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10th RABI AL SAANI

Shaykh al-Mufid has mentioned that on the tenth of Rabi’ al Saani, AH 232, Imam al-Hasan al-’Askari(a.s.) was born. It is thus a holy day on which it is recommended […]

1ST, 8TH & 9TH OF RABI AL AWWAL

1ST NIGHT OF RABI’ AL-AWWAL At the first night of Rabi’ al-Awwal, twelve years after the outset of his Divine Mission, the Holy Prophet migrated from Makkah to al-Madinah. At […]

THE LAST DAY OF SAFAR

According to the narration of al-Yabirsi and Ibn al-Athir, Imam Ali ibn Musa al-Rida(a.s.) was martyred on the last day of Safar, AH 203, because of poison that was mixed […]

28TH OF SAFAR

On the twenty-eight of Safar, AH 11, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, the Seal of the Prophets, departed life. As is unanimously agreed, it was Monday. The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) was […]

20TH SAFAR (ARBAEEN – 40TH DAY)

In the word of the two Shaykhs, on the twenties of Safar, the harem of Imam al-Husayn (a.s.) arrived in al-Madinah returning from Syria. On this day too, Jabir ibn […]

THE SEVENTH OF SAFAR

According to the opinions of al-Shahid and al-Kaf’ami, Imam al-Hasan al-Mujtaba(a.s.) was martyred on the seventh of Safar, AH 50. As for the two Shaykhs, Imam al-Hasan (a.s.) was martyred […]

THE THIRD OF SAFAR

Sayyid Ibn Tawus writes down on the authority of the books of some Imamiyyah scholars that it is recommended, on the third of Safar, to offer a two unit prayer […]

THE FIRST DAY OF SAFAR

On the first of Safar, AH 37, the battle of Siffin broke out. According to some narrations, on this day in AH 61, the head of Imam al-Husayn, the chief […]

THE MONTH OF SAFAR

The month of Safar is well-known for bringing bad luck; and nothing can remove bad luck except almsgiving, supplication to Almighty Allah, and traditional supplications of seeking His protection against […]

THE TWENTY-FIFTH OF MUHARRAM

Imam Ali ibn al-Husayn Zayn al-’Abidin(a.s.) departed life on the twenty-fifth of Muharram, AH 94, or on the twelfth of Muharram AH 95, which was called the Year of Scholars.

AAMAL FOR DAY OF ASHURA

At the last hours of the Day of ‘Ashura’, it is necessary to bring to mind the situation of Imam al-Husayn’s harem at those hours when they were taken as […]

FORGERIES OF THE ENEMIES OF IMAM HUSAYN (A)

The summary of the aforementioned worthy essay of ‘Allamah al-Majlisi is that the reports that are ascribed to the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) concerning the merits of the tenth of Muharram, […]

FORGERIES OF THE ENEMIES OF IMAM AL-HUSAYN

In Zad al-Ma’ad, ‘Allamah al-Majlisi says that it is preferable not to observe fasting on the ninth and tenth of Muharram because the Umayyads used to observe fasting on these […]

THE 10TH DAY & NIGHT OF MUHARRAM (ASHURA)

THE ‘ASHURA’ NIGHT Sayyid Ibn Tawus, in Iqbal al-A’mal, has mentioned a number of supplicatory prayers and a big number of prayers that are advisably said and offered at this […]

THE NINTH OF MUHARRAM

The ninth of Muharram is called Tasu’a’.Imam al-Sadiq(a.s.) is reported to have said, “On the ninth of Muharram, Imam al-Husayn, along with his companions, was besieged in Karbala’ when the […]

THE THIRD OF MUHARRAM

On this day, Prophet Joseph (a.s.) was freed from his prison. Hence, if one observes fasting on this day, Almighty Allah will make easy any difficulty he may face and […]

THE FIRST DAY OF MUHARRAM

Being the first day in the new year, there are two acts that are advisably practiced on the first of Muharram: First: It is recommended to observe fasting on this […]

