Alhassanain(p) Network for Heritage and Islamic Thought

DUAA WHILE DRINKING WATER & AT MEALS

It is an undeniable fact that The All-Merciful Allaah (S.W.T.) has provided for his creations abundant provision of foods in the form of corns, fruits, cereals, vegetables, etc. And water, milk, juices, etc. in the form of drinks; ofcourse water being the foremost and best drinks amongst the all. All of these are being consumed everyday by one and all. We should be really grateful for this Mercy of Allaah (S.W.T.) which He has fixed for all without discimination. And therefore there are some attiquettes which should be followed at the time of eating and drinking.

The foremost is that a human being should not ever think that we areliving for eating, but that we areeating for living , and therefore as per the law of ‘Live & Let Live’ we should be mindful of the deprived ones also, not only be mindful for ourselves and doing nothing for them! But we should be seriously active to see that the hungry does not remain with hunger anymore. If one strives to find out the deprived people there are in billions all around the world, there is no scarcity of such people even at our footsteps and around the town we live in ! And ofcourse Allaah is more pleased when we take care of His creation. Nabii Moosa (A.S.) once asked Allaah (S.W.T.) that what was the best deed in His sight and the answer was that it was aservice to His creation .

As for the timings of taking meals it is related that it is Sunnat to eat breakfast early in the morning, then don’t eat anything until at Ishaa; eat slowly while masticating the food properly; don’t blow on food to cool it but wait until it cools itself; don’t cut the bread with knife; don’t finish completely the flesh on a bone (because there is a portion of Jinnaat in it) ; don’t eat anything when you are in the state of Janaabat (it causes white-spots on the body) except when you have performed Wudhoo or washed your mouth and nose; it is not allowed to use utensils made of gold or silver; don’t drink water from a cracked glass or mug; don’t over-eat because it causes white-spot diseases and takes away radience from the face; don’t abandon food at Ishaa because that will cause early aging; don’t sit for a meal until you have relieved your stomach; don’t look at others’ faces while eating; eat with the right hand ; sit with bent legs; sitting coss-leggd (Palaanthi) is Makrroh ; don’t eat while walking on roads ; wash hand before and after meals ; don’t dry the hands that you wash before meals ; it is Haraam to sit for eating food at such a place where Haraam is served or done .

Following are mentioned some Duaas to be recited while drinking water and eating:

(i) Imaam Ali (A.S.) has said thatdrink rain water because it purifies your body and expels diseases.

(ii) It is narrated that theAadaab of drinking water is that when youdrink water in the day time drink it standing while at night you should sit.

(iii) SayBismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem while starting to drink water andAl-Hamdulillaahi Rabbil Aalameen when you finish.

(iv) And it is also narrated that when you drink waterat night you should sayAlaykas-Salaamu Min-Maa’i Zamzam Wa Maa’il Furaat.

(v) And whenever you drink waterremember Imaam Husayn (A.S.) by reciting this: Swalawaatullaahi Alal Husayn Wa Ahli Baytihee Wa Aswhaabihee, Wa La’anatullaahi Alaa Qatalatil Husayn Wa A’adaa’ihee.

Whenever the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.) sawa new fruit he would kiss it, touch it to both eyes and say:Allaahumma Kamaa Araytanaa Awwalaha Fee Aafiyatin Fa Arinaa Aakhirahaa Fee Aafiyatin.

Whenconsuming fish Imaam Jaa’far Saadiq A.S used to say:Allaahumma Baarik Lanaa Feehi Wa Abdilnaa Khayran Minhu.

Imaam Jaa’far Saadiq (A.S.) said whoever sits for a meal and recites this every timewhile taking the morsel , his sins shall be forgiven:Bismillaahi Wal Hamdu Lillaahi Rabbil Aalameen.

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 to remember Him while utilizing His favours.Whenever the food was made ready to be served(table-cloth was spread) the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.) recited this Duaa:Sub’haanaka Allaahumma Maa Ahsana Maa Tubleena, Sub’haanaka Maa Akthara Maa Tu’atweena, Sub’haanaka Maa Akthara Maa Tu’aafeena, Allaahumma Wassi’a Alayna Alaa Fuqaraa’il Mu’mineena Wal Mu’minaati Wal Muslimeena Wal Muslimaati.

When food was served in front of Imaam Zaynul Aabideen (A.S.) he used to recite this Duaa:  Allaahumma Haadhaa Minka Wa Min Fadhlika Wa Atwaaika Fa Baarigh Lanaa Feehi Wa Sawwighnaahu Warzuqnaahu Khalaqna Idhaa Aqalnaahu Wa Rubba Muhtaajin Ilayhi Razaqta Fa Ahsanta, Allaahumaaj’alnaa Minash-Shaakireen.

Imaam Jaa’far Saadiq (A.S.) said that eating the left-over food or water of a Mu’min is the cure for seventy types of diseases. (ii) When the meal was over (table-cloth being cleared-away ) the Imaam used to recite this Duaa:  Alhamdu Lillaahil-Ladhee Hamalnaa Fil Barri Wal Bahri Wa Razaqnaa Minat-Twayyibaati Wa Fadh-Dhalnaa Alaa Katheerin Min Khalqihi Mimman Khalaqa Tafdheela.

