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Namaz-e-Fatima-Zahra

It is narrated that Lady Fatimah al-Zahra, peace be upon her, used to offer a two-unit prayer taught by Archangel Gabriel. In the first unit, she used to recite Surah al-Fatihah and repeat Surah al-Qadr one hundred times. In the second unit, she used to recite Surah al-Fatihah and Surah al-Tawheed. After Taslim (i.e. the […]

Namaz on Laylatul Qadr

Recite a 2 rakat salat, with Surah al-Hamd followed by Surah Ikhlaas 7 times In first Rakat recite Sura Fatiha بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. ٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ ٱلْعَٰلَمِينَ All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds. ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ The Beneficent, the Merciful. مَٰلِكِ […]

Namaz for the month of Shaban

Its recommended to fast on every Thursday, and to recite this 2 rakat Salat. In first Rakat recite Sura Fatiha بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. ٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ ٱلْعَٰلَمِينَ All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds. ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ The Beneficent, the Merciful. مَٰلِكِ […]

Namaz-e-Aayat

Namaz-e-Ayaat consists of two Rak’ats, and there are five Ruku in each. Its method is as follows Make Niyat of Salat-e-Aayat In first Rakat recite Sura Fatiha بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. ٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ ٱلْعَٰلَمِينَ All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds. […]

Salat-e-Ruyat-e-Hilal (Witnessing a new crescent)

Recite a 2 rakat Salat after seeing the moon of the first night of every lunar month, (or within 3 days & earlier the better) Also give sadqa /charity & Inshallah you will be safe throughout the month. Make Niyat of Ruyatil Hilal In first Rakat recite Sura Fatiha بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ In the […]

Namaz-e-Jafar-e-Tayyar

Namaz of -Ja’far-e-Tayyar (brother of Imam Ali (as) is among the prayers that are greatly emphasized and it is famous among all sects. It was a gift of love bestowed by the Holy Prophet ( s.a.w.s.) to his cousin upon his return from the journey. Imam Sadiq has said On the day of the conquest […]

Namaz-e-Gufayla

Salat Ghufailah is a 2 rakat namaz to be recited between Maghreb and Isha. Make Niyat of Salat Ghufaylah and say Takbiratul Ehram In first Rakat recite Sura Fatiha بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. ٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ ٱلْعَٰلَمِينَ All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of […]

Holy Prophet’s Prayer

Its reported by Sayyid Ibn Tawuus via Imam Ali Ridha, through an authenticated chain that the Prophet used to perform a 2 rakat prayer as described. In the first rakaat, after Surah Al Fatiha, recite Surah Qadr, 97 times بِّسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ إِنَّآ أَنزَلْنَٰهُ فِى لَيْلَةِ ٱلْقَدْرِ Surely We revealed it on the grand […]

Namaz-e-Eid

The Eid prayer consists of two Rakat’s. It should be prayed in congregation (Jamaat) but can be said individually if one has missed the Jamaat. This prayer is to be performed between sunrise and zawal. Its mustahab to say this takbeer on the day of Eid اَللهُ اَكْبَرُ اَللهُ اَكْبَرُ اَللهُ اَكْبَرُ لآَ اِلٰهَ اِلاَّ […]

Namaz for the month of Jamadus Saani

Sayyid ibn Tawus has stated that one should offer four rak`ats of prayer – 2 X 2 rak`ats – during the month One who recites will have guaranteed safety for his life, wealth, and family for the full year. If he dies, he will achieve the reward/thawaab of a martyr. In first Rakat recite Sura […]

Namz-e-Wahshat

When you hear the sad news of a believer who has passed away, recite as recommended in this verse ٱلَّذِينَ إِذَآ أَصَٰبَتْهُم مُّصِيبَةٌ قَالُوٓا۟ إِنَّا لِلَّهِ وَإِنَّآ إِلَيْهِ رَٰجِعُونَ Who, when a misfortune befalls them, say: Surely we are Allah’s and to Him we shall surely return. It’s mustahab (recommended) that on the first night […]

Salatul Layl

The time for praying Salatul-Layl is from midnight (midnight is reckoned as the time which is exactly half the time between sunset and the actual dawn) to the time of Adhan for Fajr prayers. However, it can be prayed at anytime after Isha prayers but it is better to pray during the last part of […]

Salat on 15th of Rajab

  On the night of 15th Rajab, recite this ziyarat of Imam Husain (AS) … You may then enter the shrine, stop at the holy tomb, and repeat the following word one hundred times: اللَّهُ اكْبَرُ Allah is the Most Great. … You may then say the following words: السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكَ يَا بْنَ رَسُولِ ٱللَّهِ […]

Ziyarat of Imam Sajjad, Imam Baqir and Imam Sadiq

This is a Ziyaraat of Imam Sajjad, Imam Baqir & Imam Sadiq. It is recommended to be read on Tuesday. زيارة ائمة البقيع السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكُمْ يَا خُزَّانَ عِلْمِ اللَّهِ السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكُمْ يَا تَرَاجِمَةَ وَحْيِ اللَّه Peace be on you, O depositories of Allah”s knowledge! Peace be on you, O commentators of “Wahi” (revealed words of […]

Wednesday Ziyarat

This day is dedicated to the Imams Musa Kazim, Ali Reza, Muhammad Taqi al-Jawad, and Ali ibn Muhammad al-Naqi al-Hadi—peace be upon them all. their Ziyarah on Wednesdays is as follows: اَلسَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكُمْ يَا اوْلِيَاءَ ٱللَّهِ Peace be upon you [all], O saints of Allah! اَلسَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكُمْ يَا حُجَجَ ٱللَّهِ Peace be upon you, O […]

Friday Ziyarat

One of the recommended acts on a Friday is to perform a Ziyarat of the Holy Prophet and noble Imams. اَلسَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكَ ايُّهَا ٱلنَّبِيُّ Peace be upon you, O Prophet وَرَحْمَةُ ٱللَّهِ وَبَرَكَاتُهُ and be upon you Allah’s mercy and blessings. اَلسَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكَ ايُّهَا ٱلنَّبِيُّ ٱلْمُرْسَلُ Peace be upon you, O missioned Prophet, وَٱلْوَصِيُّ ٱلْمُرْتَضَىٰ […]

Ziyarat of Imam Zainul Abideen

السلام عليك يا سيد الساجدين Peace be on you, O leader of those who prostrate! السلام عليك يا زين العابدين Peace be on you, O prestige of the worshipping ones! السلام عليك يا حليف الحسرات Peace be on you, O participant Of unhappiness and sadness! السلام عليك يا ذا الثفنات Peace be on you, O […]

Ziyarat Jamia Kabeer

This Ziyarat is attributed to the tenth Imam, Ali an-Naqi (A.S.) who taught it to Musa ibne Abdullah Nakhee at his request to teach him a comprehensive way of paying homage to any of the infallible Imams during pilgrimage in their shrines or from far away places. زیارت جامعه أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ اللَّهُ […]

