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Ramadhan
– Merits of the Month To
describe the objective and subjective merits of the month of Ramadhan, which
justify its higher rank over other months, it is more suitable to refer to the
worlds of the Almighty Allah, and His Last Prophet. The
Holy Qur'an says: "O
you who believe! Fasting is prescribed for you, even as it was prescribed for
those before you, that you may ward off (evil);" "And
(for) him who is sick among you, or on journey, (the same) number of other days;
and for those who can afford it there is a ransom; the feeding of a man in
need." "But
whoso does good of his own accord, it is better for him; and that you fast is
better for you if you did but know----" The
month of Ramadhan in which was revealed the Qur'an, guidance for mankind, and
clear proofs of the guidance, and the criterion (of right and wrong); and
whosoever of you is present, let him fast the (whole) month, and whosoever of
you is sick or on a journey, (let him fast the same) number of other days. Allah
desires for you ease; He desires not hardship for you; and (He desires) that you
should complete the period, and that you should glorify Allah for having guided
you, and that you may be thankful. (AL Baqarah: 183 to 185). "So
hold intercourse with them and seek that which Allah has ordained for you, and
eat and drink until the white thread (on horizon) becomes distinct to you from
the black thread of the dawn. Then strictly observe the fast till nightfall and
touch them not, but be at your devotions in the mosques." (AL-Baqarah: 187)
"And
men who fast and women who fast....Allah has prepared for them forgiveness and a
vast reward." (Al Ah'Zaab 35). The
Holy Qur'an was revealed to the Holy Prophet (S.A.) in the month of Ramadhan. Fasting
throughout the month has been made obligatory. Fasting
is one of the "Wajib" (obligatory) rules of conduct laid down by
Islam. Shaykh
Suddooq (R.A.) quotes Imam Ali bin Moosa Ar Rizaa (A.S.) that he received from
his Holy ancestors, on the authority of Imam Ali ibna Abi Taalib (A.S.), the
text of the speech the Holy Prophet (A.S.) used to deliver at the advent of the
blessed month of Ramadhan: "The
Holy Prophet (S.A.) said: "O
men and women! Draws near unto you the blessed month, overflowing with
advantages, merciful, ready to put up your sins of omission and commission to
Allah for obtaining His forgiveness. Its days, nights and hours, in the
estimation of Allah, are more select, refined and important than the days,
nights and hours of the other months. It surpasses all months in merits and
favours. In
this month you are the guests of Allah, enjoying His hospitality, you are from
among His favourites, your breathing is "praise of Allah", your sleep
is His worship, your prayers receive His approval, and your invocations are
sanctioned. So, sincerely, free from evil and sinful thoughts and actions, with
clear conscience, pray and request that He may give you heart and confidence to
observe fast and recite the Holy Qur’an and dua’s throughout this month. He
who does not receive mercy and forgiveness in this month is really an ill-fated
unfortunate, condemned to everlasting unhappiness and deprivation. Thirst
and hunger you undergo, feel and live through, here and now, bring to your
memory the severity and sharpness of the drought and starvation that will be the
order of the day on the Day of Judgment. Give
alms to the poor and the destitute. Treat
your parents and elders with respect. Be
kind and loving to your children and juniors. Take
care of and look after your kith and kin. Keep
from giving tongue to that which should not (even) be whispered.] Shut
your eyes to that which is indecent to have an eye for. Turn
a dear ear to that which is too slanderous to be all ears. Be
compassionate, gentle and benign unto orphans so that after you, your children,
if need be, receive the same treatment from others. Turn
repentant to Allah and seek His nearness. After
every prayer recite dua’s to invoke His mercy and forgiveness because the most
suitable time to get fulfillment of desires is when you have prayed a salaat,
the Almighty gives answer to His servants who call Him in these moments. “O
People! In truth and fact your
bodies and souls are held in pledge, strike a bargain to set them free by asking
forgiveness of Allah. Your backs
are burdened with a hard to endure load of sins, prostrate yourselves in
adoration of Allah, a great deal, to make the drag less heavy, because the Lord
of the worlds has given His word, in the name of His might and honour, not to
take to task those who pray and prostrate in this month, the flames of the fire
will not frighten them.” “O
People! Whoso provides a meal to a
faithful, at the time of breaking the fast, earns the recompense of setting an
enslaved human being free.” “O
People! In this month, whoso makes
better his or her morals will cross the “Bridge of Siraat” with ease and
finesse, where people, at every step, would stumble and fall; whoso gives
leisure and respite to his or her employees will receive equivalent leniency on
the Day of Reckoning; whoso takes care of and looks after the orphans and
relatives will be treated mercifully on the Day of Judgment; whoso prays
optional salaats will get the immunity from Hellfire, and praying of obligatory
salaats, in prime time, multiply the good in leaps and bounds; whoso recites
even one verse of the Holy Qur’an, obtains the reward of a full recital of the
whole Book in the other months.” “O
People! In this month, beyond a
shadow of a doubt, the doors of the everlasting bliss and happiness are thrown
open, so beseech Allah not ever to shut them off to your face; and the traps of
the eternal curse are unhinged, so make a request to Allah to remove them from
your path forever; the devils are held in chains, so pray to Allah not to set
them free for leading you astray.” The
month of Ramadhan is very dear to Allah. It
is the most august of all months, pure, generous and merciful. Do
not let its nights go waste in slumber, its days in careless omission or loss of
remembrance of Allah.