THE FIRST NIGHT OF MUHARRAM

Sayyid Ibn Tawus, in Iqbal al-A’mal, has mentioned that a number of prayers should be advisably offered at this night: First Prayer: A one hundred unit prayer with Surahs al-Faatehah […]

THE LAST DAY OF ZILHAJJ

The last day of Zilhajj is the last day in the Arabic calendar. According to some narrations mentioned by Sayyid Ibn Tawus in his book of Iqbal al-A’mal, it is […]

THE TWENTY-FIFTH OF DHU’L-HIJJAH

On this blessed day, Surah al-Dahr (or al-Insan No. 76) was revealed praising the Ahl al-Bayt (a.s.) for they had observed fasting for three days and given their food to […]

DUA AL-MUBAHALAH

Fourth: It is recommended to say Dua al-Mubahalah, which is similar to the famous supplicatory prayer known as Dua al-Baha’ that is said at the last hours of Ramadan nights […]

THE DAY OF MUBAHELAH

Invoking Allah’s Curse Upon the Lying Party On the twenty-forth of Dhu’l-Hijjah, the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) invited the Christians of Najran that each party would invoke Almighty Allah’s curse upon […]

NAMAZ ON THE DAY OF GHADEER

Fifth: It is recommended to offer a two unit prayer. After accomplishment, one should prostrate oneself and thank Almighty Allah one hundred times. Then, one should raise the head from […]

THE EIGHTEENTH OF ZILHAJJ

THE EID AL-GHADIR DAY The EId al-Ghadir is the Greatest feast day of Almighty Allah. It is also the feast of the Holy Prophet’s Household. It is in fact the […]

AAMAL OF THE NIGHT & DAY OF EID E GHADEER

THE EIGHTEENTH NIGHT OF ZILHAJJ The eighteenth night of ZILHAJJ is the ‘Id al-Ghadir Night. It is a blessed night. Sayyid Ibn Tawus, in al-Iqbal, has mentioned that a prayer […]

THE TENTH OF ZILHAJJ

The tenth of ZILHAJJ is the ‘Id al-Adha (The feast of immolation) Day. A number of acts has been narrated to be done on this honorable day. They are as […]

THE TENTH NIGHT OF ZILHAJJ

The tenth night of ZILHAJJ is a blessed night since it is one of the four nights that should be advisably spent with acts of worship. At this night, the […]

DUA OF IMAM AL HUSAYN ON THE DAY OF ARAFAT

The supplicatory prayer of Imam al-Husayn (a.s.), the Chief of Martyrs, on the ‘Arafat Day is one of the famous prayers. Bishr and Bashir, the sons of Ghalib al-Asadi, narrated […]

DAY OF ARAFAT (9TH ZILHAJ)

Although it is not included with the feasts of Islam, the ninth of Dhu’l-Hijjah is one of the great feast days in Islam. On this day, Almighty Allah commanded His […]

THE ARAFAT NIGHT

This blessed night is the night of praying for granting all requests. Repentance at this night is accepted, prayers responded, and acts of worship and obedience achieve the reward of […]

THE EIGHTH OF DHU’L-HIJJAH

The eighth of Dhu’l-Hijjah is called the Tarwiyah Day. To observe fasting on this day brings about a great reward. According to a narration, it erases the sins of sixty […]

THE SEVENTH OF DHU’L-HIJJAH

This is a sad day for the Shi’ah, for Imam Muhammad ibn Ali al-Baqir (a.s.) departed life on this day at the holy city of al-Madinah in AH 114.

1ST DAY OF ZILHAJJ

A number of devotional acts may be practiced on this blessed day: First: It is recommended to observe fasting on this day, for its reward is equal to the reward […]

ZILHAJJ

In the blessed month of Dhu’l-Hijjah, the pious companions of the Holy Prophet and their followers used to do acts of worship extraordinarily. The first ten days of this month […]

THE LAST DAY OF ZILQAD

On the last day of Dhu’l-Qa’dah 220 AH, Imam Muhammad ibn Ali al-Yaqi al-Jawad(a.s.) was martyred. He was poisoned by Al-Mu’tasim Bi’llah, the ‘Abbasid ruler. That was only two years […]

