on other days, and rememberhim by SALAWAAT, Duaas and ponder over his blessed life whichis a shining milestone for us to follow.

Last Day of Safar:On this day in 203 A.H. IMAAM ALI RADHAA A.S. was martyredby poison given by Accursed Maamun Rasheed. At that timethe Imaam was of 55 years of age. It is recommended torecite the Imaam’s Ziyaarat today. [p.507]

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Before entering into the Holy Shrine recite thefollowing “IDHNI DUKHOOL”(permission to enter). Andthis can be recited at any of the Aimmaah’s Shrines:-Allaahumma Innee Waqaftu Alaa Baabin Min AbwaabiNabiyyika Swalawaatuka Alayhi Wa Aalihi, Wa QadMana’atan-Naasa An Yadkhulu Illaa Bi Idhnihi, FaqultaYaa Ayyuhal-Ladheena Aamanoo Laa Tad-khulooBuyootan-Nabiyyi, Illaa An-Yu’adhana Lakum.Allaahumma Innee A’ataqidu Hurmata SwaahibiHaadhal Mash’hadash-Shareefi Fee Ghaybatihi KamaaA’ataqiduhaa Fee Hadhwratihi Wa A’alamu AnnaRasoolaka Wa Khulafaa’aka Alayhimus- SalaamuAhyaa’un Indaka Yurzaqoona Yarawna Maqaami WaYasma’oona Kalaami Wa Yaruddoona Salaami WaAnnaka Hajabta An Sam’ee Kalaamahum Wa FatahtaBaaba Fahmi Bi Ladheedhi Munaajaatihim Wa InneeAsta’adhinuka Yaa Rabbi Awwalan Wa Asta’adhinuRasoolaka Swallallaahu Alayhi Wa Aalihi ThaaniyanWa Asta’adhinu Khaleefatakal Imaamal MafroodhwaAlayyaTwaa’atuhu................ (here mention“Rasoolullaah Muhammad Ibn Abdullaah S.A.W.W.” butat other Aimmaah’s Shrines you should take the nameof the respective Aimmah, e.g. ‘Imaam Husain Ibn Alia.s.’OR ‘Imaam Ali ibn Moosa a.s.’ etc.)then continueas follows:-Wal Malaaika-tal Muwak-kaleena BiHaadhihil Buq’atil Mubaarakati Thaalithan A’adkhuluYaa Rasoolallaahi A’adkhulu Yaa Hujjatallaahi

ZIYAARAT OF THE HOLY PROPHET(S.A.W.W)

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A’adkhulu Yaa Malaaikati-llaahil Muqarra-beenalMuqee-meena Fee Haadhal Mash’hadi Fa’adhan LeeYaa Mawlaaya Fid-Dukhooli Afdhwala Maa AdhintaLi Ahadinmin Awliyaaika, Fa Inlam Akun Ahlan LiDhaalika, Fa Anta Ahlun Li Dhaalika.Then respectfully kiss the thresh-hold of the gate andrecite this while entering inside:-Bismillaahi Wa Billaahi Wa Fee Sabeeli-llaahi Wa AlaaMillati Rasoolillaahi Swallallaahu Alayhi Wa Aalihi.Allaahummagh-Fir Lee Warhamnee Wa Tub AlayyaInnaka Antat-Tawwaabur-Raheem.Enter thru Babab-e-Jibraeel reciting Allaahu Akbar 100times. then pray 2 Rak’at Tahiyyat-e-Masjid, go towardsHujra Shareef, place your hands there, kiss reveringlyand then recite the following Ziyaarat:-Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Rasoolallaah, Assalaamu AlaykaYaa Nabiyyallaah, Assalaamu Alayka YaaMuhammadabna Abdillaah, Assalaamu Alayka YaaKhaataman-Nabiyyeena, Ash’hadu Annaka QadBallaghtar-Risaalata Wa Aqamttas-Swalaata WaAataytaz-Zakaata Wa Amarta Bil Ma’aroofi WaNahayta Anil Munkar, Wa Abad-tallaahaMukhliswan Hattaa Ataakal Yaqeen, FaSwalawaatullaahi Alayka Wa Rahmatuhu Wa AlaaAhli Bytikat-Twaahireen.

Then standing near pillars which are on the right of theHoly Grave of the Holy Prophet S.A.W.W., towards hisholy head, keeping your left shoulder towards it andright shoulder towards the Mimbar, and facing the Qibla,recite the following:-

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Ash-hadu An Laa Ilaaha Illa-llaahu Wahdahoo LaaShareeka Lahu Wa Ash-hadu-anna MuhammadanAbduhu Wa Rasooluhu Wa Ash-hadu AnnakaRasoolullaahi Wa Annaka Muhammadubnu AbdillaahiWa Ash-hadu AnnakaQad Ballaghta Risaalaati RabbikaWa Naswahta Li Ummatika Wa Jaahadta FeeSabeelillaahi Wa Abadta-llaaha Hattaa AtaakalYaqeenu Bil Hikmati Wal-Maw’idhwatil Hasanati WaAddaytal-LadheeAlayka Minal Haqqi Wa Annaka QadRaufta Bil Mu’amineena Wa Ghaludhwta AlalKaafireena Fa Ballagha-llaahu Bika Afdhwala SharafiMahallil Mukarrameen, Alhamdu Lillaahil-Ladhees-Tanqadhanaa Bika Minash-Shirki Wadh-Dhwalaalati,Allaahuma Faj’al SwalawaatikaWa SwalawaatiMalaaikatikal Mukarrabeena Wa AmbiyaaikalMursaleen Wa Ibaadikas-Swaaliheena Wa Ahlis-Samaawaati Wal Aradheena Wa Man Sabbaha LakaYaa Rabbal Aalameena Minal Awwaleena WalAakhireena Alaa Muhammadin Abdika Wa RasoolikaWa Nabiyyika Wa Ameenika Wa Najiyyika WaHabeebika Wa Swafiyyika Wa Khaaswatika WaSwafwatika Wa Khiyaratika Min Khalqika. AllaahummaA’atihid-Darajatar-Rafeeata Wa Aatihil Waseelata MinalJannati Wab’ath’hoo Maqaaman MahmoodanYaghbituhu Bihil Awwaloona Wal Aakhiroon.Allaahumma Innaka Qulta Walaw Annahum IdhDhalamoo Anfusahum Jaaooka FastaghfarullaahaWastaghfara Lahumur-Rasoolu La WajadullaahaTawwaban Raheema Wa Innee Ataytuka MustaghfiranTaaiban Min DhunoobeeWa Innee Atawajjahu BikaIlallaahi RabbeeWaRabbika Li Yaghfira Lee Dhunoobee.

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Then face the Qibla and beseech Allaah S.W.T. for yourHaajaat, Inshaa’Allaah they shall be granted.Imaam Ja’afar Saadiq A.S. came towards the HolyGrave, kept his hand on it and recited thus:-As’alullahal-Ladheej-Tabaaka Wakhtaa’raka WaHadaaka Wa Hadaa Bika An-Yuswalliy Ilayka.Innallaaha Wa Malaaikatahu Yuswalloona Alan-NabiyyiYaa Ayyuhal-Ladheena Aamanoo Swalloo Alayhi WaSallimoo Tasleema.

ALLAAHUMMA SWALLI ALAA MUHAMMADIN WA AALI MUHAMMAD

Pray as many Namaaz as possible in the Masjidun-Nabeebecause one Namaaz prayed there is equal to onethousand Namaaz. Always recite Salawaat while enteringand while going out of the Holy Shrine.ALLAAHUMMA SWALLI ALAA MUHAMMADIN WA AALI MUHAMMAD

The Holy Prophet S.A.W.W. had said that the placebetween my grave and my mimbar is one of the gardensfrom Jannat.ALLAAHUMMA SWALLI ALAA MUHAMMADIN WA AALI MUHAMMAD

Recite the following Duaa at the place where Jibraeelused to come to ask permission from the Holy ProphetS.A.W.W. to enter :-ALLAAHUMMA SWALLI ALAA MUHAMMADIN WA AALI MUHAMMAD

As’aluka Ay Jawaadu Ay Kareemu Ay Qareebu AyBaeedu An Tarudda Alayya Niamataka.ALLAAHUMMA SWALLI ALAA MUHAMMADIN WA AALI MUHAMMAD

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Ash'hadu An Laa Ilaaha Illallaahu WahdahuLaa Shareeka Lahu Wa Ash'hadu Anna MuhammadanAbduhu Wa Rasooluhu, Wa Annahu SayyidulAwwaleena Wal Aakhireen, Wa Annahu SayyidulAmbiyaai Wal Mursaleen. Allaahumma Swalli AlaaMuhammadin Abdika Wa Rasoolika Wa Nabiyyika WaSayyidi Khalqika Ajmaeen Swalaatan Laa Yaqwaa AlaaIhswaaiha Ghayruka. Allaahumma Swalli Alaa AmeerilMu'amineen Aliyyibni Abee Twaalibin Abdika Wa AkhiRasoolikal-Ladheentajabtahu Bi Ilmika Wa Ja'altahuHaadiyan Liman Shi'ata Min Khalqika Wad-Daleela AlaaMan Ba'athtahu Bi Risaalaatika Wa DayyaanaddeeniBi Adlika Wa Faswli Qadhaaika Bayna Khalqika WalMuhaymini Alaa Dhaalika Kullihi Wassalaamu AlayhiWa Rahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuh. Allaahumma SwalliAlaa Faatwimata Binti Nabiyyika Wa Zawjati WaliyyikaWa Ummis-Sibtwaynil Hasani Wal Husayni SayyidayShabaabi Ahlil Jannatit-Tuhrit-TwaahiratilMutwahharatit-Taqiyyatin-Naqiyyatir-Radhiyyatiz-Zakiyyati Sayyidati Nisaai Ahlil Jannati AjmaeenSwaalatan Laa Yaqwaa Alaa Ihswaaihaa Ghayruka.Allaahumma Swalli Alal Hasani Wal Husayni SibtwayNabiyyika Wa Sayyiday Shabaabi Ahlil JannatilQaaimayni Fi Khalqika Wad-Daleelayni Alaa ManBa'athta Bi Risaalaatika Wa Dayyanaya-Ddeeni BiAdlika Wa Faswlay Qadhaaika Bayna Khalqik.Allaahumma Swalli Alaa Aliyyibnil Husayni AbdikalQaaimi Fee Khalqika Wad-Daleeli Ala Man Ba'athta BiRisaalaatika Wa Dayyaniddeeni Bi Adlika Wa FaswliQ a d h a a i k a B a y n a K h a l q i k a S a y y i d i lA a b i d e e n . A l l a a h u m m a S w a l l i A l a a

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Muhammadibni Aliyyin Abdika Wa Khaleefatika FiArdhika Baaqiri Ilmin-Nabiyyeen. Allahumma SwalliAlaa Ja'afaribni Muhammadis-Swaadiqi Abdika WaWaliyyi Deenika Wa Hujjatika Ala KhalqikaAjmaeenas-Swaadiqil Baarri. Allaahumma SwalliAlaa Moosabni Ja'afarin Abdikas-Swaalihi WaLisaanika Fi Khalqikan-Naatwiqi Bi Hukmika WalHujjati Alaa Bariyyatik. Allaahumma Swalli AlaaAliyyibni Moosar-Ridhal Murtadhwaa Abdika WaWaliyyi Deenikal Qaaimi Bi Adlika Waddaaee IlaDeenika Wa Deeni Aabaaihis-Swaadiqeen SwaalaatanLaa Yaqwaa Alaa Ihswaaihaa Ghayruka. AllaahummaSwalli Alaa Muhammadibni Aliyyin Abdika WaWaliyyikal Qaaimi Bi Amrika Wadaaee Ilaa Sabeelika.Allaahumma Swalli Alaa Aliyyibni MuhammadinAbdika Wa Waliyyi Deenika . Allaahumma Swalli AlalHasanibni Aliyyinil Aamili Bi Amrikal Qaaimi FiKhalqika Wa Hujjatikal Muaddee An Nabiyyika WaShaahidika Alaa Khalqikal Makhswoosi Bi KaraamatiKaddaaee Ilaa Twaa'atika Wa Twaa'ati RasoolikaSwalawaatuka Alayhim Ajmaeen. Allaahumma SwalliAlaa Hujjatika Wa Waliyyikal Qaaimi Fi KhalqikaSwalaatan Taammatan Naamiyatan BaaqiyatanTuajjilu Bihaa Farajahu Wa Tanswuruhu Biha WaTaj'alunaa Ma'ahu Fid-Dunyaa Wal Aakhira.Allaahumma Ataqarrabu Ilayka Bi Hubbihim WaUwaalee Waliyyahum Wa Uaadee AduwwahumFarzuqnee Bihim Khayrad-Dunyaa Wal AakhiratiWasrif Annee Bihim Sharrad-Dunya Wal Aakhrati WaAhwaala Yawmil Qiyaama.

A S S A L A A M U Alayka Yaa Waliyyallah,Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Hujjatallaah, AssalaamuAlayka Yaa Noorallaahi Fee Dhwulumaatil Ardh,A s s a l a a m u A l a y k a Ya a A m o o d a d - D e e n ,

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Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Waaritha Aadama Swifatillaah,Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Waaritha Noohin-Nabiyyillaah,Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Waaritha IbraaheemaKhaleelillaah, Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Waaritha IsmaaeelaDhabeehillaah, Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Waaritha MoosaKaleemillaah, Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Waaritha EesaaRoohillaah, Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Waaritha MuhammadinRasoolillaah, Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Waaritha AmeerilMu'amineena Aliyyin Waliyyillaahi Wa Waswiyyi RasooliRabbil Aalameen, Assalaamu Alayka Yaa WaarithaFaatwimataz-Zahraai, Assalaamu Alayka Yaa WaarithalHasani Wal Husayni Sayyiday Shabaabi Ahlil Jannati,Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Waaritha Aliyyibnil Husayni ZaynilAabideen, Assalaamu Alayka Yaa WaarithaMuhammadibni Aliyyin Baaqiri Ilmil Awwaleena WalAakhireen, Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Waaritha Ja'afaribniMuhammadinis-Swaadiqil Baarri, Assalaamu Alayka YaaWaaritha Moosabni Ja'afar, Assaalaamu Alayka Ayyuhas-Swiddeeqush-Shaheed, Assalaamu Alayka AyyuhalWaswiyyul Baarrut-Taqiyyu, Ash'hadu Annaka QadAqamtas-Swalaata Wa Aataytaz-Zakaata Wa Amarta BilMa'aroofi Wa Nahayta Anil Munkari Wa AbadtallaahaHattaa Ataakal Yaqeen, Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Abal HasaniWa Rahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuh.

A L L A A H U M M A Ilayka Swamadtu Min Ardhi Wa Qatwa'atulBilaada Rajaa'a Rahmatika Falaa Tukhayyibnee WalaaTaruddanee Bi Ghayri Qadhaai Haajatee Warham TaqallubiAlaa Qabribni Akhi Rasoolika Swalawaatuka Alayhi WaAalihi Bi Abee Anta Ummee Yaa Mawlaaya AtaytukaZaairan Waafidan Aaidhan Mimmaa Janaytu Alaa NafseeWahtwatwabtu Alaa Dhwahree Fakun Lee ShaafianIlallaahi Yawma Faqree Wa Faaqatee Falaka IndallaahiMaqaamun Mahmoodun Wa Anta Indahu Wajeehun.

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Then raise your right hand and put the left hand on theHoly Grave and recite this:

A L L A A H U M M A Innee Ataqarrabu Ilayka BiHubbihim Wa Bi Wilaayatihim Atawallaa AakhirahumBimaa Tawallaytu Bihee Awwalahum Wa Abrau MinKulli Waleejatin Doonahum, Allaahumal'anil-LadheenaBaddaloo Niamatika Wattahamoo Nabiyyaka WaJahadoo Bi Aayaatika Wa Sakhiroo Bi Imaamika WaHamalunnaasa Alaa Aktaafi Aali Muhammad.Allaahumma Innee Ataqarrabu Ilayka Bil'La'anatiAlayhim Wal Baraa'ati Minhum Fid-Dunyaa WalAakhirati Yaa Rahmaan.S W A L L A L L A A H U Alayka Yaa Abal HasaniSwallallaahu Alaa Roohika Wa Badanika Swabarta WaAntas-Swaadiqul Muswaddaqu Qatalallaahu ManQatalaka Bil Aydee Wal Alsuni.Then sand curses on the enemies of Ahlul Bayt, in anylanguage, then recite this:

Allaahumal'an Qatalata Ameeril Mu'amineenaWa Qatalatal Hasani Wal Husayni Alayhimussalaam,Wa Qatalata Ahlibayti Nabiyyika, Allaahummal'anA'adaa'a Aali Muhammadin Wa Qatalatahum WaZid'hum Adhaaban Fawqal Adhaabi Wa HawaananFawqi Hawaanin Wa Dhullan Fawqa Dhullin WaKhizyan Fawqa Khizyin. Allaahumma Du'aahum Ilan-Naari Da'aan Wa Arkis'hum Fi Aleemi AdhaabikaRaksan Wahshurhum Wa Atbaa'ahum Ilaa JahannamaZumaran.Then recite 2 rak’at Namaaz-e-Ziyaarat wherein reciteS.Yaaseen in the 1st Rak’at after AlHamd and S.Rahmaanin the 2nd Rak’at after AlHamd.

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Allaahumma Innee As'aluka Yaa Allaahud-Daaimu Fee Mulkihil Qaaimu, Fee Izzihil Mutwaau FiSultwaanihil Mutawahhidu Fee DaymoomiyyatiBaqaaihil Aadilu Fee Bariyyatihil Aalimu FeeQadhwiyyatihil Kareemu Fee Ta'akheeri Uqoobatihi,Ilaahee Haajaatee Maswroofatun Ilayka Wa AamaaleeMawqoofatun Ladayka Wa Kullamaa Waffaqtanee MinKhayrin Fa Anta Daleelee Alayhi Wa Twareeqee IlayhiYaa Qadeeran Laa Tauduhul Matwaalibu Yaa MaliyyanYaljau Ilayhi Kullu Raaghibin Maa Ziltu Mas’hoobanMinka Bin-Niami Jaariyan Alaa Aadaatil Ihsaani WalKarami, As'aluka Bil Qudratin-Naafidhati Fee Jamee'ilAshyaai Wa Qadhaaikal Mubramil-Ladhee TahjubuhuBi Aysarid-Duaai Wa Bin-Nadhratil-Latee NadhartaBihaa Ilal Jibaali Fa Tashaamakhat Wa Ilal ArdheenaFa Tasattwahat Wa Ilas-Samaawaati Fartafa'at Wa IlalBihaari Fa Tafajjarat, Yaa Man Jalla An AdawaatiLahadhwaatil Bashari Wa Latwufa An DaqaaiqiKhatwaraatil Fikari Laa Tuhmadu Yaa Sayyidee IllaaBi Tawfeeqin Minka Yaqtwazee Hamdan WalaaTushkaru Alaa Asghari Minnatin Illas Tawjabta BihaaShukran Fa Mataa Tuhsaa Na'amaauk. Yaa IlaaheeWa Tujaaza Aalaauka Yaa Mawlaaya Wa TukaafauSwanaaiuka Yaa Sayyidee Wamin Niamika YahmadulHaamidoon, Wa Min Shukrika Yashkurush-Shaakiroona Wa Antal Mu'atamadu Lidh-Dhunoobi FeeAfwika Wan-Naashiru Alal Khaatwieena JanaahaSitrika Wa Antal Kaashifu Lidh-Dhurri Biyadika Fa KamMin Sayyiatin Akhfaahaa Hilmuka Hattaa Dakhilat WaHasanatin Dhwa'afahaa Fadhluka Hattaa AdhwumatAlayhaa Mujaazaatuka Jalalta An Yukhaafa Minka IllalAdlu Wa An Yurjaa Minka Illal Ihsaanu Wal FadhluFamnun Alayya Bimaa Awjabahu Fadhluka WalaaTakh-dhulnee Bimaa Yahkumu Bihee Adluka


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Sayyidee Law Alimatil Ardhu Bi DhunoobeeLasaakhat Bee Awil Jibaalu Lahaddatnee Awis-Samaawaatu Lakhtatwafatnee Awil Bihaaru LaAghraqatnee, Sayyidee Sayyidee Sayyidee, MawlaayaMawlaaya Mawlaaya, Qad Takarrara Wuqoofee LiDhiyaafatika Falaa Tahrimnee Maa Wa'adtalMuta'arridheena Li Mas'alatika, Yaa Ma'aroofalAarifeena, Yaa Ma'aboodal Aabideen, YaaMashkoorash-Shaakireen, Yaa Jaleesadh-Dhaakireen,Yaa Mahmooda Man Hamidahu, Yaa Mawjooda ManTwalabahu Yaa Mawswoofa Man Wahhadahu, YaaMahbooba Man Ahabbahu, Yaa Ghawtha ManAraadahu, Yaa Maqswooda Man Anaaba Ilayhi, YaaMan Laa Ya'alamul Ghayba Illaa Huwa, Yaa Man LaaYasrifus-Suua Illaa Huwa, Yaa Man Laa YudabbirulAmra Illaa Huwa, Yaa Man Laa Yaghfirudh-DhanbaIllaa Huwa, Yaa Man Laa Yakhluqul Khalqa Illaa Huwa,Yaa Man Laa Yunazzilul Ghaytha Illaa Huwa, SwalliAlaa Muhammadin Wa Aali Muhammad, Waghfir LeeYaa Khayral Ghaafireen.