Ameerul Mu’mineen (A.S.) said thatpick up the food particles fallen on the table-cloth because according to Allaah (S.W.T.) they areShafaa (cure) for every sickness.(ii) If you sit to eat food in ajungle 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) Afterfinishing eating the food recite:  Allaahumma Haadhaa Minka Wa Muhammadin Rasoolika Swallallaahu Alayhi Wa Aalihi Wasallam. Allaahumma Lakal Hamdu Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aali Muhammad.

Imaam Zaynul Aabideen (A.S.) said that whoever recites the following Duaa while eating, that food shall dono 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 .

The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.) said that whoever sits to eat a meal should start taking a littlesalt , and after finishing eating should again take a littlesalt , this will keep 70 problems far away from him/her. (ii) If you have a problem ofindigestion , recite this Duaa of Imaam Jaa’far Saadiq A.S after meals, putting your hand over the stomach:  Alaahumma Hanee’ihee, Alaahumma Sawwighneehi, Allaahumma Amri’aneehi.

Mufadh-dhal Bin Umar complained ofpain in the eyes for which Imam Jaa’far Saadiq A.S told him to recite this Duaaafter meals , placing the wet hand over the eye-brows and eye-lashes:Wal Hamdu Lillaahil Muhsinil Mujmilil Mun’imin Mufadh-dhil.

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.) She was the brave daughter of Imaam Ali (A.S.) and Bibi Faatima (S.A.) She was brought up in the house of Revealation. It is a matter of fact that when Imaam Husayn (A.S.) accomplished his mission by his great sacrifice in Karbala to rescue Islaam from the beastly clutches of Yezidites, the remaining half task was completed by Bibi Zaynab (S.A.) by her great sacrifice; the Holy Lady Zaynab (S.A.) gave away her two dear sons Awn and Muhammad in the battle field of Karbalaa,she endured the tribulations in Shaam-e-Ghareeba, she endured imprisonment, she endured looting of her Chaador, and she suffered the most cruel tribulations ever fallen on anyone. In spite of all that her aim was to save Islaam, and she emerged victorious like Imaam Husayn (A.S.)

Remembering Bibi Zaynab (S.A.) the following Amal is very effective forcuring sickness, abundance in Rizq, and dispersing calamities and problems :

  Recite 11 timesSalawaat.

  Pray 2 rak’atNamaaz for Haajat.

  Recite: Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem. Yaa Zaynab Ishfi’alee Fil Jannati Fa Inna Laki Indallaahish-Shafaa’atil Maqboolati Wal Manzilatil Adhweemah. Allaahumma Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aali Muhammad.

A’AMAAL OF IMAAM MOOSA-E-KAADHIM (A.S.)

If anyone is in difficulty or a calamity has befallen on him, then one should do the following A’amaal. Inshaa’Allaah the Almighty will fulfil the Haajat:

If possible do this A’amaal for7 Wednesdays :

Pray 2 rak’at Namaaz as usual with Niyyat of A’amalof Imaam Moosa Kaadhim (A.S.)

After Namaaz recote 100 timesSalawaat.

Then recite each of thefollowing verses 14 times, each beginning withBismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem:

Salaamun Qawlam Min Rabbir Raheem,

Innaa Fatahnaa Laka Fat’ham Mubeena,

Laa Ilaha Illaa Anta Sub’haanaka Innee Kuntu Minadh-Dhwaalimeen,

Bihaqqi Qaaf, Haa, Yaa A’yn, Swaad,

Bihaqqi Haa, Meem, A’yn, Seen, Qaaf,

Amman’y Yujeebul Mudhtwarra Idhaa Da’aahu Wa Yakshifus-Soo’a,

Najaatam Minka Yaa Sayyidanal Kareem,

Najjinaa Wa Khalliswnaa Bihaqqi Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem,

Yaa Sayyidee, Yaa Mawlaayee,

Yaa Moosabni Ja’afar, Baabul Hawaaij Adriqnee,

Then recite:14 times Yaa Allaah,Yaa Rabbi Jalla Jalaaluhu,

Reciteonce Surah-e-Faatihaa,

Then3 times Surah-e-Ikhlaas,

Then3 times :-Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem, Naadey Aliyyan Madh’haral Ajaaib, Tajeedahu Awnallak Finnawaaib, Kullu Hammin Wa Ghammin Sayanjali Bi Adhwamatik Yaa Allaah, Bi Nabuwwatika Yaa Muhammmad(S.), Bi Wilaayatika Yaa Ali Yaa Ali Yaa Ali Adriqnee.

Then recite14 Salawaat .

Complete this A’amaal withSurah-e-Faatiha and beseech for your Haajatby the Grace of Chahaarda Ma’asoomeen (A.S.)

  Imaam Moosa-e-Kaadhim (A.S.)is our 7th Imaam. Like our other Aimmaah he also had to go through many hardships and tribulations from the enemies of Islaam., but never did he do anything to damage the name of Islaam, his aim was to rescue Islaam from the oppressors and keep it intact. For that reason the Imaam was imprisoned for a very long period by Harun Rasheed, and finally he poisoned the Imaam and the Imaam breathed his last in the prison. One of his sayings is,‘That who knows Allaah well, should never mistrust Allaah with regard to his sustenance, nor should he think ill of the way He manages His servants’ lives.” About servitude the Imaam said, “It is putting one’s trust in Allaah, submitting to Allaah, being satisfied with Allaah’s ordinance, and commending oneself to Allaah.”

TAHAJJUD (NAMAAZ-E-SHAB)

It is a glory and honour for a Mu’min to get up from sleep at the final part of the night for peforming Ibaadaat of All Merciful Allaah, and this practise has been a praiseworthy matter by Ma’asoomeen (A.S.) It is an atonement for the sins committed during the day, it is also helping to maintain good health, and it is a means to wipe off the dreadfulness of the grave, and it is a means for abundance in Rizq.