THE TWENTY-FIFTH OF ZILQAD;

The Earth Spreading Day The twenty-fifth of Dhu’l-Qa’dah is one of the four days on which fasting is exclusively confirmed. According to a narration, to observe fasting on this day […]

11TH, 15TH & 23RD OF ZILQAD

THE ELEVENTH OF DHU’L-QA’DAH On the eleventh of Dhu’l-Qa’dah, AH 148, Imam Ali ibn Musa al-Rida(a.s.) was born. THE FIFTEENTH NIGHT OF DHU’L-QA’DAH The fifteenth night of Dhu’l-Qa’dah is a […]

ZILQAD

The month of Dhu’l-Qa’dah is the first of the Sacred Months to which Almighty Allah has referred in the Holy Qur’an. Sayyid Ibn Tawus defines this month as the month […]

THE TWENTY-FIFTH OF SHAWWAL

According to some narrations, Imam Ja’far ibn Muhammad al-Sadiq(a.s.) departed life on the twenty fifth of Shawwal, AH 148. However, other historians have decided that he departed life on the […]

EID PRAYER

Eighth: It is recommended, thereafter, to offer the ‘Id Prayer (Salat al-’Id), which consists of two units. In the first unit, recite Surah al-Faatehah and Surah al-A’la (No. 87). After […]

AAMAL OF EID UL FITR DAY

The devotional acts on the ‘Id al-Fitr Day, the first of Shawwal, are as follows: First: It is recommended to say the supplicatory prayer that has been mentioned within the […]

AAMAL FOR THE DAY OF EID UL FITR

Ninth: It is recommended to offer a prayer of fourteen units and to recite Surah al-Faatehah once, Ayah al-Kursi once, and Surah al-Tawheed three times at each unit. The reward […]

PRAYERS & DU’AS OF NIGHT OF EID UL FITR

Sixth: It is recommended to repeat the following supplicatory prayer ten times. It has been already cited within the devotional acts at Friday nights: Seventh: It is recommended to offer […]

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, […]

SHORT DUAS FOR THE DAYS OF RAMADHAN

It has been narrated on the authority of Ibn ‘Abbas that the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) referred to the great merits and rewards of observing fast on each day of Ramadan. […]

PRAYERS FOR THE NIGHTS OF RAMADHAN

In Zad al-Ma’ad, ‘Allamah al-Majlisi has referred to the prayers of Ramadan nights in the last chapter of the recommended rites of Ramadan. Hereby, I will refer to these prayers […]

LAST NIGHT OF RAMADHAN

A number of rites are advisably practiced at this blessed night. They are as follows: First: It is recommended to bathe oneself at this night. Second: It is recommended to […]

DUA FOR THE 29TH NIGHT OF RAMADHAN

دعاى شب بيست و نهم يَا مُكَوِّرَ اللَّيْلِ عَلَى النَّهَارِ وَ مُكَوِّرَ النَّهَارِ عَلَى اللَّيْلِ يَا عَلِيمُ يَا حَكِيمُ يَا رَبَّ الْاَرْبَابِ وَ سَيِّدَ السَّادَاتِ لا اِلَهَ اِلا اَنْتَ يَا […]

DUA FOR THE 28TH NIGHT OF RAMADHAN

يَا خَازِنَ اللَّيْلِ فِي الْهَوَاءِ وَ خَازِنَ النُّورِ فِي السَّمَاءِ وَ مَانِعَ السَّمَاءِ اَنْ تَقَعَ عَلَى الْاَرْضِ اِلا بِاِذْنِهِ وَ حَابِسَهُمَا اَنْ تَزُولا يَا عَلِيمُ يَا عَظِيمُ يَا غَفُورُ يَا […]

27TH NIGHT OF RAMADAN

According to narrations, it is recommended to bathe oneself at the twenty-seventh night of Ramadan. It has been also narrated that Imam Ali ibn al-Husayn Zayn al-’Abidin (a.s.) used to […]