Ziyarat of Hazrat Abbas(AS)

Ziyarat of Hazrat Abbas bin Ali (AS), the standard bearer of Imam Husain in Karbala زِيارَة الْعَبّاسِ بْن عَلىّ بْن اَبي طالِب (عليهم السلام) سَلاَمُ اللَّهِ وَ سَلاَمُ مَلاَئِكَتِهِ الْمُقَرَّبِينَ Greetings of Allah, and greetings of His favourite angels, وَ أَنْبِيَائِهِ الْمُرْسَلِينَ وَ عِبَادِهِ الصَّالِحِينَ His commissioned Prophets, His pious servants, وَ جَمِيعِ الشُّهَدَاءِ وَ […]

Ziyarat of Imam Ali Naqi (Al Hadi)

When you arrive at the holy place of Imam al-Hadi (AS) in Samarra, you may immediately perform the ritual bathing of ziy¡rah, put on the cleanest of your clothes, and walk with tranquility and gravity towards the holy shrine. When you reach the gate, you may ask permission of entrance, by saying the following words: […]

Ziyarat-e-Jamia Sagheer

Ziyarat-e-Jamia Sagheer is the shortened comprehensive Ziyarat . Imam Reza (AS) said its acceptable to recite this Ziyarat when visiting the holy shrines of any Imams, Prophets or their successors. زیارت جامعه اَلسَّلاَمُ عَلَى أَوْلِيَاءِ اللَّهِ وَ أَصْفِيَائِهِ Peace be on the sincere adherents of Allah, who are also His exceptional favourites, السَّلاَمُ عَلَى أُمَنَاءِ […]

Ziyarat of Imam Hasan Askari

This is a Ziyarat of Imam Askari, recommended to be read on Thursdays. زيارت الإمام الحسن بن علي العسكري اَلسَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكَ يَا وَلِيَّ ٱللَّهِ Peace be upon you O saint of Allah! اَلسَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكَ يَا حُجَّةَ ٱللَّهِ وَخَالِصَتَهُ Peace be upon you O argument of Allah and His choicest! اَلسَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكَ يَا إِمَامَ ٱلْمُؤْمِنينَ Peace […]

Ziyarat of Lady Zainab (AS)

Ziyarat of Lady Zainab (AS) زیارت السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكِ يَا بِنْتَ سَيِّدِ الأَنْبِياءِ Peace be upon you, O daughter of the leader of the Prophets. السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكِ يَا بِنْتَ صَاحِبِ الحَوْضِ وَاللِّوَاءِ Peace be upon you, O daughter of the owner of the (Heavenly) Pond and the Standard. السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكِ يَا بِنْتَ مَنْ عُرِجَ بِهِ إلى […]

Ziyarat of Imam Ali al-Riza in Rajab

It is highly advisable to visit the Holy Shrine of Imam al-Riza (a.s) in Rajab, since it enjoys a special rank in this month: Whenever you intend to visit Imam al-Riza (a.s) in Rajab, then perform the ritual bath before you leave your house (at your hometown) and say the following while you are performing […]

Ziyarat of Ahle bait in Rajab

This Ziyarat is to be recited when visiting sacred places in the month of Rajab .Abu Qasim Ibn Ruh said “Anyone who recites this Ziarah in any of the Ziarat places of Ahlulbayt(as) , his requests will be granted & all his supplications for Religion & this world ,would be accepted” Refrences :Misbaahul Mutahajjid 821 […]

Ziyarat of Ummul Baneen

This is a ziyarat of Ummul Baneen, mother of Hazrat Abbas (AS) السلام عليكِ أيتهَا الطيبة الطاهرة ، Peace be on you, the pure purified, السلام عليك أيتها الصابرة الشاكرة ، Peace be on you, O the Patient & Thankful السلام عليك أيتها العالمة العاملة ، Peace be on you O the Knowledgeable & who […]

Ziyarat of Imam Musa Kazim (AS)

Ziyarat of Imam Musa Kazim (AS) زيارة الإمام الكاظم السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكَ يَا وَلِيَّ اللَّهِ وَ ابْنَ وَلِيِّهِ Peace be on you, O the representative of Allah, and the son of His representative! السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكَ يَا حُجَّةَ اللَّهِ وَ ابْنَ حُجَّتِهِ Peace be on you, O the decisive argument of Allah, and the son of His […]

Ziyarat of Imam Husain on 15th Rajab

This is a special ziyarat of Imam Husain (AS), to be recited on the 15th of Rajab. زیارت اول رجب،نیمه رجب و نیمه شعبان … You may then enter the shrine, stop at the holy tomb, and repeat the following word one hundred times: اللَّهُ اكْبَرُ Allah is the Most Great. … You may then […]

Ziyarat Taziyah (condolences)

This is a ziyarat of Imam Husain (AS) to be recited after Asr on the day of Ashoora. اَلسَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكَ يَا وَارِثَ آدَمَ صِفْوَةِ ٱللَّهِ Peace be on you, O inheritor of Adam, the select of Allah! اَلسَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكَ يَا وَارِثَ نُوحٍ نَبِيِّ ٱللَّهِ Peace be on you, O inheritor of Noah, the prophet of […]

Ziyarat of Imam Husain on Mondays

Monday is dedicated to Imam Hasan (AS) and Imam Husain (AS), and its recommended to recite this Ziyarat اَلسَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكَ يَا بْنَ رَسُولِ ٱللَّهِ Peace be upon you, O son of Allah’s Messenger! اَلسَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكَ يَا بْنَ امِيرِ ٱلْمُؤْمِنِينَ Peace be upon you, O son of the Commander of the Believers! اَلسَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكَ يَا بْنَ […]

Ziyarat of Imam Husain on Laylatul Qadr

This is a ziyarat of Imam Husain (AS) to be recited on the night of al Qadr اَلسَّلامُ عَلَيْكَ يَا بْنَ رَسُولِ اللهِ، Peace be on you, O son of the Messenger of Allah. اَلسَّلامُ عَلَيْكَ يَا بْنَ اَميرِ الْمُؤْمِنينَ، Peace be on you, O son of Ameerul Mu’mineen. اَلسَّلامُ عَلَيْكَ يَا بْنَ الصِّديقَةِ الطّاهِرَةِ […]

Ziyarat of Imam Husain in Shaban

In the book of ‘al-Balad al-Amin’, Shaykh al-Kaf`amiy has reported Imam al-Sadiq (a.s) as saying that one may stop at the holy tomb of Imam al-Husayn (a.s) and say the following: زیارت شعبان امام حسین‬‎ ألْحَمْدُ للهِ الْعَلِيِّ الْعَظيمِ All praise be to Allah; the Most High, the All-great. والسَّلامُ عَلَيْكَ أيُّها الْعَبْدُ الصَّالِحُ الزَّكيُّ […]

