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25th Rajab is the martyrdom day of the 7th descendant of Holy Prophet,
Hazrat Imam Moosa-e-Kazim (a.s) bin Imam Jaffar Sadiq (a.s). His
kunyas (epithet) were Abul Hassan, Abu Ibrahim and Abu Ali. He is
known as Al Abdus Saleh (the pious worshipper of Allah). One of his tittles
is 'Babul Hawa'ij' (the door to fulfilling needs). Generosity was
synonymous with his name and no beggar ever returned from his door
empty handed. Even after his martyrdom, he continues to be obliging and
is generous to his devotees who come to his Holy tomb with prayers. The
period of his Imamate was thirty-five years.
Many Amaal of this holy night have been reported following are some of
them:
1-take bath (gusal)
2-cease to sleep and spend night in ibadat
3-Hazrat Imam Muhammad Taqi (a.s) told a special Amaal to be
performed in this night reward of which is equal to 60 years of ibadat.
That Amaal is:
Then after reciting the following Dua’a, pray for his wishes
The best Amaal of this night is Ziarat of Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad
(Pbuh) and Ameer ul Momineen Hazrat Ali ibne Abi Talib (a.s). There are
three specified Ziarat of Hazrat Ali (a.s) to be recited in this night. One of
them is Ziarat-e-Rajabiya:
2. Keep fast-this day is one of those four days of the year in which keeping
fast is distinctive. This day fast is equal to 70 years fast in reward.
Then recite:
After this recite following for 4 times:
On 28th Rajab Imam Hussain (a.s) made his departure from Madina
Munawwara to Kerbala.
The word ‘Ramazan’ is derived from the root ‘ramaz’ which indicates heat
and restlessness. It is said that the month signifies the hardships that
accompany a fast, like thirst and a comparative sluggishness.
The best explanation was given by the Holy Prophet (s.a.w). He said:
‘Ramazan burns the skin and faults as fire burns wood.’
The Muslim fast means a complete abstinence from eating or drinking
between daybreak and sunset. The sighting of the new moon of Ramazan
heralds for the Muslim the beginning of a month of glory and of spiritual
elevation, when, at Allah’s command, he denies himself between daybreak
and sunset the blessing of food and drink for a whole month and
surrenders himself wholly to Allah, exercising at the same time, complete
control over his thoughts, speech and actions.
Ramazan has another special significance for Muslim, for it was in this
month that the first revelation of the Holy Quran was made to the Holy
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Prophet (s.a.w). This month, therefore, is dear to the heart of every
Muslim. During this month the Muslim applies himself more assiduously
to the reading of the Holy Book, which shall remain for all time as the
standing miracle of Mohammad (s.a.w), may the peace and blessings of
Allah be upon him. Throughout this month is heard, in every Muslim
home, during the day and night, the pleasant and beautiful cadences of
Quranic recitation.
It is not necessary for a person to pass the niyyat for fasting through his
mind or to say that he would be fasting on the following day. In fact, it is
sufficient for him to decide that in obedience to the command of Allah he
will not perform from the time of Azan for Fajr prayers up to Maghrib,
any act which may invalidate the fast and in order to ensure that he has
been fasting throughout this time he should begin abstaining earlier than
the Azan for Fajr prayers, and continue to refrain for some time after
sunset from acts which invalidate a fast.
A person can make niyyat every night of the Holy Month of Ramazan, and
it is better to make niyyat on the first night of Ramazan that he/she would
fast throughout that month. The last time for making niyyat to observe a
fast of Ramazan for a conscious person, is moments before Azan of Fajr
prayers. This means he/she must be intent upon fasting at that time, even if
he latter became heedless of his/her intention due to sleep, etc. If a person
sleep before Azan for Fajr prayers in Ramazan or any other day fixed for
an obligatory fast without making a niyyat, and wakes up before Zuhr to
make a niyyat of fast, his fast will be in order. But if he wakes up after
Zuhr, as a precaution, he/she should continue with the abstinence with the
niyyat of Qurbat and then give its Qaza also.