As for the children and property are the splendors of the world, same or more is for the nightly prayers being splendor, brilliance, and majesty of the Aakhirat. Sometimes Almighty Allaah (S.W.T.) gathers all these two plendors together for one person.

Anyone who says that inspite of praying at night he remained hungry in the day is a liar because Namaaz-e-Shab is the warranty for Rizq.

Getting up at night for Ibaadat is so much essential that can be judged from this insidence: Once Prophet Isa (A.S.) called her mother Bibi Maryam (S.A.) after her death and asked if she wished to return back in the world. She replied, “Yes, but for performing Ibaadaat in the coldest nights and to observe Fasts in the scorching heat of the days, these things are very useful in hereafter, the path here is very difficult and risky.”

There are fourty or more advantages of Namaaz-e-Shab mentioned in books of Fiqah.

For those who take more interest in Namaaz-e-Shab there is a method, which takes approximately twenty five minutes. Otherwise the ordinary method is also very authentic and has many merits. That is:

Pray 8 rak’ats Namaaz, as usual, as of Sub’h, with the Niyat of Naafila-e-Shab. Then pray 2 rak’at Namaaz-e-Shfaa’a (without Qunoot). Finally pray 1 rak’at with Qunoot. That’s all.

More detailed mathod is as follows:

Two Rak’atNamaaz-e-Naafila-e-Shab , in first rak’at after Al-Hamd recite S. Tawheed once, in the second rak’at recite S.Kaafiroon once after Al-Hamd. (or 30 times S.Tawheed in each rak’at)

Two Rak’at - with any Surah after Al-Hamd.

Two Rak’at - with any Surah after Al-Hamd.

Two Rak’at - with any Surah after Al-Hamd.

Two Rak’at.Namaaz-e-Shafaa - S.An-Naas in 1st rak’at and S.Al-Falak in the 2nd rak’at, after Al-Hamd. There is no QUNOOT here.

Then when you finish this Namaaz recite this Duaa:  Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem. Allaahumma Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aali Muhammad. Ilaahee Ta’arradhwa Laka Fee Haadhal-Laylil Muta’arridhwoona Wa Qaswadal Qaaswidoona Wa Ammala Fadhlaka Wa Ma’aroofakat-Twaaliboona Wa Laka Fee Haadhal-Layli Nafahaatun Wa Jawaa’izu Wa Atwaaya Wa Mawaahibu Tamunnu Bihaa Alaa Mantashaau Min Ibaadika Wa Tam’nauhaa Manlam Tasbik Lahool Inaayatu Minka Wa Haa Anaadhaa Ubaydukal Faqeeru Ilaykal Mu’ammilu Fadhlaka Wa Ma’aroofaka, Fa’in Kunta Yaa Mawlaaya Tafadh-dhalta Fee Haadhal-Laylati Alaa Ahadin Min Khalqika Wa Udta Alayhi Bi Aa’idatin Min Atfika, Fa Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aali Muhammadit-Twayyibeenat-Twaahireenal Khayyireenal Faadhileen, Wa Jud Alayya Bi Twawlik Wa Ma’aroofik Yaa Rabbal Aalameen, Wa Swallalaahu Alaa Muhammadin Khaatamin-Nabiyyeen Wa Aalihit-Twaahireen Wa Sallaama Tasleeman Innallaaha Hameedun Majeed. Allaahumma Innee Ad’ooka Kamaa Ararta Fastajib Lee Kamaa Wa’adta Innaka Laa Tukhliful Mee’aad.

Then pray One Rak’atNamaaz-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 in it:

Laa Ilaaha Illallaahul Haleemul Kareem, Laa Ilaaha Illallaahul Aliyyul Adhweem, Sub’haanallaahi Rabbis-Samaawaatis-Sab’ee Wa Rabbal Aradhweenas-Sab’ee, Wamaa Fee Hinna Wamaa Bayna Hunna Wa Huwa Rabbul Arshil Adhweem, Walhamdu Lillaahi Rabbil Aalameen, Wa Swallallaahu Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aalihit-Twayyibeenat-Twaahireen.

Then beseech Allaah (S.W.T.) for the repentence of40 persons , dead or alive, thus:Allaahumagh’fir … here take the name of the person one by one, upto fourty.

Then recite 70 times “Astaghfirullaaha Rabbee Wa Atoobu Ilayhi.”

Then recite 300 times“Al-Afw”.

Then recite: “Rabbigh’fir Lee War’Hamnee Wa Tub Alayya Innaka Antat-Tawwaabul Ghafoorur-Raheem.”

Then recite ; “Astaghfirullaahal-Ladhee Laa Ilaaha Illaa Huwal Hayyul Qayyoom, Bi Jamee’i Dhulmee Wa Jurmee Wa Israafee Alaa Nafsee Wa Atoobu Ilayh.”

Then recite 7 times: “Haadha Maqaamul Aa’idhi Bika Minan-Naar.”

Then complete the Namaaz in normal way, i.e. go to Rukoo, Sajdah, Tasha’hhood, Salaam. FINALLY, pray 2 rak’at ofNaafila-e-Sub’h , and be ready forNamaaz-e-Sub’h .

