by: Imam Ali ibnul Hussain Zain ul-Abidin (AS)

Translated by: Sayyid Ahmad Muhani

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Table of Contents


Du'a Title
intro Introduction by the martyred Imam Ayatullah Sayyid Muhammad Baqir as-Sadr
1 A prayer whereby he (the Imam) commences his imploration. He begins by praising and glorifying God, the Exalted.
2 One of his prayers after praising God was to invoke Divine Blessings upon the Messenger of God and his descendants.
3 One of his prayers upon the bearers of the Throne and on all the angels honored with Divine Nearness.
4 One of his prayers in remembrance of the descendants of Muhammad, peace and the mercy of God be upon him and his descendants.
5 One of his prayers wherein he invokes blessings on the followers of the Prophets and their supporters.
6 One of his prayers for himself and his followers.
7 One of his prayers in the morning and evening.
8 One of his prayers in contemplation of an important matter or an accident befell him or in times of distress.
9 One of his prayers imploring protection from evils, immorality and blame worthy action.
10 One of his prayers fervently asking pardon of God.
11 One of his prayers imploring refuge in God.
12 One of his prayers for a happy termination of life.
13 One of his prayers in confession and repentance of God.
14 One of his prayers to the Almighty in time of need.
15 One of his prayers when he was offended or oppressed by oppressors.
16 One of his prayers in sickness, distress and calamity.
17 One of his prayers imploring a humble entreaty for remission of sins.
18 One of his prayers whereby the Imam sought refuge from satan's malice and cunning.
19 One of his prayers of thanksgiving for averting something terrible or soon granting his prayers.
20 One of his prayers for rain after a drought.
21 One of his prayers for excellence in morals and good conduct.
22 One of his prayers when anything grieved him or a sense of error made him sad.
23 One of his prayers in hardship and difficulty.
24 One of his prayers for safety and thanksgiving for the granting thereof.
25 One of his prayers for his parents.
26 One of his prayers for his off spring.
27 One of his prayers for his neighbors and friends.
28 One of his prayers for the frontier guards.
29 One of his prayers imploring help from Almighty God.
30 One of his prayers in straightened circumstances.
31 One of his prayers for help in repaying debts.
32 One of his prayers imploring repentance.
33 One of his prayers after completing his nightly vigil for himself and in confession of sins.
34 One of his prayers soliciting Divine advice on important affairs.
35 One of his prayers in affliction and on seeing anyone afflicted on account of sins.
36 One of his prayers accepting the Divine Decree while considering the worldly.
37 One of his prayers on seeking clouds and lightening and hearing the sound of thunder.
38 One of his prayers acknowledging his deficiency in thanking God.
39 One of his prayers expressing regret for any wrong done to any creature or failure in the discharge of their dues and for deliverance from the fire.
40 One of his prayers wherein he prays for mercy and forgiveness.
41 One of his prayers whenever he heard of anyone's death or whenever death was mentioned.
42 One of his prayers for cover and protection.
43 One of his prayers when he finished a recitation of the Quran.
44 One of his prayers when he looked at the new moon.
45 One of his prayers at the beginning of Ramadhan, the month of fasting.
46 One of his prayers when bidding farewell to the holy month of Ramadhan.
47 One of his prayers he used to offer standing and facing the qiblah on the day of the Festival of fitr after finishing the regular service and on Fridays.
48 One of his prayers on the day of 'Arafa.
49 One of his prayers at the Festival of the Sacrifice and on Fridays.
50 One of his prayers to avert the treachery of the enemies and to ward off their violence.
51 One of his prayers in attitude of pious fear.
52 One of his prayers in meekness and humility.
53 One of his prayers in importunate entreaty to the Lord.
54 One of his prayers to the Almighty in a spirit of humility.
55 One of his prayers for removal of anxiety.

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