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If a person intentionally and voluntarily commits an act which invalidates
fast, his/her fast becomes void, but if he does not commit such an act
intentionally, there is no harm in it (i.e. his/her fast is valid). However, if a
person in Janabat sleeps and does not do Ghusl till the time of Fajr Azan,
his/her fast is void. Similarly, if a person due to utter ignorance of the rule
that a certain act will invalidate the fast, or due to reliance upon some
authority which he/she thought was genuine, unhesitatingly commits an act
which invalidates the fast, his/her fast will not void, except in the cases of
eating, drinking and sexual intercourse.
Fasting is not obligatory on a person who cannot fast because of old age, or
for whom fasting causes extreme hardship. But in latter case, he/she should
give one time food to a poor person for every fast.
If a person, who did not fast during the month of Ramazan owing to old
age, becomes capable of fasting later, he/she should, on the basis of
recommended precaution, give the Qaza.
In both the cases, she will later give Qaza for the fasts left out. But this rule
is specifically applicable in a circumstance where this is the only way
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of feeling milk to child (as an obligatory precaution). But if there is an
alternative, like, when more than one woman offer to suckle the child, then
establishing this rule is a matter of Ishkal.
If a son observes Mustahab fast without the permission of his father, and
his father prohibits him from it during the day time, the son should break
the fast if his disobedience would hurt the feeling of father.
If a person knows that fasting is not harmful to him/her, he/she should fast
even if his doctor advises that it is harmful. And if a person is certain or
has a feeling that fasting is harmful to him/her, he/she should not fast even
if the doctor advises for it, and if he/she fasts in these circumstances,
his/her fast will not be valid if it turns out that the fast was actually
harmful, or if it was not kept with the Niyyat of Qurbat.
O! My Allah, for thee, I fast, and with the food thou give me I break the
fast, and I rely on thee.
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Dua’a (prayer) to be recited after five time prayers (Wajib Namaz)
in the Holy month of Ramazan:
The Exalted, O the Immense one, O the Forgiving, O the Merciful you are
the great Lord, nothing can be compared with Him He observes all and
hears all and this is the month you have bestowed it greatness, dignity,
honour and supremacy over all Other months. You have decreed fasting
for me and the month of Ramazan is the month in which you have revealed
Holy Quran which is guidance for people and proofs of guidance
distinguishing right from wrong. You have caused in it the night of glory
(Laila–tul-Qadr) and made it better than a thousand months. O who is
kind and upon Whom nobody has placed obligation, show kindness to me
by liberating me from hell like those to whom you have showed kindness
and place me in paradise (Jannah) with your blessing, O the most
compassionate.
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Amaal for Laylatul Qadar
The Amaal of Shab-e-Qadr (19th, 21st & 23rd of Ramazan) Shab-e-Qadr is
the night, which is the best night among the nights of the whole year. The
"Amaal" (religious performances) of this night are better than the Amaal
of 1000 months. In this night the divine Annual Decree is passed.
The Angels and Roohul Ameen (A highly dignified Angel) descend on this
earth, in that night. These call on the Imam of the time, and what is
ordained (by Allah) for everybody is presented before the Imam.
6. One should keep himself awake throughout these three nights. The vigil
during these nights carries great Sawab (heavenly reward).
8. Recite: "Astagferullaah Rabbi Wa atoobo elaihe" 100 times (i.e., "I seek
pardon from ALLAH and ask for penitence from Him").
11. Recite Dua Nudba & Remember Imam E Zamana (atfs) much
throughout the night.
