Supplication during the Last Ten days of the Month of Ramadan

1. Ali ibn Ibrahim has narrated from his father from Ibn Abi ‘Umayr from certain individuals of our people who has said the following: “Abu ‘ Abd Allah (a.s.), has said that during the last ten nights of the month of Ramadan, you should say the following prayer. ‘O Allah, I seek refuge with the glory of Your honorable face against the condition in which the month of Ramadan will pass or this night will dawn while I may have committed sins or such deeds for which I will deserve your punishment.’”

Translation: Muhammad Sarwar — attributed by Thaqalayn·The Arabic above is the original.

1. A number of our people have narrated from Sahl ibn Ziyad and Ahmad ibn Muhammad from all from ibn Mahbub from ‘Abd Allah ibn Sinan who has said the following: “I once heard abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), saying, ‘If one forms a stipulation against the book of Allah, it is not permissible for him as well for the other party. However, the Muslims must stand by their stipulations which agree with the book of Allah, most Majestic, most Glorious. 5 ”

Translation: Muhammad Sarwar — attributed by Thaqalayn·The Arabic above is the original.

1. Muhammad ibn Yahya has narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad from Ali ibn al-Hakam from Musa ibn Bakr from Zurarah who has said the following: “I once asked abu Ja’far (a.s.), about the case of a woman who receives news of the death of her husband and she counts her waiting period; then marries. Then her first husband comes. She then separates from him and he from her and about how long is her waiting period. He (the Imam) said, ‘It is three Hayd (menses)-free periods. She only needs to place her womb in quarantine for three Hayd (menses)-free periods and thereafter she becomes lawful for anyone of all people.’ Zurarah has said that it is because people said she needs two waiting periods, one waiting period because of each one. Abu Ja‘far (a.s.), rejected it and said, ‘She must count three Hayd (menses)-free periods and thereafter she becomes lawful for men for marriage.’”

Translation: Muhammad Sarwar — attributed by Thaqalayn·The Arabic above is the original.

2. Ibn Mahbub has narrated from Ali ibn Ri’ab who has said the following: “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said, ‘A stipulation, the right and choice to return a merchandise, in the case of an animal is applicable only up to three days in favor of the buyer, regardless he has formed any stipulation or not. If the buyer Ahdatha (does something to the animal) before the passing of three days, it is his agreement and acceptance of what he has purchased and it is the end of stipulation . 5 Someone asked, ‘What is Ahdatha ?’ He (the Imam) replied, ‘It means such as his touching, kissing or looking to what is not lawful for him to look at before buying . 555

Translation: Muhammad Sarwar — attributed by Thaqalayn·The Arabic above is the original.

2. Ali ibn Ibrahim has narrated from his father from ’Isma‘il ibn Marrar from Yunus from certain persons of his people who has said the following: “About the case of a woman who receives news of the death of her husband, then she marries; then her first husband comes who divorces her and also the second husband divorces. Ibrahim al-Nakha‘iy has said that she must count two waiting periods. Zurarah then took the question to abu Ja‘far (a.s.), who said that she has only one waiting period.’”

Translation: Muhammad Sarwar — attributed by Thaqalayn·The Arabic above is the original.

3. Ibn abu ‘Umayr has narrated from Muhammad ibn ‘Atiyyah who has said the following: “Abu ‘ Abd Allah (a.s.), has said that every night in the month of Ramadan you should say this prayer. ‘O Allah, I appeal before You in the case of whatever You decide and measure of the inevitable issues of the matters of wisdom, of the destiny that does not change or alter, to list my name among those who perform Hajj of Your respected House, with virtuous Hajj, expatiated wickedness, forgiven sins and appreciated efforts. O Allah, I appeal before You, in the case of whatever You decide and measure of the inevitable issues of the matters of wisdom, during the night of destiny, which does not change or alter, to grant me long life, increased sustenance, and take me in the service of Your religion and do not replace me with others.’”

Translation: Muhammad Sarwar — attributed by Thaqalayn·The Arabic above is the original.

3. Ibn Mahbub has narrated from ibn Sinan who has said the following: “This is concerning my question before abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), about a man who buys an animal or a slave and sets condition good for one or two days; then the slave or animal dies or Ahdatha (does something to it). Who then is responsible for this ? 5 He (the Imam) replied, ‘It is on the seller until the time of stipulation of three days expires. Thereafter it belongs to the buyer . 555

Translation: Muhammad Sarwar — attributed by Thaqalayn·The Arabic above is the original.