Rabbi Innee Astaghfiruka Istighfaara Hayaain,Wa Astaghfiruka Istighfaara Rajaain, Wa AstaghfirukaIstighfaara Inaabatin, Wa Astaghfiruka IstighfaaraRaghbatin, Wa Astaghfiruka Istighfaara Rahbatin, WaAstaghfiruka Istighfaara Twaa'atin, Wa AstaghfirukaIstighfaara Imaanin, Wa Astaghfiruka IstighfaaraIqraarin, Wa Astaghfiruka Istighfaara Ikhlaaswin, WaAstaghfiruka Istighfaara Taqwaa, Wa AstaghfirukaIstighfaara Tawaqqulin, Wa Astaghfiruka IstighfaaraDhillatin, Wa Astaghfiruka Istighfaara Aamilin LakaHaaribin Minka Ilayka, Fa Swalli Alaa MuhammadinW a A a l i M u h a m m a d , W a T u b A l a y y aW a A l a a W a a l i d a y y a B i m a Tu b t a W a


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Tatoobu Alaa Jameei Khalqika Yaa ArhamarRaahimeeen.

Yaa Man Yusammaa Bil Ghafoorir Raheem, YaaMan Yusammaa Bil Ghafoorir Raheem, Yaa ManYusammaa Bil Ghafoorir Raheem, Swalli AlaaMuhammadin Wa Aali Muhammad Waqbal TawbateeWa Zakki Amalee, Washkur Sa'ayee WarhamDhwraa'atee, Walaa Tahjub Swawtee, WalaaTukhayyib Mas'alatee, Yaa Ghawthal Mustaghitheen,Wa Abligh Aimmatee Salaamee Wa Duaaee WaShaffiahum Fee Jameei Maa Sa'altuka Wa AwswilHadiyyatee Ilayhim Kamaa Yanbaghee Lahum WaZid'hum Min Dhaalika Maa Yanbaghhee Laka BiAdh'aafin Laa Yuhsweehaa Ghayruka Walaa HawlaWalaa Quwwata Illaa Billaahil Aliyyil Adhweem, WaSwallaallaahu Alaa Atyabil Mursaleen MuhammadinWa Aalihit- Twaahireen.

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1st Night:On this night, 13 years after Be'asat (public declarationof Prophet'hood), the Holy Prophet S.A.W.W. migratedto Madeena-e-Munawwara. The infidels had sur-rounded the Holy Prophet's house intending to massa-cre him. Imaam Ali A.S. slept on the Holy Prophet'splace and the Prophet went away unseen passing throughthe open swords of the enemies. They thought thatthe Prophet was inside sleeping in his bed but as theystormed in they amazingly saw Imaam Ali. Asked aboutthe whereabouts of the Holy Prophet the enemies wereanswered so sharply as they deserved for. IMAAM ALI A.S.WAS READILY PRESENT TO EVEN SACRIFICE HIS LIFE TO SAVE THEHOLY PROPHET S.A.W.W. FROM THE INFIDELS. Therefore,on this night this Aayat of the Holy Qur'aan was re-vealed in praise of Imaam Ali A.S. because of his greatsacrifice to lay down his own life instead of the HolyProphet S.A.W.W. 'Wa Minan-Naasi Man-YashreeNafsahub-tighaa'a Mardhaatillaah….. '

1st Day:It is Mustahab to observe Fasting in appriciation ofthe safety of Rasoolullaah's and Imaam Ali's holy lives. Itis recommended to recite their Ziyaaraats today.

8th Day:On this day of 260 A.H. was the day Imaam HasanAskaree A.S. was martyred. Thereupon began the eraof Imaamat of our 12th Imaam, Mehdi Swaahibuz-Zamaan A.F. It is essential to recite the Ziyaaratsof 11th Imaam and 12th Imaam. [p.517&153/4/5 ]

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9th Day:This is a day of Great Eed, one of the blessed day, onthis day some of the great difficulties were solved.

Today is the day of thanks-giving to Allaah and doIbaadaat.

Moreover, this is THE FIRST DAY OF THE IMAAMAT OF IMAAMSWAAHIBUZ-ZAMAAN A.F. It is narrated that anyone whospends in the way of Allaah today shall be pardoned ofhis sins. It has a great merit to feed the Mu'mins, tomake them happy, to wear good cloths, and to spendfor one's children.

12th Day:Today was the day when RASOOLULLAAH S.A.W.W. ARRIVEDIN MADEENA. It is Sunnaat to pray 2 rak'at Namaaz todayin which recite S.Kaafiroon 3 times after Al-Hamd inthe first rak'at and 3 times S.Ikhlaas in the second. AhleSunnat believes that today is the day of Wilaadat ofthe Holy Prophet S.A.W.W.

14 th Day:It was today in 64 A.H. that Yazid bin MuaviyaLa'anatullaah left for eternal abode in Hell. His ac-cursed dead body was brought to Damishq and buriedat Baagh-e-Sagheer. His grave became a favorite pitfor throwing garbage and refuse.

17th Night:Today is the eve of the revered BIRTHDAY OF THE HOLYPROPHET MUHAMMAD MUSTAFA S.A.W.W. This is a very blessednight. One year before Hijrat the Holy prophet wenton ME'RAAJ on this night.

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17th Day :Today was an auspicious and a sanctified day in Aammul Feel (theyear of elephant) when the HOLY PROPHET HADHRAT MUHAMMAD

MUSTAFA S.A.W.W. was born on Friday, in Makkah, inhis own house, at early down.

IMAAM JA'AFAR SAADIQ A.S.'s Birthday is also coinsidedon the same date.

Make Ghusl.

Observe Fasting. Today is one of the four days of theyear when Fasting has an exclusive merit, and the Fast of todayhas the Sawaab of Fasting for the whole year.

Recite Ziyaarat of the Holy Prophet S.A.W.W. " Ziyaarat of Imaam Ali A.S. " Ziyaarat of Imaam Ja'afar Saadiq A.S.

Little after sunrise pray 2 rak'at Namaaz in each rak'atafter Al-Hamd recite 10 times Surah-e-Qadr and 10 timesSurah-e-Ikhlaas.

Today is the day when Muslims should rejoiceand offer proper reverence to this happy event, weshould make the Mu'mineen happy, we should spend inthe way of Allaah S.W.T. and we should visit the HolyShrines of Ahlul Bayt A.S.

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ZIYAARAT OFIMAAM HASAN ASKAREE A.S.

Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Mawlaaya Yaa AbaaMuhammadin Al-Hasan-abna Aliyyin Al-HaadiyalMuhtadiya Wa Rahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuh.

Assalaamu Alayka Ya Waliyyallaahi WabnaAwliyaaihi, Assalaamu Alayka Yaa HujjatallaahiWabna Hujajihi, Assalaamu Alayka Ya SwafiyyallaahiWabna Aswfiyaaihi, Assalaamu Alayka YaaKhaleefatallaahi Wabna Khulafaa'ihi Wa AbaaKhaleefatihi, Assalaamu Alayka Yabna Khaataman-Nabiyyeena, Assalaamu Alayka Yabna SayyidilWaswiyyeena, Assalaamu Alayka Yabna AmeerilMu'amineena, Assalaamu Alayka Yabna Sayyidatin-Nisaail Aalameena, Assalaamu Alayka Yabnal AimmatilHaadeena, Assalaamu Alayka Yabnal Awswiyaair-Raashideena, Assalaamu Alayka Yaa IswmatalMuttaqeena, Assalaamu Alayka Yaa ImaamalFaaizeena, Assalaamu Alayka Yaa RuknalMu'amineena, Assalaamu Alayka Yaa FarajalMalhoofeena, Assalaamu Alayka Yaa WaarithalAmbiyaail Muntajabeena, Assalaamu Alayka YaaKhaazina Ilmi Waswiyyi Rasoolillaahi, AssalaamuAlayka Ayyuhad-Daaee Bi Hukmillaahi, AssalaamuAlayka Ayyuhan-Naatwiqu Bi Kataabillaahi, AssalaamuAlayka Yaa Hujjatal Hujaji, Assalaamu Alayka YaaHaadiyal Umami, Assalaamu Alayka Ya Waliyyan-Niami, Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Aybatal Ilmi, AssalaamuAlayka Yaa Safeenatal Hilmi, Assalaamu Alayka YaAbal Imaamil Muntadhwaridh-Dhwaahirati Lil AaqiliHujjatuhu Wath-Thaabitati Fil Yaqeeni Ma'arifatuhulMuhtajabi An A'ayunidh-Dhwaal imeena Wal

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Mughayyibi An Dawlatil Faasiqeena Wal MueediRabbunaa Bihil Islaama Jadeedan Ba'adal IntwimaasiWal Qur'aana Ghadh-dhwan Ba'adal Indiraasi ,Ash'hadu Yaa Mawlaaya Annaka Aqamtas SwalaataWa Aataytaz Zakaata Wa Amarta Bil Ma'aroofi WaNahayta Anil Munkari Wa Da'awta Ilaa Sabeeli RabbikaBil Hikmati Wal Maw'idhwatil Hasanati WaAbadtallaaha Mukhliswan Hattaa Ataakal Yaqeenu,As'alullaaha Bish-Sha'aniladhee Lakum Indahu AnYataqabbala Ziyaaratee Lakum Wa Yashkura Sa'ayeeIlaykum Wa Yastajeeba Duaaee Bikum Wa Yaj'alaneeMin Answaaril Haqqi Wa Atbaaihee Wa AshyaaiheeWa Mawaaleehee Wa Muhibbeehee WassalaamuAlayka Wa Rahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuh.

Allaahumma Swalli Alaa Sayyidinaa Muhammadin WaAhli Baytihee Wa Swalli Alal Hasanibni Aliyyinil HaadeeIlaa Deenika Wad-Daaee Ilaa Sabeelika Alamil HudaaWa Manaarit-Tuqaa Wa Ma'adinil Hijaa Wa Ma'awanNuhaa Wa Ghaythil Waraa Wa Swahaabil Hikmati WaBahril Maw'idhwati Wa Waarithil Aimmati Wash-Shaheedi Alal Ummatil Ma'aswoomil Muhadh-dhabiWal Faadhwilil Muqarrabi Wal Mutwaahari Minar-Rijsil-ladhee War-raswtahu Ilmil Kitaabi Wa AlhamtahuFaswlal Khitaabi Wa Naswabtahu Alaman Li AhliQiblatika Wa Qaranta Twaa'atahu Bi Twaa'atika WaFaradhwta Mawaddatahu Alaa Jamee'i Khaleeqatika.Allaahumma Fa Kamaa Anaaba Bi Husnil IkhlaaswiFee Tawheedika Wa Ardaa Man Khaadhwa FeeTashbeehika Wa Humaa An Ahlil Eemaani Bika FaSwalli Yaa Rabbi Alayhi Swalaatan Yalhaqu BihaaM a h a l l a l K h a a s h i ' e e n a W a Y a ' a l o oF i l J a n n a t i B i D a r a j a t i J a d d i h e eKhaatwaman-Nabiyyeena Wa Balligh'hoo Minnaa

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Tahiyyatan Wa Salaaman Wa Aatinaa Min LadunkaFee Muwaalaatihi Fadhwlan Wa Ihsanan WaMaghfiratan Wa Ridhwaanan Innaka Dhoo FadhwlinAdhweemin Wa Mannin Jaseem.Then recite 2 rak’at Namaaz-e-Ziyaarat

Yaa Daaimu Yaa Daymoomu, Yaa Hayyu YaaQayyoomu, Yaa Kaashifal Karbi Wal Hammi, Wa YaaFaarijal Ghammi, Wa Yaa Baaithar-Rusuli, Wa YaaSwaadiqal Wa'adi, Wa Yaa Hayyu Laa Ilaaha IllaaAnta, Atawassalu Ilayka Bi Habeebika Muhammadin,Wa Waswiyyi Aliyyibni Ammihee Wa SwihriheeAlabnatihil-Ladhee Khatamta Bihimash-Sharaayi'aWa Fatahta Bihimat-Ta'aweela Wat-Twalaayi'a, FaSwalli Alayhimaa Swalaatan Yash'hdu BihalAwwaloona Wal Aakhiroona Wa Yanjoo BihalAwliyaau Was-Swaalihoona, Wa Atawassalu IlaykaBi Faatwimataz-Zahraai Waalidatil AimmatilMahdiyyeena Wa Sayyidatin Nisaail AalameenalMushaffa'ati Fee Shee'ati Awlaadihit-TwayyibeenaFa Swalli Alayhaa Swalaatan Daaimatan AbadalAabideen Wa Dahrad-Daahireen. Wa AtawassaluIlayka Bil Hasanir-Radhwiyyatit-Twaahiriz-ZakiyyiWal Husaynil Madhwloomil Mardhwiyyil Barrit-Taqiyyi Sayyidayy Shabaabi Ahlil Jannatil ImaamaynilKhayyiraynit- Twayyibeenit- Taqiyyanin- Naqiyyanit-Twaahiraynish-Shaheedaynil MadhwloomaynilMaqtoolayni Fa Swalli Alayhimaa Maa Twala'atShamsun Wamaa Gharabat SwalaatanMutawaaliyatan Mutataaliyatan, Wa AtawassaluIlayka Bi Aliyyibnil Husayni Sayyidil AabideenalMahjoobi Min Khawfidh-dhwaalimeena, Wa BiMuhammadibni Aliyyinil Baaqirit-Twaahirin-Nooriz-Z a a h i r i I Im a a m a y n i s - S a y y i d a y n iMiftwaahayi l Barakaati Wa Miswbaahayidh-


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dhulumaati Fa Swalli Alayhimaa Maa Saraa LaylunWamaa Adhwaa'a Nahaarun Swalaatan Taghdoo WaTaroohu, Wa Atawassalu Ilayka Bi Ja'afaribniMuhammadinis-Swaadiqi Anillaahi Wan-Naatwiqi FeeIlmillaahi, Wa Bi Moosabni Ja'afarinil Abdis-SwaalihiFee Nafsihee Wal Waswiyyin-Naaswihil ImaamaynilHaadiyaynil Mahdiyyinil Waafiyaynil Kaafiyayni FaSwalli Alayhima Maa Sabbaha Laka Malakun WaTaharraka Laka Falakun Swalaatan Tunmaa WaTazeedu Falaa Tafnaa Walaa Tabeedu, Wa AtawassaluIlayka Bi Aliyyibni Moosar-Ridhwaa, Wa BiMuhammadibni Aliyyinil Murtadhwal ImaamaynilMutwahharaynil Muntajabayni, Fa Swalli AlayhimaaMaa Adhwaa'a Swub'hun Wa Daama SwalaatanTuraqqeehima Ilaa Ridhwaanika Fil Illiyyeena MinJinaanika, Wa Atawassalu Alayka Bi AliyyibniMuhammadinir-Raashidi, Wal Hasanibni AliyyinilHaadil Qaaimayni Bi Amri Ibaadikal MukhtabarayniBil Mihanil Haaliati Was-Swaabirayni Fil IhanilMaailati, Fa Swalli Alayhima Kifaa'a Ajris-Swaabireena Wa Izaa'a Thawaabil FaaizeenaSwalaatan Tumahhidu Lumar-Rif'ata, Wa AtawassaluIlayka Yaa Rabbee Bi Imaamina Wa MuhaqqiZamaaninal Yawmil Maw'oodi, Wash-ShaahidilMash'hoodi, Wan-Nooril Azhari, Wadh-Dhwiyaa'ilAnvaril Manswoori Bir-Ruabi, Wal Mudhaffari Bis-Sa'aadati, Fa Swalli Alayhi Adadath-Thamari WaAwraaqish-Shajari Wa Ajzaail Madari, Wa Adadash-Sha'ari Wal Wabari, Wa Adada Ma Ahaatwa BiheeIlmuka Wa Ahswaahu Kitaabuka SwalaatanYaghbituhoo Bihil Awwaloona Wal Aakhiroon.Allaahummah-Shurnaa Fee Zumratihee WahfadhwnaaAlaa Twaa'atihee Wahrusnaa Bi Dawlatihee WaAt'hifnaa Bi Wilaayatihee Wanswurnaa Alaa


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A'adaainaa Bi Izzatihee, Waj'alnaa Yaa Rabbee Minat-Tawwaabeena, Yaa Arhamar-Raahimeen.

Allaahumma Wa Inna Ibleesal Mutamarridal-Laeena Qadis-tandharaka Li Ighwaai Khalqika FaAndhartahu Wastam-halaka Li Idhwlaali Abeedika FaAmhaltahu Bi Saabiqi Ilmika Feehee Wa Qad Ash-shasha Wa Kathurat Junooduhu, WazdahamatJuyooshuhu, Wantasharat Duaatuhu Fee AqtwaarilArdhwi, Fa Adhwallu Ibaadaka, Wa Afsadoo Deenaka,Wa Harraful Kalima An Mawaadhwi'ihee Wa Ja'alooIbaadika Shiya'an Mutafarriqeena Wa AhzaabanMutamarrideena, Wa Qad Wa'adta NaqdhwaBunyaanihee, Wa Tamzeeqa Sha'anihee, Fa AhlikAwlaadahu Wa Juyooshahu, Wa Twahhir BilaadakaMinikh-tiraa'aatihi Wakhti-laafaatihi Wa Arih IbaadakaMin Madhaahibihee Wa Qiyaasaatihi Waj'al Daairatas-Saw'ee Alayhim Wabsutw Adlaka, Wa AdhwhirDeenaka, Wa Qawwi Awliyaaika, Wa AwhinA'adaa'aka, Wa Awrisw Diyaara Ibleesa Wa DiyaaraAwliyaaihee Awliyaaika, Wa Khallidhum Fil Jaheemi,Wa Adhiqhum Minal Adhaabil Aleemi, Waj'alLa'aainikal Mustawda'at Fee Manaahisil Khilqati, WaMashaaweehil Fitrati Daairatan Alayhim, WaMuwakkalatan Bihim, Wa Jaariyatan Fee Him KullaSwabaahin Wa Masaain Wa Ghuduwwin WaRawaahin, Rabbanaa Aatinaa Fiddunyaa HasanatanWa Fil Aakhiratan Hasanatan Waqinaa Bi RahmatikaAdhaaban-Naar, Yaa Arhamar-Raahimeen.

