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Imam Reza's Pilgrimage

Author: Ali Peiravi, Ph.D

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Table of Contents

Foreword 5

Love Prayers 6

Reza's Lovers 6

Master of the Shrine 6

On the Nobility of the Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Imam Reza 8

PROCEDURES OF THE PILGRIMAGE 12

At the Shrine 14

Farewell 21

Pilgrimage Prayer By Imam Reza (MGB) 24

Ziyarat-I-Jame'A Kabeer: The Major Comprehensive Pilgrimage 26

Farewell: 39

Supplication of Highly Considerable Contents 42

Notes 50

Foreword

We thank God the Almighty for the opportunity granted to us to undertake the preparation of IMAM REZA'S PILGRIMAGE PROCEDURES AND PRAYERS. Imam Reza (MGB)1 is the eighth Immaculate Leader of Muslims from the progeny of Muhammad the Prophet of God (MGB). Imam Ali ibn Musa known as al-Reza was also known as Abal-Hassan. He was born in Medina on Thursday, 11th Dhu'l Qi'dah 148 A.H. (765 A.D.). He was poisoned by alMa'mun at the age of 55 in Mashhad on Tuesday, 7th Saffar 203 A.H. (818 A.D.) and buried in Mashhad.

Imam Reza (MGB) was brought up under the holy guidance of his father for 35 years. His own insight and brilliance in religious matters combined with the excellent training and education given by his father made him unique in his spiritual leadership. Imam Reza (MGB) was a living example of the piety of the great Prophet Muhammad (MGB) and the chivalry and generosity of Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (MGB).

In this book we have presented several traditions regarding the nobility of the pilgrimage to the Holy Shrine of Imam Reza (MGB) and two authentic pilgrimage procedures and prayers from Sheikh Sadooq's book Uyun Akhbar al-Reza, the first of which was quoted on the authority of Muhammad ibn al-Hassan - may God be pleased with him. The second one was quoted on the authority of Imam Reza (MGB). We have also included a third pilgrimage prayer called Ziyarat-i-Jame'a Kabeere that is an authentic pilgrimage prayer recorded by Sheikh Sadooq in his books Man La Yahzorohul Faqih and Uyoon Akhbar al-Reza. Sheikh Toosi has also quoted it in his book Tahzibul Ahkam. Concerning this pilgrimage prayer, Allamah Majlisi has said: “Ziyarat-i-Jame'a is authentic from the aspect of the chain of narrators. It is eloquent and has an expressive text that makes it the best pilgrimage prayer.”2 This pilgrimage prayer was taught by Imam Ali Naqi (MGB) to his companion Musa ibn Imran an-Nakha'ee upon Musa's personal request. We hope that the readers benefit from this book and pray for our salvation.

Love Prayers

(Originally in Farsi)

Greetings my dear 3 who are so honored

Who are in constant contact with the Image of the Mirror4

You are the stranger in the Town of Heart and there is turmoil

to see you You have a tribe of divine lovers attached to your hair

Do not blame me for entering the shrine in a rush

You are used to my stubbornness for many years now

I continually fly around your shrine

Since you smell and look better than jasmines

You have many white and colored flocks of doves

Flying around you and making sounds

Do you not want a dove as black as the night?

I am dead drunk as long as you are holding the cup

O the pure flowing water - help me since Iam thirsty

I am so thirsty as if I am in a desert. Would you kindly quench my thirst?

I am eager to be blamed for wickedness

You have many like me along your river

I have sinned and now I hug you

Cleansed you are whom the filthy seek

I wish to attend the weeping behind your back

You are my source of honor since you face the Qibla

(Reza5 ) come and say two units of law prayers

Now that you have made ablutions with your lover's wine.

Reza Rezaie

Reza's Lovers

We are all Reza's6 lovers; In his love we are known to everyone;

We are all Reza's lovers; We shall all gather in his court;

We are all Reza's lovers; From far distances we come to see him;

We are all Reza's lovers; We come to circumambulate around his shrine;

We are all Reza's lovers; We are all enthusiastic to see him;

We are all Reza's lovers; We have no friends but him in this world;

We are all Reza's lovers; We have piece of mind due to you;

We are all Reza's lovers; We ask him for the fulfillment of all our needs;

We are all Reza's lovers; We accompany Reza in expressing love for the One to be worshipped;

We are all Reza's lovers; We cannot sleep due to our love for Reza;

We are all Reza's lovers; We are Reza's friends in the court of the Lord.

Talat June Peiravi

Master of the Shrine

O the Master of the Holy Shrine

You are the Majestic and the Divine

O the Gem of Muhammad's Crown

You are the light of God in our town

O the golden hands that fly

Above the sick and those who cry

O the saviour of the deer

People love you so sincere

O the shining star of the sky

You are always out there so high

O the source of light in the believer's heart

You are always shining there so bright

O the shining face in my eye

I cannot stand to tell you goodbye

O the preacher of the Holy Book

Tell me the words and catch me on your hook

O the rain of peace and glory

Your life is filled with many a story.

On the Nobility of the Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Imam Reza

7

In the Name of Allah, Most Beneficent, Most Merciful

There are many traditions about the nobility of and the procedures for the pilgrimage to the shrine of our Master - leader of the people and the genies - Abul Hassan Ali ibn Musa al-Reza who is of the flesh and blood of the Master of the Mortals.8 He (Reza) is buried in the land of loneliness. May God's blessings be upon him (who is the leader towards guidance), and blessings be upon his forefathers and his progeny. The nobility of pilgrimage to the shrine of that Blessed Leader is beyond measure. It will suffice to mention a few reliable traditions here about this nobility.

1- Muhammad ibn Ibrahim ibn Ishaq al-Taliqani - may God be pleased with him - narrated that Abdul Aziz ibn Yahya quoted on the authority of Muhammad ibn Zakariya, on the authority of Ja'far ibn Muhammad ibn Am'mareh, on the authority of his father, on the authority of Ja'far ibn Muhammad, on the authority of his father, on the authority of his forefathers, on the authority of the Commander of the Faithful Ali (MGB) that God's Prophet (MGB) said:

“Soon one of my own flesh and blood will be buried in the land of Khorasan. Any believer who goes on pilgrimage to his shrine will be rewarded by God. Heaven will be guaranteed for him and his body will be secure from the Fire of Hell.” 9

2 - Ahmad ibn Zyad ibn Ja'far al-Hamezani - may God be pleased with him - narrated that Ali ibn Ibrahim ibn Hashim quoted on the authority of Muhammad ibn Isa ibn Ubayd, on the authority of Muhammad ibn Soleiman al-Misri, on the authority of his father, on the authority of Ibrahim ibn Abi Hajar al-Aslami, on the authority of Qabisat, on the authority of Jabir ibn Yazid al-Joafi: “I heard the Trustee of the Trustees, the inheritor of the Prophets' knowledge - Aba Ja'far Muhammad ibn Ali ibn al-Hussein ibn Ali ibn Abi Talib (MGB)10 say: The Master of the Worshippers, Ali ibn al-Hussein11 narrated that the Master of the Martyrs al-Hussein ibn Ali quoted the Master of the Trustees - the Commander of the Faithful - Ali ibn Abi Talib, on the authority of God's Prophet (MGB):“One of my own flesh and blood will be buried in Khorasan. God the High will surely remove the sorrows of any sorrowful person who goes on pilgrimage to his shrine. God will surely forgive the sins of any sinful person who goes on pilgrimage to his shrine. ”12

3- Ja'far ibn Muhammad ibn Masroor -may God be pleased with him-narrated that al-Hussein ibn Muhammad ibn A'mir quoted on the authority of his uncle Abdullah ibn A'mir, on the authority of Soleiman ibn Hafs al-Marvazi who said that he heard Aba'l-Hasan Musa ibn Ja'far (MGB) say:“God the Most High will grant anyone who goes on pilgrimage to the shrine of my son Ali the reward of seventy accepted pilgrimages to the Ka'ba.” 13 He was asked:“The reward of seventy accepted pilgrimages to the Ka'ba?” The Imam (MGB) said:“Yes. The reward of seventy-thousand pilgrimages to the Ka'ba!” He replied:

“Yes. There are many occasions on which one's pilgrimage to the Ka'ba may not be accepted. When someone goes on pilgrimage to him 14 or spends one night next to him, it is as if he has gone on the pilgrimage to God the Most High at His Throne.” He was asked: “The reward is like going on the pilgrimage to God at His Throne?” He replied:“Yes. When the Resurrection Day comes, there will be four of the previous and four of the latest leaders present at the Throne of the High God. Those of the previous leaders will be Noah (MGB), Abraham (MGB), Moses (MGB) and Jesus (MGB). And those of the latest leaders will be Muhammad (MGB), Ali (MGB), Hassan (MGB) and Hussein (MGB). Then a rope will be extended out from the base of the Throne and those who have gone on pilgrimage to the shrines of the Immaculate Imams will sit there along with us.”15 Indeed those who have gone on pilgrimage to the shrine of my son Ali will have the highest rank there and will receive the greatest rewards.” 16

4- Ahmad ibn al-Hassan al-Qatan, Muhammad ibn Ahmad ibn Ibrahim al-Laythi, Muhammad ibn Ibrahim ibn Ishaq al-Mokat'tib al-Taliqani and Muhammad ibn Bikran al-Naq'qash narrated that Ahmad ibn Muhammad ibn Sa'eed al-Hamedani, the servant of the Hashimites, quoted on the authority of Ali ibn al-Hassan ibn Ali ibn Faz'zal, on the authority of his father, on the authority of Abil-Hassan Ali ibn Musa al-Reza (MGB):“There is a shrine in Khorasan where angels come and go. All the time, a group of angels will be landing there from the sky, and another group will be departing from there to go to the heavens. This will continue forever until the Trumpet is sounded.” 17 He was asked: “O son of the Prophet of God! Whose shrine is that?” He replied:

“It is located in the land of Toos. And by God it is a garden - one of the gardens of Heaven. Whoever visits me there in that shrine, it is as if he has visited God's Prophet (MGB). God the Most High will record for him the reward of one thousand accepted obligatory pilgrimages to the Ka'ba, and one thousand accepted 'Umrah (supererogatory) pilgrimages to the Ka'ba. Also my forefathers and I will intercede on his behalf on the Resurrection Day.” 18

5- Muhammad ibn al-Hassan ibn Ahmad ibn al-Walid may God be pleased with him-narrated that Muhammad ibn al-Hassan al-Saffar quoted on the authority of Ahmad ibn Muhammad ibn Isa, on the authority of Ahmad ibn Muhammad ibn Abi Nasr alBazanti according to which Abi Nasr narrated that he read a letter from Imam Reza (MGB) in which it was written:

“Let my followers know that God considers visiting my shrine to be like one thousand pilgrimages (to the Ka'ba).” Then he went to Imam Muhammad Taqi (MGB) and asked him about this issue. The Imam (MGB) said: “Yes. By God. There is the reward of one million pilgrimages to the Ka'ba for anyone who visits his shrine and recognizes his rightfulness.” 19

6- Ali ibn Ahmad ibn Muhammad ibn al-Imran alDaq'qaq, Muhammad ibn Ahmad al-Sanani, Ali ibn Abdullah al-Var'raq and Hussein ibn Ibrahim ibn Husham al-Mokat'tib-may God be pleased with them-narrated that Muhammad ibn Abi Abdullah al-Koofi alAsadi quoted on the authority of Ahmad ibn Muhammad ibn Saleh al-Razi, on the authority of Himdan al-Divani that al-Reza (MGB) said:

“Whoever visits me in spite of the far distance to my tomb, I will come to save him on the Resurrection Day on three occasions until I liberate him from his terrors: when the Letters of Deeds are handed to his right and left hands, at the moment of his crossing the Bridge, and at the time when the Balance of Deeds is set up.” 20

7- Muhammad ibn Ali Majiloyeh-may God be pleased with him-narrated that Ali ibn Ibrahim ibn Hashim quoted on the authority of his father, on the authority of Abdis-Salam ibn Saleh al-Heravi that he heard al-Reza (MGB) say:

“I shall be killed by poison as a victim of injustice and I will be buried next to Haroon. God will establish my grave as the place of visiting for my followers and those who love me. It will be incumbent upon me to visit on the Resurrection Day whoever visits me in my loneliness. By Him who honored Muhammad (MGB) with the Prophetic mission and chose him over all His creatures, whichever one of you who says two units of prayer next to my tomb will deserve to be forgiven by God the Honored the Exalted on the Day you meet Him. And by Him who honored us with the leadership mission after Muhammad (MGB) and made us especial by granting us the Testamentary Trustee mission, whoever visits my shrine will be of the noblest ones who reaches God on the Resurrection Day. God the Most High will prohibit the Fire from touching the corpse of any believer who visits me, hits himself on the face and sheds a tear,”

8- Ja'far ibn Ali ibn al-Hussein ibn Ali ibn Abdullah ibn al-Moqayrat al-Koofi-may God be pleased with him-narrated that his grandfather al-Hussein ibn Ali quoted on the authority of al-Hussein ibn Yusuf, on the authority of Muhammad ibn Aslam, on the authority of Muhammad ibn Soleiman:

“I asked Aba Ja'far Muhammad ibn Ali al-Reza (MGB) about a man who has gone to perform his obligatory pilgrimage and has then gone to perform his 'Umrah (supererogatory) pilgrimage, and God the Most High has granted him success in performing both his obligatory and his supererogatory 'Umrah pilgrimages. Then he has gone to Medina and has expressed his submission to Islam to the Prophet (MGB). Then he has gone to visit your forefather - the Commander of the Faithful (MGB) - knowing that he is rightfully the Proof of God for His creatures, and the gate from which we must go to Him” 21 .

Then he has greeted him. Then he has gone to visit Aba Abdullah al-Hussein ibn Ali (MGB), and has greeted him. Then he has gone to Baghdad and greeted Abil Hassan Musa (MGB). Then he has gone back to his hometown. If once again God the Most High has granted him the opportunity to go on pilgrimage, pilgrimage to whom is better under these conditions? Should he who has already performed his Hajj pilgrimage go on pilgrimage to the Ka'ba, or should he turn towards Khorasan to greet and visit the shrine of your father Ali ibn Musa al-Reza (MGB).” He replied:“Yes. It is better for him to go towards Khorasan to greet my father (MGB). However, this should be done in the month of Rajab. It is not appropriate for him to do this now. Indeed if he does so, both you and I will be blamed by the ruler.” 22

9- Abu Ja'far Muhammad ibn Ali al-Reza (MGB) said:“There is a piece of land taken from Heaven in between two mountains at Toos. Whoever enters it will be secure from the Fire on the Resurrection Day.” 23 10- He also said:“I guarantee Heaven on behalf of God the Honorable the Exalted to anyone who visits the shrine of my father at Toos.” 24 11- Abu Ali Muhammad ibn Ahmad ibn Muhammad ibn Yahya al-Mo'azi al-Neishaboori narrated that Abul Hassan Ali ibn Ahmad ibn Ali al-Basri al-Mo'adil said:“One of the good-doers saw the Prophet of God (MGB) in his dream. He asked the Prophet (MGB): Prophet of God! Which of your offspring should I go to visit?” The Prophet (MGB) said:“A few of my offspring who have been poisoned have come to me. Also a feel' of my offspring who have been murdered have come to me.” Then he asked:“O Prophet of God! Given the great distances between their shrines (or locations), which one of them do you recommend me to go and visit?”

The Prophet (MGB) said:“Visit the one who is closest to you - that is whom you are near to - and is buried in the land of loneliness.” Then he asked: “O Prophet of God! Do you mean al-Reza (MGB)?”

God's Prophet (MGB) said:“Say: 'God's blessings be upon him.' Say: 'God's blessings be upon hint' three times.” 25

PROCEDURES OF THE PILGRIMAGE

Before You Leave Your Hometown Whenever you intend to visit (Imam) al-Reza (MGB) in Toos, then perform the ritual bath before you leave your house26 and say the following while you are performing the ritual bath:

اللَّهُمَّ طَهِّرْنِي وَ طَهِّرْ لِي قَلْبِي وَ اشْرَحْ لِي صَدْرِي وَ أَجْرِ عَلَى لِسَانِي مِدْحَتَكَ وَ الثَّنَاءَ عَلَيْكَ فَإِنَّهُ لا قُوَّةَ إِلا بِكَ اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْهُ لِي طَهُورا وَ شِفَاءً

Allaahumma T'ahhirnee wa-T'ahhir Qalbee Wa'shrah' Lee S'adree Wa'ajri “Alaa Lisaanee Midh'atika Wa-Ththanaa'i “Alayka Fa'innahoo Laa H'awla wa Laa Quwwata Illaa Bika. Allaahumma-J'alhu Lee T'ahooran wa-Shifaa'a(n)

“O God! Please cleanse me, and cleanse my heart! (Please) 'expand my breast27 , and let Thy praise and eulogy flow out from my tongue since indeed there is no power but in Thee. O God! Please establish it as a means of cleansing and treatment for me.”