4. Ali ibn Ibrahim has narrated from his father from Ibn Abi ‘Umayr from Jamil and ibn Bukayr from Zurarah who has said the following: “I once heard abu Ja‘far (a.s.). saying, ‘The Messenger of Allah, O Allah, grant compensation to Muhammad and his family worthy of their services to Your cause, has said, “The buyer and the seller each has the choice to dismiss a contract before they depart each other. In a deal for animals it is for three days . 55 5 I then asked, ‘What happens if a man buys something from another man and leaves it with the seller to keep until his return with the purchase price ? 5 He (the Imam) said, ‘If he returns within three days the contract is valid, otherwise, there is no deal . 555

Translation: Muhammad Sarwar — attributed by Thaqalayn·The Arabic above is the original.

5. Muhammad ibn Yahya has narrated from Muhammad ibn Ahmad from Ahmad ibn al-Hassan from ‘Amr ibn Sa‘id from Musaddiq ibn Sadaqah from ‘Ammar ibn Musa who has said the following: “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said that during the last night of the month of Ramadan, say this prayer. ‘O Allah, this is the month of Ramadan when You revealed the Holy Quran, and now it has ended. I seek refuge with Your honorable face, against my remaining in a condition, O Lord, that this night ends up with dawn or the month of Ramadan ends up, but You will have (in record) against me consequences (of my deeds) or sins for which You want to punish me on the day I am brought in your presence.’”

Translation: Muhammad Sarwar — attributed by Thaqalayn·The Arabic above is the original.

5. Abu Ali al-Ash’ariy has narrated from Muhammad ibn ‘Abd al-Jabbar from Safwan from al-‘Ala’ from Muhammad ibn Muslim who has said the following: “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said that the Messenger of Allah, O Allah, grant compensation to Muhammad and his family worthy of their services to Your cause, has said, ‘Both buyer and seller, each one of them, has the choice to dismiss a deal before they depart each other; and in a deal for an animal the choice to return the merchandise remains for three days . 555

Translation: Muhammad Sarwar — attributed by Thaqalayn·The Arabic above is the original.

6. Muhammad ibn Yahya has narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad from ibn Mahbub from Jamil from Fudayl who has said the following: “This is concerning my question before abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), ‘What is a stipulation in a deal for animals ? 5 He (the Imam) replied, ‘It is valid for three days in favor of a buyer . 5 I then asked, ‘What is it in a deal for non-animal ? 5 He (the Imam) replied, ‘A buyer and a seller have the choice to dismiss a deal until they depart each other. After their departing each other there is no choice after their agreement.’”

Translation: Muhammad Sarwar — attributed by Thaqalayn·The Arabic above is the original.

7. Ali ibn Ibrahim has narrated from his father from ibn abu ‘ Umayr from Hammad from af-Hafabiy who has said the following: “Abu ‘ Abd Allah (a.s.), has said, ‘If a man buys something from another man, he has the choice to dismiss the deal before they depart each other. When they depart the deal becomes binding.’ He (the narrator) has said, ‘Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), then said, ‘My father once purchased a piece of land called “al-‘Arid”. He purchased it for a few dinars and said to the seller. “I will give you a leaf (silver) for every dinar ten dirhams.” He purchased it and moved. I followed him and asked, “O father, why did you move so quickly?” He (the Imam) replied, “I wanted the transaction to become binding.’””

Translation: Muhammad Sarwar — attributed by Thaqalayn·The Arabic above is the original.

8. Ali ibn Ibrahim has narrated from his father from Ibn Abi ‘Umayr from abu Ayyub from Muhammad ibn Muslim who has said the following: “I heard abu Ja‘far (a.s.), saying, ‘I once purchased something from someone; then I got up and walked a few steps, then returned to the meeting place so that the deal becomes binding.’”

Translation: Muhammad Sarwar — attributed by Thaqalayn·The Arabic above is the original.

9. Humayd ibn Ziyad has narrated from al-Hassan ibn Muhammad ibn Sama‘ah from more than one person from Aban ibn ‘Uthman from ‘Abd al-Rahman ibn abu ‘Abd Allah, who has said the following: “This is concerning my question before abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), about a man who purchases a slave-girl from another man with a stipulation for one or two days and she dies with him and the price is paid. Who is responsible?’ He (the Imam) replied, ‘There is no responsibility on the buyer until the time of stipulation expires.’”