DUA FOR THE 26TH NIGHT OF RAMADHAN

يَا جَاعِلَ اللَّيْلِ وَ النَّهَارِ آيَتَيْنِ يَا مَنْ مَحَا آيَةَ اللَّيْلِ وَ جَعَلَ آيَةَ النَّهَارِ مُبْصِرَةً لِتَبْتَغُوا فَضْلا مِنْهُ وَ رِضْوَانا يَا مُفَصِّلَ كُلِّ شَيْ‏ءٍ تَفْصِيلا يَا مَاجِدُ يَا وَهَّابُ […]

DUA FOR THE 25TH NIGHT OF RAMADHAN

يَا جَاعِلَ اللَّيْلِ لِبَاسا وَ النَّهَارِ مَعَاشا وَ الْاَرْضِ مِهَادا وَ الْجِبَالِ اَوْتَادا يَا اللّٰهُ يَا قَاهِرُ يَا اللّٰهُ يَا جَبَّارُ يَا اللّٰهُ يَا سَمِيعُ يَا اللّٰهُ يَا قَرِيبُ يَا […]

DUA FOR THE 23RD NIGHT OF RAMADHAN

يَا رَبَّ لَيْلَةِ الْقَدْرِ وَ جَاعِلَهَا خَيْرا مِنْ اَلْفِ شَهْرٍ وَ رَبَّ اللَّيْلِ وَ النَّهَارِ وَ الْجِبَالِ وَ الْبِحَارِ وَ الظُّلَمِ وَ الْاَنْوَارِ وَ الْاَرْضِ وَ السَّمَاءِ يَا بَارِئُ يَا […]

23RD NIGHT OF RAMADHAN

The twenty-third night of Ramadan, the last of the Qadr Nights, is more meritorious than the two previous ones; namely, the nineteenth and the twenty-first. Many narrations confirm that it […]

DUA ON THE 22ND NIGHT OF RAMADHAN

يَا سَالِخَ النَّهَارِ مِنَ اللَّيْلِ فَاِذَا نَحْنُ مُظْلِمُونَ وَ مُجْرِيَ الشَّمْسِ لِمُسْتَقَرِّهَا بِتَقْدِيرِكَ يَا عَزِيزُ يَا عَلِيمُ وَ مُقَدِّرَ الْقَمَرِ مَنَازِلَ حَتَّى عَادَ كَالْعُرْجُونِ الْقَدِيمِ يَا نُورَ كُلِّ نُورٍ وَ […]

MISCELLANEOUS AAMAL FOR THE 21ST NIGHT OF RAMADHAN

(6) Al-Kaf’ami has quoted Sayyid Ibn Baqi as saying that it is recommended to say the following supplicatory prayer at the twenty-first night of Ramadan: اللّٰهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى مُحَمَّدٍ وَ […]

AAMAL OF THE LAST TEN NIGHTS OF RAMADHAN

Starting with this night, it is recommended to say the supplicatory prayers that are dedicated to the last ten nights of Ramadan. (1) In al-Kafi, Shaykh al-Kulayni has reported Imam […]

AAMAL OF THE 21ST NIGHT OF RAMADHAN

The twenty-first night of Ramadan is more meritorious that the nineteenth. It is worthwhile to practice the previously mentioned general rites of the Qadr Nights, such as bathing, spending the […]

19TH NIGHT OF RAMADHAN

First: It is recommended to repeat the following imploration one hundred times at the nineteenth night of Ramadan: اَسْتَغْفِرُ اللّٰهَ رَبِّي وَ اَتُوبُ اِلَيْهِ Second: It is recommended to repeat […]

AAMAL OF SHAB QADR

THE NINETEENTH NIGHT OF RAMADAN The nineteenth night of Ramadan is the first of the Qadr Nights. Of course, the Qadr Night (laylat al-qadr) is unmatched in merits, since to […]

THE 17TH NIGHT OF RAMADHAN

At this blessed night, the two armies of the Muslims, under the leadership of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.), and the polytheists of Quraysh faced each other at Badr Spring. On […]

THE 15TH NIGHT OF RAMADHAN

There are many recommended acts dedicated to this blessed night: First: It is recommended to bathe oneself at this night. Second: It is recommended to visit the holy tomb of […]