Ziyarat Ashura

Ziyarat-e-Ashura is a sacred tradition (Hadees-e-Qudsi) whose references can be found in Misbah al-Mutahajjid by Shaykh al-Tusi and Kamil al-Ziyarat by Ibn Qulawayh. In expressing veneration and seeking higher levels of peace for Imam Husain (AS), we are trying to unite with his ideas, thoughts and towering volition, and in cursing his opponents who overtly […]

Ziyarat of Imam Hasan

زيارة السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكَ يَا ابْنَ رَسُولِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ Peace be on you, O son of the Messenger of the Lord of the worlds! السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكَ يَا ابْنَ أَمِيرِ الْمُؤْمِنِين Peace be on you, O son of the Commander of the faithfuls! السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكَ يَا ابْنَ فَاطِمَةَ الزَّهْرَاء Peace be on you, O son of Faatimah […]

Ziyarat of Imam Baqer

Imam Baqer (AS) died on 7th Zilhajj of poisoning by Hisham bin Abdul Malik in Madina in 114 A.H. He is buried at Baqi near his father Imam Ali Zain ul Abideen(as). السلام عليك يا إمام الهدى Peace Be On You, O Imam Of Sound Advice! السلام عليك يا بدر الدجى Peace Be On You, […]

Ziyarat of Imam Mahdi after Fajr

This is a ziyarat of Imam Mahdi to be recited after Fajr prayer. اَللَّهُمَّ بَلِّغْ مَوْلاَيَ صَاحِبَ ٱلزَّمَانِ O Allah, (please) convey to my master the Patron of the Age, صَلَوَاتُ ٱللَّهِ عَلَيْهِ Allah’s blessings be upon him, عَنْ جَمِيعِ ٱلْمُؤْمِنِينَ وَٱلْمُؤْمِنَاتِ on behalf of all the believing men and women فِي مَشَارِقِ ٱلارْضِ وَمَغَارِبِهَا […]

Ziyarat Aley Yaseen

Ziarat Aal-e-Yaseen is another important Ziarat of Imam-e-Zaman(a.s.). آلِ يـٰس سَلاَمٌ عَلَىٰ آلِ يـٰس Peace be upon the Household of Yasin. اَلسَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكَ يَا دَاعِيَ ٱللَّهِ وَرَبَّانِيَّ آيَاتِهِ Peace be upon you, O caller to Allah and interpreter of His Verses. اَلسَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكَ يَا بَابَ ٱللَّهِ وَدَيَّانَ دِينِهِ Peace be upon you, O door to […]

Ziyarat of Imam Mahdi on Fridays

Friday is dedicated to Imam al-Mahd¢, the Patron of the Age—peace be upon him—for his blessed advent will be on Friday. May Allah hasten his advent. So, when you visit him on Fridays, you are recommended to recite the following ziyarat اَلسَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكَ يَا حُجَّةَ ٱللَّهِ فِي ارْضِهِ Peace be upon you, O argument of […]

Ziyarat-e-Nahiya

Of the several prescribed Ziyarat of Imam al-Husain (PBUH), one was recited by Imam al-Mahdi (PBUH) and reached us through one of his four special deputies. For that reason, it is known as the Ziyarat that was issued from the sacred side (Ziyarat al-Nahiya al-Muqaddasa). One of the most important features of this Ziyarat is […]

Ziyarat of Imam Ali on Sundays

زيارةُ أميرِ المؤمنينَ في النّوم يوم الأحد اَلسَّلامُ عَلَى الشَّجَرَةِ النَّبَوِيَّةِ Peace be on the Tree (inseparably tied up with) of prophethood, وَالدَّوْحَةِ الْهاشِمِيَّةِ tall and strong trunk (mainstay) of “Bani Hashim”(the family) المُضيئَةِ المُثْمِرَةِ بِالنَّبُوَّةِ pregnant and fertile with prophethood, الْمُونِقَةِ بِالْاِمامَةِ refined and blossomed with Imamat: وَعَلى ضَجيعَيْكَ آدَمَ وَنُوح عَلَيْهِمَا السَّلامُ، (on […]

Ziyarat of Lady Fatima on martyrdom day

This Ziyarat of Lady Fatima Zehra (AS) is to be recited on the day of her martyrdom وفاة فاطمة الزهراء يَا مُمْتَحَنَةُ O carefully examined (lady): ٱمْتَحَنَكِ ٱللَّهُ ٱلَّذِي خَلَقَكِ Allah Who created you had tried you قَبْلَ انْ يَخْلُقَكِ before He created you (for this worldly life), فَوَجَدَكِ لِمَا ٱمْتَحَنَكِ صَابِرَةً and thus He […]

Ziyarat of Lady Fatima on Sundays

It is recommended that this Ziyarat of Lady Fatima be recited on Sundays. اَلسَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكِ يَا مُمْتَحَنَةُ امْتَحَنَكِ الَّذِي خَلَقَكِ Peace be on you, O the carefully examined, tried and measured by Him who created you, فَوَجَدَكِ لِمَا امْتَحَنَكِ صَابِرَة and found you, in your test, cool and compact, steady and stable. أَنَا لَكِ مُصَدِّقٌ […]

Ziyarat of Hazrat Abu Talib

Abu Talib (Imran) was an uncle of Prophet Muhammad, and the father of Imam Ali. He passed away on 26th of Rajab, in Mecca. اَلسَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكَ يَا سَيِّدَ الْبَطْحَآءِ وَابْنَ رَئِيْسِهَا Peace be on you , O the leader of Mecca and the son of its chief اَلسَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكَ يَا وَارِثَ الْكَعْبَةِ بَعْدَ تَاْسِيْسِهَا Peace […]

Qunoot of Salat Ghufayla

اَللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي اَسْالُكَ بِمَفَاتِحِ ٱلْغَْيِبِ O Allah, I beseech You in the name of the Keys of the Invisible (world) ٱلَّتِي لاَ يَعْلَمُهَا إِلاَّ انْتَ that none knows save You; اَنْ تُصَلِّيَ عَلَىٰ مُحَمَّد وَآلِهِ وَ انْ… (please) send blessings to Muhammad and his Household and… … You may then mention your needs. … Then, […]

Qunoot for Tahajjud Prayers

قنوت لآ اِلَهَ اِلاَّ اللّهُ الْحَلِيْمُ الْكَرِيْمُ There is none worth worshipping but Allah Who is Forbearing and Generous لآ اِلَهَ اِلاَّ اللّهُ الْعَلِيُّ الْعَظِيْمُ There is none worth worshipping but Allah Who is Most High and Great سُبْحَانَ اللّهِ رَبِّ السَّمَاوَاتِ السَّبْعِ Glory be to Allah, Who is the Sustainer of the seven heavens […]

The supplication of Grief (Salatul Layl)

A beautiful supplication by Imam Zain Al Abideen (as) of a lamenting soul to it’s creator, this is recommended to be recited after Salatul Layl (Tahajjud prayer). دعاء الحزين سْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ In the name of Allah, The Beneficent, the Merciful اَللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَىٰ مُحَمَّدٍ وَآلِ مُحَمَّدٍ O Allah bless Muhammad and his family […]