Say the following as you leave your house:

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ وَ بِاللَّهِ وَ إِلَى اللَّهِ وَ إِلَى ابْنِ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ حَسْبِيَ اللَّهُ تَوَكَّلْتُ عَلَى اللَّهِ اللَّهُمَّ إِلَيْكَ تَوَجَّهْتُ وَ إِلَيْكَ قَصَدْتُ وَ مَا عِنْدَكَ أَرَدْتُ

Bismil-laahir-Rah'maanir-Rah'eem. Bismillaahi wa-Billaahi wa Ilal-laahi wa-Ilab-ni Rasoolil-Laahi H'asbiyal-laahu Tawakkaltu Allaahumma Ilayka Tawajjahtu wa Ilayka Qas'adtu wa-Maa 'Indaka Aradtu.

“In the name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful. In the name of God. By God, I turn to God and towards the son of God's Prophet. God suffices me, and I rely on God. O God! I have set out to Thee. And I have decided (to get) what is near Thee.”

When you go out stop at the door of your house and say:

اللَّهُمَّ إِلَيْكَ وَجَّهْتُ وَجْهِي وَ عَلَيْكَ خَلَّفْتُ أَهْلِي وَ مَالِي وَ مَا خَوَّلْتَنِي وَ بِكَ وَثِقْتُ فَلا تُخَيِّبْنِي يَا مَنْ لا يُخَيِّبُ مَنْ أَرَادَهُ وَ لا يُضَيِّعُ مَنْ حَفِظَهُ صَلِّ عَلَى مُحَمَّدٍ وَ آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ [وَ آلِهِ‏] وَ احْفَظْنِي بِحِفْظِكَ فَإِنَّهُ لا يَضِيعُ مَنْ حَفِظْتَ

Allaahumma Ilayka Wajjahtu Wajhee Wa'alayka Khallaftu Ahlee wa-Maalee wa-Waladee wa-Maa Khawwaltanee wa-Bika Wathigtu Falaa Tukhayyibnee Yaa Man Laa Yukhayyabu Man Araadahu wa-Laa Yud'ayya'u Man H'afizhahu S'alli 'Alaa Muh'ammadin wa-Aali Muh'ammadin wa-Hfazhnee Bi H'ifzhika fa-Innahoo Laa Yad'ee'u Man H'afizht(a).

“O God! I have turned my face towards Thee. And I have left behind my family, wealth and whatever Thee have granted me. I have trusted Thee. Then (please) do not turn me into a loser, O the One who would not make a loser anyone whom Thee wish, and will not ruin whatever he possesses. Blessings be upon Muhammad and Muhammad's Household (MGB). And (please) guard me under Thy custody since nothing that Thee guard gets ruined.”

When You Want to Visit the Shrine:

Then whenever you want to go to visit,28 perform the ritual bathing and while you are bathing say:

اللَّهُمَّ طَهِّرْنِي وَ طَهِّرْ لِي قَلْبِي وَ اشْرَحْ لِي صَدْرِي وَ أَجْرِ عَلَى لِسَانِي مِدْحَتَكَ وَ مَحَبَّتَكَ وَ الثَّنَاءَ عَلَيْكَ فَإِنَّهُ لا قُوَّةَ إِلا بِكَ وَ قَدْ عَلِمْتُ أَنَّ قِوَامَ دِينِي التَّسْلِيمُ لِأَمْرِكَ وَ الاتِّبَاعُ لِسُنَّةِ نَبِيِّكَ وَ الشَّهَادَةُ عَلَى جَمِيعِ خَلْقِكَ اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْهُ لِي شِفَاءً وَ نُورا إِنَّكَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْ‏ءٍ قَدِيرٌ

Allaahumma T'ahhirnee wa-T'ahhir Qalbee Wa'shrah' Lee S'adree wa-Ajri 'Alaa Lisaanee Mid-h'atika wa-Mah'abbatika wa'th-Thanaa 29 'Alayka fa-Innahoo Laa Quwwata Illaa bika wa-qad 'A limtu Anna Qiwaama Deenee al-Tasleemu li-Amrika walit-Tibaa'u Li-Sunnati Nabiyyika wash-Shahaadatu 'Alaa Jamee'i Khalqika. Allaahumma-J'alhu Lee Shifaa'an wa-Nooran Innaka 'Alaa Kulli Shay'in Qadeer.

“O God! Please cleanse me, and cleanse my heart! (Please) 'expand my breast”; and let Thy praise, love and eulogy flow out from my tongue since indeed there is no power but in Thee. I have indeed realized that the strength of my religion depends upon my submission to Thy decrees, and the following of Thy Prophet's traditions, and bearing witness (to this) for all Thy creatures. O God! Please establish it as a means of healing for me, and as a light, since Thee are capable of all things.”

Then put on your cleanest clothes.

At the Shrine

Walk with bare feet, with calmness, dignity, exaltation, acclamation and glorification (of God). Take short steps and while you are entering (the holy shrine) say:

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ وَ بِاللَّهِ وَ عَلَى مِلَّةِ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَ آلِهِ أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لا إِلَهَ إِلا اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لا شَرِيكَ لَهُ وَ أَشْهَدُ أَنَّ مُحَمَّدا عَبْدُهُ وَ رَسُولُهُ وَ أَنَّ عَلِيّا وَلِيُّ اللَّهِ

Bismillaahir-Rah'maanir-Rah'eem Bismil-Laahi wa-Billaahi wa- 'Alaa Millati Rasoolil-Laahi S'allal-Laahu wa-Aalih. Ash-hadu an-Laa Ilaaha Wah'dahoo Laa Shareeka Lahoo wa Ash-hadu Anna Muh'ammadan 'Abduhoo Wa-Rasooluhoo wa Anna 'Allyyan Waliyyu'l-Laah.

“In the name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful. In the name of God and by God and to the nation of God's Prophet: God's blessings be upon him and his Household (MGB). I bear witness that there is no god but God. He is One and He has no partners. And I bear witness that Muhammad is His Servant and His Messenger. And I bear witness that Ali is God's friend.”

Then walk until you stop at his tomb. Then face him by turning your back towards the Qibla (prayer direction) and say:

أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لا إِلَهَ إِلا اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لا شَرِيكَ لَهُ وَ أَشْهَدُ أَنْ مُحَمَّدا عَبْدُهُ وَ رَسُولُهُ وَ أَنَّهُ سَيِّدُ الْأَوَّلِينَ وَ الْآخِرِينَ وَ أَنَّهُ سَيِّدُ الْأَنْبِيَاءِ وَ الْمُرْسَلِينَ

Ash-hadu An Laa Ilaaha Illal-Laahu Wah'dahoo Laa Shareeka Lahoo wa-Ash-hadu Anna Muh'ammadan 'Abduhoo wa Rasooluhoo wa-Annahoo Sayyidu'l-Awwaleena wal-Aakhireena.

wa-Annahoo Sayyidul-Anbiyaa 'I wa'l-Mursaleen.

I bear witness that there is no god but God, the One; and there are no partners for Him. I bear witness that Muhammad is His Servant and His Messenger. Verily, he is the Master of all those of old and those of later times. Verily, he is the Master of the Prophets and the Messengers.

اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى مُحَمَّدٍ عَبْدِكَ وَ رَسُولِكَ وَ نَبِيِّكَ وَ سَيِّدِ خَلْقِكَ أَجْمَعِينَ صَلاةً لا يَقْوَى عَلَى إِحْصَائِهَا غَيْرُكَ

Allaahumma S'alli 'Alaa Muh'ammadin 'Abdika wa-Rasoolika wa-Nabiyyika wa-Sayyidi Khalqika Ajma'eena S'alaatan Laa Yaqwaa 'Alaa Ih's'aa'ihaa Ghayruka.

O God! God's Blessings be upon Muhammad-Thy Servant; Thy Messenger, Thy Prophet and the Master of all Thy creatures-blessings that no one but Thee can measure.

اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى أَمِيرِ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ عَلِيِّ بْنِ أَبِي طَالِبٍ عَبْدِكَ وَ أَخِي رَسُولِكَ الَّذِي انْتَجَبْتَهُ بِعِلْمِكَ وَ جَعَلْتَهُ هَادِيا لِمَنْ شِئْتَ مِنْ خَلْقِكَ وَ الدَّلِيلَ عَلَى مَنْ بَعَثْتَهُ بِرِسَالاتِكَ وَ دَيَّانَ [دَيَّانِ‏] الدِّينِ بِعَدْلِكَ وَ فَصْلَ [فَصْلِ‏] قَضَائِكَ بَيْنَ خَلْقِكَ وَ الْمُهَيْمِنَ [الْمُهَيْمِنِ‏] عَلَى ذَلِكَ كُلِّهِ وَ السَّلامُ عَلَيْهِ وَ رَحْمَةُ اللَّهِ وَ بَرَكَاتُهُ

Allaahumma S'alli 'Alaa Ameeril-Mu'mineena Abee T'aalibin 'Abdika wa-Akhee Rasoolika'l-Ladhi-Ntajabtahoo Bi'ilmika wa-Ja'altahoo Haadiyan liman Shrta Min Khalqika wa'd-Daleela 'Alaa Man Ba'athtahoo Bi-Risaalaatika Wa Dayyaanad-Deeni BiJAdlika Wa-Fas'li Qad'aa'ika Bayna Khalqika wa'l-Muhaymini Alaa Dhaalika Kullihee wa's Salaamu 'Alayhi Wa-Rah'matul-Laahi Wa-Barakaatuh.

O God! God's blessings be upon the Commander of the Faithful - Ali ibn Abi Talib, Thy servant, the brother of Thy Messenger, whom Thou elected by Thy Knowledge, whom Thou established as a guide (to show the right path) to those of Thy creatures30 , and as evidence for those whom Thou appointed to (deliver) Thy Message. And he31 managed the affairs of the religion according to Thy (system of) justice, and applied Thy judgements (to settle the issues which cropped up) among the people - whom Thee predominated thereon. And also God's mercy and blessings be upon him.

اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى فَاطِمَةَ بِنْتِ نَبِيِّكَ وَ زَوْجَةِ وَلِيِّكَ وَ أُمِّ السِّبْطَيْنِ الْحَسَنِ وَ الْحُسَيْنِ سَيِّدَيْ شَبَابِ أَهْلِ الْجَنَّةِ الطُّهْرَةِ الطَّاهِرَةِ الْمُطَهَّرَةِ التَّقِيَّةِ النَّقِيَّةِ الرَّضِيَّةِ الزَّكِيَّةِ سَيِّدَةِ نِسَاءِ أَهْلِ الْجَنَّةِ أَجْمَعِينَ صَلاةً لا يَقْوَى عَلَى إِحْصَائِهَا غَيْرُكَ

Allaahumma S'alli 'Alaa Faat'imata Binti Nabiyyika wa Zawjati Waliyyika wa-Ummis-Sibt'ayni al-H'asani wag H'usayni Sayyiday Shabaabi Ahlil-Jannah At'-T'uhratit'- T'aahiratil-Mut'ahharatit-Taqtlyyatin-Naqiyyatir-Raad'iyatiz Zakiyyati Sayyidati Nisaa Ahlil-Jannati Ajma'eena S'alaatan Laa Yaqwaa 'Alaa Ih's'aa'ihaa Ghayruk.

O God! (Please) send blessings upon Fatimah, the daughter of Thy Prophet, the wife of Thy friend, the mother of the two grandsons32 , Hassan and Hussein, the Masters of Youth in Heaven. She is clean, immaculate, purified, pious, pure, content, sinless - the Master of all the Women of Heaven -blessings which no one but Thee can measure.

اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى الْحَسَنِ وَ الْحُسَيْنِ سِبْطَيْ نَبِيِّكَ وَ سَيِّدَيْ شَبَابِ أَهْلِ الْجَنَّةِ الْقَائِمَيْنِ فِي خَلْقِكَ وَ الدَّلِيلَيْنِ عَلَى مَنْ بَعَثْتَ ] بَعَثْتَهُ‏] بِرِسَالاتِكَ وَ دَيَّانَيِ الدِّينِ بِعَدْلِكَ وَ فَصْلَيْ قَضَائِكَ بَيْنَ خَلْقِكَ

Allaahumma S'alli 'Alai-H'asani wal-H'usayni Sibt'ay Nabiyyika wa-SayyicZay Shabaabi Ahlil-Jannatil-Qaa'imayni Fee Khalqika wad-Daleelayni 'Alaa Man Ba'athta Bi Risaalaatika wa-Dayyaanayid-Deeni Bi-'Adlika wa-Fas'lay Qad'aa'ika Bayna Khalqik.

O God! (Please) send blessings upon Hassan and Hussein; the two grandsons of Thy Prophet, the Masters of Youth in Heaven; Thy two established authorities among Thy creatures: And they are established as two proofs for those whom Thou appointed them to (deliver) Thy Message to. And they are the two who managed the affairs of the religion according to Thy (system of) justice, and applied Thy judgements (to settle the issues which cropped up) among Thy creatures.

اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى عَلِيِّ بْنِ الْحُسَيْنِ عَبْدِكَ الْقَائِمِ فِي خَلْقِكَ‏ وَ الدَّلِيلِ عَلَى مَنْ بَعَثْتَ بِرِسَالاَتِكَ وَ دَيَّانِ الدِّينِ بِعَدْلِكَ وَ فَصْلِ قَضَائِكَ بَيْنَ خَلْقِكَ سَيِّدِ الْعَابِدِينَ‏

Allaahumma S'alli 'Alaa 'Abdikal Qaa'imi Fee Khalqika Wad-Daleeli 'Alaa Man Ba'athta Bi Risalaatika wa-Dayyaanid-Deeni Bi-'Adlika wa-Fas'li Qad'aa'ika Bayna Khalqika Sayyidil-'Aabideen.

O God! (Please) send blessings upon Ali ibn al-Hussein, Thy servant, Thy established authority among Thy creatures and as proof for those to whom Thee appointed him to (deliver) Thy Message to. And he managed the affairs of the religion according to Thy (system of) justice, and applied Thy judgements (to settle the issues which cropped up) among Thy creatures. He is the Master of the Worshippers.

اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ عَلِيٍّ عَبْدِكَ وَ خَلِيفَتِكَ فِي أَرْضِكَ بَاقِرِ عِلْمِ النَّبِيِّينَ‏

Allaahumma S'alli 'Alaa Muh'ammadib-Ni 'Aliyyin 'Abdika wa-Khaleefatika Fee Ard'ika Baaqiri Ylmin-Nabiyyeen.

O God! (Please) send blessings upon Muhammad bin Ali - Thy servant; Thy representative on Earth; and the dissector of the Knowledge of the Prophets33 .

اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى جَعْفَرِ بْنِ مُحَمَّدٍ الصَّادِقِ عَبْدِكَ وَ وَلِيِّ دِينِكَ وَ حُجَّتِكَ عَلَى خَلْقِكَ أَجْمَعِينَ الصَّادِقِ الْبَارِّ

Allaahumma S'alli 'Alaa Jafarib-Ni Muh'ammadinis'-Saadiqi 'Abdika wa-Waliyyi Deenika Wa-H'ujjatika 'Alaa Khalqika Ajma'eena As'-S'aadiqil-Baarr.

(Please) send blessings upon Ja'far ibn Muhammad C God! as-Sadiq - Thy servant; the defender of Thy religion; and Thy prof for all Thy creatures. He is the truthful, and the righteous.

اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى مُوسَى بْنِ جَعْفَرٍ عَبْدِكَ الصَّالِحِ وَ لِسَانِكَ فِي خَلْقِكَ النَّاطِقِ بِحُكْمِكَ (بِحِكْمَتِكَ) وَ الْحُجَّةِ عَلَى بَرِيَّتِكَ‏

Allaahumma S'alli 'Alaa Moosab-Ni Ja farin 'Abdikas'-S'aalih'i Wa-Lisaanika Fee Khalqika An-Naat'iqi Bi-H'ukmika wal H'ujjati 'Alaa Bariyyatik.

O God! (Please) send blessings upon Musa ibn Ja'far - Thy devoted servant; Thy tongue for Thy creatures speaking by Thy authority, and the proof for all Thy creatures.

اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى عَلِيِّ بْنِ مُوسَى الرِّضَا الْمُرْتَضَى عَبْدِكَ وَ وَلِيِّ دِينِكَ الْقَائِمِ بِعَدْلِكَ‏ وَ الدَّاعِي إِلَى دِينِكَ وَ دِينِ آبَائِهِ الصَّادِقِينَ صَلاَةً لاَ يَقْوَى عَلَى إِحْصَائِهَا غَيْرُكَ‏

Allaahumma S'alli 'Alaa Moosar-Rid'al-Murtad'aa 'Abdika wa-Waliyyi Deenika al-Qaa'imi BiJAdlika wad-Daa'ee Ilaa Deenika Wa-Deeni Aabaa'ihis'-S'aadiqeena S'alaatan Laa Yaqwaa 'Alaa Ghayruk.

O God! (Please) send blessings upon AN ibn Musa al-Reza34 -the absolute model of contentment - Thy devoted servant; the defender of Thy religion; Thy established authority of Thy justice; the caller to Thy religion and the religion of his truthful forefathers - blessings that no one but Thee can measure.

اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ عَلِيٍّ عَبْدِكَ وَ وَلِيِّكَ الْقَائِمِ بِأَمْرِكَ وَ الدَّاعِي إِلَى سَبِيلِكَ‏

Allaahumma S'alli 'Alaa Muh'ammadib-Ni 'Abdika wa-Waliyyika al-Qaa'imi Bi-Amrika wad-Daa'ee Ilaa Sabeelik.

O God! (Please) send blessings upon Muhammad ibn Ali - Thy servant; Thy established defender by Thy decree; the caller to Thy path.

اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى عَلِيِّ بْنِ مُحَمَّدٍ عَبْدِكَ وَ وَلِيِّ وَ وَلِيِّكَ الْقَائِمِ بِأَمْرِكَ وَ الدَّاعِي إِلَى سَبِيلِكَ

Allaahumma S'alli 'Alaa Muh'ammadin 'Abdika wa-Waliyyika al-Qaasimi Bi-Amrika wad-Daa'ee Ilaa Sabeelik.

O God! (Please) send blessings upon Ali ibn Muhammad - Thy servant; Thy established authority defending Thy decree and the caller to Thy path.

اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى الْحَسَنِ بْنِ عَلِيٍّ الْعَامِلِ بِأَمْرِكَ الْقَائِمِ فِي خَلْقِكَ وَ حُجَّتِكَ الْمُؤَدِّي عَنْ نَبِيِّكَ‏ وَ شَاهِدِكَ عَلَى خَلْقِكَ الْمَخْصُوصِ بِكَرَامَتِكَ الدَّاعِي إِلَى طَاعَتِكَ وَ طَاعَةِ رَسُولِكَ صَلَوَاتُكَ عَلَيْهِمْ أَجْمَعِينَ‏

Allaahumma S'alli Aliyyini35 JAamili Bi Amrika al-Qaa'imi Fee Khalqika wa-H'uliatikal-Mu'addee 'An Nabiyyika wa-Shaahidika 'Alaa Khalqika al-Makhs'oos'i Bi Karaamatika ad-Daa'ee Ilaa T'aa'atika wa-T'aa'ati Nabiyyika S'alawaatuka 'Alayhim Ajma'een.

O God! (Please) send blessings upon al-Hassan ibn Ali - the agent acting upon Thy decrees; the established authority over Thy creatures; Thy proof acting on behalf of Thy Prophet; Thy witness for Thy creatures; the exclusive (receiver) of Thy munificence. He is the caller to Thy obedience and obedience to Thy Prophet. May Thou send blessings upon them all.

اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى حُجَّتِكَ وَ وَلِيِّكَ الْقَائِمِ فِي خَلْقِكَ صَلاَةً تَامَّةً نَامِيَةً بَاقِيَةً تُعَجِّلُ بِهَا فَرَجَهُ وَ تَنْصُرُهُ بِهَا وَ تَجْعَلُنَا مَعَهُ فِي الدُّنْيَا وَ الْآخِرَةِ

Allaahumma S'alli 'Alaa H'ujjatika wa-Waliyyika al-Qaa'imi Fee Khalqika S'alaatan Taa(a)mmatan Naamiyatan Baaqiyatan Tu'ajjilu Bihaa Farajahoo wa-Tans'uruhoo Bihaa Wa Taj'alunaa Ma'ahoo Fid-Dunyaa wal-Aakhirah.

O God! (Please) send blessings to Thy proof36 ; Thy established authority over Thy creatures: Blessings so perfect, developed and lasting by which Thee may expedite his arrival and make him victorious. And make us accompany him 2 in this world and the Hereafter.

اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَتَقَرَّبُ إِلَيْكَ بِحُبِّهِمْ وَ أُوَالِي وَلِيَّهُمْ وَ أُعَادِي عَدُوَّهُمْ‏ فَارْزُقْنِي بِهِمْ خَيْرَ الدُّنْيَا وَ الْآخِرَةِ وَ اصْرِفْ عَنِّي بِهِمْ شَرَّ الدُّنْيَا وَ الْآخِرَةِ وَ أَهْوَالَ يَوْمِ الْقِيَامَةِ

Allaahumma Innee Ataqarrabu Ilayka Bi-H'ubbihim wa Uwaalee Waliyyahum wa-U'aadee 'Aduwwahum Far-Zuqnee Bihim Khayrad-Dunyaa wal-Aakhirati Was'-Rif 'Annee Bihim Sharrad-Dunyaa wal-Aakhirati Wa-Ahwaala Yawmil Qiyaamah.

O God! I seek Thy nearness through my love for them. I am friends with their friends and oppose their enemies. Therefore grant me the good of this world and the Hereafter on their account. And on their account, fend off the evils of this world and the Hereafter from me, and the dreadful fright on the Judgement Day.

Then you sit near the position of his head and say:

السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكَ يَا وَلِيَّ اللَّهِ السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكَ يَا حُجَّةَ اللَّهِ‏ السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكَ يَا نُورَ اللَّهِ فِي ظُلُمَاتِ الْأَرْضِ السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكَ يَا عَمُودَ الدِّينِ‏

As-Salaamu 'Alayka Yaa Waliyyal-Laahi, As-Salaamu 'Alayka Yaa H'uliatal-Laahi, As-Salaamu 'Alayka Yaa Nooral-Laahi Fee Z'ulumaatil-Ard'i, As-Salaamu 'Alayka Yaa 'Amoodad Deen.

O the friend of God! Peace be upon you! O the proof of God! Peace be upon you! O the light of God in the darkness of the Earth! Peace be upon you! O the pillar of the religion!

السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكَ يَا وَارِثَ آدَمَ صِفْوَةِ اللَّهِ السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكَ يَا وَارِثَ نُوحٍ نَبِيِّ اللَّهِ‏ السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكَ يَا وَارِثَ إِبْرَاهِيمَ خَلِيلِ اللَّهِ السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكَ يَا وَارِثَ إِسْمَاعِيلَ ذَبِيحِ اللَّهِ‏

As-Salaamu 'Alayka Yaa Waaritha Aadama S'afwatil-Laahi, As-Salaamu 'Alayka Yaa Waaritha Nooh'in Nabiyyil-Laahi, As Salaamu 'Alayka Yaa Waaritha Ibraaheema Khaleelil-Laahi, As-Salaamu 'Alayka Yaa Waaritha Ismaa'eela Dhabeeh'il-Laah,

Peace be upon you! O the inheritor of Adam - chosen by God! Peace be upon you! O the inheritor of Noah - the Prophet of God! Peace be upon you! O the inheritor of Abraham - the friend of God! Peace be upon you! O the inheritor of Ishmael - the offering to God!

السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكَ يَا وَارِثَ مُوسَى كَلِيمِ اللَّهِ السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكَ يَا وَارِثَ عِيسَى رُوحِ اللَّهِ‏ السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكَ يَا وَارِثَ مُحَمَّدٍ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ‏

As-Salaamu 'Alayka Yaa Waaritha Moosaa Kaleemil-Laahi, As Salaamu 'Alayka Yaa Waaritha Eesaa Rooh'il-Laahi, As Salaamu 'Alayka Yaa Waaritha Muh'ammadin Rasoolil-Laah.

Peace be upon you! O the inheritor of Moses - the interlocutor of God! Peace be upon you! O the inheritor of Jesus - the spirit of God! Peace be upon you! O the inheritor of Muhammad - the Prophet of God!

السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكَ يَا وَارِثَ أَمِيرِ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ عَلِيٍّ وَلِيِّ اللَّهِ وَ وَصِيِّ رَسُولِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ‏ السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكَ يَا وَارِثَ فَاطِمَةَ الزَّهْرَاءِ السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكَ يَا وَارِثَ الْحَسَنِ وَ الْحُسَيْنِ سَيِّدَيْ شَبَابِ أَهْلِ الْجَنَّةِ

As-Salaamu 'Alayka Yaa Waaritha Ameeril-Mu'min eena Waliyyil-Laahi wa-Was'iyyi Rasooli 'Aalameena, As-Salaamu 'Alayka Yaa Waaritha Faat'imataz Zahraa As-Salaamu 'Alayka Yaa Waarithal-H'asani wal H'usayni Sayyiday Shabaabi Ahlil-Jannah

Peace be upon you! O the inheritor of the Commander of the Faithful - Ali the friend of God and the Testamentary Trustee of the Messenger of the Lord of the two worlds! Peace be upon you! O the inheritor of Fatimah az-Zahra37 ! Peace be upon you! O the inheritor of al-Hassan and al-Hussein - the Masters of Youth in Paradise!

السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكَ يَا وَارِثَ عَلِيِّ بْنِ الْحُسَيْنِ زَيْنِ الْعَابِدِينَ‏ السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكَ يَا وَارِثَ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ عَلِيٍّ بَاقِرِ عِلْمِ الْأَوَّلِينَ وَ الْآخِرِينَ‏ السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكَ يَا وَارِثَ جَعْفَرِ بْنِ مُحَمَّدٍ الصَّادِقِ الْبَارِّ السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكَ يَا وَارِثَ مُوسَى بْنِ جَعْفَرٍ

As-Salaamu 'Alayka Yaa Waaritha Zaynil-Aabideena, As-Salaamu 'Alayka Yaa Waaritha Muh'ammadib-Ni Baaqiri Ilmil-Awwaleena wal Aakhireena, As-Salaamu 'Alayka Yaa Waaritha Jafarib-Ni Muh'ammadinis'-S'aadiqil-Baarri, As-Salaamu 'Alayka Yaa Waaritha Moosab-Ni Jafar.

Peace be upon you! O the inheritor of AU ibn al-Hussein - the adornment of the worshippers! Peace be upon you! O the inheritor of Muhammad ibn Ali - the dissector versed in the knowledge of those of old and those of later times! Peace be upon you! O the inheritor of Ja'far ibn Muhammad as-Sadiq -the virtuous! Peace be upon you! O the inheritor of Musa ibn Ja'far!

السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكَ أَيُّهَا الصِّدِّيقُ الشَّهِيدُ السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكَ أَيُّهَا الْوَصِيُّ الْبَارُّ التَّقِيُ‏

As-Salaama 'Alayka Ayyuhas'-S'iddeeqush-Shaheedu, As Salaamu 'Alayka Ayylthal-Was'iyyul-Baarrut-Taqiyyu,

Peace be upon you! O the truthful martyr! Peace be upon you! O the virtuous and pious trustee! Peace be upon you!

أَشْهَدُ أَنَّكَ قَدْ أَقَمْتَ الصَّلاَةَ وَ آتَيْتَ الزَّكَاةَ وَ أَمَرْتَ بِالْمَعْرُوفِ وَ نَهَيْتَ عَنِ الْمُنْكَرِ وَ عَبَدْتَ اللَّهَ (مُخْلِصاً) حَتَّى أَتَاكَ الْيَقِينُ‏ السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكَ يَا أَبَا الْحَسَنِ وَ رَحْمَةُ اللَّهِ وَ بَرَكَاتُهُ‏ إنّه هُوَ الحَمیدُ المجید

Ashhadu Annaka Qad Aqamtas'-S'alaata wa-Aataytaz-Zakaata wa-Amarta Bil-Ma'roofi wa-Nahayta 'Anil-Munkari wa Abadtal-Laaha Mukhlis'an H'attaa Ataakal-Yaqeen. As Salaamu 'Alayka Yaa Abal-H'asani Wa-Rah'matul-Laahi Wa Barakaatuh, Innahoo H'ameedun Majeed.

I bear witness that it was indeed you who established prayers, paid the alms-tax, commanded to do right, admonished against doing wrong and sincerely served God until what is sure to come happened to you. O Abal Hassan (Imam Reza (MGB))! Peace be upon you! And the grace of God and His blessings be upon you, For He is indeed worthy of all praise, full of all glory!

لَعَنَ اللهُ اُمَّةً قَتَلَتکَ و لَعَنَ اللهُ اُمَّةً ظَلَمَتکَ لَعَنَ اللهُ اُمَّةً اَسَسَّت اَسَاسَ الظُلمِ و الجَورِ و البِدعَةِ عَلَیکُم اَهلَ البَیتِ

La'anal-Laahu Ummatan Qatalatka, La'anal-Laahu Ummatan Z'alamatka, La'anal-Laahu Ummatan Assasat Asaasaz'-Z'ulmi wal-Jawri wal-Bid'ati 'Alaykum Ahlal-Bayt.

May God's curse be upon the people who murdered you! May God's curse be upon the people who oppressed you! May God's curse be upon the people who established the foundations of oppression, tyranny and innovation against you-members of the Household (of the Prophet) (MGB)!”

Then you touch the tomb and say:

اللَّهُمَّ إِلَيْكَ صَمَدْتُ مِنْ أَرْضِي وَ قَطَعْتُ الْبِلاَدِ رَجَاءَ رَحْمَتِكَ‏ فَلاَ تُخَيِّبْنِي وَ لاَ تَرُدَّنِي بِغَيْرِ قَضَاءِ حَاجَتِي وَ ارْحَمْ تَقَلُّبِي عَلَى قَبْرِ ابْنِ أَخِي رَسُولِكَ صَلَوَاتُكَ عَلَيْهِ وَ آلِهِ‏

Allaahumma Ilayka S'amadtu Min Ard'ee Wa-Qat'a'tul-Bilaada Rajaa'a Rah'matika Falaa Tukhayyibnee wa-Laa Taruddanee Bi-Ghayri Qad'aa'i H'aajatee Warh'am Taqallubee 'Alaa Qabrib-Ni Akhee Rasoolika S'alawaatuka 'Alayhi wa-Aalih.

“O God! I set out towards Thee from my homeland, and passed through many towns with the hope of receiving Thy mercy. Please do not disappoint me, and do not send me back without having my needs fulfilled. Have mercy upon my turning towards the tomb of the son of Thy Messenger's brother. May Thy blessings be upon him and his Household (MGB).

بِأَبِي أَنْتَ وَ أُمِّي يَا مَوْلاَيَ أَتَيْتُكَ زَائِراً وَافِداً عَائِذاً مِمَّا جَنَيْتُ عَلَى نَفْسِي وَ احْتَطَبْتُ عَلَى ظَهْرِي‏ فَكُنْ لِي شَافِعاً إِلَى اللَّهِ يَوْمَ فَقْرِي وَ فَاقَتِي فَلَكَ عِنْدَ اللَّهِ مَقَامٌ مَحْمُودٌ وَ أَنْتَ عِنْدَهُ وَجِيهٌ‏

Bi-Abee Anta Wa-Ummee Yaa Mawlaaya Ataytuka Zaa'iran Waafidan 'Aa'idham-Mimmaa Janaytu 'Alaa Nafsee Wah'tat'abtu 'Alaa Z'ahree Fakun Lee Shaafi'an Ilal-Laahi Yawma Faqree wa-Faaqatee Falaka 'Indal-Laahi Maqaamun Mah'moodun wa-Anta 'Indahoo Wajeeh.

O my Master! May my parents be your ransom! I have come to visit you and I have arrived. I seek refuge in you from whatever crimes I have committed against myself - the burden of which I carry on my back. Then (please) intercede with God on my behalf on the Day of my poverty and destitution as you enjoy an especial praiseworthy position in the presence of God. He considers you to be an eminent man.

Then you raise your right hand up and extend your left hand towards the tomb and say:

اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَتَقَرَّبُ إِلَيْكَ بِحُبِّهِمْ وَ بِوِلاَيَتِهِمْ أَتَوَلَّى آخِرَهُمْ بِمَا تَوَلَّيْتُ بِهِ أَوَّلَهُمْ وَ أَبْرَأُ مِنْ كُلِّ وَلِيجَةٍ دُونَهُمْ‏

Allaahumma Innee Ataqarrabu Ilayka Bi-H'ubbihim wa Biwilaayatihim, Atawallaa Aakhirahum Bimaa Tawallaytu Bihee Awwalahum wa-Abra'u Min Kulli Waleejatin Doonahum.