Notice:

In the Qunoot of Namaaz-e-Vitr you may recite any Duaa, as much as you can, and as long as you wish. Doing Istighfaar with tears in eyes is very beneficial in that state. Some devotees also recite Duaa-e-Qumail or Duaa-e-Abu Hamza Thimaali in this Qunoot.

NAMAAZ-E- JAA’FAR-E- TAYYAAR

This Namaaz of Janaab-Jaa’far-e-Tayyaar isvery effective for any Haajat. There is a great Grace in it. Great sins are forgiven through this medium. The time to perform this Amal is on Friday after sunrise when the sun has gone little up.

Method:-Pray4 Rak’ats in a set of 2 ak’ats each.

In the 1st rak’at after Al-Hamd reciteSurah-e-Zilzaal , and in the 2nd rak’at after Al-Hamd reciteSurah-e-Wal Aadiyat .

  In the 3rd rak’at after Al-Hamd reciteSurah-e-Nasr and in the 4th rak’at after Al-Hamd reciteSurah-e-Ikhlaas .

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 Wallaahu Akbar).

In the Rukuu’ after its Zikr reciteTasbihaat-e-Arba’aa 10 times .

After rising from the Rukuu’ before bending for Sajdah recite10 times Tasbihaat-e-Arba’aa.

Then go into Sajdah and after reciting its zikr reciteTasbihaat-e-Arba’aa 10 times.

Then when you sit after the first Sajda recite againTasbihaat-e-Arba’aa 10 times.

Then again in Sajdah after reciting its zikr reciteTasbbihaat-e-Arba’aa 10 times.

Then when you get up from Sajdah before standing up for the 2nd rak’at reciteTasbihaat-e-Arba’aa 10 times .

Likewise,at every station of the remaining rak’ats recite as mentioned hereabove. This will make total of 300 times Tasbihaat-t-Arba’aa in all four Rak’ats.

Imaam Jaa’far Saadiq (A.S.) said after the 2nd Sajdah of the 4th rak’at recite thisDuaa:   Sub’haana Man Labisal Izza Wal Waqaar, Sub’haana Man Ta’attwafa Bil Majdi Wa Takarrama Bihee, Sub’hana Man Laa Yambaghit-Tasbeehu Illaa Lahu, Sub’haana Man Ahswaa Kulla Shay’in Ilmuhu, Sub’haana Dhil Manni Wan-Niami, Sub’haana Dhil Qudrati Wal Karami. Allaahumma Innee As’aluka Bi Ma’aaqidil Izzi Min Arshika Wa Muntahar-Rahmati Min Kitaabika Wasmikal A’adhwami Wa Kalimaatikat-Tammatil-Latee Tammat Swidqan Wa Adlan Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa Ahlibaytihi Waf’al Bee… (haajat)

Imaam Jaa’far Saadiq (A.S.) after praying thus he (A.S.)raised his both hands and recited thus:

Yaa Rabbi Yaa Rabbi … upto that breath lasted,

Yaa Rabbaahu Yaa Rabbaahu… -do-

Rabbee Rabbee… -do-

Yaa Allaahu Yaa Allaahu…-do-

Yaa Hayyu Yaa Hayyu Yaa Raheemu Yaa Raheemu…-do-

Yaa Rahmaanu Yaa Rahmaanu…7 times,

Yaa Arhamar-Raahimeen…7 times,

Duaa: Allaahumma Innee Aftatihul Qawla Bi Hamdika Wa Antwiqu Bis-Thanaa’I Alayka Wa Umajjiduka Walaa Ghaayata Li Mad’hika Wa Uthnee Alayka Wa Man Yablughu Ghaayata Thanaa’uka Wa Amada Majdika Wa Annaa Li Khaleeqatika Kunhu Ma’arifati Majdika Wa Ayya Zamanin Lam Takun Mamdoohan Bi Fadhlika Mawsoofan Bi Majdika Awwaadan Alal Mudhnibeen Bi Hilmika Takhallafa Sukkaanu Ardhika An Twaa’atika Fa Kunta Alayhim Atwoofan Bi Joodika Jawaadan Bi Fadhlika Awwaadan Bi Karamika Yaa Laa Ilaaha Illaa Antal Mannaanu Dhul Jalaali Wal Ikraam.

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 observeFast on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. On Thursday at night feed 10 Miskeen. On the Friday go to an open plane (ground) and performNamaaz-e-Jaa’far-e-Tayyaar . Then put your open knees on the ground and recite this:  Yaa Man Adh’haral Jameel Wa Sataral Qabeeh, Yaa Man Lam Yuaakhidh Bil Jareerati, Wa Lam Yahtikis-Sitra, Yaa Adhweemal Afwi, Yaa Hasanat-Tajaawuzi, Yaa Waasial Maghfirati, Yaa Baaswital Yadayni Bir-Rahmati, Yaa Swaahiba Kulli Najwa, Wa Muntahaa Kulli Shakwaa, Yaa Muqeelal Atharaati, Yaa Kareemas-Swafhi, Yaa Adhweemal Manni, Yaa Mubtadian Bin-Niami Qablas’tihqaaqihaa, Then say10 times each of these Holy Names:Yaa Rabbaahu Yaa Rabbaahu, Yaa Allaahu Yaa Allaahu, Yaa Sayyadaahu Yaa Sayyadaahu, Yaa Mawlayaahu Yaa Mawlayaahu, Yaa Rajaa’aahu Yaa Rajaa’aahu, Yaa Ghiyaathaahu Yaa Ghiyaathaahu, Yaa Ghaayata Raghbataahu Yaa Ghaayata Raghbataahu, Yaa Rahmaanu, Yaa Raheemu, Yaa Mu’atiyal Khayraat.