Sunset Dua

Imam al-Sadiq (`a) is reported to have said, “When the color of the sun changes (i.e. the sun is about to set), you must remember Allah the Almighty and Majestic. If you are at that hour with one who preoccupies you from this, you must leave him and supplicate. امْسَىٰ ظُلْمِي مُسْتَجِيراً بِعَفْوِكَ In this […]

Isteghasa-e-Imam Asr

In his book of al-Kalim al-Tayyib, Sayyid Ali Kh¡n says, “The following is a form of seeking aid from The Argument of Allah and the Patron of the Age (Imam al-Mahdi)—peace be upon him: Wherever you are, you may offer a two-unit prayer, reading Surah al-Fatihah and any other one in each unit. Yet, it […]

Salwat for Shaban

It is reported through authentic sources that Imam Zainul Abideen(as) used to recite the following Salavat every day in Shaban at the time sun passes the merdian (waqt-e-Zawal) and on the night of 15th Shaban. الصلوات الشعبانية اللّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى مُحَمَّدٍ وَآلِ مُحَمَّدٍ O Allah: (please do) send blessings upon Muhammad and the Household of […]

Dua for 3rd Shaban

Its recommended to recite this dua on the 3rd of Shaban, as Imam Husain was born on this day. اَللّٰھُمَّ إِنِّی أَسْأَ لُکَ بِحَقِّ الْمَوْلُودِ فِی ھذَا الْیَوْمِ O Allah, I beseech You in the name of the one born on this day, الْمَوْعُودِ بِشَهَادَتِهِ قَبْلَ ٱسْتِهْلالِهِ وَوِلادَتِهِ the one promised with martyrdom before the […]

Dua Taj (Crown)

The Messenger of Allah (s.a.w.s.) used to carry this Dua in battles and in all difficulties. The companions asked: O Messenger of Allah (s.a.w.s.), what is the reward of this supplication for one who carries it and one who recites it? And what calamites and problems would be deflected by it? The Prophet (s.a.w.s.) said: […]

Ya Shahida Kulle Najwa

This dua is recommended to be recited on Arafa eve (9th of Zilhijj), on the day of Arafa, and on Thursday/Friday. يَا شَاهِدَ كُلِّ نَجْوَى اللَّهُمَّ يَا شَاهِدَ كُلِّ نَجْوَىٰ O Allah Who witnesses all secrets of hearts, وَمَوْضِعَ كُلِّ شَكْوَىٰ Who is the object of all complaints, وَعَالِمَ كُلِّ خَفِيَّةٍ Who knows all hidden […]

Allah Humma Man Taaba

It is recommended to say the following supplicatory prayer on Fridays and at Friday nights and on the day and night of Arafa (the ninth of Dhu’l-Hijjah) اَللَّهُمَّ مَنْ تَعَبَّا اَللَّهُمَّ مَنْ تَعَبَّا وَتَهَيَّا O Allah, One may call up, prepare, وَاعَدَّ وَٱسْتَعَدَّ ready oneself, and stand prepared لِوِفَادَةٍ إِلَىٰ مَخْلُوقٍ for purpose of coming […]

Five Testaments (Zilhij)

It is recommended to say the following five testaments on the first ten days of Dhu’l-Hijjah:Archangel Gabriel has conveyed these five testaments as gift of Almighty Allah to Prophet Jesus (as) and instructed him to say them on the first ten days of Dhu’l-Hijjah.An excellent reward has been mentioned to be for whoever repeats these […]

Dua for 1st 10 Days of Dhul-Hijjah

It is recommended to say the following prayer, which is reported from Imam Jafar al-Sadiq (as), after the obligatory Fajr and Maghrib Prayers since the first day of Dhu’l-Hijjah and up to the eve of the Arafat Night, the ninth of Dhu’l-Hijjah. اَللَّهُمَّ هٰذِهِ ٱلايَّامُ ٱلَّتِي فَضَّلْتَهَا عَلَىٰ ٱلايَّامِ وَشَرَّفْتَهَا O Allah, these days that […]

Dua-e-Asharat

Dua-ul-Asharaat is recited, every day, after Fajr and Ishaa prayers, but the best time is at the end of Asr prayer on every Friday. بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ In the Name of Allah; the All-beneficent, the All-merciful. سُبْحَانَ ٱللَّهِ All Glory be to Allah, وَٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ all praise be to Allah, وَلاَ إِلٰهَ إِلاَّ ٱللَّهُ […]

Hadees-e-Kisa

اَللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى مُحَمَّدٍ وَ آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ allahumma salli ala muhammadin wa ali muhammad O’ Allāh send Your blessings on Muhammad and the family of Muhammad. بِسْمِ ٱللَّـهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ bismi allahi alrrahmini alrrahimi In the Name of Allāh,the All-beneficent, the All-merciful. عَنْ فاطِمَةَ الزَّهْراءِ عَلَيْهَا اَلسلام بِنْتِ رَسُول ِاللّه صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَآلِهِ أَنَّها […]

Supplication in sickness

This is the supplication # 36 from Sahifa-e-Alaviya (from Imam Ali as) بِسْمِ اﷲِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِیْمِ In the name of Allah the Beneficent the Merciful. اِلٰہِیْ کُلَّمَا اَنْعَمْتَ عَلَیَّ نِعْمَۃً قَلَّ لَکَ عَنْدَہَا شُکْرِیْ، O Allah! Whenever You bestow a bounty upon me, my thanks is always less وَ کُلَّمَا ابْتَلَیْتَنِیْ بِبَلِیَّۃٍ قَلَّ لَکَ عِنَدَہَا […]

Dua for Month of Safar

Mafatih -Al-Muhaddith al-Faydh and other scholars have It is highly recommended to give charity (sadqa) in this month & to recite this dua 10 times daily during this month of Safar to prevent misfortunes. يَا شَدِيدَ ٱلْقِوَىٰ O Lord of mighty prowess! وَيَا شَدِيدَ ٱلْمِحَالِ O Lord of mighty power! يَا عَزِيزُ يَا عَزِيزُ يَا […]

Dua-e-Baha

Dua Baha is a supplication to be read in the last hours of a Ramadhan night. This is reported from the eighth Imam, Ali ibn Moosa Raza, who reported it from Imam Al Baqir. دعاء البهاء اللّهُمَّ إنّي أَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ بَهَائِكَ بِأَبْهَاهُ O Allah I ask You to give me from Your brilliance that beautifies, […]

Dua at Iftar from Holy Prophet

The Supplication of Allahumma Rabba Nuril Azeem is reported by Sayyid ibn Tawus and al-Kafaimy. This supplication brings about great merit. The Holy Prophet (saws) recommended this dua to Imam Ali (as) and said that Jibreel (as) came to me and said, Whoever in the holy month of Ramadhan before iftaar recites this dua, Allah […]

