Najafi Q&A: Supplication

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In the name of Allah, vow something within your means to ʿAbdullah al-Radheeʿ (the infant martyr of Karbala), and likewise to al-Muhsin, the miscarried grandson of the Prophet (peace be upon him), according to your financial capacity. Once your need is fulfilled, spend the vowed amount on a needy Shia orphan. If you cannot find one, send it to us so we may serve the believing orphans. Also, recite 100 verses from the Qur’an daily—from any part of it—and after finishing the recitation, say: "O Allah, I ask You by Your Greatest, Most Exalted, Most Glorious, Most Honorable Name—O Allah" (repeat this seven times), then send blessings upon the Prophet and his family, and make your supplication and request from Allah. Your need will be granted, Allah willing. Allah is the Granter of success.

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In the name of Allah, changing the format of the supplication from singular to plural is an alteration of the original text and is not permissible. If there are others listening to the supplication and participating with the reciter, then the reciter should read slowly and calmly so that the listeners can follow. Alternatively, the reciter may intend the supplication for himself and on behalf of others—meaning he is reciting it primarily for himself and secondarily on behalf of others. But in all cases, altering the original text must be avoided. As for inserting lamentations or poetry about the tragedies of the Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them) within the supplication, this fragments the supplication and disrupts its continuity and unity. The supplication should be preserved in its sequential and unified form. Separating its parts undermines its coherence. If the reciter seeks to evoke emotion in the hearts, then it is better for him to recite poetry about the tragedies before beginning the supplication. Allah is the Guide.

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In the name of Allah, raising the hands during prayer is recommended only during qunoot. As for supplication outside of prayer, it is valid both with or without raising the hands—though raising them is better. Allah knows best.

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In the name of Allah, she will be included in the prayers of His Eminence the Marja' (may Allah prolong his life). Those seeking marriage should frequently recite verse 29 of Surah Fatir and make a vow (Nazr) to the martyrs aborted Muhsin and infant Abdullah according to their financial ability. Once the vow is fulfilled, it should be spent on the orphans of the poor Shia of Ahlulbait (PBUT). Allah grants success and He is the Guide.

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In the name of Allah, it is mentioned in the narrations of Ahlulbait (PBUT) that the soil from the grave of Imam Hussain (PBUH), taken with the supplication found in prayer books like Mafatih al-Jinan, grants healing by the will of Allah. It should not exceed the size of a small chickpea. Allah knows best.

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In the name of Allah, be informed, my son, that the practice of the Imami jurists has settled on accepting the narrations that convey supplications and general etiquettes if they are found in a source considered reliable by the Imamis. Allah is the guide.

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In the name of Allah, these are reputable books authored by our pious scholars, and believers should benefit from them. Allah is the All Guide.

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In the name of Allah, if someone wishes to benefit from this supplication, they should recite it with the intention of supplication only, as it is difficult to establish its chain of narrations and attribute it to an infallible (PBUH). Allah is the Guide, and He is the All-Knowing.

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In the name of Allah, it is permissible with the intention of seeking absolute hope and closeness to Allah. Allah knows best.

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In the name of Allah, be informed, my son, that when the soul departs from the physical body, Allah places it in the barzakh body which is similar to the physical body in shape and form, but with a significant difference in reality. The accountability in the grave is based on that barzakh body, and on the Day of Judgment, the soul will be returned to the physical body. Allah knows best.

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In the name of Allah, if you believe in what is necessary to believe in and have faith in Muhammad (PBUH&F) and his pure household (PBUT) and become pious, then you are eligible for intercession from those you have mentioned. Intercession is conditioned by true faith as we have indicated. Allah knows best.

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In the name of Allah, the scholars consider the authenticity of these sayings to be attributed to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH&HF). As for calling upon Ali ibn Abi Talib for support, as it is known in " Nadi Aliyan mudhir alaja'ib" (a supplication that begins with "Call Ali, the manifestation of wonders..."), with the intention of seeking intercession from him, there is no objection to it according to Islamic law, but it is the essence of Shia belief. As for the origin of Hadith Al-Kisa, it is proved and there should be no doubt about it. There are numerous narrations on this matter, both from general and specific sources. As for reciting the hadith in the usual manner, there is no issue with reciting it with the intention of seeking blessings. There is a chain of narration from Jabir in the commonly accepted format in some reputable books, such as the book "Awalim al-'Ulum wa al-Ma'arif wa al-Ahwal" by the scholar Sheikh Abdullah al-Bahrani al-Asfahani. Allah is the Guide, and He is the All-Knowing.