Then recite thisDuaa 10 times : Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aali Muhammad, Katheeran Twayyiban Ka Afdhali Maa Swallaayta Alaa Ahadin Min Khalqika… (Haajat)

RAJAB A’AMAAL

It is very essential for a person to studyMafaatihul Jinaan of Sheikh Abbaas Qummi A.R.,Majmooa of Allaama Haji GhulamAli A.R., and other authentic books of Duaa, wherein, all the A’amaal are included, so as to gain the maximum benefit of Ibaadaaat. The Duaas and A’amaal, which are contained in this brief booklet, are only a few majestic and invalueables amongst them.

The months of Rajab, Sha’baan, and Holy Ramadhaan are the most revered of all the months. Tradition of the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.) is thus: “The month of Rajab is the great month of Allaah (S.W.T.) Its merits and significance are of high status. Rajab is the month of Allaah, Shaa’baan is my month and Ramadhaan is the month of my Ummah. One who observes atleast one Fast in this month has made Allaah be pleased to him and the anger of Allaah shall not descend on him and one door of the Hell is closed for him.”

Imaam Moosa Kaadhim (A.S.) said, ‘ One who observes one Fast in this month then Jahannam shall be at the far off distance from him. And one who keeps three Fasts in this month then Paraise is incumbant upon him.”

The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.) said that ‘Rajab’ is the name of one of the rivers in Jannat and its water is brighter then milk and sweeter then honey. The one who Fasts in this month will be fortunate to drink from its stream.

Imaam 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 because Allaah is The Most Forgiving, Bestower and Kind.”

From the same Imaam (A.S.) “If one has missed to Fast in most part of this month then even one Fast at the end of the month will save him/her from Sakaraat-e-Mawt, and will safeguard from the fears, dreadfulness, and punishment of the grave. Fasting in last two days makes easy to pass on Pool-e-Siraat. And Fasting in the last three days shall make him safe from the horror of the Day of Judgement and will be free from the fire of Hell. The Fasting in this month have a magnificient value.”

One who is not able to Fast in this month may recite this Duaa 100 times daily so he/she shall get the same Sawaab as of keeping a Fast:Sub’haanal Ilaahil Jaleeli, Sub’haana Man Laa Yambaghit-Tasbeehu Illa Lahoo, Sub’haanal A’azzil Akrami, Sub’haan Man Labisal Izza Wahuwa Lahoo Ahlun.

Recite this Istighfaar abundantly: Astaghfullaaha Wa As’aluhut-Tawbah.

One of the Duaas to be recited during this month is as follows: Bimillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem. Yaa Man Yamliku Hawaaijis-Sa’ileen, Wa Ya’alamu Dhameeras-Swaamiteen Likulli Mas’alatin Minka Sam’un Haadhirun Wa Jawaabun Ateedun, Allaahumma Wa Mawaeedukas-Swaadikatu Wa Ayaadeekal Faadhilatu Wa Rahmatukal Waasi’atu, Fa As’aluka An Tuswalle Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aali Muhmmadin Wa An Taqdhiya Hawaaiji Lid-Dunya Wal Aakhirati Innaka Alaa Kulli Shay’in Qadeer.

Another Duaa to recite during this month: Bismil-Laahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem, Yaa Man Arjoohu Likulli Khayrin Wa Aamanu Sakhatwahoo Inda Kulli Sharrin, Yaa Man Yu’atwil Katheer Bil Qaleel, Yaa Man Yu’atwee Man Sa’alahoo Yaa Man Yu’twee Man Lam Yas’alhoo Wa Man Lam Ya’arifhoo Tahannunan Minhu Wa Rahmatan A’atwinee Bi Mas’alatee Iyyaaka Jamee’a Khayrid-Dunyaa Wa Jamee’a Khayril Aakhirati Wasrif Annee Bi Mas’alate Iyyaaka Jamee’a Sharrid-Dunyaa Wa Sharril Aakhirati Fa Innahoo Ghayru Manqooswin Maa A’atwayta Wa Zidnee Min Fadhlika Yaa Kareem. Then hold your blessed beard by your left hand and move your finger of Shahaadat of the right hand to the right and left, humbly weeping and beseeching Allaah to save you from the hell-fire in these words: Yaa Dhal Jalaali Wal Ikraami, Yaa Dhan-Na’amaai Wal Joodi, Yaa Dhal Manni Wat-Twawli Harrim Shaybatee Alannaar.

The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.) said that whoever shall recite this Duaa 100 times and then give some Sadaqa Allaah will bestow pardon and His Blessings on him/her. And reciting it 400 times carries the reward of 100 martyres.:Astaghfirullaahal-Ladhee Laa Ilaaha Illaa Huwa Wahdahoo Laa Shareeka Lahoo Wa Atoobu Ilayhi.

A person reciting 1000 times: Laa Ilaaha Illallaah , shall be credited by 1000 rewards and shall be awarded 100 cities in Jannat.

Whoever recites the following Duaa 70 times every morning and evening and if he/she dies in this month then Allaah will be pleased on them and the fire of Hell shall not touch them. The Duaa is:Astaghfullaaha Wa Atoobu Ilayhi x 70. and then raise your hands and say: Allaahumagh Firlee Wa Tub Alayya.