It
is obligatory to see the first night moon of the Holy month of Ramadhan. After
seeing the 1st night moon turn towards Qiblah, raise your hands and
recite:
Rabbee Wa Rabbukallaahu Rabbul A’Alameen Allaahumma Ahillahoo
A’laynaa Bil-Amni Wal Eemaani Was Salaamati Wal Islaami Wal Musaara-A’ti
Ilaa Maa Tuh’ibbu Wa Tarz”aa Allaahumma Baarik Lanaa Fee Sharinaa Haad’aa
War-Zuqnaa Khayrahoo Wa A’Wnahoo Was’rif A’nnaa Z’urrahoo Wa Sharrahoo
Wa Balaaa-Ahoo Wa Fitnatahoo. Translation: “My
Lord and your Lord is Allah, the Lord of the worlds. O Allah for us let this month be a period of peace, faith,
safety and total submission to Thy will; make us walk apace swiftly to that
which Thou likes and approves. O
Allah pour out much blessings on us in this month, make available for us its
generous good and assistance, and keep us safe from the harm, evil, misfortune
and mischief that may try to trap us in this month. You have duties to fulfill even with regard to yourselves. Our self does not belong to us, but the Creator, our Lord; and this self is but a trust confided to our care, and we are responsible for its well being. SENSE OF FASTING (Spiritual aspects) Experience shows that a blind man generally has a stronger memory, and certain of his senses are more developed than those of an ordinary man who has sight. In other words, if certain faculties are not utilized, they may strengthen some other faculties. Similar is the relation between the body and the soul. In the weaking the body there is strengthening of the soul (spirit), even as the pruning of the branches of a tree procures more flowers and more fruit. When an individual fasts, his conscience pricks him in the face of evil deeds, and he is more able to resist temptations. Further, the fasts make him think of the Creator more, develops his inclinations for charity and makes him taste the sweetness of obedience to the Lord. MATERIAL ASPECTS Students learn for several months continuously, then they get a summer vacation. Employees work for six days of the week, the seventh day being a holiday for leisure and rest. Man expends mental and physical energy the whole day, whereafter the repose of sleep renovates their faculties for the next day. Even the machines and tools require relaxation, and we observe this for motor cars, aeroplanes, locomotives etc. It is, therefore, not reasonable to think that the stomach and the digestive organs do not also require rest. In fact, modern medicine has also reached the same conclusion. A large number of doctors in Switzerland, Germany, etc., prescribe for various chronic diseases, fasting, for longer or shorter period according to the exigencies for the sickness and the physical capacities of the sick person. They have also found that various glands secrete certain acids in the stomach on account of hunger and thirst. These acids kill many germs which produce different diseases. Statistics have also shown that several digestive and other diseases are less abundant among people who have the habit of fasting every year. We know that man requires a change of climate, air and water from time to time. Patients recovering from illness are sent away from convalescence to a place other than their habitual living place. The more fortunate among the Westerners pass a month of summer vacation outside their home. In other words, it is necessary to change the normal habits from time to time. This is also a kind of rest. We see, for instance that cultivators use their fields alternately and give "rest" to the soil. Continuity being harmful, it is forbidden to fast during the whole year, even for those who want spiritual benefits thereby. Experience has also shown that if one fasts for ever, it becomes a habit, and a second nature, and does not profit by it as does he who fasts with intervals. In fact, if one fasts for more than a month it does not have much effect. To terminate this discussion, those who fast on medical prescription or even under compulsion as a discipline, do get the material benefits inherent in fasting; but there being no intention of a spiritual search, they do not benefit thereby spiritually. Believers fast with the intention of complying with the command of The Creator. They therefore have its reward for their piety, while not