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In the name of Allah, if burning the Quran written on an egg or any other material is considered disrespectful, then it is not permissible. Allah knows best.

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In the name of Allah, recite one hundred verses from any part of the Quran and then recite this supplication "Allahuma inni as'aluka bismika alazeem alazam alajal alakram" and repeat the phrase "ya Allah" seven times. Then, ask the help of Allah for what you are in and ask for forgiveness. Allah is the Guide.

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In the name of Allah, be advised, my son, we have been warned that the biography of our righteous scholars is based on accepting the supplications contained in our reputable books. The supplication that you have mentioned is found in some of our reputable books. As for the method of fulfilling one’s need, it is entrusted to Allah (glory be to Him) Who rules as He likes and in the manner He likes. Allah is the all Guide.

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In the name of Allah, this hadith of Ahlulkissa is authentic, and there is no doubt about it. There are many narrations in this regard by the public and the knowledgeable ones. Additionally, there is a chain of transmission on the authority of Jaber as known in some well-regarded books, such as the book “Awalim Aluloom wal Maarif” [The Worlds of Science, Knowledge, and Conditions] by Sheikh Abdullah Al-Bahrani Al-Esfahani. As for the paragraphs that were mentioned, it is not intended what illusions may lead to; rather, it is apparent – Allah knows best - that the Prophet (PBUH&HF) and his pure family (PBUT) are the leaders of creation and the rulers of the world. It is upon the people and the jinn to draw closer to Allah (glory be to Him) by obeying, benefitting from Him. Allah is the all Guide.

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In the name of Allah, you have to say “La hwala wala Quatah Ila billah” (there is no power or resort but to Allah), with seeking Allah’s refuge from the devil even if you are praying, you can say such utterances in your heart. Allah is the all-knowing and guide.

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In the name of Allah, Dua Eltawasul is liked to be recited at any time; there is no authenticated narration to specify time. Allah knows best.

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In the name of Allah, it is permissible under the intention of beseeching and getting closer to Allah. Allah knows best.

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In the name of Allah, there is no objection per se; however, one may keep away from any joyful activities on the first ten days of Muharram. It is known to the righteous to recite Suratul Jumaa (Friday), do the Juma Ghusl as well as the prayer which is attributed to Lady Fatima (PBUH). Be advised that such honored prayer be performed in two ways, it is better to offer it in both ways on Friday. I pray Allah to take all bad luck from you, my son. It is recommended to make a banquet and feed the believers after finishing the house. Allah knows best.

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In the name of Allah, the origin of Hadeethul Kissa is well-authenticated. There is no need to question it, and there are many narrations by the Sunni and Shiite followers in this regard. As for reciting the Hadeeth in the common way, there is no problem in reciting it under the intention of invocation. This is authenticated by Jabir in the well-known books as Awalim Al-Uloom wal Maarif wal Ahwal by Sheikh Abdullah Al-Bbahrani Al-Isfahani and others. As for the text that you have mentioned, it doesn’t mean what thepeople have imagined or understood, but it means that – Allah knows- the prophet and his infallible family members (PBUH) are the masters of the creatures and rulers of the world, human and jinn should get closer to Allah through obeying the prophet and his infallible family members (PBUH). The one who does not do so will be the one who is ignorant and negligent. Allah knows best.

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In the name of Allah, be advised, my son, that this narration is not well authenticated. It should be known that the one who missed any of the obligatory prayers will have three things in his charge: the first is the prayers which are missed, the second the sins which have been committed due to quitting the prayer, and the third is Allah’s right which means the submission to Allah and being a slave through doing the obligatory deeds. The prayer mentioned in the narration is atonement on behalf of the others which Allah grants the slave with because the slave returns to obey Allah, stops disobeying and resorts to Allah’s mercy. However, the slave still has the missed prayers in his charge, there is no way out. We seek Allah’s help, forgiveness and avoidance his disobedience. Allah knows best.