O God! I seek Thy nearness through my love and friendship for them.38 I love the last one of them as much as I love the first one, and avoid any intimate friendship with anyone but them.39

اللَّهُمَّ الْعَنِ الَّذِينَ بَدَّلُوا نِعْمَتَكَ وَ اتَّهَمُوا نَبِيَّكَ وَ جَحَدُوا بِآيَاتِكَ وَ سَخِرُوا بِإِمَامِكَ‏ وَ حَمَلُوا النَّاسَ عَلَى أَكْتَافِ آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَتَقَرَّبُ إِلَيْكَ بِاللَّعْنَةِ عَلَيْهِمْ وَ الْبَرَاءَةِ مِنْهُمْ فِي الدُّنْيَا وَ الْآخِرَةِ يَا رَحْمَانُ‏

Allaahummal'Anil-Ladheena Baddaloo Ni'mataka wat Tahamoo Nabiyyaka wa-Jah'adoo bi-Aayaatika wa-Sakhiroo bi Imaamika wa-H'amalun-Naasa 'Alaa Aktaafi Aali Muh'ammad. Allaahumma Innee Ataqarrabu Ilayka bil-La'nati 'Alayhim wal Baraasati Minhum Fid-Dunyaa wal-Aakhirati Yaa Rah'maan.

My God! (Please) curse those who altered Thy blessings, accused Thy Prophet, denied Thy verses, mocked Thy appointed leader,40 and placed the burden of the people upon the shoulders of the members of the Household of Muhammad (MGB). O God! I seek Thy nearness by cursing them (your enemies), and by staying away from them in this world and in the Hereafter, O the Beneficent!

Then you turn towards the position of his feet and say:

صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْكَ يَا أَبَا الْحَسَنِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَى رُوحِكَ وَ بَدَنِكَ‏ صَبَرْتَ وَ أَنْتَ الصَّادِقُ الْمُصَدَّقُ قَتَلَ اللَّهُ مَنْ قَتَلَكَ بِالْأَيْدِي وَ الْأَلْسُنِ‏

S'allal-Laahu 'Alayka Yaa Abal-H'asani, S'allal-Laahu 'Alaa Rooh'ika wa-Badanika, S'abarta wa-Antas'-S'aadiqul Mus'addaqu Qatalal-Laahu Man Qatalaka bil-Aydee wal-Alsun.

O Abal Hassan! May God's blessings be upon you! May God's blessings be upon your spirit and your body! You persevered. You were truthful and your truthfulness has been confirmed. May God curse whoever martyred you with his hands and tongue.41

Then supplicate and curse the murderer of the Commander of the Faithful (MGB) and the murderers of al-Hassan (MGB), al-Hussein (MGB) and all those who murdered the members of the Household of the God's Messenger (MGB). Then turn towards the position of his head from behind his back and offer two units of prayers. Recite the chapters “Fatihah” (No. 1) and “YaSin” (No. 36) in the first unit, and recite the chapters “Fatihah” and “Rahman” (No. 55) in the second unit. But if you have not memorized them recite the chapter “Ikhlas” (No. 112) in both units. And pray for the believing men and women, and especially pray for your parents. Also make an effort to say supplications, cry, and pray a lot for yourself, your parents and all your brethren. And stay near the position of his head as much as you wish. And you must say your prayers at the tomb.

Farewell

Then when you decide to say farewell recite:

السلام علیک یا مولای و ابن مولای و رحمه الله و برکاته، انت لنا جنة من العذاب، و هذا اوان منصرفی عنک غیر راغب و لا مستبدل بک، و لا موثر علیک، و لا زاهد فی قربک

As-Salaamu 'Alayka Yaa Mawlaaya wabna Mawlaaya Wa Rah'matul-Laahi Wa-Barakaatuh. Anta Lanaa Junnatun Minal-Adhaabi wa-Haadhaa Awaanun-S'iraafee Anka In Kunta Adhinta Lee Ghayra Raaghibin 'Anka wa-Laa Mustabdilin Bika Walaa Mu'thirin 'Alayka Walaa Zaahidin Fee Qurbik.

O Master! O the son of my Master! Peace be upon you! And may the grace of God and His blessings be upon you. You are the armour against the Punishment for us. And now it is time for me to leave you if you permit me. I am neither willing to depart from you, nor to choose anyone else and substitute him for you. And I do not abstain from being near you.

فقد جدت بنفسی للحدثان، و ترکت الاهل و الاولاد و الاوطان، فکن لی شفیعا یوم فقری و حاجتی، یوم لا یغنی حمیم و لا قریب، یوم لا یغنی عنی والد و لا ولد

Waqad Jirtu Bi-Nafsee Lil-H'adathaani wa-Taraktul-Ahla wal Awlaada wal-Awt'aana Fakun Lee Shaafi 'an Yawma H'aajatee wa-Faqree wa-Faaqatee, Yawma Laa Yughnee 'Annee H'ameemee wa-Laa Qareebee, Yawma Laa Yughnee 'Annee Waalidee walaa Waladee.

Indeed I made an effort for what came to pass. Indeed I left my family, children and hometown. Then intercede on my behalf on the Day of my need, poverty and destitution: The Day when neither my friends nor strangers can avail me anything at all. The Day when neither my father nor my mother can avail me anything at all.

اسال الله الذی قدر رحلتی الیک ان ینفس بک کربتی و الذی قدر علی فراق هذا المکان ان لا یجعله آخر العهد من رجوعی الیک

As'alul-Laahal-Ladhee Qaddara 'Alayya Rah'eelee Ilayka An Yunaffisa Bika Kurbatee, wa- As'alul-Laahal-Ladhee Qaddara 'Alayya Firaaqa Makaanika Anlaa Yaj'alahoo Aakhiral-(Ahdi Min Ziyaaratee Laka wa-Rujoo'ee Ilayka.

I ask God, who destined it for me to make pilgrimage to you, to remove my sorrow by you. And I ask God who destined it for me to depart from your place not to let this be the last time I make pilgrimage to your tomb and visit your shrine, and I ask God to return me to you.

و اسال من ابکی عینی علیک ان یجعله لی ذخرا و اسال الله الذی ارادنی مقامک و هدانی للتسلیم علیک. ان یوردنی حوضکم و یرزقنی مرافقتکم فی الجنان

Wa- As'alul-Laahal-Ladhee Araanee Makaanaka wa-Hadaanee Lit-Tasleemi 'Alayka wa-Ziyaaratee Iyyaaka An Yooridanee H'awd'akum wa-Yarzuqanee Min Muraafaqatikum fil-Jinaan.

I ask God to make me cry over you so that He may establish it as a means for me and as a savings. And I ask God to show me your place, and to guide me towards submission to you, and visit you until I come to you at your Pool. I ask God to grant me your companionship in Heaven.

السلام علیک یا صفوه الله، السلام علیک یا امیرالمومنین و وصی رسول رب العالمین، و قائد الغر المحجلین السلام علی الحسن و الحسین سیدی شباب اهل الجنه، السلام علی الائمه

As-Salaamu 'Alayka Yaa S'afwatal-Laahi, As-Salaamu 'Alaa Ameeril-Mu'mineena wa-Wasjyyi Rasooli Rabbil-Aalameena wa-Qaa'idil-Ghurril-Muh'ajjaleena, As-Salaamu 'Alal-H'asani wal-H'usayni Sayyiday Shabaabi Ahlil-Jannati, As-Salaamu Al-Amimati

O the one chosen by God! Peace be upon you. Peace be upon the Commander of the Faithful, and the Testamentary Trustee of the Messenger of the Lord of the two worlds, and the leader of the lustrous ones.(I) Peace be upon al-Hassan and al-Hussein - the Masters of Youth in Heaven. Peace be upon the Immaculate Imams...

And you call them by name one by one ...

و رحمه الله و برکاته

Wa-Rah'matul-Laahi Wa-Barakaatuh. As-Salaamu 'Alaa…..

God's Prophet (MGB) said that God the Exalted the High revealed to him on the night of his ascension three things about Ali: that he is the Master of the believers, the Leader of the pious ones, and the Leader of those with white-foreheads or “

Qa'ed al-Ghurr-HMuhajjelin ” -those who are proud of their deeds. Some have interpreted this to refer to those whose hands, feet and foreheads are white due to prolonged prostrations.