Translation: Muhammad Sarwar — attributed by Thaqalayn·The Arabic above is the original.

10. Muhammad ibn Yahya has narrated from Muhammad ibn Al-Husayn from Safwan from Ishaq ibn ‘Ammar who has said the following: “One who had heard from abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), informed me saying, ‘A man asked the Imam (a.s.), when I was present. A Muslim man needed to sell his house and he went to his brother and said. “I want to sell this house to you because I like it to be with you instead of being with others, with one condition that if within a year I come back with money to pay you, return it back to me.’” He replied, ‘I agree. If you come back with payment within a year I will give it back to you.’ I further said, ‘This house had a certain amount of income. Who then can have the income?’ He (the Imam) replied, ‘Income belongs to the buyer; were it (the house) to burn down it would come from his property.’”

Translation: Muhammad Sarwar — attributed by Thaqalayn·The Arabic above is the original.

11. Muhammad ibn Yahya has narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad from Ali ibn Hadid from Jamil from Zurarah who has said the following: “I once asked abu Ja‘far (a.s.), about the case of a man who purchases something from a man and leaves it with him saying, ‘I will come back with payment.’ He (the Imam) said, ‘If he comes back with payment within three days the transaction is valid, otherwise, it is not valid.’”

Translation: Muhammad Sarwar — attributed by Thaqalayn·The Arabic above is the original.

12. Muhammad ibn Yahya has narrated from Muhammad ibn Al-Husayn from Muhammad ibn ‘Abd Allah ibn Hilal from ‘Uqbah ibn abu Khalid who has said the following: “This is concerning my question before abu ‘ Abd Allah (a.s.), about the case of a man who purchases something from a man and makes a binding deal and then leaving the merchandise with him without taking possession saying, Tomorrow, by the will of Allah, I will come back.’ Someone steals the merchandise. Whose property is it considered? He (the Imam) replied It is the property of the seller until the buyer takes possession and it is taken away from the seller’s house. When this happens the buyer is responsible until he returns it back to the seller.’”

Translation: Muhammad Sarwar — attributed by Thaqalayn·The Arabic above is the original.

13. Muhammad ibn Yahya has narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad from al-Washsha’ from ‘Abd Allah ibn Sinan who has said the following: “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said, ‘Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said, ‘In the case of slaves the deal becomes binding after three days. If slaves may have certain defects such as mental condition, leprosy and so on. It becomes binding after one year if the defect is insanity. After one year the choice does not remain of any effect.’”

Translation: Muhammad Sarwar — attributed by Thaqalayn·The Arabic above is the original.

14. Abu Ali al-Ash’ariy has narrated from Muhammad ibn ‘Abd al-Jabbar from Ali ibn al-Nu’man from Sa‘id ibn Yasar who has said the following: “I once said to abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), ‘We meet people who live in tents far from cities and others. We sell to them certain things and make profit like ten, twelve or thirteen and for a payment after a year and so on. The buyer writes for us to leave his house or land if he did not come with payment. He has taken possession and purchase is finalized. We then wait. If he came with payment within the set time his things are returned to him and if he did not come within the set time with payment we take his things. What do you say about it?’ He (the Imam) said, ‘I say that if he did not come with payment within the set time his things become yours but if he comes within the set time you must return his things to him.’”

Translation: Muhammad Sarwar — attributed by Thaqalayn·The Arabic above is the original.

15. Muhammad ibn Yahya has narrated from mad from Ya’qub ibn Yazid from Muhammad ibn abu Hamzah or others from those whom he has mentioned who has said the following: “About the case of a man who buys something which is perishable the same day and leaves it with the seller to bring payment, abu ‘Abd Allah, or abu al-Hassan (a.s.), has said, ‘If he brings payment from that time until night falls the transaction is valid, otherwise, he has no deal.’”

Translation: Muhammad Sarwar — attributed by Thaqalayn·The Arabic above is the original.

16. Ali ibn Ibrahim has narrated from his father from al-Hassan ibn Al-Husayn from Safwan ibn Yahya from ‘Abd al- Rahman ibn al- Hajjaj who has said the following: “I once purchased a carriage and paid a certain amount of the price, then left it with the seller. I remained engaged for several days then went to the seller to take possession. He said, ‘I have sold it.’ I laughed and said, ‘By Allah, I will not allow you to do this without asking for a judgment.’ He said, ‘Will you agree to go for judgment before abu Bakr ibn ‘Ayyash?’ I replied, ‘Yes, I agree.’ We went to him and told him about our stories. Abu Bakr asked, ‘On the basis of whose words you want me to decide?’ He (the narrator) has said that I asked him to decide on the basis of the words of my companion (Imam).’ He said, ‘I heard him (Imam) say, “If one brings payment within three days the deal is valid, otherwise, there is no deal in his favor.’”