THE 14TH NIGHT OF RAMADAN

It is recommended to offer at this night a prayer consisting of four units, each two alone. This prayer is similar to the previous one. As has been previously mentioned, […]

THE 13TH NIGHT OF RAMADHAN

Three rites are dedicated to the thirteenth night of Ramadan, which is the first of the White Nights: First: It is recommended to bathe oneself at this night. Second: It […]

THE 6TH OF RAMADAN

On the sixth of Ramadan, AH 201, Imam Ali ibn Musa al-Rida(a.s.) was appointed as the crown prince. Sayyid Ibn Tawus has mentioned that it is recommended to offer a […]

THE 1ST DAY OF RAMADHAN

The rites of the first day of Ramadan are as follows: First: It is recommended to bathe oneself in flowing water and to pour on the head thirty handfuls of […]

OTHER AAMAL OF THE FIRST NIGHT (Ramadhan)

Fourth: It is recommended for husbands to have sexual intercourse with their wives at this night. In fact, it is discommended to have sexual intercourse with wives at the first […]

DUA NO. 43 OF SAHIFA AL KAMILAH

Third: It is recommended, at the sight of the new moon of Ramadan, to say the supplication No. 43 of al-Sahifah al-Kamilah al-Sajjadiyyah. Sayyid Ibn Tawus narrated that Imam Ali […]

FIRST NIGHT OF RAMADHAN

The rites of the first night of Ramadan are as follows: First: Watching the New Moon (Istihlal): It is highly recommended to watch the new moon of Ramadan at the […]

AAMAL & DUAS FOR THE DAYS OF RAMADHAN

The rites that are advisably practiced on the days of Ramadan are as follows: First: It is recommended to say the following supplicatory prayer that is mentioned by Shaykh al-Tusi […]

TASBEEHAT AT THE TIME OF SEHAR

Eighth: As mentioned in Iqbal al-A’mal, it is recommended to say the following doxology: سُبْحَانَ مَنْ يَعْلَمُ جَوَارِحَ الْقُلُوبِ سُبْحَانَ مَنْ يُحْصِي عَدَدَ الذُّنُوبِ سُبْحَانَ مَنْ لا يَخْفَى عَلَيْهِ خَافِيَةٌ […]

ONE THOUSAND UNIT PRAYERS

One of the recommended acts in the month of Ramadan is to offer the one thousand unit prayer. Master scholars have referred to this prayer in their books of jurisprudence […]

AAMAL & DUAS TO BE RECITED IN EVERY NIGHT OF RAMADHAN

Thirteenth: Imam al-Sadiq(a.s.) is reported to have instructed to say the following supplicatory prayer every night in Ramadan: اللّٰهُمَّ اِنِّي اَسْاَلُكَ اَنْ تَجْعَلَ فِيمَا تَقْضِي وَ تُقَدِّرُ مِنَ الْاَمْرِ الْمَحْتُومِ […]

DUA AL HAJJ

In al-Kafi, al-Kulayni has narrated on the authority of Abu-Basir that Imam al-Sadiq(a.s.) used to say the following supplicatory prayer in Ramadan: اللّٰهُمَّ اِنِّي بِكَ وَ مِنْكَ اَطْلُبُ حَاجَتِي وَ […]

Fifteenth Night of Shaban

This is the first of the White Nights. In the previous chapter about the recommended rites in Rajab, I have mentioned the prayers that are advisably offered at this night […]

FIFTEENTH DAY OF SHABAN

On the fifteenth of Sha’ban, the twelfth Imam al-Mahdi, the Patron of the Age (Sahib al-Zaman), was born. May Almighty Allah’s blessings be upon him and his immaculate ancestors. It […]

FIRST DAY OF SHABAN

A great reward is gained from fasting on the first day of Sha’ban. Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq(a.s.) is reported as saying, “Paradise will be incumbently decided for one who observes fasting […]

THIRD OF SHABAN

About this blessed day, Shaykh al-Tusi says in Misbah al-Mutahajjid: Imam al-Husayn ibn Ali(a.s.) was born on the third of Sha’ban. Abu’l-Qasim ibn ‘Ala’ al-Hamadani, the representative of Imam al-Hasan […]

