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DUA of Rajab Month

DUA of Rajab Month

The following du`a is recommended after the daily obligatory prayers in the month of Rajab. The du`a, according to Shaykh `Abbas Qummi in MafateeHul Jinaan has been taught by Imam Ja`far as-Sadiq (a).

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Commentary on the Supplication of Salawat Sha’baniyyah as Taught by Imam ‘Ali ibn Al Husain Zainul ‘Abideen (AS)

Commentary on the Supplication of Salawat Sha’baniyyah as Taught by Imam ‘Ali ibn Al Husain Zainul ‘Abideen (AS) The famous supplication of Salawat Sha’baniyyah is one of the most beautiful and valuable prayers which has been gifted to us by the mercy of the Almighty Allah (SWT) in the holy month of Sha’ban and was taught by Imam Zainul ‘Abideen (AS).

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Dua'a Kumayl

Dua'a Kumayl O Allah! I beseech Thee by Thy mercy which encompasses all things And by Thy power by which Thou overcometh all things and submit to it all things and humble before it all things  

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Dua Abu Hamza Ath-Thamali

Dua Abu Hamza Ath-Thamali O' my Lord! Do not discipline me by Your punishment, And do not plot against me in Your stratagem (wa la tamkur bi fi heelatik).

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LAST NIGHT OF RAMADHAN

LAST NIGHT OF RAMADHAN A number of rites are advisably practiced at this blessed night. They are as follows:

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'Munajaat' (Invocation) of Imam Ali Bin Abi Talib (A.S.)

'Munajaat' (Invocation) of Imam Ali Bin Abi Talib (A.S.) Now that we know what is to happen on the Day of Judgement, we should always seek the protection of Allah against the sorrows of that Day. Here is the translation of a famous Munajaat (Secret Invocation) of Hadhrat Ali (A), which will show us how to beseech our Lord for that protection:- O Allah! I seek Thy safety on 'the Day when neither wealth nor sons will avail, but only he (will prosper) that brings to Allah a good (or ubmissive) heart; (26:88-89) 101

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Dua-E-Iftitah

Dua-E-Iftitah It is reported from authentic Sources that Imam-e-Asr (A.S.) wrote to his Shias to recite this Dua in this month, as angels listen to this Dua recited in this month and seek forgiveness for the reciter. This Excellent Dua is as under:

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The Month of Sha'ban

The Month of Sha'ban Imam Ali (A) once saw some Muslims arguing among themselves on the topic of fate and destiny, on the first day of Sha’ban.   He discouraged them from their preoccupation and instead drew their attention to the merits of this month. He said that the Lord had called it Sha’ban because His favours and bounties were scattered (sha’aba) all over during it. Allah presents His great bounties in this month which are easy to achieve, and inexpensive, said Imam Ali (A).  This could mean that the doing of ‘ibadah (acts of worship), performing other good deeds and abstaining from evils will carry manifold benefits.

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The Greatest Blessing

The Greatest Blessing {(The Bedouins tell you O’ Muhammad that) you owe them (a great deal) for their embracing (the religion of Islam). Say to them (O’ Muhammad, blessings of Allah be upon him and his progeny) that, ‘You are not doing me any favour by embracing Islam. In fact, it is Allah who has done a great favour to you by guiding you to the true faith. (Think about this) if you are people of truth.’}

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1ST NIGHT OF SHAWWAL

 1ST NIGHT OF SHAWWAL The first night of Shawwal is one of the blessed nights. Many narrations have referred to the great merits and rewards of those who spend this night, as a whole, with acts of worship. Moreover, some narrations have mentioned that this night is not less blessed than the Qadr Night. The devotional acts at this night are as follows

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A Brief Commentary on Dua al-Iftitah

A Brief Commentary on Dua al-Iftitah Du' al-iftutah was taught by or twelth Imam (a) for Shi'as to recite every night during the month Ramadhan, The Du'a is excellent for moulding man's attitude towards his Creator as it discusses many aspects of the wrethedness of the human being, and the grace of Allah. The Du's can be divided into two parts:

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Dua Iftitah

Dua Iftitah O Allah, I begin the glorification with praise of Thee; Thou, from Thy bounties, gives out freely the truth and salvation; I know for certain that Thou art the most merciful in disposition of forgiveness and mercy, [but] very exacting at the time of giving exemplary punishment and chastisement to wrongdoers, the Omnipotent in the domain of absolute power and might.

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