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12. Seek forgiveness & Recite Dua Kumayl & Dua Tawba & the 15
whispered prayers from Sahifa Sajjadia
13. Read some Fiqah rules, Dua’a for the 19th night: -
O One Who was before everything and then brought everything into
existence. He will remain while all else will be destroyed. O the One sole
and solitary excepting whom there is none else in the high heavens or low
earths or above and below them, or in between them who is worth
worshipping. Only Thou art the deity and none else deserves to be
worshipped. Thou only deserves the praise which cannot be encompassed
but by Thee. Therefore bestow Peace and Blessings on Muhammad (s.a.w)
and Aal-e-Muhammad (a.s) such as no body else has the power to
encompass. On 23rd night, Recite the following Surahs from the Holy
Quran: - Ankabut (the Spider) 29th Surah. Room (The Roman Empire)
30th Surah. Dukhan (Smoke or Mist) 44th Surah. This Dua’a is to be
recited: - I have passed the evening as a very humble servant of Thee. I
have no control over the gains and losses for my person. I cannot remove
any evil from myself. I depose against my conscience. I admit my weakness
and inability of managing my affairs. Bestow Tine blessings on
Mohammad (S.A.W.) and his Aal (a.s). Whatever Thou hast given me or
promised, fulfil that. Verily! I am Tine humble, weak and destitute servant.
O Allah! Let me not forget the blessings that Thou hast bestowed on me,
and let me not be forgetful about Tine kindness. Do not deny me Tine
acceptance though it may be delayed, may it pertain to sorrow or
happiness, and may it be connected with peace and tranquillity or
hardship and vicissitudes or pertaining to blessings. Thou hearse and
accepts invocations in every condition. The Prophet (s.a.w) when asked
what should one invoke Allah during these nights, said: ‘Ask for your
safety (here and in the hereafter)
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Dua’a for the 21st night: -
O One who turns day into night and night into day. O One who brings out
living from dead and dead from living? O One who gives sustenance to
whomsoever and whatsoever he likes. O Allah! O Merciful! O Allah! O
Allah! O Allah! The best names are for Thee alone. The best examples are
for Thee. The grandeur and choice things are for Thee. I beg of Thee to
bless Muhammad (S.a.w) and his Aal (a.s). Write down my name, in this
night with the fortunate ones. Let my soul be in the company of the
martyrs. Let my good acts be reckoned as "Illyeen" (exalted). Let my sins
be condoned. Bestow on me that belief by virtue of which Thou may be
nearest to my heart, that "Eemaan" which may remove all doubts from my
mind. Let me be satisfied with that whatever Thou hast ordained for me.
Let me have the virtues of this world and the other one (Aakherat or
Hereafter). Save me from the fire of Hell. Let me be attentive to Tine
praise and thanks and let me present myself in Tine court. Do bestow the
same "taufique" (ability) to me which Thou hast bestowed upon
Muhammad (S.a.w) and his Aal (a.s).
Zakat of Fitrah
At the time of sunset on last Ramazan (Eid ul Fitr night) (i.e. the night
preceding Eid day), whoever is adult and sane and is neither unconscious,
nor poor, nor the slave of another, he should give, on his own behalf as well
as on behalf of all those who are his dependent, about three kilos per head
of wheat or barley or dates or raisins or rice or millet, etc. It is also
sufficient if he pays the price of one of these items in cash. As per
obligatory precaution, he should not give from that food which is not
stapled in his place, even if it were wheat, barley, dates or raisins.
If a person appoints his dependent who is in another town, to pay his own
Fitrah from his property, and is satisfied that he will pay the Fitrah, it will
not be necessary for the person to pay that dependent’s Fitrah.
It is obligatory to pay the Fitrah of guest who arrives at his house before
sunset on last Ramazan (Eid ul Fitr night), with his consent, and he
becomes his temporary dependent.
One should give Fitrah with the Niyyat of Qurbat that is fulfil the orders of
Almighty Allah, and should intend to be giving Fitrah at the time of
disposal.
If a person sets aside Fitrah from his main wealth, and does not give it to a
person entitled to receive it till Zuhr of Eid day, he should make Niyyat of
Fitrah as and when he gives it.