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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 weshould observe Fasting in its appriciation. And recitehis Ziyaarat and Salawaat.(p.517)

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It is recommended to recite ZIYARAT OF BIBI FAATIMA ZEHRA

S.A. [ p.525 ] on 13th, 14th, and 15th of this monthand express our sorrow and mourning on these daysbecause according to authentic traditions shelived for 75 days only after the Holy Prophet S.A.W.W.

On 15th of this month in 36 A.H. the conquest of Basrawas done by Ameerul mu'mineen A.S. and on the samedate is the Birth day of Imaam Zaynul Aabideen A.S.

Recite Ziyaarat of Bibi Faatima Zehra S.A. " " Imaam Ali A.S. " " Imaam Zaynul Aabideen A.S.

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On any day of this month who does THIS A'MAL shall beforgiven by Allaah, and his children. His belongings, hisgoods, his Aakhirat, and himself shall remain safe, andif death comes to him he will be considered a Martyr: -

Pray 4 rak'at Namaaz in sets of 2. In its 1st rak'at after Al-Hamdrecite once Aayatul Kursee, and 25 times S.Qadr, in the 2ndrak'at after Al-Hamd recite once S.Taqaasoor and 25 timesS.Ikhlaas; then in the second set of 1st rak'at after Al-Hamd reciteonce S.Kaafiroon and 25 times S.Al-Falak, and in the 2nd rak'atafter Al-Hamd recite once S.Nasr and 25 times S.An-Nnaas.After finishing the Namaaz recite 70 times :-

Sub'hanallaahi Wal Hamdu Lillaahi WalaaIlaaha Illallaahu Wallaahu Akbar, and70 times Allaahumma Swalli Alaa Muhammadin WaAali Muhammad,and 3 times Allaahummaghfir Lil Mu'mineena WalMu'minaat.Then go into Sajdah and recite 3 times : Yaa Hayyu YaaQayyoom Yaa Dhal-Jalaali Wal Ikram Yaa AllaahuYaa Rahmaanu Yaa Raheemu Yaa Arhamar-Raahimeen. "

3rd Day:Martyrdom of Bibi Faatima Zehra S.A. occurred on thisday in 11 A.H. This is a day of great sorrow, grief, and anguish.INVOKE CURSES ON THOSE WHO COMMITTED TYRANNY AND OP-PRESSION TO HER AND USURPED THE RIGHTS OF THIS HOLY LADY.

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Pray 2 rak'at Namaaz of Ziyaarat, in which recite S.Ikhlaas60 times in each rak'at after Al-Hamd. And then recite thefollowing Ziyaarat : ---

"Assalaamu Alayki Yaa Sayyidatin-Nisaa-ilAalameen, Assalaamu Alayki Yaa Waalidatal HujajiAlan-Naasi Ajmaeen, Assalaamu Alayki AyyatuhalMadhloomatul Mamnoo'atu Haqqahaa.Allaahummaa Swalli Ala Amatika Wabnati NabiyyikaWa Zawjati Waswiyyi Nabiyyika SwalaatanTuzlifuha Fawqa Zulfaa Ibaadikal MuqarrameenMin Ahlis-Samaawaati Wal Ardheen."

Then pray for forgiveness from Allaah, Inshaa'Allaah Heshall give pardon and bestow Jannat.

20th Day: Today is the Blessed Birthday ofBibi Faatima Zehra S.A.

Recommended for Fasting,

Give Khayraat (spend in Allaah's cause) to Mu'mineen and give Sadaqa to the needy,

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ZIYAARAT OFBIBI FAATIMA ZEHRA S.A.

Yaa Mumtahana-tum Tahanakil-laahul LadheeKhalaqakee Qabla An Yakhluqaki Fa Wajadaki LiMamtahanaki Swaabiratan Wa Za'amnaa Annaa LakiAwliyaau Wa Muswaddiqoon Wa Swaabiroon Li KulliMaa Ataana Bihee Abooki Swallallaahu Alayhi WaAalihee Wa Ataanaa Bihee Waswiyyuhu Fa InnaaNas'aluki In Kunnaa Swaddaqnaaki Illaa AlhaqtinaaBi Tasdeeqinaa Lahuma Li Nubash-shira AnfusanaaBi Annaa Qad Twahurnaa Bi Wilaayatiki.` Assalaamu Alayki Yaa Binta Rasoolillaah,Assalaamu Alayki Yaa Binta Nabiyyillaah, AssalaamuAlayki Yaa Binta Habeebillaah, Assalaamu Alayki YaaBinta Khaleelillaah, Assalaamu Alayki Yaa BintaSwafiyyillaah, Assalaamu Alayki Yaa BintaAmeenillaah, Assalaamu Alayki Yaa Binta KhayriKhalqillaah, Assalaamu Alayki Yaa Binta AfdhaliAmbiyaa'Allaahi Wa Rusulihi Wa Malaaikatihi,Assalaamu Alayki Yaa Binta Khayril Bariyyati,Assalaamu Alayki Ya Sayyidat Nisaail Aalameen MinalAwwaleena Wal Aakhareen, Assalaamu Alayki YaZawjata Waliyyillaahi Wa Khayril Khalqi Ba'adaRasoolillaah, Assalaamu Alayki Yaa Ummal Hasani WalHusayni Sayyidayy Shabaabi Ahlil Jannati, AssalaamuAlayki Ayyatahus Swiddeeqatush Shaheedah,Assalaamu Alayki Ayyatuhar RadheeyyatulMardhwiyyah, Assalaamu Alayki AyyatuhalFaadhwilatuz Zakiyyah, Assalaamu Alayki AyyatuhalHawraaul Insiyyah, Assalaamu Alayki AyyutahutTaqiyyatun Naqiyyah, Assalaamu Alayki AyyatatuhalMuhaddathatul Aleemah, Assalaamu Alayki

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Ayyatuhal Madhloomatul Maghswoobah, AssalaamuAlayki Ayyatuhal Mudhw-twahadatul Maq'hoorah,Assalaamu Alayki Yaa Faatwimatu Binta RasoolillaahiWa Rahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuhu, SwallallaahuAlayki Wa Alaa Roohiki Wa Badanik, Ash'hadu AnnakiMadhwayti Alaa Bayyinatin Min Rabbiki Wa Anna ManSarraki Fa Qad Sarra Rasoolallaahi Swallallaahu AlayhiWa Aalihi Wa Man Jafaaki Fa Qad Jafaa RasoolallaahiSwallallaahu Alayhi Wa Aalihi, Wa Man Aadhaaki FaQad Aadhaa Rasoolallahi Swallallaahu Alayhi Wa Aalihi,Wa Man Waswalaki Fa Qad Waswala RasoolallaahiSwallallaahu Alayhi Wa Aalihi, Wa Man Qatwa'aki FaQad Qatwa'a Rasoolallaahi Swallallaahu Alayhi WaAalihi, Li Annaki Bidh'atun Minhu Wa RoohuhulLadhee Bayna Janbayhi Kamaa Qaala SwallallaahuAlayhi Wa Aalihi Ush'hidullaaha Wa Rusulahu WaMalaaikatuhu Annaa Raadhin Amman Radheeti AnhuSaakhitwun Alaa Man Sakhittwi Alayhi MutabarriunMimman Tabarra'ati Minhu Muwaalin Li Man Waalayti,Muaadin Li Man Aadayti, Mubghidhun Li ManAbghadhti, Muhibbun Li Man Ahbabti, Wa KafaaBillaahi Shaheedan Wa Haseeban Wa Jaaziyan WaMutheeban.

Assalaamu Alayki Yaa Binta Rasoolillaah, Ush'hidu-llaaha Wa Rusulahu Wa Malaaikatahu, Annee WaliyyunLiman Waalaaki, Wa Aduwwun Liman Aadaaki, WaHarbun Liman Haarabaki, Anaa Yaa Mawlaatee BikiWa Bi Abeeki Wa Ba'aliki Wal Aimmati Min WuldikiMooqinun, Wa Bi Wilaayatihim Mu'aminun, Wa LiTwaa'atihim Multazimun, Ash'hadu Annad- DeenaDeenuhum, Wal Hukma Hukmuhum, Wa HumQad Ballaghoo Anillaahi Azza Wa Jalla

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Wa Da'aw Ilaa Sabeelillaahi Bil Hikmati Wal Maw'izatilHasanati Laa Taakhuzuhum Fillaahi LawmatuLaaimin Wa Swalawaatullaahi Alayki Wa Alaa AbeekiWa Ba'aliki Wa Dhurriyyatikil Aimmatit Twaahireen.

Allaahumma Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa AhliBaytihi, Wa Swalli Alal Batoolit TwaahiratisSweeddeeqatil Ma'asoomatit Taqiyyatin NaqiyyatirRadhwiyyatil Mardhwiyyatiz Zakiyyatir RasheedatilMadhloomatil Maqhooratil Maghswoobati HaqquhalMamnooati, Irsuhal Maksoorati, Dhwil'uhalMadhloomi, Ba'aluhal Maqtooli Waladuha FaatwimataBinti Rasoolika, Wa Bidh'ati Lahmihi Wa SwameemiQalbihi ,Wa Fildhati Kabidihi Wan Nukhbati MinkaLahu, Wat Tuhfati Khaswasta Biha Waswiyyahu, WaHabeebatal Mustwafaa, Wa Qareenatal Murtadhwaa,Wa Sayyidatan Nisaai, Wa Mubash-shiratil Awliyaai,Haleefatil Waraee, Waz Zuhdi Wa Tuffahatul Firdawsi,Wal Khuldil-Latee Sharrafta Mawlidaha Bi NisaailJannati, Wa Salalta Minha Anwaaral Aimmati, WaArkhayta Doonaha Hijaaban Nubuwwati, AllaahumaSwaali Alayha Swalaatan Tazeedu Fee MahallihaIndaka ,Wa Sharafihaa Ladayka , Wa Manzilatiha MinRidhaaka, Wa Balligh'haa Minnaa Tahiyyatan WaSalaaman, Wa Aatinaa Min Ladunka Fee HubbihaaFadhwlan Wa Ihsaanan, Wa Rahmatan Wa Ghufraanan,Innaka Dhul Afwil Kareem. ( = O thoroughly tested, your creation was out-and-out measured by Allaah beforeyou were brought into being, proper and accurate. We declare this because we areyour followers, aware of the truth, and are bound to all that which came with yourfather, Blessings of Allaah be on him and on his descendants, and his successor, Sowe accept, if we rightly make known your truthfulness, nothing but our duty, andfor our testimony of them, to receive from you good tidings for ourselves, becauseour sincere friendship with you purifies us. Peace be on you O daughter of theMessenger of Allaah.Peace be on you O daughter of the Prophet of Allaah. Peace be


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on you O the dearest beloved of Allaah. Peace be on you O daughter of the closefriend of Allaah. Peace be on you O daughter of the sincere Servent of Allaah. Peacebe on you O daughter of the faithful confidant of Allaah. Peace be on you O the bestcreation of Allaah. Peace be on you O daughter of the Superior-Most among theProphets of Allaah. and His Messengers, and His Angels. Peace be on you Odaughter of the best individual. Peace be on you O Chief of the women of theworlds from the beginning to the end. Peace be on you, O wife of theRepresentative of Allaah, the best creation, after the Messenger of Allaah. Peace beon you, O mother of Hasan and Husayn, the prime leaders of the people ofParadise. Peace be on you O truthful Martyr. Peace be on you O thankfullysatisfied. Peace be on you O distinctly wise. Peace be on you O heavenly beauty inhuman shape. Peace be on you O God-fearing, pure and holy. Peace be on you OWise who conversed with Angels. Peace be on you O was wrongfully and unlaw-fully kept out, under duress. Peace be on you O who was made a victim of violenttreatment. Peace be on you O Faatimah, daughter of the Messenger of Allaah, andMercy of Allaah and His Blessings. Blessings of Allaah be on you, on your soul andbody. I bear witness that, verily, you departed from this world as a convincingproof of Allaah, and that he who made you happy, indeed, had satisfied theMessenger of Allaah S.A.W.W. He who opposed you, infact, had opposed theMessenger of Allaah S.A.W.W. He who hurt you, infact, had hurt the Messenger ofAllaah S.A.W.W. He who loved you, indeed, had loved the Messenger of AllaahS.A.W.W. He who renounced you infact, had renounced the Messenger of AllaahS.A.W.W. Certainly you are his part and parcel, and his joy, permanently attachedto his body and soul. I call Allaah as a witness and also His Messenger, and HisAngels, that indeed he is my friend whom your love is available , he is my enemywho is your opponent, he is my adversary who makes war agaist you. I am withyou O my Lady, with your father, with your husband, and with the Imaams in yourProgeny, sure of your children, faithful unto their authority, and have taken obedi-ence unto them as a duty upon myself. I affirm that the religion is their religion andthe authority is their authority. They certainly performed their duty unto theAlmighty, the Glorious Allaah, and called unto the path of Allaah, with wisdom andgood advice, critisism of the mean did not deter them. Blessings of Allaah be on youand your father, on your husband, and on your Progeny, the Pure Imaams. O Allaahsend Blessings on Muhammad S.A.W.W. and on the people of the house. Bless theBatool, the pure, the infallible truthful, God-fearing, holy, agreeing, satisfied, wise,upright, wronged, unjustly treated, oppressed, prevented from getting her rights,her house was set on fire, her ribs were broken, her husband was wronged, herchildren were killed, Fatimah, daughter of Your Prophet, his flesh and blood, hispeace of mind, his heart's beat, and a choice of You she is, a rare preciousparticularised masterpiece for her successor, darling of Mustwafa, soul and self of


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Murtadhwa, chief of the women, paraclete of the most excellent, supporter of thechaste, and the devotees of Allaah, vision of the kingdom to come, rejoiced in glorythe women of Paradise on her birth, the light of the Imaams were drawn out fromher, no one is covered, except her, with the inherent quality of Prphet'hood. OAllaah send Blessings on her, which add more and more to her position near You,and glorify her honour before You, so that her status gives You joy and delight.Convey our salutations and greetings to her, and give us many bounties, gifts,marcy and forgiveness on account of our love for her, verily You are Forgiving,Kind. O Allaah send Blessings on the truthful Faatimah, the pure, the dearestdarling of Your most beloved Friend, Your Prophet, the mother of Your friends andclose supporters, whom You chose, favoured and gave preference over all thewomen of the worlds. O Allaah call to account those who wronged her and madelight of her rights, and take revenge from those who killed her children. O Allaah inthe same manner as You chose her to be the mother of the Imaams of guidence, theassociate of the standerd bearer on the Day of Judgement, and gave her the loftiestposition in the highest heaven, so, send Blessings on her and on her mother,Blessings that brighten the face of her fahter Muhammad S.A.W.W., which gave joyand delight to her children, and convey my heartfelt salutations and greetings tothem just now. )

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ZIYAARAT OFBIBI MA'ASOOMA-E-QUM S.A.

It is established from authentic traditions that there is a greatmerit to go for the Ziyarat of Bibi Ma'asooma-e-Qum S.A. Hername is Syyadah Jaleelah Muazzamah Bibi Faatwima, theblessed daughter of 7th Imaam Hadhrat Imaam Moosa-e-Kaadhim A.S. Her status is famous by the name "Ma'asooma-e-Qum". Imaam Ali Ridhaa A.S. and Imaam Muhammad TaqeeA.S. have said that whoever goes to the Ziyaarat of BibiFaatwima Ma'asooma-e-Qum A.S. with Ma'arifat, shall be re-warded with Paradise. Her Holy Shrine in Qum is always livelyby numerous visitors from every corner of the earth. Whenyou reach there stand facing Qibla and recite Allaahu Akbar34 times, Sub'haanallaah 33 times, and Al-Hamdulillaah 33times; then recite the following Ziyaarat:-

Assalaamu Alaa Aadama Swifwatillaah,Assalaamu Alaa Noohin Nabiyyillaah, Assalaamu AlaaIbraahima Khaleelillaah, Assalaamu Alaa MoosaKaleemillaah, Assalaamu Alaa Eesa Roohillaah,Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Rasoolillaah, Assalaamu AlaykaYaa Khayra Khalqillaah, Assalaamu Alayka YaaSwafiyyallaah,

Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Muhammada'bnaAbdillaahi Khaataman Nabiyyeen, Assalaamu AlaykaYaa Ameeral Mu'amineen Aliy'yabna Abee TwaalibinWaswiyya Rasoolillaah, Assalaamu Alayki YaaFaatwimatu Sayyidatan Nisaail Aalameen,Assalaamu Alaykuma Yaa Sibtway Nabiyyir RahmatiWa Sayyiday Shabaabi Ahlil Jannati, AssalaamuAlayka Yaa Aliyyabnal Husayn Sayyidal

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Aabideen Wa Qurrata Aynin Naadhwireen,Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Muhammad'abna AliyyinBaaqiril Ilmi Ba'adan Nabiyyi, Assalaamu Alayka YaaJa'afar'abna Muhammadinis Swaadiqal BaarralAmeen, Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Moosa'bni Ja'afarinitTwaahirat Tuhr, Assalaamu Alayka Yaa AliyyabnaMoosar Ridhal Murtadhwaa, Assalaamu Alayka YaaMuhammad'abna Aliyyinit Taqiyya, AssalaamuAlayka Yaa Aliy'yabna Muhammadinin NaqiyyanNaaswihal Ameen, Assalaamu Alayka YaaHasan'abna Aliyyin, Assalaamu Alal Waswiyyi MinBa'adihee.Allaahuma Swalli Alaa Noorik Wa SiraajikWa Waliyyi Waliyyik Wa Waswiyyi Waswiyyik WaHujjatik Alaa Khalqik.

Assalaamu Alayki Yaa Binta Rasoolillaah.Assalaamu Alayki Yaa Binta Faatwimata WaKhadeejata. Assalaamu Alayki Yaa Binta AmeerilMu'amineen. Assalaamu Alayki Yaa Bintal Hasani WalHusayn. Assalaamu Alayki Yaa Binta Waliyyillaah.Assalaamu Alayki Yaa Ukhta Waliyyillaah. AssalaamuAlayki Yaa Ammata Waliyyillaah. Assalaamu AlaykiYaa Binta Moosa'bni Ja'afarin Wa Rahmatullaahi WaBarakaatuh. Assalaamu Alayki Arrafallaahu BaynanaaWa Baynakum Fil Jannati Wa Hasharana FeeZumratikum Wa Awradanaa Hawdha Nabiyyikum WaSaqaanaa Bi Ka'asi Jaddikum Min Yadi Aliy'yibni AbeeTwaalibin Swalawaatullaahi Alaykum.