One who recites 1000 times this Duaa Allaah will forgive him/her: Astaghfirullaah, Dhal Jalaali Wal Ikraam, Min Jamee’idh Dhunoobi Wal Aasaam.

It is very beneficial to reciteSurah-e-Ikhlaas 10,000 or 1000, or 100 times in this month.

It is narrated that if one keeps a Fast in this month and prays4 rak’at Namaaz in which, after Al-Hamd, in first rak’ats recites 100 times Aayatul Kursee and in second rak’ats recites 200 times Surah-e-Ikhlaas so he / sheshall not die until they will be shown their place of abode in Bihisht.

The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.) said that whoever prays4 rak’at Namaaz on Friday,between the time of Zohr and Asr , in which recites, after Al-Hamd, In every rak’at, 7 times Aayatul Kursee, 5 tmes Surah-e-Tawheed, and 10 times: Astaghfirullaahal-Ladhee Laa Ilaaha Illaa Huwa Wa As’aluhut-Tawbah, -Allaah (S.W.T.) shall record 1000 rewards daily from the day he/she has prayed this Namaaz uptill the last day on earth, he shall be bestowed the rewards in plenty, shall be married to Hoorul-Een, Allaah shall always be pleased with him, his name shall be included in the sincere worshippers, and his end will be on faith and pardon .

ObserveFast on everyThursday, Friday and Saturday . It is narrated that anyone Fasting on these days in the three blessed months shall get the Sawaab of900 years of worship .

In this Revered month of Rajab it is recommended to pray a total of60 rak’at Namaaz , (can be 2 rak’at daily), ineach ra’at after Al-Hamd recite 3 times Surah Al-Kaafiroon and S.Ikhlaas one time. After Namaaz raise your hands and recite:Laa Ilaaha Illallaahu Wahdahoo Laa Shareeka Lahoo Lahul Mulku Walahul Hamdu Yuhyee Wa Yumeetu Wahuwa Hayyun Laa Yammotu Biyadil Khayr Wahuwa Alaa Kulli Shay’in Qadeer Wa Ilayhil Masweeru Walaa Hawla Walaa Quwwata Illaa Bilaahil Aliyyil Adhweem Allaahumma Swalli Alaa Muhammadin-Nabiyyil Ummiyyi Wa Aalihi. The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.) says that whoever does this A’mal Allaah shall fulfil his/her Duaa and will bestow theSawaab of 60 Hajj and 60 Umrah.

The Holy Prophet said whoever recites2 rak’at Namaaz in any one night of this month. In which 100 times Surah-e-Ikhlaas is recited, then it is equal in merit to theFasts of hundred years , and Allaah will give him / her hundred houses which are in neighbour to some Prophets.

The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.) said that if anyone prays10 rak’at Namaaaz in any one night of this month, in which recites S’Kaafiroon 100 times and S.Ikhlaas 3 times, After Al-Hamd,Allaah (S.W.T.) will forgive all his/her sins.

H.Ameerul Mu’mineen (A.S.) said that the Holy Prophet recommended the following recitation in every night andevery day of Rajab, Sha’abaan and Ramadhaan, to recite 3 times each: S.Al-Hamd, Aayatul Kursee, S.Kaafiroon, S.Ikhlaas, S.Falak, And S.Naas. Then recite3 times Sub’haana-llaahi Wal Hamdu Lil-laahi Wa Laa Ilaaha Illaal-Laahu Wallaahu Akbar Walaa Hawla Walaa Quwwata Illaa Bil-laahil Aliyyil Adhweem. Then recite3 times Allaa-humma Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aali Muhammad. Then reciteAllaahumma-ghfir Lil mu’mineena Wal Mu’minaat. Then recite400 times Astaghfiru-llaaha Wa Atoobu Ilayhi. Reward for this is that Allaah will forgive his sins even they are equal to the drops of rain or leaves of trees or the foams of oceans.

Allama Majlisi has quoted that it is said by Maasoomeen (A.S.) to recitedaily 1000 times : Laa Ilaaha Ila-Llaah .

The first Thursday-night of this month is calledLaylatur-Raghaa’ib. An A’amaal is prescribed by the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.) to be performed in this night which is full of Fadheelat. One of its benefits is thatmany sins are forgiven due to this A’mal and the reciter of this Namaaz and A’mal shall meet this in the grave in a most beautiful form, he/she will ask as to who it is, that he hasn’t seen any day such a marvelous form of human being with such a beeming and friendly gasture and with such fantastic perfume smelling all around him,and the reply shall be that I am that A’amaal you had performed in Laylatur-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’t worry atall because you shall be graciously rewarded. The A’amaal for this night is as follows: On Thursday observe aFast and when Maghrib comes pray its Namaaz, but before praying Ishaa, pray12 rak’at Namaaz , in sets of 2, in each rak’at after Al-Hamd recite3 times Surah-e-Qadr and 12 times Surah-e-Ikhlaas . After completing the Namaaz recite70 times: Allaa-Humma Swalli Alaa Muhammadin-Nabiyyil Ummiyyi Wa Alaa Aalihee, Allaa-Hummaa Swalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aali Muhammad. Then go intoSajdah and therein recite70 times: Subboohun Quddoosun Rabbul Malaaikati War-Roohi. Then raise from Sajdah and recite70 times: Rabbighfir War-Ham Wa Tajaawaz Ammaa Ta’lamu Innaka Antal Aliyyul A’adhamu. Then again go intoSajdah and recite70 times: Subboohun Quddoosun Rabbul Malaaikati War-Roohi. Then beseech All Mighty Allaah your Haajaat and Inshaa-Allaah they shall be fulfilled.