losing the physical and material benefits of the fast. FASTING FOR FITNESS Well-being: Aside from the spiritual values of fasting, there are Physical rewards that come to you by our not eating for a short time. These rewards are reaped not only by the over plump person, but by anyone who fasts. The general well being of a person on a fast has been noted by physicians. Many doctors advise fasting for patients tussling with gout, heart disease, skin disorder, general intemperance to food and drink, or excessive smoking. Brain Benefit: Fasting is good for mental discipline and it effects spiritual uplift. The brain benefits greatly. If you are doing heavy study, preparing for a speech, or otherwise engaging in deep concentration, you do better if fasting. Fasting sharpens your mind and makes you alert and sensitive to mental effort. You concentrate more readily if your stomach is empty and not drawing blood from the brain to digest food. Many public speakers know well that eating before speaking reduces mental acuity and cuts down on the force of speech. They fast before an important speech and eat later. They know the brain benefits by a fast. Digestive Distress Relieved: Other organs that are relieved by fasting are the digestive organs. The stomach, liver, pancreas, and intestines often are overworked. When the digestive system is given a vacation, eating becomes a greater joy. Rejuvenator and Skin Freshener: Fasting has been called by a great restorer of youth and prolonger of life. This idea stems from the fact that people who fast acquire a clearer skin, a rosier tint to their cheeks, and more youthful complexion than they had before. People troubled with skin disorders such as psoriasis, acne, or recurrent skin infections are often advised by their physicians to eliminate sweets and fats from their diet. How much better to eliminate all foods for a time periodically, and let the skin pores have a chance to clean themselves and be free from the effects of too many sweets and fats. Boon to Smokers: For anyone trying to stop smoking or drinking, a fast can be a boon to the body. By stopping tobacco, alcohol, and food intake for a time, a person helps the body return to normal. Once the body is "scrubbed clean" inside, the smoker and drinker feels so alive and alert that he does not have any desire to return to his unwise habits. A more nearly normal appetite follows a fast, and simple foods are enjoyed with greater relish. Heavy use of condiments-pepper, spices, mustard, and ketchup, is no longer needed to make food appetizing. Rest Hearts: If you are a heart patient you will find that a fast takes a load off your heart and your circulation. If you have been short of breath, a fast improves your breathing and by elimination of salt and water from the body, reduces tissue edema. This condition may make it possible for you to sleep easier and with fewer pillows. Side Effects: Some minor discomforts are noted at time during fasting. The person who fasts may be subject to headaches; if so, he needs the fast. Other side effects of fasting, such as a feeling of weakness, palpitation of the heart, and drowsiness late in the afternoon, usually minor, disappear with a little rest. If the person who wants to improve his diet by cutting out meat, highly seasoned gravy, rich cake, and sugary preserves goes on a fast, he hurries the process of changing. After eating heavily of these foods for sometime he cannot immediately enjoy a plain wholesome diet. His taste is so perverted that he cannot enjoy good fruit, whole-grain bread, and vegetables. Such a fast proves more benefit than medicine, for the abused stomach finds the rest it has long needed. Genuine hunger can be satisfied with a plain nutritious diet. For spiritual uplift, try a fast. You will find that it draws you closer to the Creator in prayer. It makes your character stronger by the self-discipline and humble experience of denying yourself food. The double benefit is your feeling of well being, with a clearer eye, sharper brain, springier step, and greater efficiency for your work. It has been often said: "The man eager for success has the lean, hungry look". A bit of starvation can give you that eagerness in a hurry. Try a fast for spiritual and physical fitness!