As'alullaah An Yuriyana Fee Kumus Suroor WalFaraja Wa An Yajma'ana Wa Iyyaakum Fee ZumratiJaddikum Muhammadin Swallaallaahu Alayhi WaA a l i h i W a A n L a a Ya s l u b a n a aMa 'ar i fat ikum Innahoo Wal iyyun Qadeerun


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Ataqarrabu Ilallaahi Bi Hubbikum Wal Baraa'ati MinA'adaaikum Wat Tasleemi Ilallaahi Raadhiyan BiheeGhayra Munkirin Walaa Mustakbirin Wa Alaa YaqqeniMaa Ataa Bihee Muhammadun Wa Bihee RaadhinNatlubu Bi Dhaalika Waj'haka Yaa Sayyidee.

Allaahumma Wa Ridhaak Wad Daaral AakhiratiYaa Faatwimatu'shfaee Fil Jannati Fa Inna LakiIndallaahi Sha'anan Minash Sha'ani. Allaahumma InneeAs'aluka An Takhtima Lee Bis Sa'aadati Falaa TaslubMinnee Maa AnaaFeehee, Walaa Hawla WalaaQuwwata Illaa Billaahil Aliyyil Adhweem.Allaahumaas-Tajib Lanaa Wa Taqabbalhu Bi KaramikWa Izzatik Wa Bi Rahmatik Wa Aafiyatik WaSwallallaahu Ala Muhammadin Wa Aalihi Ajmaeen WaSallama Tasleeman Yaa Arhamar Raahimeen.


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HADEES - E - KISAA'A

Hadees-e-Kisaa is a piece of such a marvellous text that its virtuesare unimaginable. In its perspective it is well established that theAHLUL BAYT OF THE HOLY PROPHET MUHAMMAD S.A.W.W. ARE

ONLY BIBI FAATIMA, IMAAM ALI, IMAAM HASAN AND IMAAM

HUSAYN A.S. and not as claimed by some unscrupulous personsthat the Prophet's wives are also included. This is a wellestablished and well recognised fact of all Madh'habs that onlyPanjetan Paak are mentioned in Hadees-e-Kisaa. And AllaahS.W.T. therein has made it known that the earth, the heavens,the stars, the moon, the sun, the oceans and everything arecreated by the virtue of Panjetan A.S. If Allaah had not createdPanjetan A.S. then He would also not have created all that He hascreated.

This Holy group of Panjetan was such marvellous that the mostexcelling Angel, Archangel Jibraeel A.S. also wished to be includedin this majestic and Holy group. And when one wants to knowthe status of the Blessed Daughter of the Holy Prophet, BibiFaatima S.A. it is sufficient that Allaah introduced thePanjetan through Bibi Faatima S.A. saying to the Angels thatthese are the father of Faatima, the husband of Faatima,and the sons of Faatima S.A.

Moreover, the sanctity and credence is told by the Holy Prophetto Imaam Ali that when the Shiahs gather together and recite thismeritorious text all their troubles, problems and tribulations shallvanish and their Haajaat shall be granted.

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An Faatwimataz-Zahraai Alayhas-Salaamu BintaRasoolillaahi Swallallaahu Alayhi Wa Aalihee QaalaSami'atu Faatwimata Annahaa Qaalat Dakhala AlayyaAbee Rasoolullaahi Fee Ba'adhil Ayyaam. Fa QaalaAssalaamu Alayki Yaa Faatwimatu Fa Qultu Alaykas-Salaam.

Qaala Innee Ajidu Fee Badanee Dhwu'afan, FaQultu Lahu Ueedhuka Billaahi Yaa Abataahu Minadh-Dhwu'afi, Fa Qaala Yaa Faatwimatu Eeteenee BilKisaa'il Yamaaniyyi Fa Ghattweenee Bihee, FaAtaytuhu Bil Kisaail Yamaaniyyi Fa GhattwaytuhuBihee.

Wa Swirtu Andhuru Ilayhi Wa Idhaa Waj'huhooYatala'alau Ka Annahul Badru Fee Laylati TamaamihiWa Kamaalihi.

Famaa Kaanat Illaa Saa'atan Wa Idhaa BiWaladiyal Hasani Qad Aqbala Wa Qaala AssalaamuAlayki Yaa Ummaahu , Fa Qultu Wa Alaykas-SalaamuYaa Qurrata Aynee Wa Thamaratu Fuwaadee, Fa QaalaYaa Ummaahu Innee Ashammu Indaki RaaihatanTwayyibatan Ka'annahaa Raaihatu JaddeeRasoolillaahi Fa Qultu Na'am Inna Jaddaka TahtalKisaai.

Fa Aqbala Hasanu Nahwal Kisaai WaQaalas-Salaamu Alayka Yaa Jaddaahu YaaRasoolallaahi Ata'adhanu Lee An Adkhula Ma'akaTahtal Kisaai, Qaala Wa Alaykas - Salaamu

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Yaa Waladee Wa Yaa Swaahiba Hawdhwee QadAdhintu Laka, Fa Dakhala Ma'ahoo Tahtal Kisaai.

Famaa Kaanat Illaa Saa'atan Wa Idhaa BiWaladiyal Husayni Qad Aqbala Wa Qaala AssalaamuAlayki Yaa Ummaahu, Fa Qultu Wa Alaykas-SalaamuYaa Waladee Wa Yaa Qurrata Aynee Wa ThamaratuFuwaadee, Fa Qaala Lee Yaa Ummaahu InneeAshammu Indaki Raaihatan Twayyibatan Ka AnnahaaRaaihatu Jaddee Rasoolillaahi, Fa Qultu Na'am InnaJaddaka Wa Akhaaka Tahtal Kisaai.

Fa Danal Husaynu Nahwal Kisaai Wa QaalaAssalaamu Alayka Yaa Jaddaahu Assalaamu AlaykaYaa Manikh-Taarahullaah, Ata'adhanu Lee An AdkhulaMa'akumaa Tahtal Kisaai, Fa Qaala Wa Alaykas-Salaamu Yaa Waladee Wa Yaa Shaafia Ummatee QadAdhintu Laka, Fa Dakhala Ma'ahumaa Tahtal Kisaai.

Fa Aqbala Inda Dhaalika Abul Hasani AliyyubnuAbi Twaalibin Wa Qaala Assalaamu Alayki Yaa BintaRasoolillaah, Fa Qultu Wa Alaykas-Salaamu Yaa AbalHasani Wa Yaa Ameeral Mu'amineen, Fa Qaala YaaFaatwimatu Innee Ashammu Indaki RaaihatanTwayyibatan Ka'Annaha Raaihatu Akhee WabniAmmee Rasoolillaah, Fa Qultu Na'am Haahuwa Ma'aWaladayka Tahtal Kisaai.

Fa Aqbala Aliyyun Nahwal Kisaai Wa QaalaAssalaamu Alayka Yaa Rasoolallaahi Ata'adhanu LeeAn Akoona Ma'akum Tahtal Kisaai, Qaala Lahoo WaAlaykas-Salaamu Yaa Akhee Wa Yaa Waswiyye WaKhaleefatee Wa Swaahiba Liwaai Qad AdhintuLaka, Fa Dakhala Aliyyun Tahtal Kisaai.

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Thumma Ataytu Nahwal Kisaai Wa QultuAssalaamu Alayka Yaa Abataahu Yaa Rasoolallaah,Ata'adhanu Lee An Akoona Ma'akum Tahtal Kisaai ,Qaala Wa Alaykis-Salaamu Yaa Bintee Wa YaaBidh'atee Qad Adhintu Laki Fa Dakhaltu Tahtal Kisaai.

Falammak Tamalnaa Jamee'an Tahtal Kisaai,Akhadha Abee Rasoolullaahi Bi Twarafiyal Kisaai WaAwma'a Bi Yadihil Yumnaa Ilas-Samaai, Wa Qaala,Allaahuma Inna Haa'Ulaai Ahlubaytee Wa KhaaswateeWa Haammatee, Lahmuhum Lahmee Wa DamuhumDamee, Yu'alimunee Maa Yu'alimuhum Wa YahzununeeMa Yahzunuhum, Anaa Harbun Liman HaarabahumWa Silmun Liman Saalamahum Wa Aduwwun LimanAadaahum Wa Muhibbun Liman Ahabbahum, InnahumMinnee Wa Anaa Minhum, Faj'al Swalawaatika WaBarakaatika Wa Rahmataka Wa Ghufraanaka WaRidhwaanaka Alayya Wa Alayhim Wa Adh'hibAnhumur-Rijsa Wa Twahhirhum Tatwheera.

Alaalhumma Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa AaliMuhammad.

Fa Qaalallaahu Azza Wa Jalla Yaa MalaaikatiWa Yaa Sukkana Samaawaati, Innee Maa KhalaqtuSamaa'an Mabniyyatan, Walaa Ardhan Madhiyyatan,Walaa Qamaran Muneera, Walaa ShamsanMudhweeatan, Walaa Falakan Yadooru, Walaa BahranYajree, Walaa Fulkan Yasree, Illaa Fee MuhabbatiHaa'ulaail Khamsatil-Ladheenahum Tahtal Kisaai.

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Fa Qaalal Ameenu Jibraaeelu Yaa Rabbee Wa ManTahtalKisaai, Fa Qaala Azza Wa Jalla Hum Ahlubaytin-Nubuwwati Wa M'adinur-Risaalati, Hum FaatwimatuWa Abooha Wa Ba'aluhaa Wa Banoohaa.


Fa Qaala Jabraaeelu Yaa Rabbee Ata'adhanuLee An Ahbitwa Ilal Ardhwi Li Akoona Ma'ahumSaadisa, Fa Qaalallaahu Na'am Qad Adhintu Laka.

Fa Habatwal Ameenu Jibraaeelu Wa QaalaAssalaamu Alayka Yaa Rasoolillaahil Aliyyul A'alaaYukriukas-Salaamu Wa Yakhusswuka Bit-Tahiyyati WalIkraam, Wa Yaqoolu Laka Wa Izzatee Wa JalaaleeInnee Maa Khalaqtu Samaa'an Mabniyyatan WalaaArdhwam-Mad'hiyyatan Walaa Qamaran MuneeranWalaa Shamsan Mudhweeatan Walaa Falakan YadooruWalaa Bahran Yajree Walaa Fulkan Yasree Illaa LiAjlikum Wa Mahabbatikum, Wa Qad Adhina Lee AnAdkhula Ma'akum Fa Hal Ta'adhanu Lee YaaRasoolallaah.

Fa Qaala Rasoolullaahi Wa Alaykas-Salaamu YaaAmeena Wahyillaahi Innahoo Na'am Qad Adhintu Laka,Fa Dakhala Jibraaeelu Ma'anaa Tahtal Kisaai, Fa QaalaLi Abee Innallaaha Qad Awhaa Ilaykum YaqooluInnamaa Yureedullaahu Li Yudh'hiba Ankumur-RijsaAhlal Bayti Wa Yutwahhirakum Tatwheera.


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Fa Qaala Aliyyun Li Abee Yaa RasoolallaahiAkhbirnee Maa Li Juloosinaa Haadha Tahtal KisaaiMinal Fadhli Indalllaah.

Fa Qaalan-Nabiyyu Wal-Ladhee Ba'athanee BilHaqqi Nabiyyan Wastwafaanee Bir-Risaalati Najiyyan,Maa Dhukira Khabarunaa Haadhaa Fee Mahfilin MinMahaafili Ahlil Ardhi, Wa Feehi Jam'un Min SheeatinaaWa Muhibbeenaa Illaa Wa Nazalat Alayhimur-RahmatuWa Haffat Bihimul Malaaikatu Wastaghfarat LahumIlaa An Yatafarraqoo.

Faqaala Aliyyun Idhan Wallaahi Fuznaa WaFaaza Sheeatunaa Wa Rabbil Ka'aba.

Fa Qaalan-Nabiyyu Thaaniyan Yaa Aliyyu Wal-Ladhee Ba'athanee Bil Haqqi Nabiyyan WastwafaaneeBir-Risaalati Najiyyan Maa Dhukira KhabarunaaHaadhaa Fee Mahfilin Min Mahaafili Ahlil Ardhi WaFeehi Jam'un Min Sheeatinaa Wa Muhibbeena, WaFeehim Mahmoomun Illaa Wa FarrajallaahuHammaahu, Walaa Maghmoomun Illaa WaKashafallaahu Ghammahu, Walaa Twaalibu HaajatinIllaa Wa Qadhallaahu Haajatahu.

Fa Qaala Aliyyun Idhan-Wallaahi Fuznaa WaSuidnaa Wa Kadhaalika Sheeatunaa Faazoo Wa SuidooFid-Dunyaa Wal Aakhirati Wa Rabbil Ka'abah.

Allaahumma Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa AaliMuhammad

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ZIYAARAT-E-IMAAM ALI NAQEE A.S. (SHAHAADAT 3RD RAJAB)

First recite IDHN-E-DUKHOOL (mentioned in theZiyaarat of the Holy Prophet S.A.W.W. page 503).Then recite the following Ziyaarat:-

Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Abal Hasani Aliyyabna Muhammadiz-Zakiyyar-Raashidan-Nooras Thaaqiba Wa RahmatullaahiWa Barakaatuh, Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Swafiyyallaah,Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Sirrallaah, Assalaamu Alayka YaaHablallaab, Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Aalallaah, AssalaamuAlayka Yaa Khiyaratallaah, Assalaamu Alayka YaaSwafwatallaah, Assalaamu Alayka Yaa AmeenallaahAssalaamu Alayka Yaa Haqqallaah, Assalaamu Alayka YaaHabeeballaah, Saalalaamu Alayka Yaa Nooral Anwaar,Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Zaynal Abraar, Assalaamu AlaykaYaa Saleelal Akhyaar, Assalaamu Alayka Yaa UnswuralAtwhaar, Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Hujjatar-Rahmaan,Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Ruknal Eemaan, Assalaamu AlaykaYaa Mawlal Mu’aminrrn, Assalaamu Alayka Ya Waliyyas-Swaaliheen, Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Alamal Hudaa,Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Haleefatat-Tuqaa, Assalaamu AlaykaYaa Amoodad-Deen. Assalaamu Alayka Yaa YabnaKhaatamin-Nabiyyeen, Assalaamu Layka Yabna SayyidilWaswiyyeen, Assalaamu Alayka Yabna Faatwimataz-Zahraai Sayyidatin-Nisaail Aalameen, Assalaamu AlaykaAyyuhal Ameenul Wafiyyu, Assalaamu Alayka AyyuhalAlamur-Radhwiyyu, Assalaamu Alayka Ayyuhaz-Zaahidut-Yaqiyyu, Assalaamu Alayka Ayyuhal Hujjatu AlalKhalqi Ajma’een, Assalaamu Alayka Ayyuhat-

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Waliyuyun-Naaswihu, Assalaamu Alayka Ayyuhat-TwareequlWaadhwihu, Assalaamu Alayka Ayyuhan-Najmul-Laaihu,Ash’hadu Yaa Mawlaaya Yaa Abal Hasani AnnakaHujjatallaahi Alaa Khalqihi Wa Khaleefatuhu Fee BariyyatihiWa Ameenuhu Fee Bilaadihi Wa Shaaheduhu Alaa Ibaadihi,Wa Ash’hadu Annaka Kalimatut-Yaqwaa Wa Baabul hudaaWal Urwatul Wuthqaa, Wal hujjatu Alaa Man Fawqal ArdhwiWa Man Tahtath-Tharaa, Wa Ash’hadu Annakal MutwahharuMinadh-Dhunoobil Mubarriu Minal Uyoobi Wal MukhtwassuBi Karaamatillaah Wal Mahbuwwu Bi Hujjatillaahi WalMawhoobu Lahu Kalimatullaahi War-Ruknul-Ladhee YaljauIlayhil Ibaadu Wa Tuhyaa Bihil Bilaadu, Wa Ash’hadu YaaMawlaaya Annee Bika Wa Bi Aabaaika Wa Abnaaika MooqinunMuqirroon Wa Lakum Taabiun Fee Dhaati Nafsee WaSharaayi’i Deenee Wa Khaatimati Amalee Wa MunqalabeeWa Mathwaaya Wa Annee Waliyyun Liman WaalaakumWaAduwwun Liman Aadaakum, Mu’aminun Bi Sirrikum WaAlaaniyatikum Wa Awwalikum Wa Aakhirikum Bi Abee AntaWa Ummee Wassalaamu Alayka Wa Rahmatullaahi WaBarakaatuh

Then respectfully kiss the Holy Zareeh and place theright and then left side of your face on the Zareeh andrecite this:-

Allaahumma Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aali MuhaamadinWa Swalli Alaa Hujjatikal Wafiyyi Wa Waliyyikaz-Zakiyyi,Wa Ameenikal Murtadhwaa, Wa Swafiyyikal Haadee, WaSwiraatikal Mustaqeem, Wal Jaaddatil Udhwmaa, Wat-Twareeqatil Wustwaa Noori Quloobil Mu’amineena, Wa WliyyilM u t t a q e e n a , W a S w a a h i b i l M u k h l i s w e e n .

Twaali Lil Qur’aan,Assalaamu Alayka Ayyuhal MubayyinuLil Halaali Minal Haraam, Assalaamu Alayka Ayyuhal

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Then Pray 2 Rak’at Namaaz of Ziyaarat and then recitethe following Duaa:-

Yaa Dhal Qudratil Jaamiati, War-Rahmatil Waasiati, WalMinanil Mutataabiati, Wal Aalaail Muta-waatirati, WalAyaadil Jaleelati, Wal Mawaahibil Jazeelati, SwalliAlaaMuhammadin Wa Aali Muhammadin Asswaadiqeena WaA’atwinee Su’alee, Wajma’a Shamlee, Wa LummaSha’athee, Wa Zakki Amalee, Walaa Tuzigh Qalbee Ba’adaIdh Hadaytanee, Walaa Tuzilla Qadamee, Walaa TakilneeIlaa Nafsee Twarfata Aynin Abadan, Walaa TukhayyibTwama’ee, Walaa Tubdi Awratee, Walaa Tah-tikSitree, Walaa Tuhishnee Walaa Tu’ayisnee, Wa Kun BeeRaoofan Raheeman Wahdinee, Wa Zakkinee WaTwahhirnee, Wa Swaffinee Wastwafinee, WaKhalliswnee,

Allaahumma Swalli Alaa Sayyidinaa Muhammadin WaAhli Baytihi, Wa Swalli Alaa Aliyyibni Muhammadir-RaashidilMa’aswoomi Minaz-Zalali, Wat-Twaahiri Minal Khalali, WalMunqatwi’i Ilayka Bil Amalil Mabluwwi Bil Fitani, WalMukhtabari Bil Mihani, Wal MumtahaniBi Husnil Balwa, WaSwabrish-Shakwaa Murshidi Ibaadika, Wa Barakati Bilaadika,Wa Mahalli Rahmatika, Wa Mustawdai Hikmatika, Wal QaaidiIlaa Jaanatikal Aalimi Fee Bariyyatik, Wal Haadi FeeKhaleeqatikal-ladhir-tadhwaytahu Wantajab-tahu Wakh-tartahu Li Maqaami Rasoolika Fee Ummatihi Wa AlzamtahuHifdhwa Shareeatihi Fastaqalla Bi A’abaail WaswiyyatiNaahidhwan Bihaa Wa Mudhwtwalian Bi Hamlihaa LamYa’athur Fee Mushkilin Walaa Hafaa Fee Mu’adhwilin BalKashafal Ghummata Wa Saddal Furjata Wa AddalMuftaradhwa, Allaahumma Fa Kamaa Aqrarta NudhwiraNabiyyika Bihi Faraqqihi Darajatahu Wa Ajzil LadaykaMathoobatahu, Wa Swalli Alayhi Wa Balligh’hu MinnaaTahiyyatan a Salaaman Wa Aatinaa Min Ladunka FeeMuwaalaatihi Fadhwlan Wa Ihsaanan Wa Maghfiratan WaRIdhw-waanan, Innaka Dhul Fadhwlil Adhweem.