FIRST NIGHT OF SHABAN

As mentioned in Iqbal al-A’mal, narrations have referred to many prayers to be offered at the first night of Sha’ban. One of these prayers is a twelve unit prayer in […]

DAILY SALAWAT OF SHABAN

Fifth: It is recommended to offer a two unit prayer each Thursday in Sha’ban. In each unit, it is recommended to recite Surah al-Faatehah once and repeat Surah al-Tawheed one […]

MUNAJAAT AL SHABANIYYAH

Eighth: It is recommended to say the following confidential prayer (Munajat) that has been narrated by Ibn Khalawayh who commented on it, saying, “This is the confidential prayer of Imam […]

GENERAL AAMAL IN SHABAN

First: It is recommended to say the following imploration for forgiveness seventy times each day in Sha’ban: اَسْتَغْفِرُ اللّٰهَ وَ اَسْاَلُهُ التَّوْبَةَ Second: It is recommended to recite the following […]

IMPORTANCE OF THE MONTH OF SHABAN

This holy month is ascribed to the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) who used to observe fasting in it and connect it to the obligatory fasting of Ramadan. He (s.a.w.a.) used to […]

(I) REMAINING AAMAL OF LAYLAT AL MAB’AS

Third: In al-Balad al-Amin, al-Kaf’ami has instructed the following: Say the following supplicatory prayer on the Divine Mission Night: اللّٰهُمَّ اِنِّي اَسْاَلُكَ بِالتَّجَلِّي [بِالنَّجْلِ‏] الْاَعْظَمِ فِي هَذِهِ اللَّيْلَةِ مِنَ الشَّهْرِ […]

(H) AAMAL OF LAYLAT AL MAB’AS (27TH NIGHT)

The twenty-seventh night of Rajab is the night on which Prophet Muhammad was given the mission of promulgating the religion. This highly blessed night is called laylat al-mab’ath, which stands […]

(G) AAMAL & DUA OF UMME DAWOOD

Fifth: The most important rite on this day is to say the supplicatory prayer known as Dua Ummi-Dawud. This great supplicatory prayer brings about innumerable rewards some of which are […]

(F) FIFTEENTH OF RAJAB

According to narrations, there are many rites to be advisably performed at the fifteenth (i.e. middle) night of Rajab: First: Bathing is an advisable act at this night. Second: As […]

(E) THIRTEENTH OF RAJAB

It is recommended to offer a certain prayer on each of the White Nights (i.e. the thirteenth, fourteenth, and fifteenth nights of each Arabic month) in Rajab, Sha’ban, and Ramadan. […]

(D) FIFTEENTH OF RAJAB (NAMAZ E SALMAN)

Fifth: It is recommended to begin with offering the famous Salat Salman (The Prayer of Salman al-Farisi), which consists of thirty units. On the first of Rajab, it is advisable […]

(C) FIRST DAY OF RAJAB

The first day of Rajab is a holy day on which there are several rites to be advisably done: First: It is advisable to observe fasting on this day. According […]

(B) FIRST NIGHT OF RAJAB

A number of rites have been reported to be advisably said or done at the first night in Rajab, which is a holy night. These rites are as follows: First: […]

MISCELLANEOUS AAMAL FOR THE MONTH OF RAJAB

Sayyid Ibn Tawus has narrated that Muhammad ibn Dhakwan – known as al-Sajjad due to his remarkable, time-consuming prostration during which he used to weep so heavily that he lost […]

DAILY SUPPLICATIONS OF RAJAB

Second: It is recommended to say the following supplicatory prayer that Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq(a.s.) used to say everyday in Rajab: خَابَ الْوَافِدُونَ عَلَى غَيْرِكَ وَ خَسِرَ الْمُتَعَرِّضُونَ اِلا لَكَ وَ […]

GENERAL AAMAL IN RAJAB

First: It is advisable to say the following supplicatory prayer each day in Rajab. It has been narrated that Imam Zayn al-’Abidin (a.s.) used to say this supplicatory prayer on […]