Imam Zaynul Abideen – dua for Laylatul Qadr

Al-Kafami has narrated that Imam Zayn al-Abideen (a.s) used to say this supplication very frequently at the Qadr nights while sitting, standing, in rukuu, and prostrating: اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي امْسَيْتُ لَكَ عَبْداً دَاخِراً O Allah, surely I am at this evening Your passive slave; لاَ امْلِكُ لِنَفْسِي نَفْعاً وَلاَ ضَرّاً I have no control of hurt […]

Dua after Fajr (1st Ramadhan)

Recite this supplication on the first of Ramadhan اللّهُمّ قَدْ حَضَرَ شَهْرُ رَمَضَانَ O Allah: the month of Ramadhan has commenced, وَقَدِ افْتَرضْتَ عَلَيْنَا صِيَامَهُ، And You have made obligatory upon us to observe fasting during it, وَأَنْزَلْتَ فِيهِ القُرْآنَ And You revealed the Qur’an in it, هُدَىً لِلنَّاسِ وَبَيّنَاتٍ مِنَ الهُدَى وَالفُرْقَانِ. As guidance […]

Allahumma Inna Hadha

It is advisable to say the supplication mentioned by Sayyid Ibn Tawus in Iqbal al-Amal اَللّهُمَّ إنَّ هِذا شَهْرُ رَمَضانَ O Allah: This month of Ramadhan, اَلَّذي أنْزَلْتَ فِيهِ الْقُرْآنَ، in which You revealed the Qur’an, هُدىً لِلنّاسِ وَبَيِّناتٍ مِنَ الْهُدى وَالْفُرْقَانِ As guidance for people and clear proofs of true guidance and distinction (between […]

Allah Humma Ya man yamliku

After the Maghrib Prayer raise your hands and recite this supplication: ( reported in al-Iqbal from Imam Muhammad Jawad al-Taqi (as). اللّهُمّ يَا مَنْ يَمْلِكُ التّدْبِيرَ O Allah: O He Who controls the management of all affairs; وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ، and He has power over all things. يَا مَنْ يَعْلَمُ خَائِنَةَ الأَعْيُنِ O […]

Dua for first night of Ramadhan (Imam Sadiq)

Imam Jafar as Sadiq (as) used to recite this dua on the last night of Shaban and the first night of Ramadhan. اللّهُمَّ إنَّ هذَا الشَّهْرَ الْمُبَارَكَ الَّذِي أُنْزِلَ فِيهِ الْقُرْآنُ O Allah: verily, this blessed month, in which the Quran was revealed وَجُعِلَ هُدَىً لِلنَّاسِ وَبَيِّنَاتٍ مِنَ الْهُدَى وَالْفُرْقَانِ and was made guidance for […]

Allah Humma Rabba Shahre Ramadhan

Al-Kafami, in al-Balad al-Amin and al-Misbah has quoted the Kitab al-Ikhtiyar of Sayyid ibn Baqi that if one recites the following supplication everyday in Ramazan, Allah (swt) will forgive the sins of forty years of his age. اللّهُمّ رَبّ شَهْرِ رَمَضَانَ O Allah: the Lord of the month of Ramadhan, الّذِي أَنْزَلْتَ فِيهِ القُرْآنَ، In […]

Dua for 27th Ramadhan

Recite this Dua on the night of 27th of Ramadhan يَا مَادَّ ٱلظِّلِّ O Spreader of the shade وَلَوْ شِئْتَ لَجَعَلْتَهُ سَاكِناً and if You willed, You could make it still, وَجَعَلْتَ ٱلشَّمْسَ عَلَيْهِ دَلِيلاً then You have made the sun its pilot, ثُمَّ قَبَضْتَهُ إِلَيْكَ قَبْضاً يَسِيراً then You withdraw it to Us, a […]

Ya Zallazi Kaana Qabla

In his book of al-Muqniah, Shaykh al-Mufid has narrated on the authority of Ali ibn Mahziyar that Imam Muhammad Taqi (as) said that it is recommended to recite the following supplication as many times as possible throughout the days and nights of the month of Ramadhan. يَا ذَا الّذِي كَانَ قَبْلَ كُلّ شَيْءٍ، O He […]

Dua for 25th of Ramadhan

Recite this Dua on the 25th Night of Ramadhan اللهم صل على محمد وأل محمد O Allah, bless Muhammad and the family of Muhammad. يا جاعل الليل لباسا O (One) who made,the night a covering, والنهار معاشا and the day for seeking livelihood, والأرض مهادا and the earth a resting place, والجبال اوتاداً and the […]

Dua for 28th Night (Ramazan)

Recite this Dua on the 28th Night of Ramadhan بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم In the name of Allah the Beneficent, the Merciful أسئلك أن تصلي على محمد وأل محمد O Allah, bless Muhammad and the family of Muhammad. اللهم صل على محمد وال محمد O (One) who keeps safe the night in the atmosphere, يا […]

Dua for 29th Night (Ramazan)

Recite this Dua on the night of 29th Ramadhan بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم In the name of Allah the Beneficent, the Merciful اللهم صل على محمد وال محمد O Allah, bless Muhammad and the family of Muhammad. يا مُكوّر الليل على النهار O (One) who coils the night into the day, ومُكور النهار على الليل […]

Dua for 23rd of Ramadhan

يَا رَبّ لَيْلَةِ القَدْرِ O the Lord of the Grand Night وَجَاعِلَهَا خَيْراً مِنْ أَلْفِ شَهْرٍ، And He Who decided it to be better than one thousand months; وَرَبّ اللّيْلِ وَالنّهَارِ And the Lord of night and day وَالجِبَالِ وَالبِحَارِ And the Lord of mountains and oceans, وَالظّلَمِ وَالأَنْوَارِ And the Lord of darkness and […]

Dua for 22nd Night (Ramazan)

Recite this Dua on the night of 22nd Ramadhan یَا سالِخَ النَّہارِ مِنَ اللَّیْلِ O (One) who draws forth the day from the night, فَإِذا نَحْنُ مُظْلِمُونَ and lo! we are in darkness. وَمُجْرِیَ الشَّمْسِ لِمُسْتَقَرِّ ہا بِتَقْدِیرِکَ O (One) who causes the sun to travel its appointed place, through his decree, یَا عَزِیزُ یَا […]

Dua for Last Night of Ramadhan

Its reported by Shaykh Kulayni that Imam Jafar as Sadiq (AS) used to recite this dua on the last night of Ramadhan اَللّهُمَّ إنَّكَ قُلْتَ فِي كِتابِكَ الْمُنْزَلِ: O Allah: You have said in Your revealed Book: ”شَهْرُ رَمَضَانَ الَّذِي أُنزِلَ فِيهِ الْقُرْآنُ.“ “The month of Ramadhan in which the Quran was revealed…” وَهذَا شَهْرُ […]

Dua for 21st Night (Ramazan)