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Eid Prayers
Eid ul Fitr and Eid ul Azha prayers are obligatory during the time of
Imam, (a.s), and it is necessary to offer them in congregation. However
during the present times when the Holy Imam is in Occultation, these
prayers are Mustahab, and may be offered individually as well as in
congregation.
The time for Eid prayers is from sunrise till (Zuwal) noon before Zuhr.
It is Mustahab that Eid ul Azha prayers is offered after sunrise. As for Eid
ul Fitr, it is Mustahab that one should have a breakfast after sunrise, pay
Zakat ul Fitr and then offer Eid prayers.
Eid prayers have two Rakaats. In the first Rakaat, a person should recite
Surah Al Hamd and 2nd Surah Al-Shamsh and then they say five Takbirs,
and after every Takbir he should recite Qunoot. After the fifth Qunoot, he
should say another Takbir and then perform Ruku and two Sajdah. He
should then stand up and should recite Surah Al Hamd and 2nd Surah Al-
Ikhlas or Surah Al-Shamsh or any Surah and then they say four Takbirs in
the second Rakaat, and recite Qunoot after every one of these Takbirs.
After the fourth Qunoot, he should say another Takbir and then perform
Ruku and two Sajdah. After the 2nd Sajdah he should recite Tashahud,
and then complete the prayers with Salam. After Salam must listened
khutbah.
It is Mustahab that the following takbirs be said on Eid ul Fitr night (i.e.
night proceeding the Eid day), after Maghrib and Isha prayers, and on Eid
day after Fajr prayers, as well as after Eid ul Fitr prayers:
2. To meet friends cheerfully and invite them to a feast are charitable acts.
Education
1. To acquire knowledge is binding upon all Muslims, whether male or
female.
2. The ink of the scholar is more holy than the blood of the martyr.
3. He who travels in the search of knowledge, to him Allah shows the way
of Paradise.
4. Acquire knowledge, because he who acquires it, in the way of the Lord,
performs an act of piety; who speaks of it praises the Lord; who seeks it,
adores Allah, who dispenses instruction in it, bestows alms; and who
imparts it to its fitting objects, performs an act of devotion to Allah.
Knowledge enables its possessor to distinguish what is forbidden from
what is not; lights the way to Heaven; it is our friend in the desert, our
companion in solitude, our companion, when bereft of friends; it guides us
to happiness; it sustains us in misery; it is our ornament in the company of
friends; it serves as an armour against our enemies. With knowledge the
creatures of Allah rises to the heights of goodness and to noble position,
associates with the sovereigns in this world and attains the perfection of
happiness in the next.
Envy:-
1. Keep yourselves far from envy, because it eats up and takes away good
actions, like the fire that eats up and burns wood.
Suppression of Anger:-
1. Whoever suppresses his anger, when he has in his power to show it,
Allah will give him a great reward?
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2. He is not strong and powerful, who throws people down, but he is strong
who withholds himself from anger.
Behaviour
1. Deal gently with a people, & be not harsh; cheer them & condemn not.
2. Much silence and a good disposition; there are no two works better than
these.
4. One who does not practice modesty and does not refrain from shameless
deeds is not a Muslim.
2. He who wishes to enter Paradise must please his father and mother.
Pride
No one who keeps his mind focussed entirely upon himself can grow large,
strong and beautiful in character.
Remembrance of Allah
1. Whoever loves to meet Allah, Allah loves to meet him.
2. The five stated prayers erase the sins which have been committed during
the intervals between them if they have not been mortal sins.
Sympathy
1. Allah is not merciful to him who is not so to humankind. He who is not
kind to Allah's creatures and to his own children, Allah will not be kind to
him.
2. Whosoever visits a sick person, an angel calls from Heaven: "Be happy
in the world and happy be your walking; and take your habitation in
Paradise."