It is Mustahab to reciteZiyaarat of Imaam Ali Razaa (A.S.) in this month, it is similar to perform Umrah in this month. Its reward is same as of performing Hajj.

Imaam Zaynul Aabideen always performedUmrah in Rajab and he prayed Namaaz day and night over there in Khaana-e-Kaaba. In the stateof Sajdah he recited this Duaa:Adhwumadh-Dhambu Min Abdika, Fal Yahsunil Afwu Min Indika.

A’amaal for the first night:

When the new moon is sighted by you recite this Duaa: Allaa-Humma Ahil-lahoo Alaynaa Bil Amni Wal Eemaani Was-Salaamati Wal Islaami Rabbee Wa Rabbukal-Laahu Azza Wa Jalla.

The Holy prophet (S.A.W.W.) recited this Duaa when he sighted the new moon: Allaahumma Baarik Lanaa Fee Rajabin Wa Sha’abaan Wa Ballighnaa Shahra Ramadhaan Wa Ainnaa Alas-Swiyaami Wal Qiyaami Wa Hifdhwil-Lisaani Wa Ghadh-Dhwil Baswari Walaa Taj’al Hadh-Dhwanaa Minhul Joo’a Wal Atwasha.

It is stated that performingSunnat Ghusl on the first, in the middle and at the end of this month carries the Sawaab of all sins to be forgiven.

It is recommended to recite Ziyaarat of Imaam Husayn (A.S.)

After praying Maghrib pray20 rak’at Namaaz as usual, after Al-Hamd once Surah-e-Twaheed. Its benefit is 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.

Imaam Ja’afar Sadiq (A.S.) said that Imaam Ameerul Mu’mineen considered it at par excellence that a person should keepnight vigil for worship of Allaah in these four nights: the1 stof Rajab, 15 thof Sha’abaan, Eedul Ftr, and Eed-e-Qurbaan.

It is Mustahab for every person to recite the followingDuaa after Ishaa on the first night: Allaahumma Innee As’aluka Bi Anna Malikun Wa Anna Alaa Kulli Shay’in Muqtadirun Wa Annaka Maa Tashaau Min Amrin Yakoonu. Allaahumma Innee Atawajjahu Ilayka Bi Nabiyyika Muhammadin-Nabiyyir-Rahmati Swallallaahu Alayhi Wa Aalihee Yaa Muhammadu Yaa Rasolullaahi Innee Atawajjahu Bika Yaa Allaahu Rabbika Wa Rabbee Li Yunjiha Lee Bika Talibatee. Then Haajat.

The First Day Of Rajab:

It is highly recommended to observeFast on this day. Nabee Nooh (A.S.) boarded his Ark on this day with his companions and they were told toFast on that day. The one who keepsFast today will be very far away from the fire of Hell.

Perform Sunnat Ghusl.

ReciteZiyaarat of Imaam Husayn (A.S.) This will be a means of forgiveness.

Namaaz-e-Salmaan. One should not be negligient to this precious bounty. Pray this Namaaz because it has got plenty of glorious merits and advantages. Its method is this It has a total of30 rak’ats to be prayed in three instalments. On the first of the month pray 10 rak’ats in sets of two. In each rak’atafter Al-Hamd recite 3 times S.Ikhalaas And 3 times S.Kaafiroon . When you complete the Namaazraise your hands and recite this Duaa: Laa Ilaaha Illa-Laahu Wahdahoo Laa Shareeka Lahoo Lahul Mulku Walahul Hamdu Yuhyee Wayumeetu Wahuwa Hayyun Laa Yamootu Biyadihil Khayr Wahuwa Alaa Kulli Shay’in Qadeer. Allaahumma Laa Maani’a Limaa A’atwayta Walaa Mu’atwiya Limaa Mana’ata Walaa Yanfa’oo Dhaljaddi Minkal Jaddu. Thenon 15 th of this month pray the Namaaz as you prayed on the first and the recite this Duaa with raised hands:Laa Ilaaha Illallaahu Wahdahoo Laa Shareeka Lahoo Lahul Mulku Walahul Hamdu Yuhyee Wa Yumeetu Wa Huwa Hayyun Laayamootu Biyadihil Khayru Wahuwa Alaa Kulli Shy’in Qadeer. Ilaahan Waahidan Ahadan Fardan Swamadan Lam Yattakhidh Swaahibatan Walaa Waladaa. Thenon the last day of this month aso pray the Namaaz as you prayed before and then recite this Duaa with raised hands: Laa Ilaaha Illallaahu Wahdahoo Laa Shareeka Lahoo Lahul Mulku Walahul Hamdu Yuhyee Wa Yumeetu Wa Huwa Hayyun Laa Yamootu Biyadihil Khayru Wahuwa Alaa Kulli Shy’in Qadeer. Wa Swallallaahu Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aalihit-Twaahireen Walaa Hawla Walaa Quwwata Illa Billaahill Aliyyil Adhwem.

There is anotherNamaaz-e-Salmaan also. It is to be prayed on the first of Rajab only. Its benefits are that of the pardoning of sins, safety in the grave and on the Day of Qayaamat, and protection from deadly disease. Method: Pray10 rak’ats , in each rak’atafter Al-Hamd recite S.Ikhlaas 3 times. That’s all.