,یَا مُو لِجَ اللَّیْلِ فِی النَّہارِ، O (One) who coils the night into the day, وَمُو لِجَ النَّہارِ فِی اللَّیْلِ، and coils the day into the night. وَ مُخْرِجَ الْحَیِّ مِنَ الْمَیِّتِ، O (One) who raises the living from dead, وَمُخْرِجَ الْمَیِّتِ مِنَ الْحَیِّ، O (One) who will raise those in the graves. یَا رازِقَ […]

Dua for last 10 nights (Ramazan)

أدعية لأخر عشرة ليالي بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. اللهم صلي على محمد وأل محمد O Allah, bless Muhammad and the family of Muhammad. اللهم إنك قلت في كتابك المُنزل O Allah, You have said in Your revealed book, شهر رمضان الذي انزل فيه القرءان the month […]

Allah Humma Adkhil

The holy prophet has recommended this Dua to be recited after every prayer بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ In the Name of Allah; the All-beneficent, the All-merciful. اللّهُمَّ أَدْخِلْ عَلَى أَهْلِ الْقُبُورِ السُّرُورَ، O Allah: (please do) bring in pleasure to the inhabitants of graves (i.e. the dead). اللّهُمَّ أَغْنِ كُلَّ فَقِيرٍ، O Allah: (please do) […]

Allah Humma Rabba Shahr

اللّهُمّ رَبّ شَهْرِ رَمَضَانَ اللّهُمّ رَبّ شَهْرِ رَمَضَانَ O Allah: the Lord of the month of Ramadhan, الّذِي أَنْزَلْتَ فِيهِ القُرْآنَ، In which You revealed the Qur’an, وَافْتَرَضْتَ عَلَى عِبَادِكَ فِيهِ الصّيَامَ، And You imposed fasting on Your servants: ارْزُقْنِي حَجّ بَيْتِكَ الحَرَامِ (Please) confer upon me with the pilgrimage to Your Holy House, فِي […]

Dua-e-Sahar (Ramazan)

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم In the name of Allah the Beneficent, the Merciful. اللهم صلي على محمد وأل محمد O Allah, bless Muhammad and the family of Muhammad. إلهي وقف السائلون ببابك O Allah, the beggars are standing at Your door, ولاذ الفقراء بجنابك the needy have taken refuge with Your Honor. ووقفت سفينة المساكين […]

Dua-e-Iftaar (Ramazan)

This dua should be recited just before breaking the fast للَّهُمَّ لَكَ صُمْتُ O Allah, I have fasted for You, وَعَلَى رِزْقِكَ اَفْطَرْتُوَ and broken my fast on your provision وَ عَلَيْكَ تَوَكَّلْتُ and placed my trust in You

Dua Ya Mafzai

It is recommended to say the following supplicatory prayer, which is considered the shortest supplicatory prayer to be said at the last hours of Ramadhan nights. دعا يا مفزعى يَا مَفْزَعِي عِنْدَ كُرْبَتِي O my Safe haven at grievances! وَيَا غَوْثِي عِنْدَ شِدّتِي O my Aide at hardships! إِلَيْكَ فَزِعْتُ To You do I turn, […]

Dua Ya Aliyo Ya Azeem

This dua should be recited after every wajib prayer in the month of Ramadhan بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ In the name of Allah the Beneficent, the Merciful. يَا عَلِيُّ يَا عَظِيمُ، O High, O Mighty, يَا غَفُورُ يَا رَحِيمُ، O Forgiver, O Merciful, أَنْتَ الرَّبُّ الْعَظِيمُ You are the Mighty Lord, الَّذِي لَيْسَ كَمِثْلِهِ شَيْءٌ […]

Dua in lieu of fasting(Rajab)

It has been said that if keeping fast in this month is difficult one should give one Dirham or one Mund(750 gms) Wheat or Barley as Sadqah. In one tradition one loaf of bread has been recommended. If one is unable to keep fast and is also poor enough that he cannot even give prescribed […]

Imam Jafar Sadiq (AS) dua – Sabarash Shakireen

In his book of al-Misbah Shaykh al-Tusi writes down that on the authority of al-Muall¡ ibn Khunays that Imam Jafar al-Sadiq (a.s) said, “In Rajab, you may say the following”: اللّهُمَّ إنّي أَسْأَلُكَ صَبْرَ الشَّاكِرِينَ لَكَ، O Allah! I ask You for forbearance of the grateful وَعَمَلَ الْخَائِفِينَ مِنْكَ، and (practice of) actions of the […]

Dua of Imam Sajjad in Rajab

This is a dua from Imam Zaynul Abideen which he used to recite in the month of Rajab دعاى امام سجّاد عليه السلام – ايام رجب اَللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَىٰ مُحَمَّدٍ وَآلِ مُحَمَّدٍ O Allah,send blessings to Muhammad and the Household of Muhammad, يا مَنْ يَمْلِكُ حَواَّئِجَ السّاَّئِلينَ O one who owns questioners of needs ويَعْلَمُ […]

Rajab Dua after obligatory prayers

The following dua is recommended after the daily obligatory prayers in the month of Rajab. The dua, according to Shaykh Abbas Qummi in Mafateehul Jinaan has been taught by Imam Jafar as-Sadiq (a). Sayyid Ibn Tawus has narrated that Muhammad ibn Dhakwan—known as al-Sajjad due to his long prostrations during which he used to weep […]

Dua after Salat of Rajab

After the 10 rakats of Salat of Rajab, raise your hands and recite this dua لا إلهَ إلاّ اللّهُ There is no god save Allah, وَحْدَهُ لا شَرِيكَ لَهُ، alone without any partner. لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ، To him is the kingdom and to Him is all praise. يُحْيِي وَيُمِيتُ، He gives life and causes […]

Dua for first night of Rajab

Its recommended to say this dua after the Isha prayers on the first night of Rajab. اللَّهُمَّ إنِّي اسْالُكَ بِانَّكَ مَلِكٌ O Allah, I beseech You in the name of Your being the King, وَانَّكَ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ مُقْتَدِرٌ having absolute power over all things, وَانَّكَ مَا تَشَاءُ مِنْ امْرٍ يَكُونُ and whatever matter You […]

Sighting the moon of Rajab

Its recommended to recite this dua on sighting the crescent of the month of Rajab. اللَّهُمَّ اهِلَّهُ عَلَيْنَا بِٱلامْنِ وَٱلإِيـمَانِ O Allah, cause it (i.e. the moon) to appear carrying for us security, faith, وَٱلسَّلاَمَةِ وَٱلإِسْلاَمِ safety, and Islam. رَبِّي وَرَبُّكَ ٱللَّهُ عَزَّ وَجَلَّ Your and my Lord is Allah, the Glorified and Majestic. … […]

Dua for First night of Muharram

Its reported from Imam Ridha (AS), that the Holy Prophet used to recite this dua (thrice) after offering 2 units of Prayer, on the first of Muharram اَللَّهُمَّ انْتَ ٱلإِلٰهُ ٱلْقَدِيمُ O Allah, You are the Eternal God وَهٰذِهِ سَنَةٌ جَدِيدَةٌ and this is a new year; فَاسْالُكَ فِيهَا ٱلْعِصْمَةَ مِنَ ٱلشَّيْطَانِ I therefore request […]