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Was-takh-liswnee, Wasw-na’anee, Wastwa-ni’anee, WaQarribnee Ilayka , Walaa Tubaaidnee Minka, Waltuf BeeWalaa Tajfunee, Wa Akrimnee Walaa Tuhinnee, WamaaAs’aluka Falaa Tahrimnee, Wa Maa Laa As’aluka Faj-ma’ahoo Lee, Bi Rahmatika Yaa Arhamar-Raahimeen. WaAs’aluka Bi Hurmati Wajhikal Kareemi, Wa Bi HurmatiNabiyyika Muhammadin Swalawaatuka Alayhi Wa Aalihi, WaBi Hurmati Ahli Bayti Rasoolika Ameeril Mu’amineena WalHasani Wal Husayni Wa Aliyyin Wa Muhammadin Wa Ja’afarinWa Moosaa Wa Aliyyin Wa Muhammadin Wa Aliyyin WalHasani Wal Khalafil Baaqi Swalawaatuka Wa BarakaatukaAlayhim An Tuswalliy Alayhim Ajmaeen, Wa Tu’ajjila FarajaQaaimihim Bi Amrika Tanswuruhu Wa Tanswira Bihi LiDeenika Wa Taj’alanee Fee Jumlatin-Naajeena Bihi, WalMukhlisweena fee Twaa’atihi, Wa As’aluka Bi Haqqihim LamMastajabta Lee Da’awatee, Wa Qadhwayata Lee Haajatee,Wa A’atwaytanee Su’alee, Wa Kafaytanee Maa AhammaneeMin Amri Dunayaaya Wa Aakhirati, yaa Arhamar-Raahimeen,Yaa Nooru Yaa Burhaanu Yaa Muneeru Yaa Mubeenu YaaRabbikfinee Sharrash-Shuroor, Wa Aafaatid-Duhoor, WaAs’alukan-Najaata Yawma Yunfakhu Fis-Swoor.

The Imaam Has said that he has beseeched to AllaahS.W.T not to turn down anyone’s Haajat who recitesthis Duaa in his Holy Shrine.

Then ask to Allaah S.W.T.your needs and for other aswell and then recite the following Duaa repeatedly:-Yaa Uddatee Indal Adadi, Wa Yaa Rajaaee Wal Mu’atamada,Wa Yaa Kahfee Was-Sanada, Yaa Waahidu Ya Ahad, WaYaa Qul Huwallaahu Ahad, As’aluka Allaahumma BihaqqiMan Khalaqta Min Khaqika Walam Taj’al Fee KhalqikaMithlahum Ahadan, Swalli Alaa Jamaa’atihim Waf’AlBee............(Haajat).It is also mentioned to recite ZIYAARAT-E-JAAMIAH KABEERA overhere. It is narrated from the 10th Imaam A.S.

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IMAAM ALI NAQEE A.S. AND IMAAM HASAN ASKAREE A.S.

- When you reach Saamarrah, perform Ghusl and go tothe Holy Shrine of the Imaams, recite IDHN-E-DUKHOOL,(refer in the section of the Ziyaarat of the Holy ProphetS.A.W.W. page 503) and then recite the folowing Ziyaarat:-

Assalaamu Alaykumaa Yaa Waliyyallaah, AssalaamuAlaykumaa Yaa Hujjata-yillaah, Assalaamu AlaykumaYaa Noora-yillaahi Fee Dhwululaatil Ardh, AssaalaamuAlaykumaa Yaa Man Badaa Lillaahi Fee Sha’anikumaaAtaytukumaa Zaairan Aarifan Bi Haqqikumaa Muaa-diyan Li A’adaaikumaa, Muwaaliyan LiAwliyaaikuma, Mu’aminan Bimaa Aamantumaa Bihi,Kaafiran Bimaa Kafartumaa Bihi, Muhaqqikan LimaaHaqqaq-tumaa, Mubtwilan Limaa Abtwal-tumaa,As’alullaaha Rabbee Wa Rabbikumaa ,An Yaj’alaHadh-dhwee Min Ziyaarati-kumas-Swalaata AlaaMuhammadin Wa Aalihi, Wa An YarzuqaneeMuraafatakumaa Fil Jinaani Ma’a Abaaikumas-Swaaliheen, Wa As’aluhu An Yu’atiqa RaqabateeMinan-Naar, Wa Yar-zuqanee Shafaa’atakuma WaMuswaa-hibatakumaa , Wa Yu’arrifa Baynee WaBaynakumaa, Walaa Yaslubanee Hubbakumaa WaHubba Aabaaikumas-Swaaliheen, Wa An LaaYaj’alahu Aakhiral Ahadi Min Ziyaaratikuma, Wa Yah-shuranee Ma’akumaa Fil Jannati Bi Rahmatihi,Allaahummar-Zuqnee Hubbahumaa Wa Tawaffanee

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Alaa Millati-himaa. Allaahummal’An DhwaalimiAali Muhammadin Haqqahum Wan-taqim Minhum,Allaahumal’Anil Awwaleena Minhum WalAakhireena, Wa Dhwaaif Alayhimul Adhaaba WablughBihim Wa Bi Ashyaaihim Wa Muhibbeehim WaMuttabi’ihim Asfala Darkin Minal Jaheem, Innaka AlaaKulli Shay’in Qadeer. Allaahumma Ajjil FarajaWaliyyika Wabni Waliyyika Waj’al Farajanaa Ma’aFarajihim,Yaa Arhamar-Raahimeen.

Then pray 2 Rak’at Namaaz and beseech your Haajaatto Allaah S.W.T. Then respectfully embrace the HolyShrine, and then recite this:-

Allaahumar-Zuqnee Hubbahum Wa Tawaffanee Alaa

Millaatihim.

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AAB-E-ZAMZAM(WATER FROM THE WELL OF ZAMZAM)

Water is the greatest gift from Almighty Allaah S.W.T., and it isthe best liquid to drink for quenching thirst and remain healthy.There are some types of most preferable waters and the water ofZamzam is one amongst them which is proved to be much healthierand blessed one. The water of Furaat ( River Euphrates ) is alsoone of the blessed waters and it is said that every night angelsascend from the heavens and pour some water from the rivers ofParadise into the waters of Furaat.Here we reproduce the article from a Chemical Engineer of SaudiArabia concerning the provocation, laboratory tests, and itsmiraculous results:A As the Hajj season approaches, I am reminded of the wondersof Aab-i-Zamzam. Let me go back to how it all started .In 1971, an Egyptian doctor wrote to the European Press a lettersaying that Aab-I-Zamzam was not fit for drinking purposes. Iimmediately thought that this was just a form of prejudiceagainst the Muslims and that since his statement was based onthe assumption, that since the Khaana-I-Kaaba was at a shallowplace (below sea-level) and located in the center of the city ofMakkah, all the waste water of the city collecting through thedrains fell into well holding the water.Fortunately the news came to Shah Faisal's ears who got extremelyangry and decided to disprove the Egyptian doctor's provocativestatement. He immediately ordered the Ministry of Agriculture andWater Resources to investigate and send samples of Aab-I-Zamzamto European labortatories for testing the pot-ability of the water.The Ministry then instructed The Jeddah Power And DesalinationPlants to carry out this task. It was here that I was employed as ade-salting engineer (chemical engineer to produce drinking waterfrom sea water). I was chosen to carry out this assignment. At this

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stage I remember that I had no idea what the well holding thewater looked like. I went to Makkah and reported to the authoritiesat the Khaana-e-Ka'aba explaining my purpose of visit. They deputeda man to give me whatever help was required. When we reachedthe well, it was hard for me to believe that a pool of water, morelike a small pond, about 18 by 14 feet was the well that suppliedmillions of gallons of water every year to Haajjis ever since it cameinto existence at the time of Hazrat Ibrahim, many, many centuriesago. I started my investigations and took the dimentions of thewell. I asked the man to show me the depth of the well.First he took a shower and descended into the water. Then hestraightened his body. I saw that the water level came up to justabove 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 intothe water) in search of any inlet or pipeline inside the well to seefrom where the water came in. However, the man reported thathe could not find any inlet or pipeline inside the well. I thought ofanother idea.The water could be withdrawn rapidly with help of abig transfer pump which was installed at the well of theAab-I-Zamzam storage tanks. In this way, the water level woulddrop 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 findthe enternce of the water to the well. So I decided to repeat theprocess. But this time I instructed the man to stand still at oneplace and carefully observe any unusual thing happening insidethe well. After a while, he suddenly he raised his hands andshouted, "Al-Hamdulillaah! I have found it. The sand is dancingbeneath my feet as the water oozes out of the bed of the well."Then he moved around the well during the pumping period andnoticed the same phenomenon everywhere in the well. Actuallythe flaw of water into the well through the bed was equal atevery point, thus keeping the level of water steady.

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After I finished my observations , I took the samples of the water forEuropean laboratories to test. Before I left the Khaana-e-Ka'aba Iasked the authorities about the other wells around Makkah. I was toldthat these wells were mostly dry. When I reached my office in Jeddah,I reported my findings to my boss who listened with great interest butmade a very irrational comment that the Zamzam well could beinternally connected to the Red Sea. How was it possible when Makkahis about 75 kilometers away from the sea and the wells located beforethe city usually remain dry ? The result of the water sampletested by the European laboratories and the one analyzed inour 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 magnesiumsalts. The content of these was slightly higher in Aab-e-Zamzam. This may be why this warter refreshes tiredHaajjis, but more significantly, the water contains fluoridesthat have an effective germicidal action. Moreover, theremarks of the European laboratories showed that the wa-ter was fit for drinking. Hence, the statement made by theEgiptian doctor was proved false. When this was reported toShah Faisal he was extremely pleased and ordered the con-tradiction of the report in the European press. In a way, itwas a blessing that this study was undertaken to show thechamical composition of the water. In fact, the more youexplore, the more wonders surface and you find yourselfbelieving implicitly in the miracles of this water that Godbestowed as a gift on the faithfuls coming from far andwide to the desert land for Pilgrimage.

Let me sum up some of the features of Aab-e-Zamzam:

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This well has never dried up. On the contrary, it hasalways fulfilled the demand for water.

It was always maintained the same salt compositionand test ever since it came into existence.

Its potability has always been universally recognized aspilgrims from all over the world visit Khana-e-Ka'aba everyyear for Hajj and Umrah, but have never complainedabout it. Instead, they have always enjoyed the waterthat refreshes them.

Water tastes different at different places.Aab-e-Zamzam's appeal has always been universal.

This water has never been chemically treated orchlorinated, as is the case with the water pumped into thecities.

Biological growth and vegetation usually takes place inmost wells. This makes the water unpalatable owing to thegrowth of algae causing taste and odour problems. But inthe case of Aab-e-Zamzam well there wasn't any signof biological growth.

Centuries ago, Bibi Haajira S.A. searched disperately forwater in the hills of Safaa and Marwa to give to her newlyborn son Hazrat Ismail. As she ran from one place toanother in search of water her child rubbed his feet againstthe sand. A pool of wate surfaced, and by the Grace ofGod, shaped itself into a well which came to be called Aab-e-Zamzam. **************

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DUAA AFTER EVERYDAY-NAMAAZ

Namaaz-e-Sub'h :

Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem.Allaahumma Swalli Alaa Muhammadin-Wa AaliMuhammad.

Bismillaahi Wa Swallallaahu AlaaMuhammadin Wa Aalihee, Wa Ufawwidhu AmreeIla-llaahi Innal-laaha Basweerun-Bil Ibaadi, FaWaqaahullaahu Sayyi'aati Maa Makaroo Laa IlaahaIllaa Anta Sub'haanaka Innee Kuntu Minadh-Dhwaalimeen, Fastajabnaa Lahoo Wa Naj-jaynaahuMinal Ghammi Wa Kadhaalika Nunjil Mu'mineen.Hasbuna-llaahu Wa Ni'amal Wakeel. Fan-qalabooBi Ni'amatim-Minallaahi Wa Fadhlin LamYamsas'hum Soo-un Maashaa'Allaahu Laa HawlaWalaa Quwwata Illaa Billaahi, Maashaa'Allaahu,Laa Maashaa'Annaasu, Maashaa'Allaahu Wa InKarihan-Naasu, Hasbiyar-Rabbu Minal Marboobeen,Hasbiyal Khaaliqu Minal Makhlooqeen, Hasbiyar-Raaziqu Minal Marzooqeen, Hasbiyallaahu RabbulAalameen, Hasbee Man Huwa Hasbee, HasbeeMan Lam Yazal Hasbee,, Hasbbee Man Kaana MudhKuntu Lam Yazal Hasbee, Hasbiyallaahu Laa IlaahaIllaa Huwa Alayhi Tawaqqaltu Wa Huwa RabbulArshil Adhweem.

( = The summary of the meaning of this Duaa is that I begin in the name of Allaahthe most Merciful. And I urge Allaah to send blessings on the Holy Prophet S.A.W.W.and his holy Progeny A.S. And as Allaah looks after the affairs of His servents Ientrust all my affairs to Him only. I accept that I am guilty but I also believe thatthere is no god except Almighty Allah S.W.T. I also believe that Allaah complieswith the request of His servents and rescues them from troubles. So He is sufficient

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for us and He is the Most Excellent Protector.Whom Allaah saves they return withgrace and favour from Allaah, whatever Allaah wills .it has to happen, not as peoplewills. Allaah is sufficient for me as a Nourisher, Protector, Creator, Lord of theWorlds. Sufficient for me is Allaah who does not pass away but remains for everand ever. I am His creation. I put my trust in Allaah Who is the Lord of the greatArsh. )

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Namaaz-e-Zuhr :


Laa Ilaaha Il-lallaahul Adhweemul Haleem.Laa Ilaaha Illallaahu Rabbul Arshil Kareem.Alhamdu Lillaahi Rabbil Aalameen. AllaahummaInnee As'aluka Moojibaati Rahmatika, Wa Azaa'imiMaghfiratika, Wal Ghaneemata Min Kulli Birrin,Was-Salaamata Min Kulli Ithmin, Allaahumma LaaTada'a Lee Dhanban Illaa Ghafartahu, WalaaHamman Illaa Farrajtahu, Walaa Suqman IllaaShafaytahu, Walaa Ayban Illaa Satartahu WalaaRizqan Illaa Basatwtahu, Walaa Khawfan IllaaAamantahu, Walaa Soo'an Illaa Swarraftahu, WalaaHaajatan Hiya Laka Ridhan, Wa Liya FeehaaSwalaahun Illaa Qadhwaytahaa, Yaa Arhamar-Raahimeen, Aameen, Rabbal Aalameen.( = In this Duaa I confirm that thereis no god except Allaah, the Loving,the Lord ofthe exalted Arsh, the Lord of all the worlds, and all praises belong to Him. I beseechAllaah to bring forth that thing which brings forth His Mercy and Forgiveness andsafety from all sins. And I beseech Allah not to let my single sin unforgiven, todisperse worries, to heal the disease, to conceal my faults, to multiply my liveli-hood, to dispell fears, to turn away the evils, to approve my desires that benefitmeand has not been satidfied. O the most Merciful of all the mercifuls Aameen (sobe it) O Lord Nourisher of the worlds. )

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DUAA AFTER EVERYDAY NAMAAZ

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Namaaz-e-Asr :


Astaghfirul-laahal-Ladhee Laa Ilaaha IllaaHuwal Hayyul Qayyoom, Ar-Rahmaanur-Raheem,Dhul Jalaali Wal Ikraami Wa As'aluhu An-YatoobaAlayya Tawbata Abdin Dhaleelin Khaadhi'inFaqeerin Baa'isin, Miskeenin MustakeeninMustajeerin, Laa Yamliku Li Nafsihi Naf'an WalaaDharran, Walaa Mawtan, Walaa Hayaatan, WalaaNushoora. Allaahumma Innee A'oodhu Bika Min-Nafsin, Laa Tash-bau Wa Min Qalbin LaaYakhsha'u, Wa Min Ilmin Laa Yanfa'u, Wa MinSwalaatin Laa Turfa'u Wa Min Duaa'in Laa Yusma'u.Allaahumma Innee As'alukal Yusra Ba'adal Usri,Wal Faraja Ba'adal Karbi, War-Rakhaa'a Ba'adash-Shiddati. Allaahumma Maabinaa Min-Ni'amatin FaMinka, Laa Ilaaha Illaa Anta, Astaghfiruka WaAtoobu Ilayka.

( = In this Duaa I ask forgiveness from Allaah saying that He is One and there is nogod except Allaah, the Everliving, Eternal, Beneficent, Merciful, Owner of Mightand Majesty. While requesting Him to accept my repentence I admit to be aninsignificant servent, submissive, destitute, needy, worried, helpless,and seekingprotection. I also admit that I on my own is unable neither to win, to lose, to die, tolive, nor to come to life again. I turn to Him from an unsatiable self, unremorsefulheart, useless intelligence, unaccepted prayer, and unfulfilled request. I beseechAllaah to ease my distress, to give joy after sorrow, and comfort after hardship. Ialso admit that whatever facility I possess is from Allaah. Finally I express mybelief that there is no god save Allaah, and I seek forgiveness from Him and I turnrepentant unto Him. )

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Namaaz-e-Maghrib :


Allaahumma Innee As'aluka MoojibaatiRahmatika, Wa Azaa'ima Maghfiratika, Wan-NajaataMinan-Naari Wa Min Kulli Baliyyatin, Wal FawzaBil Jannati War-Ridhwaani, Fee Daaris-Salaam,Wa Jawaari Nabiyyika Muhammadin Alayhi WaAalihis-Salaam, Allaahumma Maabinaa Min-Ni'amatin Fa Minka, Laa Ilaaha Illaa Anta,Astaghfiruka Wa Atoobu Ilayka.( = O Allaah I beseech from You that thing which is required for getting Your Mercy,for protection and pardon You promised, for rewards of good deeds, for safetyfrom fire and all misfortunes, for gift of Paradise, and Your Pleasure and nearness toYour Prophet and his household members. O Allaah all bounties are from You.Thereis no god except You. I seek Your Protection. And I repent and turn towardsYou. )

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Namaaz-e-Ishaa :


Allaahumma Innahu Laysa Lee Ilmun BiMawdhwi'ee Rizqee Wa Innamaa Atlubuhu BiKhatwaraatin, Takhturu Alaa Qalbee, Fa AjooluFee Twalabihil Buldaan. Fa Anaa Feemaa AnaaTwaalibun Kal Hayraani Laa Adri'a Fi SahlinHuwa Am Fi Jabalin, Am Fi Ardhin, Am FiSamaa'in, Am Fi Barrin, Am Fi


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Bahrin,, Wa Alaa Yaday Man Wamin Qibali Man,Waqad Alimtu Anna Ilmahoo Indaka Wa AsbaabahooBi Yadika, Wa Antal-Ladhee Taqsimuhoo Bi LutfikaWa Tusabbibuhu Bi Rahmatika. Allaahumma FaSwalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aalihee, Waj'al YaaRabbi Rizqaka Lee Waasi'an, Wa Matlabahu Sahlan,Wa Ma'akhadhahu Qareeban, Walaa Tu'anninee BiTwalabi Maa Lam Tuqaddir Lee Feehi Rizqan, FaInnaka Ghaneeyun An Adhaabi Wa Anaa FaqeerunIlaa Rahmatika, Fa Swalli Alaa Muhammadin WaAalihee, Wa Jud Alaa Abdika Bi-Fadhlika InnakaDhoo Fadhlin Adhweem

( =O Allaah I certainly have no knowledge of where lies the means ofmy livelihood. yet I run after every l ivelihood that occurs to mymind. In i ts search I roam in towns, but i t is l ike that person who isbewildered and does not know whether i t is to be found, in desert ,mountain, plains, sky, land or ocean, and in whose possesión i t isand where will i t be available. Verily You have i ts knowledge andYou provide occassion to get i t . I t is You that through Your love andaffection determines and distributes as per need, and You originatesit and generates i t through Your Mercy. Therefore O Allaah sendblessings on Muhammad S.A.W W. and Aal-e-Muhammad, O LordNourisher, provide sufficient means of l ivelihood to me and make iteasy for me to reach it and keep its source near to me, and let me notwaste t ime and energy in running after that which You have notdeemed it fi t for my livelihood. Indeed You have unlimited means toreduce the load of my hardships and I am extremely in need of YourMercy. So send blessings on Muhammad S.A.W.W. and his childrenand do favour to Your servent, Indeed You are the owner of greatfavours. )

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DAILY ZIYAARAT OF MA'ASOOMEEN A.S.TO BE RECITED ON EACH DAY OF THE

WEEK

Hazrat Muhammad Mustafa S.A.W.W.[SATURDAY]

Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem. Allaahumma Swalli AlaaMuhammadin Wa Aali Muhaammad.

