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1. It is advisable to say the following prayer each day in Rajab. It has been narrated that Imam Zayn al-Abideen (peace be upon him) used to say this prayer on the first day of Rajab while he was imprisoned:
2. It is recommended to say the following supplicatory prayer that Imam Ja`far al-Sadiq (peace be upon him) used to say everyday in Rajab:
3. In his book of al-Misbah, Shaykh al-Tusi mentions that al-Mu`alla ibn Khunays has reported Imam Ja`far al-Sadiq (peace be upon him) as saying, “In Rajab, you may say the following supplicatory prayer; It has been also mentioned by Sayyid Ibn Tawus al-Hasani in his book of Iqbal al-A`mal. According to the narration, this supplicatory prayer is the most comprehensive and it is advisable to repeat it any time.
يَا أَرْحَمَ ٱلرَّاحِمِينَ ya arhama alrrahimina
O most Merciful of all those who show mercy!
4. Shaykh al-Tusi has also mentioned that the following prayer is repeated each day in Rajab:
This supplication has been recorded by Sayyed Ibn Taawoos in
‘Iqbaal al-A’maal’ from the book of ‘Maalem al-Deen’ from
Muhammad Ibn Abi al-Rawaad al-Rawaasi from Muhammad Ibn
Ja’far al-Dehaan from Imam-e-Zamaan (peace be upon him).
This supplication comprises of concepts concerning divine unity.
He has described Allah, Mighty and Glorified be He, in a manner which is impossible for us to describe.
Reference: Iqbaal al-A'maal, p. 644; Al-Mazaar al-Kabeer, p. 179; Misbaah al-Zaaer, p. 56; Behaar al-Anwaar, vol. 98, p. 391; Saheefah al-Mahdi, p. 188.
(This supplicatory prayer is also said in Masjid Sa’sa ah.)
5. Shaykh al-Tusi has narrated that the following holy Signature (Tawqee) – Signed Letter of Imam Mahdi (atfs) was conveyed to his representative Shaykh Abu-Ja`far Muhammad ibn `Uthman ibn Sa`eed:
On each day in Rajab, you may say the following prayer:
Shaykh al-Tusi (a.r.)has also narrated that a document signed by Imam al-Mahdi (peace be upon him) was received by by Shaikh Abu al-Qasim Husain Ibn Rawh al-Nawbakhti (r.a.), Imam al-Mahdi’(peace be upon him)s representative, comprising that the following prayer is recommended to be said in the month of Rajab:
In this supplication, we swear upon Allah, Mighty and Glorified be
He, for the sake of the two blessed births that took place in this
month, Imam al-Jawaad (peace be upon him) and Imam al-Haadi (peace be upon him). We also seek forgiveness and pardon from Him and that He metes out unto us a
favourable end.
It is recommended to offer a sixty-unit prayer in full month of Rajab. Each night, it is recommended to offer two units of this prayer in the first unit of which Surah al-Fatihah is recited once, Surah al-Kafirun (No. 109) repeated three times, and Surah al-Tawhid recited one time.
After the accomplishment of the two prayer units, it is recommended to raise the hands towards the sky and say the following:
It is also recommended to pass one’s hand over the face while reciting the last sentence of this supplication.
The Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him and his family) is reported to have said that if one offers this prayer and recites this supplication, Almighty Allah will respond to his needs and will award him the reward of sixth times of Hajj and `Umrah.
Dua after every wajib salat
The following du`a is recommended after the daily obligatory prayers in the month of Rajab. The du`a, according to Shaykh `Abbas Qummi in Mafateehul Jinaan has been taught by Imam Ja`far 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 so heavily that he lost his sight asked Imam Ja`far al-Sadiq (a.s), saying, “May Allah accept me as ransom for you! We are now in Rajab; please teach me a supplication due to which Almighty Allah may help me.” Hence, the Imam (a.s) asked him to write down the following dua: TEXT
- Exegesis of dua
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يَا مَنْ أَرْجُوهُ لِكُلِّ خَيْرٍ
ya man arjuhu likulli khayrin
O He from whom I hope for every good
وآمَنُ سَخَطَهُ عِنْدَ كُلِّ شَرٍّ
wa amanu sakhatahu `inda kulli sharrin
and seek safety from His displeasure in the face of every evil!
يَا مَنْ يُعْطِي ٱلْكَثِيرَ بِٱلْقَلِيلِ
ya man yu`ti alkathira bilqalili
O He who gives abundantly for that which is trivial!
يَا مَنْ يُعْطِي مَنْ سَأَلَهُ
ya man yu`ti man sa'alahu
O He who grants to whomever requests Him!
يَا مَنْ يُعْطي مَنْ لَمْ يَسْأَلْهُ وَمَنْ لَمْ يَعْرِفْهُ
ya man yu`ti man lam yas'alhu wa man lam ya`rifhu
O He Who gives those who do not ask Him and do not recognize Him
تَحَنُّناً مِنْهُ وَرَحْمَةً
tahannunan minhu wa rahmatan
out of His kindness and mercifulness!
أَعْطِنِي بِمَسْأَلتِي إِيَّاكَ جَمِيعَ خَيْرِ ٱلدُّنْيَا
a`tini bimas'alati iyyaka jami`a khayri alddunya
(Please do) give me, by virtue of my petition to You, all the welfare of the world
وَجَمِيعَ خَيْرِ ٱلآخِرَةِ
wa jami`a khayri al-akhirati
and all the welfare of the Hereafter
وَٱصْرِفْ عَنّي بِمَسْأَلَتي إِيَّاكَ
wasrif `anni bimas'alati iyyaka
and save me, by virtue of my petition to You,
جَميعَ شَرِّ ٱلدُّنْيا وَشَرِّ ٱلآخِرَة
jami`a sharri alddunya wa sharri al-akhirati
all the evil of the world and the evil of the Hereafter
فَإِنَّهُ غَيْرُ مَنْقُوصٍ مَا أَعْطَيْتَ
fa'innahu ghayru manqusin ma a`tayta
For most certainly, what You give is not deficient
وَزِدْنِي مِنْ فَضْلِكَ يَا كَرِيمُ
wa zidni min fadlika ya karimu
and increase for me out of Your grace, O All-munificient One!
The narrator then added that Imam al-Sadiq (peace be upon him) then grasped his beard with his left hand, while saying this supplicatory prayer, and moved ceaselessly the forefinger of his right hand. He then added:
يَا ذَاَ ٱلْجَلالِ وَٱلإِكْرَامِ
Yaa Dhaljalaali Walikraam
O Majestic and Munificent One!
يَا ذَاَ ٱلنَّعْمَاءِ وَٱلْجُودِ
Yadhanni`Maai Waljood
O All generous Bestower of blessings!
يَا ذَاَ ٱلْمَنِّ وَٱلطَّوْلِ
Yadhal-Manni Wattawl
O Dispenser of favours and bounties!
حَرِّمْ شَيْبَتِي عَلَىٰ ٱلنَّارِ
Harrim Shaybatee `Alan-Naar.
(Please do) forbid (save) my white-hair beard from the Hellfire.
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The narrator then added that Imam al-Sadiq (peace be upon him) then grasped his beard with his left hand, while saying this supplicatory prayer, and moved ceaselessly the forefinger of his right hand. He then added:
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