AA’MAAL OF THIS HOLY MONTH HAVE BEEN SPECIFIED IN FOUR CATEGORIES: NIGHT AA’MAAL FOR EVERY NIGHT COMMON DAY AND
NIGHT AA’MAAL THROUGHOUT THE MONTH
DATE
– WISE AA’MAAL FROM 1ST TO 30TH NIGHT
AA’MAAL SAH’ARIYY
– Before Daybreak (1)
The Holy Prophet (A.S.) has advised the faithful to get up in the early
morning,
before daybreak, and eat something prior to the time the fast begins. (2)
It is
highly desirable to make the following “Niyyat” (intention to say or keep in
Mind): “I keep fast, which is obligatory, to seek nearness
to Allah.” (3)
Recite
Surat Al Qadr. (4)
Imam
Muhammad bin Ali Al Baaqir (A.S.) used to recite Dua Sahariyy. DUA SAHARIYYAllaahumma Innee As-Aluka Min Bahaaa-Ika Bi-Abhaahu Wa Kullu Bahaaa-Ika BahiyyO
Allah I ask Thee to give me from Thy brilliance that beautifies, and all Thy
glories are radiantly brilliant. Allaahumma
Innee As-Aluka Bi-Bahaaa-ika Kullihi O
Allah I beseech Thee in the Name of all Thy Glories. Allahumma
Innee As-Aluka Min Jamaalika Bi-Ajmalihi Wa Kullu Jamaalika Jameel O
Allah I ask Thee to give me from Thy refined good that makes more handsome, and
all Thy refinements are gracefully beautiful; Allaahumma
Innee As-Aluka Bi-Jamaalika Kullihi O
Allah I beseech Thee in the name of all Thy beauties. Allaahumma
Innee As-Aluka Min Jalaalika Bi-Ajallihi Wa Kullu Jalaalika Jaleel O
Allah I ask Thee to give me from Thy Majesty that gives grandeur, and all Thy
majestic powers are strongly sublime; Allaahumma
Innee As-Aluka Bi-Jalaalika Kullihi O
Allah I beseech Thee in the name of all Thy powers. Allaahumma
Innee As-Aluka Min A’z’Amatika Bi-aa’-z’Amihaa Wa Kullu A’z’Amatika
A’z’eem O
Allah I ask Thee to give me from Thy greatness that makes great, and all Thy
powers are extensively important; Allaahumma
Innee As-Aluka Bi-A’z’amatika Kullihaa O
Allah I beseech Thee in the name of all Thy influences. Allaahumma
Innee As-Aluka Min Noorika Bi-Anwarihi Wa Kullu Noorika Nayyir O
Allah I beseech Thee to give me from Thy light that enlightens, and all Thy
enlightenments are luminously bright; Allahumma
Innee As-Aluka Bi-Noorika Kullihi O
Allah I beseech Thee in the name of all Thy lights. Allaahumma
Innee As-Aluka Min Rah’Matika Bi-Awsa-I’Haa Wa Kullu Rah’Matika
Waasi-A’H O
Allah I ask Thee to give me from Thy mercy that gives much, and all Thy kind
leniency’s are plenteously many, Allaahumma
Innee As-Aluka Bi-Rah’Matika Kullihaa O
Allah I beseech Thee in the name of all Thy compassions. Allaahumma
Innee As-Aluka Min Kalimaatika Bi-Atammihaa Wa Kullu Kalimaatika Taaammah O
Allah I ask Thee to give me from Thy Words that elaborate and conclude; and all
Thy words are complete and perfect; Allaahumma
Innee As-Aluka Bi-Kalimaatika Kullihaa Bi- Kalimaatika Kullihaa O
Allah I beseech Thee in the name of all Thy Words. Allaahumma
Innee As-Aluka Min Kamaalika Bi-Akmalihi Wa Kullu Kamaalika Kaamil O
Allah I ask Thee to give me from Thy perfection that brings to fullness, and all
Thy perfection’s are total and whole, Allaahumma
Innee As-Aluka Bi-Kamaalika Kullihi O
Allah I beseech Thee in the name of all Thy perfection’s. Allaahumma
Innee As-Aluka Min Asmaaa-ika Bi-Akbarihaa Wa Kullu Asmaa-ika Kabeerah O
Allah I ask Thee to give me from Thy Names that make great, and all Thy Names
are important; Allaahumma
Innee As-Aluka Bi-Asmaaa-ika Kullihaa O
Allah I beseech Thee in the name of all Thy Names. Allaahumma
Innee As-Aluka Min I’zzatika Bi-a-a’zzihaa Wa Kullu I’zzatika A’zeezah O
Allah I beseech Thee to give me from Thy authority that surpasses in honour and
power, and all Thy authorities are rare and supreme, Allaahumma
Innee As-Aluka Bi-I’zzatika Kullihaa O
Allah I beseech Thee in the name of all Thy authorities. Allaahumma
Innee As-Aluka Min Mashiyyatika Bi-Amz’aahaa wa kullu Mashiyyitika Bi-Amz’Aahaa