Ash'hadu An Laa Ilaaha Illallaahu Wahdahu LaaShareeka Lahu Wa Ash'hadu Annaka MuhammadubnuAbdillaahi Wa Ash'hadu Annaa Qad Ballaghta RisaalaatiRabbika Wa Naswahta Li Ummatika Wa Jaahadta FeeSabeelillaahi Bil Hikmati Wal Maw'idhwatil HasanatiWa Addaytal-Ladhee Alayka Minal Haqqi Wa AnnakaQad Ra'ufta Bil Mu'mineena Wa Ghaladhta AlalKaafireena Wa Abadtallaaha Mukhliswan, Hattaa AtaakalYaqeen, Fa Balaghallaahu Bika Ashrafa MahallilMukarrameen. Al-Hamdu Lillaahil-Ladhees-TanqadhanaaBika Minash-Shirki Wadh-Dhalaali, Allaahumma SwalliAlaa Muhammadin Wa Aalihi Waj'al Swalawaatika, WaSwalawaati Malaaikatika Wa Ambiyaa'ika Wal MursaleenWa Ibaadikas-Swaaliheen, Wa Ahlis-Samaawaati WalArdheena Wa Man Sabbaha Laka Yaa Rabbal AalameenMinal Awwaleena Wal Aakhareena Alaa MuhammadinAbdika Wa Rasoolika Wa Nabiyika Wa Ameenika WaNajeebika Wa Habeebika Wa Swafiyyika Wa SwifwatikaWa Khaaswatika Wa Khaaliswatika Wa Khiyaratika MinKhalqika Wa A'atwihil Fadhla Wal Fadheelata WalWaseelata Wad-Darajatar-Rafee'ata Wab'ath'hu

DAILY ZIYAARAT OF MA’ASOOMEEN A.S.

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Maqaaman Mahmoodan Yaghbituhu Bihil Awwaloona WalAakhiroona. Allaahumma Innaka Qulta Walaw AnnahumIdh-Dhwalamoo Anfusahum Jaa'ooka FastaghfarullaahaWastaghfara Lahumur-Rasoolu, Li WajadallaahaTawwaaban Raheema, Ilaahee Faqad Ataytu NabiyyikaMustaghfiran Taa'iban Min Dhunoobee Fa Swalli AlaaMuhammadin Wa Aalihee Waghfirhaa Lee, Ya SayyidinaaAtawajjahu Bika Wa Bi Ahli Baytika Ilallaahi Ta'aalaaRabbika Wa Rabbee Li Yaghfira Lee.Then recite 3 times :Innaa Lillaahi Wa Innaa Ilayhi Raajioon.Then continue :

Uswibnaa Bika Yaa Habeeba Quloobinaa FamaaA'adhwamal Musweebata Bika Haythun Qatwa'a AnnalWahyu Wa Haythu Faqad Naaka Fa Innaa Lillaahi WaInnaa Ilayhi Raajioon. Yaa Sayyidanaa Yaa RasoolallaahiSwalawaatullaahi Alayka Wa Alaa Ahlibaytikat-Twayyibeenat-Twaahireen. Haadha Yawmus-Sabti WaHuwa Yawmuka Wa Anaa Feehi Dhayfuka Wa JaarukaFa'adhifnee Wa Ajirnee, Fa Innaka Kareemun, Tuhibudh-Dhiyaafata Wa Ma'amoorun Bil Ijaarati Fa AdhifneeWa Ahsin Dhiyaafatee Wa Ajirnaa Wa Ahsin IjaaratanaaBi Manziltillaahi Indaka Wa Inda Ahli Baytika Wa BiManzilatihim Indahoo Wa Bi Mastawda'akum Min IlmiheeFa Innahoo Akramul Akrameen.Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Rasoolallaahi Wa RahmatullaahiWa Barakaatuh. Assalaamu Alayka Yaa MuhammadabnaAbdillaahi, Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Khiyaratallaahi,Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Habeeballaahi, Assalaamu AlaykaYaa Swifwatallaahi, Assalaamu Alayka Ya Ameenallaahi,


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Ash'hadu Annaka Muhammadabnu Abdillaahi WaAsh'hadu Annaka Qad Naswahta Li Ummatika WaJaahadta Fee Sabeeli Rabbika Wa Abadtahu HattaaAtaakal Yaqeen. Fa Jazaakallaahu Yaa RasoolallaahiAfdhala Maa Jazaa Nabiyyan An Ummatihi. AllaahummaSwalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aali Muhammad AfdhalaMaa Swallayta Alaa Ibraaheem Wa Aali IbraaheemInnaka Hameedum-Majeed.```````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````

Ziyaarat of Imaam Ali A.S.[SUNDAY]

Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem. Allaahumma SwalliAlaa Muhammadin Wa Aali Muhammad.

Assalaamu Alash-Shajaratin-Nubuwwati Wad-Dawhatil Haashimiyyati Al Mudhwee'atil Muthmirati Bin-Nubuwwatil Mooniqati Bil Imaamati Wa AlaaDhwajee'ayka Aadama Wa Noohin Alayhimas-Salaam.Assalaamu Alayka Wa Alaa Ahlibaytikat-Twayyibeena-Twaahireen. Assalaamu Alayka Wa Alal MalaaikatilMukhdiqeena Bika Wal Haaffeena Bi Qabrika YaaMawlaaya Yaa Ameeral Mu'mineena Haadha YawmulAhadi Wa Huwa Yawmuka Wa Bismika Wa AnaaDhayfuka Feehi Wa Jaaruka Fa Adhifnee Yaa MawlaayaWa Ajirnee Fa Innaka Kareemun Tuhibbudh-DhiyaafataWa Ma'amoorun Bil Ijaarati Faf'al Maa Raghibtu IlaykaFeehi Wa Rajawtuhu Minka Bi Manzilatika Wa AaliBaytika Indallaahi Wa Manzilatihi Indakum Wa Bi HaqqiIbni Ammika Rasoolillaahi Swallallaahu Alayhi Wa AalihiWa Sallama Wa Alaykum Wa Alayhim Ajmaeen.```````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````


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Ziyaarat of Bibi Faatima S.A.[SUNDAY]

Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem. Alaamumma Swalli AlaaMuhammadin Wa Aali Muhammad.

Assalaamu Alayki Yaa Mumtahanatu Imtahanakil-Ladhee Khalaqaki Fa Wajadaki Li MamtahanakiSwaabiratan Anaa Laki Muswaddiqun Swaabiroon AlaaMaa Ataa Bihee Abooki Wa WaswiyyuhooSwalawaatullaahi Alayhimaa Wa Anaa As'aluki In KuntuSwaddaqtuki Illaa Alhaqtinee Bi Tasdeeqee Lahumaa LiTusarraa Nafsee Fash'hadee Annee Dhwaahirun BiWilaayatiki Wa Walaayati Aali Baytiki SwalawaatullaahiAlayhim Ajmaeen.

Another Ziyaarat of Bibi Faatima S.A. on SUNDAY :

Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem. Allaahumma Swalli AlaaMuhammadin Wa Aali Muhammad.

Assalaamu Alayki Yaa Mumtahanatu Imtahana-kil-ladhee Khalaqaki Qabla An'yakhluqaki Wa Kunti LiMamtahanaki Bihee Swaabiratan Wa Nahnu LakiAwliyaa'un Muswaddiqoon Wa Likulli Maa Ataa BiheeAbooki Swallallaahu Alayhi Wa Aalihee Wa Sallama WaAtaa Bihee Waswiyyuhoo Alayhissalaamu MusallimoonaWa Nahnu Nas'aluka. Allaahumma Idh KunnaaMuswaddiqeena Lahum An Tulhiqana Bi TasdeeqinaaBid-Darajatil Aaliyati Li Nubash-shira Anfusanaa Bi AnnaaQad Twahurnaa Bi Walaayatihim Alayhimus-Salaam.```````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````


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Ziyaarat of Imaam Hasan A.S.[MONDAY]


Assalaamu Alayka Yabna Rasooli RabbilAalameen. Assalaamu Alayka Yabna Ameeril Mu'mineen.Assalaamu Alayka Yabna Faatwimataz-Zahraai, AssalaamuAlayka Yaa Habeeballaahi Assalaamu Alayka YaaSwifatallaahi, Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Ameenallaahi,Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Hujjatallaahi, Assalaamu AlaykaYaa Noorallaahi, Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Swiratallaahi,Assalaamu Alayka Ya Bayaana Hukmillaahi, AssalaamuAlayka Yaa Naaswira Deenillaahi, Assalaamu AlaykaAyyuhas-Sayyiduz-Zakiyyu, Assalaamu Alayka AyyuhalBarrul Wafiyu, Assalaamu Alayka Ayyuhal QaaimulAmeenu, Assalaamu Alayka Ayuhal Aalimu Bit-Ta'aweeli,Assalaamu Alayka Ayyuhal Haadiyul Mahdeeyyu,Assalaamu Alayka Ayyuhat-Twaahiruz-Zakiyyu, AssalaamuAlayka Ayyuhat-Taqiyyun Naqiyyu, Assalaamu AlaykaAyyuhal Haqqul Haqeequ, Assalaamu Alayka Ayyuhash-Shaheedus-Swiddiqu, Assalaamu Alayka Yaa AbaaMuhammadin Al-Hasanabna Aliyyin Wa RahmatullaahiWa Barakaatuh.


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Ziyaarat of Imaam Husayn A.S.[MONDAY]

Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem.Allaahumma Swali Alaa Muhammadin Wa AaliMuhammad.

Assalaamu Alayka Yabna Rasoolillaahi AssallamuAlayka Yabna Ameeril Mu'mineen. Assalaamu AlaykaYabna Sayyidati Nisaail Aalameen, Ash'hadu AnnakaQad Aqamtas-Swalaata Wa Aataytaz-Zakaata Wa AmartaBil Ma'aroofi Wa Nahayta Anil Munkari Wa AbadtallaahaMukhliswan Wa Jaahadta Fillaahi Haqqa Jihaadihi HattaaAtaaqal Yaqeen. Fa Alaykas-Salaamu Minnee MaaBaqeetu Wa Baqiyal-Laylu Wan-Nahaaru Wa Alaa AaliBaytikat-Twayyibeenat-Twaahireen, Anaa Yaa MawlaayaMawlallaka Wa Li Aali Baytika Silmun LimanSaalamakum Wa Harbun Liman Haarabakum Mu'minunBi Sirrikum Wa Jahrikum Wa Dhwaahirikum WaBaatwinikum . La'anallaahu A'adaaikum Minal AwwaleenaWal Aakhireena Wa Anaa Abra'u Ilallaahi Ta'aala MinhumYaa Mawlaaya Yaa Abaa Muhammadin Yaa Mawlaaya YaaAbaa Abdillaahi, Haadhaa Yawmul Ithnayni Wa HuwaYawmukuma Wa Bismikumaa Wa Anaa FeehiDhayfukuma, Fa Adheefaanee Wa Ahsinaa DhiyaafateeFa Ni'ama Manistudheefa Bihee Antumaa Wa Anaa FeehiMin Jiwaarikuma Fa Ajeeraanee Wa InnakumaaMa'amuraanee Bidh-Dhiyaafatee Wal Ijaaratee FaSwallallaahu Alaykuma Wa Aalikumat-Twayyibeen.```````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````


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Ziyaarat of Imaam Zaynul Aabideen A.S., ImaamMuhammad Baaqir A.S., and Imam Jaa'far SaadiqA.S.

[TUESDAY]


Assalaamu Alaykum Yaa Khuzzaana Ilmillaahi,, AssalaamuAlaykum Yaa Taraajimati Wahyillaahi, AssalaamuAlaykum Yaa Aimmatal Hudaa, Assalaamu Alaykum YaaA'alaamutuqaa, Assalaamu Alaykum Yaa AwlaadaRasoolillaahi Anaa Aarifun Bi Haqqikum Mustabswirun,Bi Sha'anikum Mu'aadin Li A'adaaikum, Muwaalin liAwliyaaikum, Bi Abee Antum Wa Ummi SwalawaatullaahiAlaykum, Allaahumma Innee Atawaalaa AakhirahumKamaa Tawaalaytu Awwalahum, Wa Abra'u Min KulliWaleejatin Doonahum, Wa Akfuru Bil Jibti Wat-Twaaghooti Wallaati Wal Uzza, Swalawaatullaahi AlaykumYaa Mawaaliyya Wa Rahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuh.Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Sayyidal Aabideen, Wa SulaalatalWaswiyyeen, Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Baaqira Ilmin-Nabiyyeen, Assalamu Alayka Yaa Swaadiqan MuswaddiqanFil Qawli Wal Fi'ali Yaa Mawaaliyya Haadhaa YawmukumWa Huwa Yawmuth-Thulathaa'i Wa Anaa Feehi DhayfunLakum Wa Mustajeerun Bikum, Fa Adheefoonee WaAjeeroonee Bi Manzilatillaahi Indakum Wa AaliBaytikumut-Twayyibeenat-Twaahireen.```````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````


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Ziyaarat of Imaam Moosa-e-Kaadhim A.S., ImaamAli Radhaa A.S., Imaam Muhammad Taqee A.S.,and Imaam Ali Naqee A.S.

[WEDNESDAY]


Assalaamu Alaykum Yaa Awliyaa'Allaahi, AssalaamuAlaykum Yaa Hujajallaahi, Assalaamu Alaykum YaaNoorallaahi Fee Dhulumaatil Ardhi, Assalaamu AlaykumSwalawaatullaahi Alaykum Wa Alaa Aalibaytikumut-Twayyibeena-Twaahireen Bi Abee Antum Wa UmmeeLaqad Abadtumullaaha Mukhlisweena Wa JaahadtumFillaahi Haqqa Jihaadihee Hattaa Ataakumul Yaqeen, FaLa'anallaahu A'adaa'akum Minal Jinni Wal Insi Ajma'een,Wa Anaa Abra'u Ilallaahi Wa Ilaykum Minhum YaaMawlaaya Yaa Abaa Ibraaheem Moosabni Jaa'afarinYaa Mawlaaya Yaa Abal Hasani Ali-Yabna Moosa YaaMawlaaya Yaa Abaa Ja'afarin Muhammadabna AliyyinYaa Mawlaaya Yaa Abal Hasani Ali-Yabna MuhammadinAnaa Mawlan Lakum Mu'minun Bi Sirrikum Wa JahrikumMutadhayyifun Bikum Fee Yawmikum Haadhaa Wa HuwaYawmul Arba'aai Wa Mustajeerun Bikum Fa AdheefooneeWa Ajeeroonee Bi Aali Baytikumut-Twayyibeenat-Twaahireen.```````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````


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Ziyaarat of Imaam Hasan Askaree A.S.[THURSDAY]


Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Waliyyallaahi, AssalaamuAlayka Yaa Hujjatallaahi Wa Khaaliswatahu, AssalaamuAlayka Yaa Imaamal Mu'mineen Wa WaarithalMursaleen Wa Hujjata Rabbil Aalameen, SwallallaahuAlayka Wa Alaa Aali Baytikat-Twayyibeenat-TwaahireenYaa Mawlaaya Yaa Abaa Muhammadin Al-HasanabnaAliyyin Anaa Mawlan Laka Wali Aali Baytika WaHaadhaa Yawmuka Wahuwa Yawmul Khamees, Wa AnaaDhayfuka Feehi Wa Mustajeerun Bika Feehi Fa AhsinDhiyaafatee Wa Ijaaratee, Bi Haqqi Aali Baytikat-Twayyibeenat-Twaahireen.```````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````

Ziyaarat of Imaam Swaahibuz-Zamaan A.F.[FRIDAY]


Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Hujjatallaahi Fee Ardhihee,Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Aynallaahi Fee Khalqihi,Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Noorallaahil-Ladhee Yahtadee BihilMuhtadoon Wa Yufarriju Bihi Anil Mu'mineen, AssalaamuAlayka Ayyuhal Muhadh-Dhabul Khaa'ifu, Assalaamu


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Alayka Ayyuhal Waliyun-Naasihu, Assalaamu Alayka YaaSafeenatan-Najaat, Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Aynal Hayaati,Assalaamu Alayka Swallallaahu Alayka Wa Alaa AaliBaytikat-Twayyibeenat-Twaahireen, Assalaamu AlaykaAjjalallaahu Laka Maa Wa'adaka Minan-Naswri WaDhwuhooril Amri, Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Mawlaaya AnaaMawlaaka Aarifun Bi Oolaaka Wa Ukhraaka AtaqarrabuIlallaahi Ta'aala Bika Wa Bi Aali Baytika Wa AntadhiruDhwuhooraka Wa Dhwuhooral Haqqi Alaa Yadayka WaAs'alullaaha An-Yuswalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa AaliMuhammad, Wa An-Yaj'alanee Minal MuntadhwireenaLaka, Wat-Taabi'eena, Wan-Naaswireena Laka AlaaA'adaa'ika Wal Mustash'hadeena Bayna Yadayka FeeJumlati Awliyaa'ika Yaa Mawlaaya Yaa Swaahibuz-Zamaani Swalawaatullaahi Alayka Wa Alaa Aali BaytikaHaadhaa Yawmul Jumuati, Wa Huwa Yawmul MutawaqqauFeehee Dhwuhooruka Wal Faraju Feehee Lil Mu'mineenaAlaa Yadayka Wa Qatlul Kaafireena Bi Sayfika WaAnaa Yaa Mawlaaya Feehi Dhayfuka Wa Jaaruka WaAnta Yaa Mawlaaya Kareemun Min Awlaadil KiraamiWa Ma'moorun Bidh-Dhiyaafati Wal Ijaarati Fa AdhifneeWa Ajirnee, Swalawaatullahi Alayka Wa Alaa AhliBaytikat-Twayyibeenat-Twaahireen.Nazeeluka Haythu Mat-Tajahat Riqaabee, Wa DhwayfukaHaythu Kuntu Minal Bilaadee.```````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````

RABBANAA TAQABBAL MINNA


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ZIYAARAT-E-IMAAM AMEERUL MU’AMINEEN21ST MAAH-E-RAMADHAAN

SHAHAADAT-DAY OF IMAAM ALI A.S.

