A'maal for the 27th of Rajab | Thursday 6th & Friday 7th June 2013
Salamun Alaykum,
It has been narrated from 9th Imam Muhammad Al Taqi a.s., that, “ In Rajab there is a night which is better for people than all the things on which sun shines. It is the night of 27th Rajab when the messenger of Allah was commissioned on its day. Whoever from our Shias performs the a‘māl for this night, gets the reward of [performing good deeds] for 60 years.”
The eve of 27th Rajab is a highly blessed night. This night, known as the night of Mab‘ath is preceding the day of the commissioning (B’ithat) of responsibility of Apostleship.
In the early morning of 27th Rajab the first revelation was received by Holy Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.w. at the age of 40 years.
The 27th night has another important occasion:- it is the night of Mi‘raj, i.e. ascension of Holy Prophet to the heavens. This took place on the 27th of Rajab when the Holy Prophet was about 50 years old.
A'maal for the night of Mab‘ath - Eve of 27th Rajab - Thu 6th June 2013
- To perform ghusl
- Recite ziyarah of Holy Prophet and Amiral Muminin Imam Ali a.s.
- When the Holy Prophet was asked about the prayers for the night, he answered, ”After the Isha prayers have a little sleep, wake before midnight and recite 12 rakaat salaat (in 6 units x 2 rakaat), with recitation of any surah in holy Qur’an from Sura Muhammad to the end of holy Qur’an. After the salaat recite seven times each of the Sura Al Faatiha, Al Falaq, An Naas, Al Ikhlaas, Al Kaafiroon, Al Qadr and Ayatul Kursi. Thereafter recite the following dua
All praise belongs to All
ah, Who has not taken a son and does not have a partner in the Dominion, nor does He have a helper out of weakness; and magnify Him with a worthy magnification. O Allah, I ask You by: the juncture of Your might over the pillars of Your Throne, and the ultimate Mercy from Your book. And [I ask You] by Your name – the great, the majestic, the splendid. And [I ask You] by Your remembrance – the elevated, the sublime, the exalted; and by Your complete and perfect words, that You bless Muhammad and his family and do for me, what You are worthy of.
ALHAMDU LILLAAHILLADHEE LAM YAT-TAKHIDH WALADAN WA LAM YAKUNLAHU SHAREEKUN FIL MULKI WA LAM YAKUNLAHU WALIYYUN MINADH DHULLI WA KABBIRHU TAKBEERAA
ALLAAHUMMA INNI AS-ALUKA BI-MA-A'AQIDI ‘IZZIKA 'ALAA ARKAANI ‘ARSHIKA WA MUNTAHAR RAHMATI MIN KITABIKA WA BISMIKAL A’DHAMIL A’DHAMIL A’DHAMIL A’ADHAM WA DHIKRIKAL A’LAL A'LAL A'LAA WA BI KALIMAATIKAT TAAMMAATIKA AN TUSALLIYA A'LAA MUHAMMADIN WA AALIHI WA AN TAF-‘A'A BI MAA ANTA AHLUH
- Recite the dua in Mafatihal Jinan as stated by Sheikh Kaf’amy in Baladul Ameen.This dua begins with: “Allahumma inni as-aluka bit-tajalliyal a’dhami fi haadhihil laylati minash shahril mu’adhdhami………………..”
A'maal for the Day of Mab‘ath 27th Rajab - Fri 7th June 2013
- Perform ghusl
- Fasting on this day is highly recommended, the reward of which is equal to 70 years
- Increase in recitation of Salawat
- Recite ziyarah of Holy Prophet and Amiral Muminin Imam Ali a.s.
- Recite 12 rakaat salaat (in 6 units x 2 rakaat).On completion recite four times each the Sura Al Faatiha, At Tawhid, Al Falaq, and An Naas. Thereafter recite the following four times:
There is no god save Allah. Allah is the Greatest. Glory be to Allah. Praise be to Allah. There is no might and no power save in Allah, the Highest, the Greatest. Allah! Allah! My Lord I do not associate anything with Him. I do not associate anyone with Him.
LAA ILAAHA ILLAL LAAHU WALLAHU AKBAR WA SUBHAANALLAAHI WAL HAMDU LILLAAHI WA LAA HAWLA WA LAA QUWWATA ILLA BILLAHIL ‘ALIYYIL ADHEEM ALLAAHU ALLAAHU RABBI LA USHRIKU BIHI SHAY-AN LA USHRIKU BIRABBI AHADAN
- It is recommended to recite the dua of the night of 27th Rajab (Item 4 above) on the 27th day as well.
Iltemase Dua,
Fazle Abbas Datoo
residentalim@almahdi.org.uk
Resident Alim
Wessex Shia Ithna Asheri Jamaat