Wa Kullu Maaz’iyah O
Allah I ask Thee to give me from Thy Will that (simultaneously) takes effect,
and all Thy wills are (at once) executed: Allaahumma
Innee As-Aluka Bi-Mashiyyatika Kullihaa O
Allah I beseech Thee in the name of all Thy wills. Allaahumma
Innee As-Aluka Min Qudratika Bil-Qudratil Latis-Tat’alta Bihaa A’laa Kulli
Shay-in Wa Kullu Qudratika Mustat’eelah O
Allah I ask Thee to give me from Thy that omnipotence which controls everything
and at all events Thy omnipotence dominates. Allahumma
Innee As-Aluka Min I’lmika Bi-Anfad’ihi Wa Kullu I’lmika Bi-Anfad’ihi Wa
Kullu I’lmika Naafid’ O
Allah I ask Thee to give me from Thy Wisdom that pierces through and enforces,
and Thy Wisdom is altogether effective, Allaahumma
Innee As-Aluka Bi-I’lmika Kullihi O
Allah I beseech Thee in the name of Thy Wisdom. Allaahumma
Innee As-Aluka Min Qawlika Bi-Arz’aahu Wa Kullu Qawlika Raz’iyy O
Allah I ask Thee to give me from Thy promise which always is fulfilled, and all
Thy promises are kept and fulfilled, Allaahumma
Innee As-Aluka Biqawlika Kullihi O
Allah I beseech Thee in the name of all Thy promises. Allaahumma
Innee As-Aluka Min Masaaa-ilika Bi-Ahabbihaa Ilayka wa Kulluhaa Ilayka
H’abeebah O
Allah I ask Thee to give me from Thy Channels which are most dear to Thee, and
all that which dear to Thee is most desirable, Allaahumma
Innee As-Aluka Bi-Masaaa-ilika Kullihaa O
Allah I beseech Thee in the name of all Thy Channels. Allaahumma
Innee As-Aluka Min Sharafika Bi-Ashrafihi Wa Kullu Sharafika Shareef O
Allah I ask Thee to give me from Thy distinctions that vie in glory, and all Thy
distinctions are noble; O
Allah I beseech Thee in the name of all Thy distinctions. Allaahumma
Innee As-Aluka Min Sult’annika Bi-Adwamihi Wa Kullu Sult’aanika Daaa-im O
Allah I ask Thee to give me from Thy Sovereignty which lasts and continues for
ever, and for all times Thy sovereignty is everlasting; Allaahumma
Innee As-Aluka Bi-Sult’aanika Kullihi O
Allah I beseech Thee in the name of Thy absolute sovereignty. Allaahumma
Innee As-Aluka min Mulkika Bi-Afkharihi Wa Kullu Mulkika Faakhir O
Allah I ask Thee to give me from Thy kingdom that surpasses in glory and
nobility, and in reality Thy kingdom alone is the most celebrated and
magnificent; Allaahumma
Innee As-Aluka Bi-Mulkika Kullihi O
Allah I beseech Thee in the name of Thy unlimited kingdom, Allaahumma
Innee As-Aluka Min U’luwwika Bi-Aa’-Laahu Wa Kullu U’luwwika A’al O
Allah I ask Thee to give me from Thy highest height that exalts, and Thy
eminence is altogether sublime; Allaahumma
Innee As-Aluka Bi-U’luwwika Kullihi O
Allah I beseech Thee in the name of Thy highest sublimeness. Allaahumma
Innee As-Aluka Min Mannika Bi-Aqdamihi Wa Kullu Mannika Qadeem O
Allah I ask Thee to give me from Thy bounties which always move ahead, come in
advance, and all Thy bounties are eternal, Allaahumma
Innee As-Aluka Bi – Mannika Kullih O
Allah I beseech Thee in the name of all Thy bounties. Allaahumma
Innee As-Aluka Min Aayaatika Bi-Akram Haa Wa Kullu Aayaatika Kareem O
Allah I ask Thee to give me from Thy signs which gives out freely, and all Thy
signs are generous; Allaahumma
Innee As-Aluka Bi-Aayaatika Kullihaa O
Allah I beseech Thee in the name of all
Thy signs Allaahumma
Innee As-Aluka Bi-Maa Anta Feehi Minash Shanni Wal Jabaroot Wa As-Aluka Bi Kulli
Shaanin Wah’Dahu Wa Jabarootin Wah’Dahaa O
Allah I ask Thee to give me whereby Thou exercises absolute authority and power, I
beseech Thee in the name of (Thy) total exclusive omnipotence and singular
absolute authority. Allaahumma
Innee As-Aluka Bi-Maa Tujeebunee Bihee H’eena As-Aluka Fa-Ajibnee Yaa
Allaah’ O
Allah I ask Thee to give me whereby Thou givest answer to my supplication
whenever I turn to Thee, therefore hear my prayers O Allah.