Translation: Muhammad Sarwar — attributed by Thaqalayn·The Arabic above is the original.

17. Ali ibn Ibrahim has narrated from his father from al-Nawfaliy from al-Sakuniy who has said the following: “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said that ’Amir al-Mu’minin (a.s.), once issued the following judgment: A man had purchased a dress with a stipulation to pay until midday. The buyer was offered profit and he wanted to sell. He (the Imam) said, ‘He must present testimony to prove that the seller agreed and the deal was binding, then he can sell it if he so wants. If he displays it in the market without selling, it makes the transaction binding.’”

Translation: Muhammad Sarwar — attributed by Thaqalayn·The Arabic above is the original.

2. Ahmad ibn Muhammad has narrated from Ali ibn al-Husayn from Muhammad ibn ‘Isa from Ayyub ibn Yaqtin or others from ’A’immah, recipients of divine supreme covenant, who have said the following: “During the first night of the last ten nights of the month of Ramadan, recite this prayer. ‘O the One, (You have the power) to allow the night to penetrate into the day and the day to penetrate into the night. (You are) the One who brings out the living from the dead and brings the dead out of the living. O Provider of sustenance to whomever He wants without keeping any account. O Allah, the Beneficent, O Allah, O Merciful, O Allah, O Allah, O Allah, You have all the beautiful names, the most high examples, the greatness and bounties. I appeal before You to grant salawat (favors and compensation to Muhammad and his family worthy of their services to your cause). I appeal before You to list my name in this night with the people of salvation, my spirit with the martyrs, my good deeds in ‘Illiyin (high position), and forgive my sins. O Allah, grant me a certainty that can remain in my heart, and a belief that can remove my doubts. O Allah, make me happy with what You have granted me for my share. Grant me good in this world and in the next life, and protect me against the burning fire. O Allah, grant me in this night the opportunity to speak of You, to thank You, be interested to come to You with repentance, and grant me the kind of good opportunity with which You granted success to Muhammad and Ale (family of) Muhammad, O Allah, grant compensation to Muhammad and his family worthy of their services to Your cause.’” “During the second night say this prayer. ‘O the One who separates the day from the night and then we are in the dark. O the One (it is You) who draws the sun in its place by his measures. O (Allah You are) Majestic, O all knowing, O the One who has measured the distance of journey of the moon until it seems like an old twig. O light of lights, O aim of all interests, O provider of all bounties, O Allah, O Beneficent, O Allah, O Holy, O the One, O the One only, O the single One, O Allah, O Allah, O Allah, You possess all beautiful names. I appeal before You to grant salawat (favors and compensation to Muhammad and his family worthy of their services to Your cause) . . . read to the end the prayer mentioned above.’” “During the third night say the following prayer. ‘O Lord of the night of destiny, (it is You) who has made it better than one thousand months. O Lord of the day, night, mountains, oceans, darkness, light, earth and sky, O designer, the shape-giver, compassionate, (it is You) the One who grants favors. O Allah, O Beneficent, O Allah, O Guardian, O Allah, O the Inventor, O Allah, O Allah, O Allah, (You are the one who) possesses all beautiful names, high examples, greatness and bounties. I appeal before You to grant salawat (favors and compensation to Muhammad and his family worthy of their services to Your cause) and list my name in this night with the people of salvation. Please list my spirit with the martyrs, my good deeds in ‘Illiyin (high position), and forgive my sins. O Allah, grant me a certainty that can remain in my heart, a belief that can remove my doubts and make me be happy with whatever sustenance You have granted to me, and grant me good in this life and in the next life. Protect me against the burning fire. Grant me in this night the opportunity to speak of You, thank You and become interested to come to You, repent before You, and grant me the opportunity with which You granted success to Muhammad and Ale (family of) Muhammad, O Allah, grant compensation to Muhammad and his family worthy of their services to Your cause.”

Translation: Muhammad Sarwar — attributed by Thaqalayn·The Arabic above is the original.