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A. In the name of Allah: as in the question, the supplication does not include the word “sights”. It seems that Ibin Sinan felt what is revealed by the holy Quran in terms of interpreting the greatness of Allah and His power and control on humans, especially on the Day of Judgment, as mentioned in the holy verse: “they fear the day on which hearts and sights”. The Imam (PBUH) was not explaining Allah’s greatness and mighty, but he intended to teach that believer regarding faith and holding fast on faith. Additionally, you should commit to the words of the supplication that is narrated about the Imams (PBUH) because each word is full of implications which has an occasion and effect. We are ignorant of most of these implications. We do not know how to be righteous slaves to Allah, but we seek Allah’s mercy through the supplications. Only the infallible Imam (PBUH) knows that. Allah is the All-Knowing and Guiding.

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In the Name of Allah, be advised, my son, that the holy text is Al-Hassan had already entered before Al-Hussein and the prophet was alone under the Kisaa. Then, the one who enters to a group of people is allowed to greet the best one of them. Therefore, however he greets, his greeting is enough. Allah knows the best.

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In the name of Allah, be advised, my son, that Allah reiterates in the holy Quran that there is no provider or healer but Allah. When you seek things from other than Allah, do you mean that Allah has dispensed with his power and transferred it to the Infallible Imams (PBUH)? This is Kufr (blasphemy) according to the Holy Quran. If you say that the infallibles (PBUH) made a coup, it is also rejected because it is a blasphemy. If you say that Allah charges the Infallibles (PBUH) to heal or provide people with sustenance, this means that Allah makes the infallibles (PBUH) servers to the Muslims, a matter which is incorrect, for Allah charges the angels to serve the believers. The correct thing is that the infallibles (PBUH) are our intercessors. Otherwise, if we attain your argument, the infallibles (PBUH) would have decided what is in the wombs of our mothers. Be advised that we should obey the Infallible Imams (PBUH) in that they are the successors of Allah on earth. They may do miraculous things such those related to this world such as taking the earth movement backward in the orbit of the sun and dividing the moon into parts. Such miracles are done only when Allah permits the infallible Imam (PBUH) or they might pray Allah to do so. Allah is the All Guide.

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In the name of Allah, you may consult the book of ”Al-Tuhfah Al-Radhawia fi Mujrayat Al-Imamia”. You will find what you want. Wassalam.

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In the name of Allah, it is permissible to use any reasonable way of writing to write the seeking for help. Allah knows best.

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In the name of Allah, yes it is permissible. Yet, don’t recite the Quranic chapters which include the obligatory prostration and it is better to avoid reciting any chapter containing prostration. It is also disliked for her to recite more than seven verses. It is highly recommended that she does not touch the names of Allah and the infallibles during menstruation. Allah knows best.

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In the name of Allah, be advised, my son, that obsession results from two aspects: the first one is that it is the result of the human’s weakness of intention and determination which lead the human to have illusions from here and there. This type can be treated through Quran as we have mentioned in the aforementioned book. The second is the obsessed one obeys the devil if he is dragged to the devil. In order to get rid of such obsession, one may follow the Religious Authority’s (Marji) opinion, after being certain that the Marji meets all the conditions to be a Marji. If you doubt in the purity or impurity of anything, you may follow the religious jurist (mujtahid). On the other hand, if you doubt in your prayer, you may follow the Marji’s opinion. If you do not do that, you will never get rid of the obsession. Committing to your Marji is the healing remedy to get rid of the obsession. Allah is the all guide.

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In the name of Allah, the most important deed is Imam Hussein’s (PBUH) pilgrimage – either by going to the holy shrine or by reciting the text of the pilgrimage at home. Then, you may recite some of the Quran chapters, especially those which are mentioned in the books such as Mafateehul Jinan and Al-Iqbal as it is highly recommended to recite. Finally, you may pray a hundred rakaat. All that is for the ones who are not knowledge seekers. However, it is better for knowledge seekers to have knowledge through reading, reviewing, searching and studying. Allah knows best.

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In the name of Allah, if such messages are not from those whom you are not sure of their religious commitment, it is not permissible to act accordingly. Allah knows best.

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In the name of Allah, you should abide by the timing that is mentioned in the authentic books. If fronting such prayers has the noon prayer or congregational noon prayer missed, you have to front the noon prayer which is obligatory. Allah knows best.

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In the name of Allah, you may keep reciting the chapter of Al-Noor in the holy Quran. Many good people have tried this. Wassalm.