IFTAAR – BREAKING OF FASTIftaar (Breaking of Fast) after Ishaa prayers is highly desirable, preferably with water, milk or dates. At the time of Iftaar: (1) Recite the following dua: (i) Allaahumma Laka S’umtu Wa A’laa Rizqika Aft’artu Wa A’layka Tawakkaltu “O my Allah, for Thee, I fast, and with the food Thou gives me I break the fast, and I rely on Thee.” (ii) Ameer ul Moo-mineen Ali ibna Abi Taalib (A.S.) used to recite the following dua before Iftaar: Bismillah Allaahumma Laka S’Umnaa Wa A’laa Rizqika Aft’arnaa Fa-taqabbal Minnaa Innaka Antas Samee-U’l A’leem In the Name of Allah, O Allah, we fast, and with the food Thou givest us we break the fast, an obligation we fulfill, and Thou art Hearer, Knower. (iii) While taking the first mouthful recite: Bismillahir Rah’maanir Rah’eem Yaa Waasi-A’l Maghfirati Ighfir Lee “In the Name of Allah, The Beneficent, The Merciful, O He whose indulgence is boundless, forgive me.” (2) Recite Surat Al Qadr. (3) Give alms in the name of Allah. Every night do the following Aa’maal: (1) Recite Surat Al Qadr 1000 times. (2) Recite Surat Al Dukhaan 100 times. (3) Recite the following: Allaahumma Rabba Shahri Ramaz’aanal Lad’ee Anzalta Feehil Qur-aana Waftaraz’ta A’laa I’baadika Feehis’ S’uyaama S’alli A’laa Muhammadin Wa Aali Muhammad Warzuqnee H’ajja Baytikal H’arram Fee A’amee Haad’aa Wa Fee Kulli A’AmWaghfir Lee Tilkad’D’unoobal I’Z’aam Fa-Innahoo Laa Yaghfiruhaa Ghayruka Yaa Rah’man Yaa A’llaam “O Allah, the Lord, (this is) the month of Ramadhan, in it Thou revealed the Holy Qur’an, and in it made obligatory “fasting” upon Thy servants, send blessings of Muhammad and on the children of Muhammad, and provide us with the means to go to Thy Sacred House for “Hajj” this year and every year; and in this month forgive my grave sins, verily, other than Thee, no once can liberate (me) from its consequences, O Beneficent, O Omniscient.” (4) Recite Dua Iftitaah every night.
Day and Night Aa’MaalAa’maal
to be performed every day and night throughout the Holy Month of Ramadhan are
given below. (1)
The best
“A’mal” in its days and nights, is the recitation of the Holy Qur’an.
The Holy Prophet and the Holy Ahl ul Bayt (PBUT) used to recite one
complete recitation every third day throughout the month.
Whoso recites the complete recitation and submits, as Hadiyaa, to any one
of the 14 Infallibles, will find him or herself in the company of that
Maa’soom on the day of Judgement. (2)
Recite a
great deal, as much as possible, throughout the month: (i)
Laa
Ilaaha Illallaah (ii)
Allaahumma
S’alli A’laa Muh’ammadin Wa Aali Muh’ammad (iii)
Astaghfirullaaha
Rabbee Wa Atoobi Ilayh (3)
Pray
“day and night nawaafil” regularly. (4)
Imam
Jaa’far bin Muhammad As Sadiq (A.S.) and Imam Moosaa bin Jaa’far Al Kaazim (A.S.)