4. Muhammad ibn ‘Isa has narrated through the chain of his narrators who has narrated the following:: “The virtuous ones, ‘Alayhim al-Salam, have said the following that you should repeat this prayer during the twenty-third night of the month of Ramadan, while in prostration, standing, sitting and in all conditions and during the whole month if you can or whenever you remember in your lifetime. After you praise Allah, the most Blessed, the most High, and ask, O Allah, grant salawat (favors and compensation to Muhammad and his family worthy of their services to Your cause). You should say, ‘O Allah, for the person who possesses Your authority, so and so Imam (al-Hujjah ibn al-Hassan) be in this hour and every hour, a guardian, protector, supporter, guide, leader, and helper (and an eye) until You settle him on Your earth with obedience and grant him comfort for a long time.’” “During the fourth night, say this prayer: £ 0 the One who opens up the morning and makes the night calm and the sun and moon for calculation (of time) (I praise You). O Majestic, O all Knowing, O Generous, O Benevolent, O Powerful, O Resourceful, O Possessor of extra bounties, gifts, kingdom and honor, O Glorious and Honorable, O Allah, O Beneficent, O Allah, O the only One, O the One alone, O Allah, O Apparent, O Hidden, O Living, O Lord, no one deserves worship except You. You possess all beautiful names, exalted examples and greatness. I appeal before You to grant salawat (favors and compensation to Muhammad and his family worthy of their services to Your cause). Please list my name in this night with the people of salvation, my spirit with the martyrs, my good deeds in Tlliyin, and forgive my wickedness. O Allah, grant me a certainty that can remain with my heart, a belief that can remove my doubts and make me to live happily with my share that You have granted to me. Grant us good in this world and in the next life, and protect us against the burning fire. Grant me the opportunity to speak of You, thank You and be interested to come to You, return to You with repentance, and grant me the opportunity with which You granted success to Muhammad and Ale (family of) Muhammad, O Allah, grant compensation to Muhammad and his family worthy of their services to Your cause. “During the fifth night, say this prayer: ‘O the One who has made the night to serve as covering, You have made the day (for people) to make a living, the earth as a cradle and the mountains as anchors. O Allah, O Dominant, O Allah, O Compeller, O Allah, O all Hearing, O Allah, O the Nearest, O Allah, O the One who answers prayers, O Allah, O Allah, O Allah, You possess all the good names, exalted examples, greatness and bounties. I appeal before You to grant salawat (favors and compensation to Muhammad and his family worthy of their services to Your cause). Please list my name in this night with the people of salvation, my spirit with the martyrs, my good deeds in ‘Illiyin, and forgive my wickedness. O Allah, grant me a certainty that can remain with my heart, a belief that can remove my doubts and make me live happily with my share that You have granted to me. Grant us good in this world and in the next life and protect us against the burning fire. Grant me the opportunity to speak of You, thank You, be interested to come to You, return to You with repentance, and grant me the opportunity with which You granted success to Muhammad and Ale (family of) Muhammad, O Allah, grant compensation to Muhammad and his family worthy of their services to Your cause.’” “During the sixth night say this prayer: ‘O the One who has made the night and day two signs, You are the One who has deleted the sign of night and have made the sign of day brightness so that they (creatures) may seek extra favors and pleasure. O the One who separates things with full details, O Glorious, O Benevolent, O Allah, O Generous, O Allah, O Allah, O Allah, You possess all the beautiful names, exalted examples and bounties. I appeal before You to grant salawat (favors and compensation to Muhammad and his family worthy of their services to Your cause). Please list my name in this night with the people of salvation, my spirit with the martyrs, my good deeds in ’Illiyin and my wickedness forgiven. O Allah, grant me a certainty that can remain with my heart, a belief that can remove my doubts and make me to live happily with my share that You have granted to me. Grant us good in this world and in the next life, and protect us against the burning fire. Grant me the opportunity to speak of You, thank You and be interested to come to You, return to You with repentance, and grant me the opportunity with which You granted success to Muhammad and Ale (family of) Muhammad, O Allah, grant compensation to Muhammad and his family worthy of their services to Your cause.’” “During the seventh night say this prayer: ‘O the One who extends the shadow, had you wanted You could have made it stationary. You have made the sun to show the existence of shadow, and You then make it shrink (toward You) gradually little by little. O Generous, O Benevolent, O possessor of greatness and bounties, no one deserves worship except You. You know the unseen and