The Day of Mab'ath

This is a great day of happiness for all believers. It is the day when the Holy Prophet (s) was deputed as a Prophet, when Jibrael came to him with the first revelation. It is also the day of Mi'raj, when the Prophet (s) was taken to the heavens by Allah for a night journey.

Special A'maal of this day include:

1. Ghusl

2. Fasting on this day is recommended

3. Sending of blessings on the Holy Prophet (s) and his family.

4. Ziyarat of the Holy Prophet (s) and Ameerul Mu'mineen (a).

5. Recite 12 raka'ats divided in 6 units of 2 raka'ats each. Any small surah can be recited after sura al-Hamd. On completing the salah, recite the following du'a :

    O Allah bless Muhammad and his Family.
    All Praise is for Allah, who
    has not taken a son
    has no partner in His kingdom,
    has no protector out of disgrace,
    So magnify Him with a great Magnificance.
    O my provision in my times,
    O my companion in my hardships,
    O my companion in my difficulties,
    O my guardian in my bounties,
    O my help in my uearnings,
    O my success in my needs,
    O my protector in my absencem
    O my sufficient in my solitary (state),
    O my intimate (companion) in my lonliness,

    You are the concealer of my faults,
    therefore for You is all praise
    You are the nullifier of my slips,
    therefore for You is all praise,
    You are the one who lifts me when I fall down,
    therefore for You is all praise.
    Bless Muhammad and his Family,
    conceal my faults,
    and protect my dismay,
    nullify my sins, overlook my evil acts,
    (and take me) with the companions of Jannah
    In the true promise which they were promised.