have advised the faithful to recite the dua of Imam Musa Al Kazim. The
Holy Prophet (A.S.) has advised the faithful to recite the following dua’a
after every obligatory salaat to obtain Allah’s mercy. Allaahumma
Adkhil A’laa Ahlil Qubooris Suroor O
Allah, let peace and tranquility prevail over the people buried in the graves! Allaahumma
Aghni Kulla Faqeer O
Allah, let the have-nots get rid of scarcity! Allaahumma
Ashbia’ Kullajaa-ee-I’n O
Allah let the hungry be able to eat their fill! Allaahumma
Aksu Kulla U’ryaan O
Allah provide clothes to the mortals in tatters! Allaahummaq-z’I
Dayna Kulli Madeen O
Allah enable all debtors pay back their debts! Allaahumma
Farrij A’n Kulli Makroob O
Allah cheer up every heartbroken! Allaahumma
Rudda Kulla Ghareeb O
Allah let every wayfarer return to his home! Allaahumma
Fukka Kulla Aseer O
Allah set free every detained captive! Allaahumma
As’lih’ Kulla Faasidin Min Umooril Muslimeen O
Allah let every trouble maker see the right path in the common interest of the
Muslims! Allaahummash-Fi
Kulla Mareez’ O
Allah make the sick get well! Allaahumma
Sudda Faqranaa Bi-Ghinaaka O
Allah fill the yawning gaps of destitution through Thy unlimited resources! Allaahumma
Ghayyir Sooo-A H’aalina Bi-H’usni H’aalika O
Allah make better our deteriorating condition with the help of Thy free bounties
and benefits! Allaahummaq-Z’I
A’nnad Dayna Wa Aghninaa Minal Faqr O
Allah free us from the burden of debts and poverty! Innaka
A’laa Kulli Shay-in Qadeer Verily
Thou art able to do all things. Imam Ja’far As Saadiq (A.S.) used to recite the dua also knows as “Dua’a of Hajj” daily after Maghrib prayers. Dua Before Reciting the Holy Qur’anAllaahumma Innee Ash-hadu Anna Haad’aa Kitaabukal Munzalu Min I’ndika A’laa Rasoolika Muh’ammadabni A’bdillah S’allallaahu A’layhi Wa Aalihee Wa Kalaamukan Naat’iqu A’laa Lisaani Nabiyyika Ja-a’ltahoo Haadiyan Minka Ilaa Khalqika Wa H’ablan Muttas’ilan feema Baynaka Wa Bayna I’baadiak. “O
Allah I testify that this is the Book revealed by Thee on Thy Messenger Muhammad
bin Abdillah, blessings of Allah be on Him and His children, (these are) Thy
words, Thy Prophet gave tongue to, (whom) Thou appointed as a Guide for the
people, and an uninterrupted closely connected link of protecting friendship
between Thee and Thy servants. Allaahumma
Innee Nashartu A’hdaka Wa Kitaabaka “O
Allah I make publicly known Thy testament and Thy Book. Allaahumma
Faj-a’l Naz’aree Feehi I’baadatan Wa Qiraa-atee Feehi Fikran Wa Fikree
Feehia’-Tibaaran Waj-A’lnee Mimmanit Ta-a’z’a Bi-bayanni
Muwaa-I’z’ika Feehi Waj-Tanaba Ma-a’as’iyaka Wa Laa Tat’Baa’-I’nda
Qiraa-atee A’laa Sam-e’e Wa Laa Taj-A’l A’laa Bas’aree Ghishaawatan Wa
Laa Taj-A’l Qiraa-Atee Qiraa-atan Laa Tadabbura Feehaa Balij-A’lneea
Tadabbaru Aayaatihee Wa Ah’Kaamahoo Aakhid’an Bi-Sharaayi-I’ Deenika Wa
Laa Taj-A’l Naz’aree Feehi Ghaflatan Wa Laa Qiraa-atee Had’araa Innaka
Antar Ra-oofur Rah’eem. “O
Allah let me pay full attention to (this) adorable pious work; let me notice and
take warning from (this) thoughtful reflection; let me be one of them who exhort
themselves from Thy plain warnings and preaching found in this Book, and keep
from that which Thou has made unlawful. Do
not seal my hearing and do not cover my eyes when I recite (it).
Do not let me recite for the sake of recitation (like a parrot), paying
no attention to its meaning, but let me contemplate over its signs and commands,
to know and understand the modus operandi of Thy religion.
Do not let my concentration go slack, nor my recitation be like a
delirious monologue. Verily Thou
are full of pity, Merciful. At
the end of every recitation of the Holy Qur’an say: Allaahumma Innee Qad Qaraatu Maa Qaz’ayta Min Kitaabikal Lad’ee Anzaltahu A’laa Nabiyyikas’ S’aadiq S’allallaahu A’layhi Wa Aaliha. “O Allah I have recited that which Thou commands from Thy Book that Thou revealed to Thy truthful Prophet, Blessings of Allah be on Him and His Children. Falakal H’amdu Rabbanaa (All) praise be to our Lord. Allaahummaj-A’lnee Mimman Yuh’illu H’alaalahu Wa Yuh’arrimu H’araamahu Wa Yuwminubi-Muh’Kamihi Wa Mutashaabihihi Waj-A’lhu Lee Unsan Fee Qabree Wa Unsan Fee H’ashree Waj-A’lnee Mimman Turqeehi Bi-Kulli Aayatin Qara-ahaa Darajatan Fee Aa’-laa I’lliyyeen. “O Allah let me be one of those who take to the lawful and keep from the unlawful, accept and show submission to its clear as well as consimilar commands, let (this recitation) be my companion in my grave and at the time of Resurrection, and let me be one of those whom Thou shall raise and exalt, on account of this recitation, on the highest pedestal in the Paradise. Aameen Rabbal A’alameen Be it so O the Lord of the worlds.