seen, You are the Beneficent, the Merciful, no one except You deserves worship. O the Holy, the Peace, the Provider of sanctuary, the Dominant, the Majestic, the Compeller, the Possessor of greatness, O Allah, O Creator, the Designer, the Shape giver, O Allah, O Allah, O Allah, You possess all the beautiful names, exalted examples and bounties. I appeal before You to grant salawat (favors and compensation to Muhammad and his family worthy of their services to Your cause). Please list my name in this night with the people of salvation, my spirit with the martyrs, my good deeds in ‘Illiyin, and forgive my wickedness. O Allah, grant me a certainty that can remain with my heart, a belief that can remove my doubts and make me live happily with my share that You have granted to me. Grant us good in this world and in the next life and protect us against the burning fire. Grant me the opportunity to speak of You, thank You and be interested to come to You, return to You with repentance, and grant me the opportunity with which You granted success to Muhammad and Ale (family of) Muhammad, O Allah, grant compensation to Muhammad and his family worthy of their services to Your cause.’” “During the eighth night say this prayer: ‘O the One who stores the night in the air and light in the sky, keeper of the sky from falling on earth, unless He wills so, and the One who keeps them from banishment. O all Knowing, O Forgiver, O the Living forever, O Allah, O the Inheritor, O the One who will resurrect people from the graves, O Allah, O Allah, O Allah, You possess all the beautiful names, exalted examples and bounties. I appeal before You to grant salawat (favors and compensation to Muhammad and his family worthy of their services to Your cause). Please list my name in this night with the people of salvation, my spirit with the martyrs, my good deeds in ‘Illiyin, and forgive my wickedness. O Allah, grant me a certainty that can remain with my heart, a belief that can remove my doubts and make me live happily with my share that You have granted to me. Grant us good in this world and in the next life, and protect us against the burning fire. Grant me the opportunity to speak of You, thank You and be interested to come to You, return to You with repentance, and grant me the opportunity with which You granted success to Muhammad and Ale (family of) Muhammad, O Allah, grant compensation to Muhammad and his family worthy of their services to Your cause.’” “During the ninth night say this prayer: ‘O the One who covers the day with night and night with the day, O all Knowing, O all Wise, O Allah, O Lord of lords and Master of all masters, no one except You deserves worship. O the One (it is You) who is closer to me than a jugular vein. O Allah, O Allah, O Allah, You possess all the beautiful names, exalted examples and bounties. I appeal before You to grant salawat (favors and compensation to Muhammad and his family worthy of their services to Your cause). Please list my name in this night with the people of salvation, my spirit with the martyrs, my good deeds in ‘Illiyin, and forgive my wickedness. O Allah, grant me a certainty that can remain with my heart, a belief that can remove my doubts and make me live happily with my share that You have granted to me. Grant us good in this world and in the next life, and protect us against the burning fire. Grant me the opportunity to speak of You, thank You, be interested to come to You, and return to You with repentance. Grant me the opportunity with which You granted success to Muhammad and Ale (family of) Muhammad, O Allah, grant compensation to Muhammad and his family worthy of their services to Your cause.’” “During the tenth night say this prayer: ‘All praise belongs to Allah. He has no partners. All praise belongs to Allah because He deserves it due to the Honor of His face, the majesty of His glory and because He is worthwhile all praise. O the Holy one, You are the light of Holiness. O the One free of all defects, O the ultimate Destination of being free from all defects, O Beneficent, O the Doer of mercy, O all Knowing, O Great, O Allah, O Subtle, O Glorious, O Allah, O all Hearing, O all Seeing, O Allah, O Allah, O Allah, You possess all the beautiful names, exalted examples and bounties. I appeal before You to grant salawat (favors and compensation to Muhammad and his family worthy of their services to Your cause). Please list my name in this night with the people of salvation, my spirit with the martyrs, my good deeds in ‘Illiyin, and forgive my wickedness. O Allah, grant me a certainty that can remain with my heart, a belief that can remove my doubts and make me live happily with my share that You have granted to me. Grant us good in this world and in the next life and protect us against the burning fire. Grant me the opportunity to speak of You, thank You and be interested to come to You and return to You with repentance and grant me the opportunity with which You granted success to Muhammad and Ale (family of) Muhammad, O Allah, grant compensation to Muhammad and his family worthy of their services to Your cause.’”

Translation: Muhammad Sarwar — attributed by Thaqalayn·The Arabic above is the original.