Dua-e-Noor

بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيْم In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. اَللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَىٰ مُحَمَّدٍ وَآلِ مُحَمَّدٍ O Allah, (please do) send blessings to Muhammad and the Household of Muhammad, … (We seek fulfillment of our desires) بِسْمِ اللهِ‏ النُّوْرِ in the name of Allah, the light, بِسْمِ اللهِ نُوْرِ النُّوْرِ in the […]

Dua in Salat ul Layl

It is reported that Imam Zainul Abideen used to recite this dua before the Night Prayer (Salat ul Layl) ﺑِﺴْﻢِ اﻟﻠّﻪِ ­ اﻟﺮﱠﺣْﻢنِ اﻟﺮﱠﺣِﻴْﻢِ In the name of Allah the Beneficent, the Merciful اَﻟﻠّﻬُﻢﱠ ﺻَﻞﱢ ﻋَﻠﻰ ﻣُﺤَﻤﱠﺪٍ وَ ﺁلِ ﻣُﺤَﻤﱠﺪٍ O Allah bless Muhammad and his family اِﻟﻬِﻲ ﻏَﺎرَتْ ﻧُﺠُﻮْمُ ﺳَﻤَﺎﺋِﻚَ My God, the stars […]

Supplication of Abu Hamza Thumali

Abu Hamza Thumali (r.a) was a close companion of Imam Sajjad (a.s) He has related that during the month of Ramadhan Imam Sajjad (a.s) used to spend a greater part of the night in prayers and when it used to be the time of beginning of the fast he recited the following dua. دعاء أبي […]

Dua Fajr (Imam Raza)

In his book Uddatud Dai, Shaykh Ibn Fahad reports from Imam Ali ibn Musa Raza that Whoever says the following statement after the Dawn Prayer, will have all his requests made easy-to-gain for him and will be saved by Almighty Allah against every thing that aggrieves him. بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ In the Name of Allah. وَصَلَّىٰ […]

Supplication on the day of Divine Mission

As is mentioned in ‘Iqbal al-A`mal’ and some manuscripts of ‘Misbah al-Mutahajjid’, it is recommended to recite the following supplication on this day: This supplication, which is one of the excellent supplications of Rajab, was recited by Imam Musa ibn Ja`far al-Kazim (a.s) on the day when the ruling authorities took him to Baghdad. That […]

Dua from Imam Kazim (AS)

Shaykh al-Kafi, in al-Balad al-Amin, has mentioned a prayer that is attributed to Imam al-Kazim (as), commenting that it of great importance and it achieves swiftness in response اَللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي طَعْتُكَ فِي حَبِّ ٱلشْيَاءِ إِلَيْكَ O Allah, I have certainly obeyed You in the most beloved thing to You, وَهُوَ ٱلتَّوْحِيدُ which is Your Oneness. […]

Dua for Salat-e-Jafar Tayyar (2)

After finishing the prayer, recite the following dua اَللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي افْتَتِحُ ٱلْقَوْلَ بِحَمْدِكَ O Allah, I commence my wording with declaring praise to You, وَانْطِقُ بِٱلثَّنَاءِ عَلَيْكَ I utter the words of tribute to You, وَامَجِّدُكَ وَلاَ غَايَةَ لِمَدْحِكَ I glorify You although Your glory is limitless, وَاثْنِي عَلَيْكَ وَمَنْ يَبْلُغُ غَايَةَ ثَنَائِكَ وَامَدَ مَجْدِكَ […]

Dua for Salat-e-Jafar Tayyar

Shaykh al-Kulayni has narrated that Imam Jafar al-Sadiq (as) said to Abu-Said al-Madaini, “May I teach you something that you should recite in Jafar al-tayyar’s Prayer?” As the man answered in the affirmative, the Imam said: After you say the Tasbihat in the second Sajdah of the fourth unit, say the following سُبْحَانَ مَنْ لَبِسَ […]

A Gift from Imam Husain (AS) to his son

On the 10th day of Muharram, known as the day of ‘Aashura, in the year 61 A.H. when Imam Abu ‘Abdillahil Hussein (as) came into the tent to bid farewell to his family members, he held the hand of his sick son, Ali ibn al-Hussein (as) and pressed it against his chest. He (as) then […]

Dua as Simaat

دعاء السمات اَللّـهُمَّ إِنّي أَسْأَلُكَ بِاسْمِكَ الْعَظيمِ الأَعْظَمِ O’ Allah! I beseech You through Your Name, the great, the most great, الأَعَزّ ِ الأَجَلّ ِ الأَكْرَمِ the most majestic, the most magnificent and the most noble. الَّذي إِذا دُعيتَ بِهِ عَلىٰ مَغالِقِ أَبْوابِ السَّماءِ لِلْفَتْحِ بِالرَّحْمَةِ انْفَتَحَتْ، If You are requested therewith to open the […]

Dua welcoming birth of Imam Mahdi

Recite the following dua to welcome the birth of the Living Imam who was born on 15th Shabaan 255 AH (It has the status of salutation to Imam) اللّهُمَّ بِحَقِّ لَيْلَتِنَا O my Allah for the sake of this night we are now in, هذِهِ وَمَوْلُودِهَا for the sake of he who was born tonight, […]

Supplication of Maarefat

Through a valid chain of authority, it has been narrated that Shaykh Abu-Amr, the first Emissary (safir) of Imam al-Mahdi (`ajtfs)dictated the following prayer to Abu-Muhammad ibn Hammam and ordered him to say it [frequently]. This supplication has been also recorded by Sayyid Ibn Tawus in his book of Jamal al-Usbu following a number of […]

Dua-e-Sirdaab

Whoso pays a visit to Sardaab (Cellar), in Sammarah, where our Living Imam (Imam Saahibaz Zamaan) was seen last before his invisible life began, recites the following Dua, mentioned in Misbah on the authority of Imam Ali ar-Reza (a.s.) This dua is also recommended to be recited on Friday. اَللَّهُمَّ ٱدْفَعْ عَنْ وَلِيِّكَ O Allah, […]

Dua after Salat

This is a dua from Holy Prophet to be recited after the prayer. لاَ إِلٰهَ إِلاَّ ٱللَّهُ There is no god save Allah; رَبُّنَا وَرَبُّ آبَائِنَا ٱلاوَّلِينَ our Lord and the Lord of our fathers of old. لاَ إِلٰهَ إِلاَّ ٱللَّهُ There is no god save Allah; إِلٰهاً وَاحِداً وَنَحْنُ لَهُ مُسْلِمُونَ one God, and […]

Dua for Ramdhan Crescent Sighting

The Holy Prophet used to recite this dua on sighting the crescent of Ramadhan رؤیت ہلال اللّهُمّ أَهِلّهُ عَلَيْنَا بِالأَمْنِ وَالإيمَانِ O Allah: (please do) cause this crescent to carry with it for us security and faith وَالسّلامَةِ وَالإسْلامِ And safety and Islam وَالعَافِيَةِ المُجَلّلَةِ وَدِفَاعِ الأَسْقَامِ And encompassing good health and repulsion of ailments, […]

