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 […]
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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 […]
Sayyid Ibn Tawus has mentioned a supplicatory prayer that is exclusively said at the beginning of these three months.
The seventeenth of Rabi’ al-Awwal is the birthday of the Holy Prophet, Muhammad ibn ‘Abdullah – may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him and his Household. This is […]
12TH OF RABI’ AL-AWWAL According to the opinion of al-Kulayni and al-Mas’udi, the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) was born on the twelfth of Rabi’ al-Awwal. This is also the unanimous opinion […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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.
After that, it is recommended to stand up and address and offer condolences to the Holy Prophet, Imam Ali, Lady Fatimah al-Zahra’, Imam al-Hasan, and the Holy Imams from the […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
On this day, Imam al-Husayn (a.s.) was martyred. It is indeed the day of the calamitous misfortune and the day of grief for the Holy Imams (a.s.) and their adherents. […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 month of Muharram is the month of sadness for the Ahl al-Bayt (a.s.) and their followers. In this respect, Imam al-Rida(a.s.) is reported to have said, “With the beginning […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
To sum it up, the merit of the ‘Id al-Ghadir Day is too great to be cited. On this day, the deeds of the Shi’ah are admitted and their grievances […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
On the fifteenth of ZILHAJJ AH 212, Imam Ali ibn Muhammad al-Naqi (al-Hadi) was born.
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 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 […]
THE TWENTY-FIFTH NIGHT OF ZILQAD; The Earth Spreading night This night is called laylat dahw al-ard (the night at which the earth was spread on the water where the Holy […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
(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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Second: He has also said: It is recommended to say the following doxology everyday in Ramadan. It consists of ten parts; each part comprises ten phrases of glorification of Almighty […]
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 […]
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 […]
Numerous are the acts that are advisably practiced at the early dawn times of Ramadan: First: It is highly advisably not to neglect having the early dawn meal (suhur) even […]
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 […]
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 […]
The recommended rites that are dedicated to the nights of Ramadan are as follows: First: It is recommended to postpone breaking one’s fast later than the Isha’ Prayer unless one […]
In fact, the best of deeds at the nights and on the days of Ramadan is the recitation of the Holy Qur’an. It is thus highly advisable to recite it […]
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 […]
Sayyid Ibn Tawus has narrated that Imam al-Sadiq and Imam al-Kazim (a.s.) instructed to say the following supplicatory prayer after each and every obligatory prayer all over the month of […]
Shaykh al-Saduq has narrated on the authority of Imam al-Rida(a.s.) on the authority of his immaculate fathers on the authority of Imam AliAmeer al-Momineen(a.s.) who said that the Holy Prophet […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
This day is one of the great feast days. On this day, the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) was appointed for conveying the Divine Mission when Archangel Gabriel first came to him […]
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 […]
Second: The best act that is ever done at this night is to visit the holy tomb of Imam Ali ibn Abi-Talib(a.s.). As will be mentioned in the section of […]
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 […]
On the twenty-fifth of Rajab, AH 183, Imam Musa ibn Ja’far (a.s.) departed life in Baghdad while he was fifty-five years old. On this day, the mourning and sadness of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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: […]
Be it known to you that the first Friday night in Rajab is called Laylat al-Ragha’ib (Night of Desires). It is reported that the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) used to practice […]
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 […]
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 […]
Be it known to you that in addition to the months of Sha’ban and Ramadan, the month of Rajabenjoys a great honor, as cited in many narrations that have also […]
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 […]
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