Rahimakallaahu Yaa Abal Hasani Kunta AwwalalQawmi Islaaman Wa Akhlaswahum Eemaanan WaAshaddahum Yaqeenan Wa Akhwafahum Azza WaJalla Lillaahi Wa A’adhwamahum Anaa’an WaAhwatwahum Alaa Rasoolillaahi Swallallaahu AlayhiWa Aalihi Aamanahum Alaa Aswhaabihi WaAfdhwalahum Manaaqiba Wa AkramahumThawaabika Wa Arfa’ahum Darajatan Wa AqrabahumMin Rasoolillaahi Wa Ashbahahum Bihi Hadyan WaKhulqan Wa Sumtan Wa Fi’alan Wa AshrafahumManzilatanWa Akramahum Alayhi Fa JazaakallaahuAnil Islaami Wa An Rasoolillaahi Swallallaahu AlayhiWa Aalihi Wa Anil Muslimeena Khayran QawaytaHeena Dhwa’ufa Aswhaabuhu Wa Barazta Heenas-Takaano Wa Nahadhwta Heena Wa Haanoo WaLazimta Minhaaji Rasoolillaahi Swallallaahu AlayhiWa Aalihi, Idh Hamma Aswhaabuhu KuntaKhaleefatahu Haqqan Lam Tunaaza’a Wa LamTadhw’ra’a Bi Raghmil Mukhaalifeena Wa GhayzilKaafireena Wa Kurhil Haasideena Wa ZwighnilFaasiqqena Fa Kunta Bil Amri Heena Fashilu WaNatwaqta Heena Tata’ataoo Wa Madhwayta BiNoorillaahi Idh Waqafoo Fat-Tabiooka Fa Hadaw WaKunta AkhfadhwahumSwawtan Wa A’alaahumQadaman Wa Aqallahum Kalaaman Wa Aswabahum

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Nitwqan Wa Akbarahum Da’aban Wa Ashja’ahumQalban Wa Ashaddahum Yaqeenan Wa AhsanahumAmalan Wa A’arafahum Bil Umoori Kunta WallaahiYa’asoobad-Deeni Awwalan Wa Aakhiran Al-AwwaluHeena Tafaraqan-Naasu Wal Aakhiru Heena Fash’alooKunta Lil Mu’amineena Abna Raheeman Idh SwaarooAlayka Ayaalan Fa Hamalta Athqaalan Maa AnhuDhwa’afoo Wa Hafadhta Maa Adhwaaoo Wa Ra’aytaMaa Ahmaloo Wa Shammarta Idhaa Ijtamaoo WaAlawta Idh Halaoo Wa Swabarta Idh Jazaoo WaAdrakta Idh Takhallafoo Awtara Maa TwalabooWaNaaloo Bika Maalan Yahtasibu Kunta Alal KaafireenaAdhaaban Swabban Wa Nahyan Wa Lil Mu’amineenaGhaythan Khiswban Fatwarat Wallaahi Bi GhimaaihaaWa Bi Inaanihaa Wa Fuzta Bi Hibaaihaa Wa AhrazataSawabikahaa Wa Dhahabta Bi Fadhwaailihaa LamTuflal Hujjatuka Wa Lam Yazigh Qalbuka Wal Tajbun-Nafsuka Walam Tadhw’uf Basweeratuka Wa LamTakhunnu Kunta Kal Jabali Laa YuharrikuhulAwaaswifu Walaa Tanzeehul Qawaaswifu Wa KuntaKamaa Qaala Alayhissalaamu Aamanan-Naasu FeeSwuhbatika Wa Dhaati Yadika Wa Kunta Kamaa QaalaAlayhissalaamu Dhwaeefan Fi Badanika QawiyyanFi Amrillaahi Mutawaadhian Fi Nafsika AdhweemanIndallaahi Kabeeran Fil Ardhwi Jaleelan IndalMu’amineena Lam Yakun Li Ahadin Feeka MahmazunWalaa Li Qaailin Feeka MaghmazunWalaa Li AhadinFeeka Matwmaun Walaa Li Ahadin Indaka HawaadatunWadh-DHwaeefudh-Dhaleelu Indaka QawiyyunAzeezun Hattaa Ta’akhudha LahuBi Haqqihi Wal Qawiyyul Azeezu

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Indaka Dhwaeefun Dhaleelun Hattaa Ta’akhudhaMinhul Haqqa Wal Qareebu Wal Baeedu Indaka FeeDhaalika Sawaaun Shaanukal Haqqu Was-Swidqu War-Rifqu Wa Qawluka Hukmun Wa Hatmun Wa AmrukaHilmun Wa Hazmun Wa Ra’ayuka Ilmun Wa AdhwmunFee Maa Fa’alta Wa Qad Nahaja Bikas-Sabeelu WaSahila Bikal Aseeru Wa Atwfa’at Bikan-NeeraanaWaA’atadal Bikad-Deenu Wa Qawiya Bikal Islaamu WalEemaanu Wa Sabaqat Wuswbatan Bika Baeedan WaAtw’abta Mim Ba’adika Ta’aban Shadeedan Fa JaliltaAnil bukaai Wa Adhwamta Radhwiyyataka Fis-SamaaiHaddat Musweebatakal Anaa’a Fa Innaa Lillaahi WaInnaa Ilayhi Raajioon Radhweena AnillaahiQadhwaa’ahu Wa Sallaamnaa Lillaahi Amruhu FaWallaahi Lan Yuswaabal Muslimoona Bi MithlikaAbadan Kunta Lil Mu’amineena Kahfan Wa HiswnanWa Qinatan Waasiyan Wa Alal Kaafireena GhildhwatanWa Ghaydhan Fa Alhaqa-Qallaahu Bi Nabiyyihi WalaaAhramnaa Ajraka Walaa Adhwallana Ba’adaka.

These are the wordings of Prophet Khizr A.S. which hehad recited on the day of the Shahaadat of AmeerulMu’amineen A.S. while he came there at the Imaam’shouse. There are many merits of Imaam Ali A.S mentionedin this ZIyaarat. When he finished reciting this Ziyaaratpeople heard him and the Holy Prophet S.A.W.W. and hisAs’haab weeping and they suddenly were out of sight.

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ZIYAARAT-E-IMAAM HUSAIN A.S.ON THE EVE OF

EED-UDH-DHUHAA & EED-AL-FITRWhen you are fortunate to be present in Karbala for theZiyaarat of Imaam Husain A.S. stop at the blessed door ofthe Holy Shrine and looking towards the Zareeh recite thefollowing request of permission:Yaa Mawlaaya Yaa Abaa Abdillaah, YabnaRasoolillaah, Abduka Wabnu Amatikadh-DhaleeluBayna Yadayka Wal Muswagh-ghru Fee UluwwiQadrika Wal Mu’atarifu Bi Haqqika Jaa’akaMustajeeran Bika Qaaswidan illa Haramika, Muta-wajjihan Ilaa Maqaamika Mutawassilan IlallaahiTa’aala Bika, A’adkhulu Yaa Mawlaaya, A’adkhulu YaaWaliyyallaah, A’adkhulu Yaa Malaaikatal-LlaahilMuhdiqeena Bi Haadhal Haramil Muqeemeena FeeHaadhal Mash’had.Hence you feel the heaviness in the heart and the eyesbecome tearful, then enter with the right foot first andsay:-Bismillaahi Wa Billaahi Wa Fee Sabeelillaahi Wa alaaMillati Rasoolillaah, Allaahumma Anzilnee MunzalanMubaarakan Wa Anta Khayrul Munzileen.Allaahu Akbaru Kabeera, Wal Hamdu LillaahiKatheera, Wa Sub’haanallaahi Bukratan Wa Asweela,Wal Hamdu Lillaahil Fardis-Swamadil Maajidil AhadilMutafadh-dhilil Mannaanil Mutatwaw-wilil Hannaanil-Ladhee Min Tatwaw-wulihi Sahhala Lee ZiyaarataMawlaaya Bi Ihsaanihi Walam Yaj’alnee AnZiyaaratihi Mamnooan Walaa An DhimatihiMadfu’an Bal Tatwa-wwala Wa Manaha.

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When you reach near the Holy Grave stand with humblenessand recite the following Ziyaarat:Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Waaritha AadamaSwifwatallaah, Assalaamu Alayka Yaa WaarithaNoohin Ameenillaah, Assalaamu Alayka Yaa WaarithaIbraaheema Khaleelillaah, Assalaamu Alayka YaaWaaritha Moosa Kaleemillaah, Assalaamu Alayka YaaWaaritha Eesa Roohillaah, Assalaamu Alayka YaaWaaritha Muhammadin Swallallaahu Alayhi Wa AalihiHabeebillaah, Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Waaritha AliyyinHujjatillaah, Assalaamu Alayka Ayyuhal WaswiyyulBarrut-Taqiyyu, Assalaamu Alayka Yaa ThaarallaahiWabna Thaarihi Wal Witral Mawtoor, Ash’hadu AnnakaQad Aqamtas-Swalaata Wa Aataytaz-Zakaata WaAmarta Bil Ma’aroofi Wa Nahayta Anil Munkari WaJaahadta Fillaahi Haqqa Jihaadihi Hattas-TubihHaramuka Wa Kutilta Madhlooma.Then stand by the side of the Holy Head at the Zareeh and recite:-Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Abaa Abdillaah, AssalaamuAlayka Yabna Rasoolillaah, Assalaamu Alayka YabnaSayyidil Waswiyyeen Assalaamu Alayka YabnaFaatwimataz-Zahraai Sayyidatin-Nisaail Aalameen,Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Batwalal Muslimeen, YaaMawlaaya Ash’hadu Annaka Kunta Nooran FilAswlaabish-Shaamikhati Wal Arhaamil MutwahhiratiLam Tunajjis-Kal Jaahiliyyatu Bi Anjaasihaa, Wa LamTulbiska Min Mudlahimmaati Thiyaabihaa, WaAsh’hadu Annaka Min Da’aaimi-Deeni Wa ArkaanilMuslimeena Wa Ma’aqilil Mu’amineen, Wa Ash’haduAnnakal Imaamul Barrut-Taqiyyur-Radhwiyyuz-Zakiyyul Haadil Mahdiyyu, Wa Ash’hadu Annal

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Aimmata Min Wuldika Kalimatut-Taqwaa WaA’alaamul Hudaa Wal Urwatul Wuthqaa Wal HujjatuAlaa Ahlid-Dunyaa.Then embrace reveringly the Holy grave/Zareeh and recite:-Innaa Lillaahi wa Innaa Ilayhi aaji’oon, Yaa MawlaayaAnaa Muwaalin Li Waliyyikum, Wa Muaadin LiAduwwikum, Wa Anaa Bikum Mu’aminun, Wa BiIyaabikum Mooqinun Bi Sharaayi’i Deeni WaKhawaateemi Amalee, Wa Qalbee Li Qalbikum Silmun,Wa Amree Li Amrikum Muttabiun, Yaa MawlaayaAtaytuka Khaaifan Fa Aaminnee, Wa AtaytukaMustajeeran Fa Ajirnee, Wa Ataytuka Faqeeran FaAghninee, Sayyidee Wa Mawlaaya Anta MawlaayaHujjatullaahi Alal Khaqi Ajmaeen, Aamantu BiSirrikum Wa Alaaniyatikum Wa Bi Dhwaahirikum WaBaatwinikum Wa Awwalikum Wa Aakhirikum, WaAsh’hadu Annakat-Taalee Li Kitaabillaahi WaAminullaahid-Daaee Ilallaahi Bil Hikmati WalMaw’idhwatil Hasanati. La’anallaahu UmmatanDhwalamatka Wa Ummatan Qatalatka Wa La’anallaahuUmmatan Samiat bi Dhaalika Fa Radhwiyat Bihi.Then pray 2 Rak’at Namaaz by the side of the holy Zareehand then recite this Duaa:-Allaahumma Innee Laka Swallaytu Wa Laka Raka’atuWa Laka Sajadtu Wahdaka Laa Shareeka Laka FaInnahu Laa Tajoozus-Swalaatu War-Ruqoo’u Was-Sujoodu Illaa Laka Li Annaka Antallaahul-Ladhee LaaIlaaha Illaa Anta, Allaahumma Swalli AlaaMuhammadin Wa Aali Muhammad, Wa Abligh-humAnnee Afdhwalas-Salaami Wat-Tahiyyati WardudAlayya Minhumus-Salaam. Allaahumma Wa Haataanir-


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Rak’ataani Hadiyyatun Minnee Alaa SayyidilHusaynibni Aliyyin Alayhimas-Salaam.AllaahummaSwalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa Alayhi WaTaqabbalhumaa Minnee Wajzinee AlayhimaaAfdhwala Amalee Wa Rajaaee Feeka Wa Fee WaliyyikaYa Waliyyal Mu’amineen.Then again embrace and kiss reveringly the Holy Grave/Shrine and recite the following Ziyaarat:-Assalaamu Alal Husayn-ibni Aliyyinil Madhwloomish-Shaheed, Qateelil Abaraati Wa Aseeril Kurubaati,Allaahumma Innee Ash’hadu Annahu Waliyyuka WabnuWaliyyika Wa Swafiyyukas-Thaairu Bi HaqqikaAkramtahu bi Karaamatika Wa Khatamta Lahu Bish-Shahaadati, Wa Ja’altahu Sayyidan Minas-Saadati WaQaaidan Minal Qaadati Wa Akramtahu Bi TweebilWilaadati, Wa A’atwaytahu Mawaareethal Ambiyaai,Wa Ja’altahu Hujjatan Alaa Khalqika MinalAwswiyaaika Fa A’adhara Fid-Duaai , Wa ManahanNasweehata Wa Badhala Muhjatahu Feeka Hattas-Tanqadha Ibaadaka Minal Jahaalati, Wa Hayratidh-Dhwalaalati Wa Qad Tawaazara Alayhi ManGharrat’hud-Dunyaa Wa Baa’a Hadh-dhahu MinalAakhirati Bil Adnaa Wa Taraddaa Fee Hawaahu WaAskhatwaka Wa Askhat Nabiyyika Wa Atwaa’a MinIbaadika Ulish-Shiqaaqi Wan-Nifaaqi Wa HamalatilAwzaaril Mustawjibeenan-Naara Fa JaahadahumFeeka Swaabiran Muhtasiban Muqbilan GhayraMudbirin Laa Ta’akhudhu-hu Fillaahi LawmatuLaaimin Hattaa Sufika Fee Twaa’atika DamuhuWastubeeha Hareemuhu, Allaahumal’Anhum La’ananWabeelan Wa Adh-dhibhum Adhaaban Aleema.


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Then stand towards the Holy grave of Hazrat Ali Akbar A.S.and recite this Ziyaarat:-Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Waliyyallah, Assalaamu AlaykaYabna Rasoolillaah, Assalaamu Alayka YabnaKhaatamin-Nabiyyeen, Assalaamu Alayka YabnaFaatwimata Sayyidati Nisaail Aalameen, AssalaamuAlayka Yabna Ameeril Mu’amineen, Assalaamu AlaykaAyyuhal Madhwloomush-Shaheed, Bi Abee Anta WaUmmee Ishta Sa’eedan Wa Qutilta MadhwloomanShaheeda.Then turn towards Shuhada’s Holy Graves and recite thisZiyaarat:-Assalaamu Alaykum Ayyuhadh-Dhaabboona AnTawheedillaah, Assalaamu Alaykum Bimaa SwabartumFa Ni’ama Uqbad-Daar, Bi Abee Antum Wa UmmeeFuztum Fawzan Adhweema.Then go to the Holy Zareeh of Hazrat Abbaas A.S.standing there recite this Ziyaarat:-Assalaamu Alayka Ayyuhal Abdus-SwaalihuWas-Sweeddeequl Muwaasi, Ash’hadu AnnakaAamanta Billaahi Wa Naswartabna Rasoolillaahi WaDa’awta Ilaa Sabeelillaah, Wa Waasayta Bi Nafsika,Fa Alayka Minallaahi Afdhwalut-Tahiyyati Was-Salaam.Then embrace the Shrine reveringly and say:-Bi Abee Anta Wa Ummee Yaa Naaswira Deenillaah,Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Naaswira Husaynis-Swiddeeq,Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Naaswiral Husanish-Shaheed,Alayka Minnis-Salaamu Maa Baqeetu Wa Baqiyal-LayluWan-Nahaar.Then pray 2 Rak’at Namaz there and recite the Duaawritten on page 569 sarting with these words, -


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“Allaahumma Innee Laka Swallaaytu....................”Then return to the Holy Shrine of Imaam Husayn A.s. andstay there as long as you wish. But it is recommended thatone must not fall asleep there. Then at the time ofdeparture from there recite the following Ziyaarat:-Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Mawlaaya Salaama Muwadi’inLaa Qaalin Walaa Sa’imin Fa In Answarif Falaa AnMalaalatin Wa In Uqim Falaa An Soo’i DhwanninBimaa Wa’adallaahus-Swaabireena Yaa Mawlaaya LaaJa’alahullaahu Aakhiral Ahadi Minnee Li ZiyaaratikaWa Razaqanil Awda Ilayka Wal Maqaama Fee HaramikaWal Kawna Fee Mash’hadika Aameena RabbalAalameen.Then kiss and embrace the Holy Zareeh, this is a source ofTa’aweez and Amaan (safety), and come out of the Haramin such a way that your face remains facing the Zaheeh,don’t turn your back towards it, and recite:-Assalaamu Alayka Yaa Baabal Maqaami, AssalaamuAlayka Yaa Shareekal Qur’aan, Assalaamu Alayka YaaHujjatal Khiswaami, Assalaamu Alayka YaaSafeenatan-Najaat, Assalaamu Alaykum YaaMalaaikata Rabbil Muqeemeena Fee Haadhal Haram,Assalaamu Alayka Abadan Maa Baqeetu Wa Baqiyal-Laylu Wan-Nahaar.Innaa Lillaahi Wa Innaa Ilayhi Raaji’oon, Walaa HawlaWalaa Quwwata Illaa Billaahil Aliyyil Adheem.