Prophet’s Dua at Sunrise

أَللّٰهُمَّ أَمسى O “Allah” ! The day has come ظُلْمِي مُسْتَجِيراً بِعَفْوِكَ، while my oppression has sought refuge in Your Forgiveness, وَأَمْسَتْ ذُنُوبِي مُسْتَجِيراً بِمَغْفِرَتِكَ، and my sins have sought refuge in Your Pardon, وَأَمْسى خَوْفِي مُسْتَجِيراً بِأَمْنِكَ، my fear has sought refuge in Your Security, وَأَمْسى ضَعْفِي مُسْتَجِيراً بِقُوَّتِكَ، my weakness has sought refuge […]

Dua before Eid Salat

When leaving for the congregational prayers of Eid, its recommended to recite this Dua, which has been reported from Imam Baqir (AS) on authority of Abu Hamza Thumali دعا عید الفطر اللَّهُمَّ مَنْ تَهَيّا فِي هٰذَا ٱلْيَوْمِ O Allah, if one, on this day, prepares oneself, اوْ تَعَبَّا اوْ اعَدَّ وَٱسْتَعَدَّ takes pains, gets ready, […]

Qunoot of Eid

This Qunoot is recited in the Eid prayer, after every Takbeer دعاء قنوت العيد اللّهُمّ أَهْلَ الْكِبْرِيَاءِ وَالْعَظَمَةِ، O Allah: You are the Lord of glory and greatness وَأَهْلَ الْجُودِ وَالْجَبَرُوتِ، And the Lord of magnanimity and omnipotence وَأَهْلَ الْعَفْوِ وَالرّحْمَةِ، And the Lord of pardon and mercy, وَأَهْلَ التّقْوَى وَالْمَغْفِرَةِ، And the worthiest of […]

Supplications for Ashoora

Recite the following Salaat, dua’as and Ziyaarat, after Fajr Salaat, but before Zuhr Salaat. -Salaat of Four raka`áts, divided into two prayers, in the following manner: a) First prayer: In the first raka`a, after Súra al- Hamd, recite Súra109 al-Káfirún In the second raka`a, after Súra al-Hamd, recite Súra al-Ikhlás. b) Second prayer: In the […]

Litany of Imam Ali

This dua of Imam Ali is to be recited after performing Salat سُبْحَانَ مَنْ لاَ تَبِيدُ مَعَالِمُهُ Glory be to Him Whose signs never perish. سُبْحَانَ مَنْ لاَ تَنْقُصُ خَزَائِنُهُ Glory be to Him Whose reserves never downgrade. سُبْحَانَ مَنْ لاَ ٱضْمِحْلاَلَ لِفَخْرِهِ Glory be to Him Whose honor never vanishes. سُبْحَانَ مَنْ لاَ يَنْفَدُ […]

Dua Sabah by Imam Ali(as)

Dua Sabah has been narrated from the Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (a). It is to be recited in the mornings. دُعَاءالصَّبَاح بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيمِِ In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. أَللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلى مُحَمَّدٍ وَّ آلِ مُحَمَّد O Allah! Bless Muhammad and his progeny. اَللّـهُمَّ يا […]

Dua of Holy Prophet for 15th Shaban eve

15th night of Shaban, known as Laylatul Baraat is the night in which Allah, Most High, decrees everyone’s provisions, including provisions for the Hereafter, ie. of Paradise and HellFire. The Holy Prophet(saws) used to recite during this eve, and its also known as Dua-e-nisf-Shaban شب برات دعا اللّهُمَّ اقْسِمْ لَنَا مِنْ خَشْيَتِك O Allah, grant […]

First day of the month of Ramadhan

Dua by Imam Mohammad Taqi (AS) to be recited on the first day of the Holy month of Ramadhan اللّهُمّ يَا مَنْ يَمْلِكُ التّدْبِيرَ O Allah: O He Who controls the management of all affairs; وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ، and He has power over all things. يَا مَنْ يَعْلَمُ خَائِنَةَ الأَعْيُنِ O He Who […]

The supplication on Sundays

This dua from Imam Zainul Abideen is to be recited on Sundays بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ In the Name of Allah, the All-compassionate, the All-merciful. بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ الَّذِي لاَ ارْجُو إِلاَّ فَضْلَهُ In the name of Allah, from whom I hope for nothing but bounty, وَلاَ اخْشىٰ إِلاَّ عَدْلَهُ I fear nothing but justice, وَلاَ […]

The supplication on Saturdays

This dua from Imam Zainul Abideen is to be recited on Saturdays بِسْمِ ٱللَّه ٱلرَّحْمٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ In the Name of Allah, the All-beneficent, the All-merciful. بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ كَلِمَةِ ٱلْمُعْتَصِمِينَ “In the name of Allah,” the word of those who hold fast to Him, وَمَقَالَةِ ٱلْمُتَحَرِّزِينَ the speech of those who seek His protection وَ اعُوذُ […]

The supplication on Fridays

This dua from Imam Zainul Abideen is to be recited on Fridays دعائے روز جمعہ بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ In the Name of Allah, the All-beneficent, the All-merciful. الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ ٱلاوَّلِ قَبْلَ ٱلإِنْشَاءِ وَٱلإِحْيَاءِ All praise be to Allah, the First before the bringing forth and the giving of life, وَٱلآخِرِ بَعْدَ فَنَاءِ ٱلاشْيَاءِ and […]

The supplication on Thursdays

This dua from Imam Zainul Abideen is to be recited on Thursdays بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ In the Name of Allah, the All-beneficent, the All-merciful. اَلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ ٱلَّذِي اذْهَبَ ٱللَّيْلَ مُظْلِماً بِقُدْرَتِهِ All praise be to Allah Who has taken away the shadowy night by His power وَجَاءَ بِٱلنَّهَارِ مُبْصِراً بِرَحْمَتِهِ and brought the sight-giving […]

The supplication on Wednesdays

This dua from Imam Zainul Abideen (AS) is to be recited on Wednesdays بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ In the Name of Allah, the All-beneficent, the All-merciful. الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ ٱلَّذِي جَعَلَ ٱللَّيلَ لِبَاساً All praise be to Allah Who appointed the night to be a garment, وَٱلنَّوْمَ سُبَاتاً and sleep for a rest, وَجَعَلَ ٱلنَّهَارَ نُشُوراً […]

The supplication on Tuesdays

This dua from Imam Zainul Abideen is recommended to be recited on Tuesday. بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ In the Name of Allah, the All-beneficent, the All-merciful. الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ All praise be to Allah; وَٱلْحَمْدُ حَقُّهُ كَمَا يَسْتَحِقُّهُ and praise is His right, since He deserves it, حَمْداً كَثيراً abundant praise! وَ اعُوذُ بِهِ مِنْ شَرِّ […]