In the nights ofBEEZ, i.e.13th, 14th, and 15th nights , there is a special Namaaz to be prayed in these nights inRajab, Sha’abaan and Holy Ramadhaan. Imaam Ja’afar Saadiq (A.S.) said that whoever performs this Namaaz on these nightsshall receive all the merits of these revered three months, and all his / her sins shall be forgiven except the sin of Shirq (polytheism).

METHOD: On13 thnight pray2 rak’at Namaaz, in each rak’at after Al-Hamd reciteS.Yaaseen, S.Mulk and S.Tawheed once each Surah. Then on14 th night recite the same way but there should be4 rak’ats . And finally on15 th night same as above but consisting of6 rak’ats.

It is recommended to observeFast on the three days ofBEEZ.

FITEENTH NIGHT OF RAJAB:

Do Sunnat Ghusl.

Emphasized tokeep awake whole night for Ibaadaat.

Recite Ziyaarat of Imaam Hussayn (A.S.)

Pray those6 rak’at Namaz mentioned above.(of S.Yaaseen, S. Mulk, and S.Tawheed).

Pray30 rak’at Namaaz in which recite 10 times S.Tawheed after Al-Hamd in each rak’at.

Pray 12 rak’at Namaaz in which recite these Surah 4 times each S.Al-Hamd, S.Ikhlaas, S.Falak, S.Naas, Aayatul Kursee, and S.Qadr. After Namaaz recite this Duaa 4 times -Allaahu Allaahu Rabbee Laa Ushriku Bihee Shay’an Walaa At-Takhidhu Min Doonihee Waliyyan. Then beseech your Haajat.

FIFTEENTH DAY OF RAJAB:

This is a very auspicious day.

After Namaaz recite 10 timesSalawaat and 10 timesIstighfaar . PerformSunnat Ghusl.

Recite Ziyarat of Imaam Hussain (A.S.)

Pray ‘Namaaz-e-Salmaan’ (already mentioned in above pages).

4 rak’at Namaaz, and A’amaal of Umme Daawood (ref.Mafaatihul Jinaan).

As it is the day ofWafaat of Bibi Zaynab (S.A.) it is recommended to recite herZiyaarat.

22nd Night of Rajab:

One who wishes that whenever death comes hedies on the status of complete faith, he should do this A’mal: Pray 8 rak’at Namaaz, recite S.Tawheed 7 times after Al-Hamd in each rak’at,

25th Rajab:

This is the day of martyrdom ofImaam Musa Kaadhim (A.S.) so we should recite hisZiyaarat.

27th night of Rajab:

Imaam Muhammad Taqee (A.S.) said that this is a very meritorious night, apparent mission of the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.) was declared on its morning. Amongst our Shiahs whoever performs Ibaadaat in this night shall receive thereward of sixty years.

The Holy prophet (S.A.W.W.) said that after Ishaa go to sleep a little andget up before midnight , then pray12 rak’at Namaaz , in this you may recite any Surah after Al-Hamd. After completing the Namaaz recite7 times these Surahs—S.Al-hamd, S.An-Naas, S.Al-Falak, S.Tawheed, S.Kaafiroon, S.Qadr, and Aayatul Kursee. Then recite this Duaa:Bismil-Laahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem. Alhamdu Lillaahil-Ladhee Lam Yat-Takhidh Waladan Wa Lam Yakun Lahoo Shareekun Fil Mulki Walam Yakunlahoo Waliyyun Minadh-Dhulli Wa Kabbirhoo Takbeera. Allaahumma Innee As’aluka Bi Ma’aaqidi Izzika Alaa Arkaani Arshika Wa Muntahar-Rahmati Min Kitaabika Wa Bismikal A’adhwamil A’adhwamil A’adhwami Wa Dhikrikal A’alal A’alal A’alaa Wa Bi Kalimaatikat-Taammaati Antuswalli Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aalihi Wa An Taf’ala Bee Maa Anta Ahluhoo… (Haajaat).

To reciteZiyaarat Of Imaam Ameerul Mu’mineen in this night isone of the best deeds . There are three Ziyaarats of the Imaam mentioned in Mafaatihul Jinaan.

Recite Ziyaarat of Imaam Husayn (A.S.)

ReciteZiyaarat-e-Rajabiyyah .(ref.M.Jinaan)

27th Day of Rajab:

This day is one of the greatest days ofEed. It was on this day that Jibraeel (A.S.) accended and brought the declaration of open Prophet’hood of the Holy Prophet Muhammad Mustafa (S.A.W.W.) There are some A’amaal for this day, they are:

(a) PerformSunnat Ghusl for this day.

(b) ObserveFast. This is one of days when it is highly emphasized to Fast. Fasting of today is equal in merit to theFasting of 70 years .

(c) Recite manySalawaat.

(d) ReciteZiyaarat of the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.) and Imam Ameeru Mu’mineen (A.S.)

(e) Pray12 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 DuaaFour times :Laa Ilaaha Illallaahu Wallaahu Akbar, Wa Sub’haanallaahi Walhamdu Lillaahi Walaa Hawla Walaa Quwwata Illaa Billaahil Aliyyil Adhweem . Then recite this DuaaFour times Allaahu Allaahu Rabbee Laa Ushriku Bihee Shay’an. Then againFour times :Laa Ushriku Bi Rabbee Ahadan.

The Last Day Of Rajab:

Recommended to performSunnat Ghusl and observe Fast. It is like the forgiveness of the past and future sins.

PrayNamaaz-e-Salmaan (mentioned in previous pages).