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BISMILLAAHIR-RAHMAANIR-RAHEEMYaa Allaahu Yaa Allaahu Yaa Allaah, Yaa RahmaanuYaa Allaah, Yaa Raheemu Yaa Allaah, Yaa Maliku YaaAllaah, Yaa Quddoosu Yaa Allaah, Yaa Salaamu YaaAllaah, Yaa Mu’aminu Yaa Alllaah, Yaa MuhayminuYaa Allaah, Yaa Azeezu Yaa Allaah, Yaa JabbaaruYaa Allaah,Yaa Mutakabbiru Yaa Allaah, Yaa KhaaliquYaa Alllaah, Yaa Baariu Yaa Allaah, Yaa MuswawwiruYaa Allaah, Yaa Aalimu Yaa Allaah, Yaa AdhweemuYaa Allaah, Yaa Aleemu Yaa Allaah, Yaa Kareemu YaaAllaah, Yaa Haleemu Yaa Allaah, Yaa Hakeemu YaaAllaah, Yaa Sameeu Yaa Allaah, Yaa Basweeru YaaAllaah, Yaa Qareebu Yaa Allaah, Yaa Mujeebu YaaAllaah, Yaa Jawaadu Yaa Allaah, Yaa Maajidu YaaAllaah, Yaa Maliyyu Yaa Allaah, Yaa Wafiyyu YaaAllaah, Yaa Mawlaa Yaa Allaah, Yaa Qaadhwee YaaAllaah, Yaa Sareeu Yaa Alllaah, Yaa Shadeedu YaaAllaah, Yaa Raoofu Yaa Allaah, Yaa Raqeebu YaaAllaah, Yaa Majeedu Yaa Allaah, Yaa Hafeedhwu YaaAllaah, Yaa Muheetwu Yaa Allaah, Yaa Sayyidas-Saadaati Yaa Allaah, Yaa Awwalu Yaa Allaah, YaaAakhiru Yaa Allaah, Yaa DHwaahiru Yaa Allaah, YaaBaatwinu Yaa Allaah, Yaa Faakhiru Yaa Allaah, YaaQaahiru Yaa Allaah, Yaa Rabbaahu Yaa Allaahu YaaRabbaahu Yaa Allaahu Yaa Rabbaahu Yaa Allaah, YaaWadoodu Yaa Allaah, Yaa Nooru Yaa Allaah, YaaRaafiu Yaa Allaah, Yaa Maaniu Yaa Allaah, Yaa DaafiuYaa Allaah, Yaa Faatihu Yaa Allaah, Yaa Naffau YaaAllaah, Yaa Jaleelu Yaa Allaah, Yaa Jameelu Yaa

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Allaah, Yaa Shaheedu Yaa Allaah, Yaa Shaahidu YaaAllaah, Yaa Mugheethu Yaa Allaah, Yaa Habeebu YaaAllaah, Yaa Faatwiru Yaa Allaah, Yaa Mutwah-hiruYaa Allaah, Yaa Maliku Yaa Allaah, Yaa MuqtadiruYaa Allaah, Yaa Qaabidhwu Yaa Allaah, Yaa BaasitwuYaa Allaah, Yaa Muhyi Yaa Allaah, Yaa Mumeetu YaaAllaah, Yaa Baaithu Yaa Allaah, Yaa Waarithu YaaAllaah, Yaa Mu’atwee Yaa Allaah, Yaa Mufdhwilu YaaAllaah, Yaa Mun’imu Yaa Allaah, Yaa Haqqu YaaAllaah, Yaa Mubeenu Yaa Allaah, Yaa Twayyibu YaaAllaah, Yaa Muhsinu Yaa Allaah, Yaa Mujmilu YaaAllaah, Yaa Mubdiu Yaa Allaah, Yaa Mueedu Yaa Allaah,Yaa Baariu Yaa Allaah, Yaa Badeeu Yaa Allaah, YaaHaadi Yaa Allaah, Yaa Kaafee Yaa Allaah, YaaShaafee Yaa Allaah, Yaa Aliyyu Yaa Allaah, YaaAdhweemu Yaa Allaah, Yaa Hannaanu Yaa Allaah, YaaMannaanu Yaa Allaah, Yaa Dhat-Twawli Yaa Allaah,Yaa Muta’aali Yaa Allaah, Yaa Adlu Yaa Allaah, YaaDhal Ma’aariji Yaa Allaah, Yaa Swaadiqu Yaa Allaah,Yaa Swadooqu Yaa Allaah, Yaa Dayyaanu Yaa Allaah,Yaa Baaqi Yaa Allaah, Yaa Waaqi Yaa Allaah, Yaa Dhal-Jalaali Yaa Allaah, Yaa Dhal Ikraami Yaa Allaah, YaaMahmoodu Yaa Allaah, Yaa Ma’aboodu Yaa Allaah,Yaa Swaaniu Yaa Allaah, Yaa Mueenu Yaa ALlaah,Yaa Mukawwinu Yaa Allaah, Yaa Fa’aalu Yaa Allaah,Yaa Latweefu Yaa Allaah, Yaa Ghafooru Yaa Allaah,Yaa Shakooru Yaa Allaah, Yaa Nooru Yaa Allaah, YaaQadeeru Yaa Allaah, Yaa Rabbaahu Yaa Allaahu YaaRabbaahu Yaa Allaahu Yaa Rabbaahu Yaa Allaahu YaaRabbaahu Yaa Allaahu Yaa Rabbaahu Yaa Allaahu YaaRabbaahu Yaa Allaahu Yaa Rabbaahu Yaa Allaahu

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Yaa Rabbaahu Yaa Allaahu Yaa Rabbaahu Yaa AllaahuYaa Rabbaahu Yaa Allaah, As’aluka An’Tuswalli AlaaMuhammadin Wa Aali Muhammad, Wa Tamunna AlayyaBi Ridhwaaka, Wa Ta’afuwa Annee Bi Hilmika, WaTuwassia Alayya Min Rizqikal Halaalit-Twayyibi WaMin Haythu Ahtasibu Wa Min Haythu Laa Ahtasibu, FaInnee Abduka Laysa Lee Ahadun Siwaaka, WalaaaAhadun As’aluhu Ghayruka , Yaa Arhamar-Raahimeen,Maashaa-Allaahu Laa Quwwata Illaa Billaahil AliyyilAdhwwem.Then go into Sajdah and recite this:-Yaa Allaahu Yaa Allaahu Yaa Allaahu Yaa Rabbu YaaRabbu Yaa Rabbu Yaa Munzilal Barakaati Bika TunziluKullu Haajatin, As’aluka Bi Kulli Ismin Fee MakhzoolinGhaybi Indaka Wal Asmaail Mash’hooraati IndakalMaktoobi Alaa Suraadiqi Arshika An Tuswalli AlaaMuhammadin Wa Aali Muhammad, Wa An TaqbalaMinnee Shahra Ramadhaan, Wa Taktubanee MinalWaafideena Ilaa Baytikal Haraami Wa Taswfaha LeeAnidh-Dhunoobil Idhwaami Wa Tastakhrija Lee YaaRabbi Kunoozaka Yaa Rahmaan.

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N A W R O Z

It is stated by Imaam Ja'afar Saadiq A.S. to perform thefollowing deeds on the day of Nawroz: ---

Observe a Fast on this day.

Make Ghusl.

Put on clean and Paak cloths and wear goodperfume.

Anyone performing this A'MAL shall be forgivernthe sins of 50 years ::::: After Zuhr, Asr and its Naafilah,pray 4 rak'ats Namaaz (2 & 2), in the 1st rak'at afterAl-Hamd recite 10 times S. Qadr, in the 2nd rak'at recite10 times S. Kaafiroon, In the 3rd rak'at recite 10 timesS. Ikhlaas, and in the 4th rak'at recite 10 times S. Falakand 10 times S. An-Naas. After Namaaz go into Sajdahand recite this Duaa in it: ---

"Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem. AllaahummaSwalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aali Mihammadin AlAwswiyaa'il Mardhwiyyeen Wa Alaa Jamee'iAmbiyaaika Wa Rusulika Bi Afdhali SwalawaatikaWa Baarik Alayhim Bi Afdhali Barakaatika Wa SwalliAlaa Arwahihim Wa Ajsaadihim, Allaahumma BaarikAlaa Muhammadin Wa Aali Muhammadin Wa BaarikLanaa Fee Yawmina Haadhal-Ladhee Fadh-dhaltahuWa Karramtahu Wa Sharraftahu Wa AzzamtaKhatwarahu, Allaahumma Baarik Lee Fee MaaAn'amta Bihee Alayya Hattaa Laa Ashkura AhadanGhayrak Wa Wassi'a Alayya Fee Rizqee Yaa

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Dhal Jalaali Wal Ikraam. Allaahumma Ghaaba AnneeFalaa Yagheebanna Annee Awnuka Wa HifdhwukaWamaa Faqadtu Min Shay'in Falaa TufqidneeAwnaka Alayhi Hattaa Laa Atakallafa Maa LaaAhtaaju Alayhi Yaa Dhal Jalaali Wal Ikraam ( = O Allaah send blessings on Muhammad S.A.W.W. and his holy householdmembers, the chosen successors, and on all Your Prophets and Messengers, andalso elevate them with Your best acclamations and sanctify their souls and bodies.O Allaah proliferate Your blessings on Muhammad S.A.W.W. and his Holy House-hold Members and give us much more on this day which is superior, chosen forgiving boumties, is distinguished, and its superabundant generocity is deemed veryessencial. O Allaah increase Your blessings for me in the bounties You give methrough it, so that I need not flatter anyone other then You. and increase more andmore to the means of my livelyhood. O the Owner of Might and Majesty. O Allaahlet it not be that what has been escaping me may also render Your support andprotection to be unavailable. And let it not be that which I have lost may also makeme miss greatly Your help so that I may not strive for which I do not need. O Ownerof Might and Majesty. )

Recite abundantly - "Yaa Dhal Jalaali Wal Ikram." ( =O the Owner of Might and Majesty. )

When the sun enters in BURJE-HAMAL it is statedto recite this Duaa every now and then, others say torecite it 366 times: --- Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem. Ya Muhawwilal Hawli Wal Ahwaal, HawwilHaalanaa Ilaa Ahsanil Haal.( =O He Who changes devices and stateof affairs change our situations into the best state. )In other tradition it is written thus: ---

Yaa Muqallibal Quloobi Wal Abswaar, YaaMudabbiral Layli Wan-Nahaar, Yaa Muhawwilal HawliWal Ahwaal, Hawwil Haalanaa Ilaa Ahsanil Haal.( = O the Converter of hearts and visions, O He Who directs nights and days, O HeWho changes devices and state of afairs change our situation into the best state. )

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AAB - E - NAYSAAN

The Holy Prophet S.A.W.W. said that Jibraeel A.S. toldhim about a particular medicene, that if it wasutilized then there shall never arise any need to goto a Tabeeb (Doctor, Hakeem or a Healer).This invalueable medicene is the Water ofAab-e-Naysaan. It is the rain water raining duringparticular days only. The rain which comes 23 daysafter Nawroz. That is to say that if Nawroz falls on21st March, then add 23 days to it and you will come to15th April. So the rain which falls from 15th April upto30 days, i.e. upto 14th May, is called Aab-e-Naysaan.Collect this water in a Paak utensil and recite theseHoly Surahs over it. Drink this water for seven daysafter Sub'h and Asr. This will cure all types of dis-ease, it is also useful for a prisonor to be freed, aperson wishing to get children shall be blessed withsons or daughters, and colds can't do any harm onthe one who drinks this water.

The following mentioned Surahs and Aayats should berecited 70 times each over the said water: ---

S. Al-Hamd; Aayatul Kursee; S.Ikhlaas; S.Falak; S.Kaafiroon; S.Qadr; Allaahu Akbar; Laailaaha Illallaah,

andAllaahumma Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aali Muhammad.

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When you sight the new moon recite the DuaaNo:43 from Saheefa-e-Sajjaadiyyah.To cure any eye diseases recite 7 timesSurah-e-Al-Hamd. In the eve of the first day pray 2 rak'at Namaazin which recite Surah-e-An'aam in every rak'at afterAl-Hamd, and then request from Allaah to keep you safefrom every ailments and problems, an evil thing shallnot touch you.

On the first day of the month pray 2 rak'atNamaaz in which recite S. Ikhlaas 30 times after.Al-Hamd in the first rak'at and S.Qadr 30 times in thesecond. After Nmaaz give Sadaqah as much as possible.If done like this IT WILL GUARANTEE YOUR SAFETY DURING THE

WHOLE MONTH. This Duaa should also be recited afterthis Namaaz : --- " *Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem. Wamaa MinDaabbatin Fil Ardhi Illaa Alallaahi Rizquhaaa WaYa'alamu Mustaqarrahaa Kullun Fee KitaabimMubeen.* Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem. Wa InYamsas-kallaahu Bidhurrin Falaa Kaashifa LahooIllaa Huwa Wa In Yuridka Bi Khayrin Falaa RaaddaLi Fadhlihee Yusweebu Bihee Manyashaa'u MinIbaadihi Wahuwal Ghafoorur-Raheem. *Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem. Sayaj'alullaahu Ba'ada UsrinYusraa, Maashaa'Allaahu Laa Quwwata Illaa Billaahi,Hasbunallaahu Wa Ni'amal Wakeel, Wa UfawwidhuAmree Ilallaah, Innallaaha Basweerum Bil Ibaadi,Laa Ilaaha Illaa Anta Sub'haanaka Innee Kuntu

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Minadh-Dhwaalimeen, Rabbi Innee Limaa AnzaltaIlayya Min Khayrin Faqeerun, Rabbi Laa TadharneeFardan Wa Anta Khayrul Waaritheen."( =In the name of Allaah The most Beneficent the Most Merciful. There is not asingle moving creature on the earth but its sustenence is dependant on Allaah. Heknows its territory and its storage area. All is in the menifest Book. In the name ofAllaah the most Beneficent the Most Merciful. if Allaah touches you with sufferingthere is none that can alleviate you from it save Allaah, and if He desires good foryou none can hinder His gift. He makes it available to His bondsmen whom Hewishes. Allaah is the Oft-forgiving the Merciful. In the Name of Allaah the MostBeneficent the Most Merciful, Allah will vouchsafe ease after hardship that whichAllaah wills. There is no power save Allaah. Allaah is sufficient for us. MostExcellent is He in whom we trust. I divulge my cause unto Him. Indeed Allaah isSeer of his bondsmen There is no god save You. Be You glorified, verily I have beena wrong-doer, my Lord, I am needful of whatever You send down for me. MyLord, leave me not alone and You are the best of Inheritors. )

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NEW MONTH’S A’AMAAL

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B A R A K A TOnce a non-Muslim approached Imaam Ali A.S. and startedhis arguments concerning "Barakat". Imaam Ali A.S. said,"If you want to know about Barakat observe the populationof dogs and compare it with that of cattle's; uncountablecattles are slaughtered daily for meat, they also areattacked by wild animals in jungles, they meet accidentson roads, they are sacrificed in millions at Hajj in Makkah,but their number does not decrease. While dogs' meat isnot used for consumption, neither do they die as cattlesdo. Moreover when dogs give birth they produce four, six oreight puppies, while cattle mostly produce not more thentwo or three. In spite of this great gap in the ratio cattlesare more far beyond then the population of dogs.

This is called Barakat.

REFERENCES Imame Zaman Hazrat Mehdi (A.S.) - by Mulla Haji Muhammad JaafarSharif Dewji.(R.A).The Master Of The Age - by Allamah Zeeshan HaiderJawadi (A.R).Mafaatihul Jinaan - by Shaikh Abbaas Qummi (R.A).Majmooa - by Allaama Haji GulamAli Haji Esmail (R.A)Saluk-e-Arifan - by Haj Mirza Jawad Tabrizi (R.A).Manazile Akhirah - by Shaikh Abbaas Qummi (R.A).Uddatud-Daa'i - by Sheikh Ahmed Fahd Helli (R.A)"Duaa" -- by PirMuhammad Ibrahim Trust.Tahzeebul Islaam - by Allaama Haji GulamAli (R.A).Aadaabus-Salaat - by Roohullaah Khumaynee (R.A) .

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H U M B L E R E Q U E S TPLEASE RECITE SURAH-E-FAATIHA FOR THE FOLLOWING:Marhoom Hajji Ahmed Khaki(Father of the humble compiler of this book)Marhoomah Sughrabai (Mother “ “ “ “ ” ” ” )Marhoomeen Grand Parents & Family of the compiler of this book,Marhoom FidaHusain Hajji Ahmed Khaki,Marhoomah Marziyabai d/o Hajji Ahmed Khaki,Marhoom GhulamAbbaas Hajji Ahmed Khaki,Marhoom Mazahir FidaHusain Hajji Ahmed Khaki,Marhooms Abdallaah &GulamHusain Jaafar Mawji,Marhooms Akbarbhai,HasanAlibhai,Mehdibhai,&Abbaas A.J.Mawji,Marhoom GhulamAbbaas Muhammad Mukhtar, (Mith-thoo)Marhoom Sayyid Saeed Akhter Rizwi (R.A),Marhoom Sayyid Abul Qaasim Al-Khui (R.A),Marhoom Sayyid Muhammad Razaa Gulpaayiganee (R.A),Marhoom Sayyid Roohullaah Khumaynee (R.A) Family,Marhoom Mulla AsgharAli M.M. Jaaffar Saheb (R.A) Family,Marhoom Mulla Muhammad Jaafar Sharif Dewji,Marhoom Hajji Ali Bhai Sharif Dewji (Bana Ali)Marhoom Hajji Muallim Najaf Tejani,Marhoom Hajji Ebrahimbhai Husain Sharif Dewji,Marhoom Sheikh Abbaas Qummee (R.A)Marhoom Allaamah Hajji GulaamAli HajjiEsmail (R.A),Marhoom Allaamah Muhammad Baaqir Majlisi (A.R)Marhoom Sayyid Zeeshaan Hyder Jawaadi (R.A)Marhoom Hajji PirMuhammad Saheb (of PirMuhammad E Trust),Marhoom Hajji Fazal Manji Meghji,Marhoom Hajji SalehMuhammad Haassam Family,Marhoom Hajji GulamHusain Moledina Muhammad,Marhoomah Khatijabai G. Moledina,Marhoom Hajji Mulla PyarAli Ladha Family,Marhoom Hajji Jummabhai Sumar Family,Marhoom Hajji Abdallahbhai Sumar Family,Marhoom Hajji Rashidbhai GhulamHusain Family,Marhoom Hajji AbdulHusain Alidina Muhammad Family,Marhoom Hajji Abdulrsoolbhai Walli Khataw Family,Marhoom Hajji Muallim Ahmed Isa Hasham Family,Marhoom Hajji KasamAli Isa Hasham,

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Marhoom Rashid JanMuhammad Family,Marhoom Hajji Fazal Karmali Family, (JAMANA / F. K.)Marhoom Hajji Mulla GhulamAli Saheb Family,Marhoom Hajji Mulla Faazal Saheb,Marhoom Hajji Mulla NisarHusain Chaandoo,Marhoom Hajji Mulla M.P.Daaya,Marhoom Hajji Mulla AliHusain Nasser Saheb,Marhoom Mulla GhulamHusain Peera Family,Marhoom Daya Kanji Family,Marhoom Hajji Fazalbhai Ladha Dinani Family,Marhoom Hajji Saadiqbhai Hasham, of WIHPAS,Marhoom Hajji Abdulrasool Suleiman Versi Family,Marhooms Hajji FazalbhaiPremji&MehrAliPremji Family,Marhoom Hajji AbdulRasool Alidina Family, (ZAMZAM / MASUMIN)Marhoom Hajji PyarAli R.Virani Family,Marhoom Hajji RajabAli Gangji Family,Marhoom Hajji Mehralli Alibhai Family,Marhoom Hajji Rashid Versi Family,Marhoom Hajji GhulamAbbaas Hajji Jusab Family,Marhoom Hajji RoshanAli Hameer Family,Marhoom MuhammadAli JanMuhammad Family (DSM Printers),& All Marhoomeen Especially:Ulamaa-e-Deen, Muhsin-e-Islaam, Hujjaaj-e- Kiraam,Zawwaaraan-e-Aimmah A.S., Zakireen-e-Imaam Husain A.S. andMu’amineena Wal Mu’aminaat.

IT IS AN AUTHANTICALLY ACCEPTED HADEES THAT WHEN YOU SEND A TOHFA(I.E. RECITING FAATIHA, QUR’AAN, SADAQA OR ANY GOOD DEED) TO THE MARHOOM,THEN IT IS RECORDED AS A DOUBLE-ENTRY ITEM, BUT ALL THE TWO A/CS HAVE CREDIT

SIDES. THEREFORE THE MARHOOM AS WELL AS THE SENDER ARE ALL BENEFITED BY

THAT DEED.

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