Dua
By the Holy Prophet (A.S.) Allaahummaj-a’l
S’iyaamee Feehi S’iyaamas’ S’aaa-imeen Wa Qayaamee Feehi Qiyaamal
Qaaa-imeen Wa Nabbihnee Feehi A’n Nawmatil Ghaafileen Wa Hab Lee Jurmee Feehi
Yaa Ilaahal A’alameen Waa’-Fu A’nnee Yaa A’afiyan A’nil Mujrimeen “O
Allah be pleased with my fasts, in this month, as Thou gives credit to those who
(sincerely) observe fasts; and (be pleased with) my special night prayers, in
this month, as Thou gives credit to those who pray (sincerely) in the night;
direct me to be on guard and pay attention to free myself from the lethargy of
forgetfulness; O the God of the worlds overlook my wrongdoings, and grant
amnesty to me, O He who shows sympathy to the wrongdoers. Night: Pray
a four rak’at salaat as under: In
every Rak’at, after the recitation of Soorah Al Faatih’ah, recite Soorah Al
Qadr 20 times. Day: Recite
the following dua’ taught by the Holy Prophet (A.S.) Allaahumma
Qarribnee Feehi Ilaa Marz’aatika Wa Jannibnee Feehi Min Sakhati’ika Wa
Niqimaatika Wa Waffiqnee Feehi Li-Qiraaa-Ati Aayaatika Bi-Rah’matika
Yaaarh’amar Raah’imeen. “O
Allah let me come nearer to Thy benevolence in this month; let me be far off
from Thy displeasure and contempt; let me grow used to the recitation of Thy
verses (in the Holy Qur;an), through Thy mercy O the Most Merciful.) 3Rd
Day Dua By The Holy Prophet (A.S.) Night
Pray
a 10 Rakat Salaat as under: In
every Rakat after the recitation of Soorah Al Faatihah, recite Soorah Al Ikhlaas
50 times. Day Recite
the following dua taught by the Holy Prophet (A.S.) Allaahummar-Zuqnee
Feehid’ D’ih-na Wat Tanbeeha Wa Baa-I’Dnee Feehi Minas Safaahati Wat
Tamweehi Waj-A’l Lee Nas’eeban Min Kulli Khayrin Tanzilu Feehi Bijoodika Yaa
Ajwadal Ajwadeen. “O
Allah keep me alive, in this month, in a state of alertness and watchfulness;
and keep me away from impudence and cynicism; let me share everything good there
is in this month, which is in plenty, O the Liberal Most Beneficent.” 4th
Day Dua By the Holy Prophet Pray
an 8 rakat Salaat as under: In
every rakat, after the recitation of Soorah Al Faatihah, recite Soorah Al Qadr
20 times. Day Recite
the following dua taught by the Holy Prophet (A.S.) Allaahumma
Qawwinee Feehi A’laa Iqaamati Amrika Wa Ad’iqnee Feehi H’alaawata
D’ikrika Wa Awzia’- Nee Feehi Li-Adaaa-I Shukrika Bikaramika
Wah’-Faz’nee Feehi Bi-H’Ifz’ika Wa Sitrika Yaa Abs’aran Naaz’ireen. “O
Allah make me stronger to carry out Thy commands, in this month, let me taste
the sweetness of Thy praise, put me in the mood of giving thanks to Thee, and
protect me with Thy most reliable cover, O the Most discerning Perceiver.” 5th
Day Dua By The Holy Prophet (A.S.) NightPray a 2 Rakat Salaat as under In
every Rakat, after the recitation of Soorah Al Faatihah recite Soorah Al Ikhlaas
50 times, and after the Salaam say “Salawat” 100 times. Day Recite
the following dua taught by the Holy Prophet (A.S.) Allaahummaj-A’lnee
Reehi Minal Mustaghfireen Waj-A’lnee Feehi Min I’baadikas S’aalih’eenal
Qaaniteen Waj-A’lnee Feehi Min Awliyaaa-ikal Muqarrabeen Biraafatika Yaa
Arh’amar Raah’imeen. “O
Allah let me be, in this month, from among those who turn repentant and ask
forgiveness for their sins; let me be from among those who do good and obey
(Thee); let me be from among those who are Thy close friends, through Thy
kindness O the Most Merciful.”
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