السلام علی ملائکه الله المقربین المسبحین الذین هم بامره یعملون، السلام علینا و علی عباد الله الصالحین

As-Salaamu 'Alaa Malaa'ikatil-Laahil-H'aa(a)ffeena, As-Salaamu 'Alaa Malaa'ikatil-Laahil-Muqeemeenal-Musabbih'eenal-Ladheena Hum Bi-Amrihee Ya'maloona, As-Salaamu 'Alaynaa wa-'Alaa 'Ibaadil-Laahis'-S'aalih'een.

may God bless them all and the grace of God and His blessings be upon you. Peace be upon God's angels that are encircling (the shrine)! Peace be upon God's angels that are residing and singing glory - those that act according to His orders! Peace be upon us and upon the servants of God in the ranks of the righteous.

اللهم لا تجعله آخر العهد من زیارتی ایاه، فان جعلته فاحشرنی معه و مع آبائه الطاهرین و ان ابقیتنی فارزقنی زیارته ابدا ما ابقیتنی انک علی کل شیء قدیر

Allaahumma Laa Taj'alhu Aakhiral- 'Ahdi Min Ziyaaratee Iyyaahu Fa-in Ja'altahoo Fah'shurnee Ma'ahoo wa-Ma'a Aabaa'ihil-Maad'eena wa-In Abqaytanee Yaa Rabbi Farzuqnee Ziyaaratahoo Abadan Maa Abqaytanee Innaka 'Alaa Kulli Shay 'in Qadeer.

O my God! Please do not let this be the last time I visit him (Imam Reza (MGB)). Imam Reza (MGB) deserves more than that. Then please resurrect me with him, and with my forefathers (his forefathers) - those of the past. And my Lord, if you keep me alive then please bestow upon me making his pilgrimage for as long as I exist. Verily, Thou hast power over all things.

And say:

استودعک الله و استرعیه ایاک، و اقرا علیک السلام، مومن بالله و بما دعوت الیه و دللت علیه اللهم فاکتبنا مع الشاهدین اللهم ارزقنی حبهم و مودتهم ابدا ما ابقیتنی، السلام علی ملائکه الله و زوار قبر ابن نبی الله ابدا ما بقیت، و دائما اذا فنیت، السلام علینا و علی عباد الله الصالحین

Astawdi'ukal-Laaha wa-Astar'eeka wa-Aqra'u 'Alaykas-Salaam. Aamannaa Billaahi Wabimaa Da'awta Ilayh. Allaahumma Faktubnaa Ma'ash-Shaahideen. Allaahumma Farzuqnee H'ubbahum Wamawaddatahum Abadan Maa Abqaytanee. As Salaamu 'Alaa Malaa'ikatil-Laahi Wazuwwaari Qabrika Yabna Nabiyyil-Laah. As-Salaamu 'Alayka Minnee Abadan Maa Baqeetu Wa-Daa'iman Idhaa Faneet. As-Salaamu 'Alaynaa Wa- 'Alaa 'Thaadil-Laahis'-S'aalih'een.

I entrust you with God, and I leave you with God, and I say peace be upon you. We believe in God, and in what calls to Him. O God! Please 'then write us down among those who bear witness.'42 O God! (Please) bless me with their love and cordiality for as long as I exist. O son of the Prophet! May peace be upon the angels of God, and upon the visitors to your shrine! May peace be upon me for as long as I exist, and may it last even when I perish. May peace be upon us and upon the servants of God in the ranks of the righteous.

And when you leave and are outside the dome area, do not turn your face away from it until it leaves your sight - God willing.

Pilgrimage Prayer By Imam Reza (MGB)

This pilgrimage prayer by Imam Reza (MGB) can be said when visiting any of the divine leaders (MGB): Muhammad ibn al-Hassan ibn Ahmad ibn al-Walidmay God, be pleased with him-narrated that Muhammad ibn al-Hassan al-Saffar quoted on the authority of Ali ibn His'son that Imam Reza (MGB) was asked about making pilgrimage to the shrine of his father Abil Hassan Musa (MGB). He said: “Pray in the mosques around his shrine. It suffices that in any of them you just say:

السلام علی اولیاء الله و اصفیائه، السلام علی امناء الله و احبائه، السلام علی انصار الله و خلفائه. السلام علی محال معرفه الله، السلام علی مساکن ذکر الله، السلام علی مظاهر امر الله و نهیه. السلام علی الدعاه الی الله، السلام علی المستقرین فی مرضات الله، السلام علی الممحصین فی طاعه الله، السلام علی الادلاء علی الله

As-Salaamu 'Alaa Awliyaa'il-Laahi wa-Asfiyaa'ihi, AsSalaamu 'Alaa Umanaail-Laahi wa-Ah'ibaa'ihi, As-Salaamu 'Alaa Ans'aaril-Laahi wa-Khulafaa'ihi, As-Salaamu 'Alaa Mah'aa(a)11i Ma'rifatil-Laahi, As-Salaamu 'Alaa Masaakini Dhikril-Laahi, As-Salaamu 'Alaa Muz'hiree Amril-Laahi waNahyihi, As-Salaamu 'Alad-Du'aati Ilal-Laahi, As-Salaamu 'Alal-Mustaqirreena Fee Mard'aatil-Laahi, As-Salaamu Mukhlis'eena Fee T'aa'atil-Laahi, As-Salaamu 'Alal-Adillaa'i 'Alal-Laah.

Peace be upon God's friends and chosen ones. Peace be upon God's trustees and His loved ones. Peace be upon God's helpers and His vicegerents. Peace be upon the centers of divine recognition. Peace be upon the sources of God's remembrance. Peace be upon the ones who have manifested God's decrees and what He has admonished against. Peace be upon the ones who call others towards God. Peace be upon the ones firm in the pleasure of God. Peace be upon the ones sincere in obedience to God. Peace be upon the reasons for God.

السلام علی الذین من والاهم فقد والی الله، و من عاداهم فقد عادی الله، و من عرفهم فقد عرف الله، و من جهلهم فقد جهل الله، و من اعتصم بهم فقد اعتصم بالله، و من تخلی منهم فقد تخلی من الله عز و جلّ

As-Salaamu 'Alal-Ladheena Man Waalaahum Faqad Waalal Laaha, Waman Aadaahum Faqad 'Aadal-Laaha, Waman 'Arafahum Faqad 'Arafal-Laaha, Waman Jahilahum Faqad Jahilal-Laaha, Wamani'Tas'ama Bihim Faqadi'tas'ama Billaahi, Waman Takhallaa Minhum Faqad Takhallaa Minallaahi 'Azza Wajall.

Peace be upon those whose friends are God's friends, and whose enemies are God's enemies. Peace be upon those whose recognition is the same as God's recognition, and neglecting them is the same as neglecting God. Peace be upon those whose adherence is the same as adhering to God, and those whose abandoning is the same as abandoning God.

. اشهد الله انی سلم لمن سالمکم، و حرب لمن حاربکم، مومن بسرکم و علانیتکم، مفوض فی ذلک کله الیکم، لعن الله عدو آل محمد من الجن و الانس، و ابرا الی الله منهم، و صلی الله علی محمد و آله. و هذا یجزی فی المشاهد کلها، و تکثر من الصلاه علی محمد و آله، و تسمی واحدا واحدا باسمائهم، و تبرا من اعدائهم، و تخیر بنفسک من الدعاء و للمومنین و للمومنات

Wa-Ushhidullaaha Annee Silmun Liman Saalamakum, Wa H'arbun Liman H'aarabakum, Mu'minun Bisirrikum Wa'Alaaniyatikum, Mufawwid'un Fee Dhaalika Kullihee Ilaykuin, La'anal-Laahu 'Aduwwa Aali Muh'ammadin Minal-Jinni Insi, Wa-Abra'u Ilal-Laahi Minhum, Wa-S'allal-Laahu 'Alaa Muh'ammadin Wa-Aalih.

I swear by God that I submit to whoever submits to you, and fight with whoever fights with you. I believe in what you keep as secrets and in what you make public. I totally trust you in these affairs. May God's curse be upon the enemies of Muhammad's Household, be they from the genies or from the people, be they from those of the old or those of the later times. And I acquit myself near God from them. And may God's blessings be upon Muhammad and his Household-the purified ones. This prayer is sufficient for all pilgrimages to the holy shrines. Send a lot of blessings upon Muhammad and his Household and upon the divine leaders naming them one by one. Express your disdain of their enemies. Also ask whatever you want for yourself and other believing men and women in your prayers.