The Characteristics of the Companions of Imam Mahdi (A.S.)

The Characteristics of the Companions of Imam Mahdi (A.S.)

It is evident that the appointment of an individual is made solely on the basis of the work and its aim. The qualification of an engineer is taken into consideration if a small house has to be constructed. But if a bigger project has to be undertaken, then the engineer will have to be more capable and qualified. And if one has to draft a plan for an entire nation then the qualifications of the engineer and others responsible for its implementation will be at a totally different level. In the last scenario, the utility of each and every individual will be minutely scrutinized as the responsibility given to them is extremely critical and hence due attention will have to be paid to each and every aspect. Now, if the same plan has to be implemented throughout the world, then the qualifications of this individual will have to be extraordinary, in fact, even peerless. His capabilities, his plans, his skills must be far superior and superlative vis-à-vis the rest. In other words, it is not a position anyone can aspire to reach and it is not a task for the run of the mill individual. The character, the thought and the energies of this group of individuals will be entirely focused on the task at hand. They will be totally immersed in the project.
Now let us try to gauge the enormity of Hazrat Wali-e-Asr's (a.t.f.s) tasks. We will mention a few of them below:

1. Establishing justice and equality in the whole world.
Whenever there is mention of the auspicious reappearance of Hazrat Wali-e-Asr (a.t.f.s.), the following sentence comes to mind instantly:
'He will fill the earth with justice and equality as it would have been filled with oppression and injustice.'
So one critical task that Imam (a.t.f.s.) shall perform on his reappearance is the establishment of justice and equality in the whole world.

2. Prevalence of Islam
Allah declares in the Holy Quran
'He it is Who sent His Apostle with the guidance and the true religion, that He may make it overcome the religions, all of them, though the polytheists may be averse.'
(Surah Saf, Verse 9)
Hazrat Wali-e-Asr (a.t.f.s.) will actualize this divine promise.

3. End of polytheism:
It is explicitly stated
'…they shall serve Me, not associating aught with Me…'
(Surah Noor, Verse 55)
'…and to Him submits whoever is in the heavens and the earth, willingly or unwillingly…'
(Surah Ale Imran, Verse 83)
Imam Jafar Sadiq (a.s.) has advanced an exegesis of this verse:
'On the reappearance of Qaem (a.t.f.s.), from every corner of the earth one shall hear the voice *
(Beharul Anwaar, vol. 52, pg. 340, tradition 89)
From this it is clear that after the reappearance of Hazrat Wali-e-Asr (a.t.f.s.), the standard of Tauheed will fly high across the length and the breadth of the world. With this the final traces of polytheism and infidelity will vanish. Then on this earth that truly belongs only to Allah, only He will be worshipped and everyone will bow down in prostration as a measure of the Awe and Majesty that He commands.

4. Other objectives:
In numerous Quranic verses, traditions and supplications, several other objectives have been outlined. For brevity's sake we are narrating certain excerpts from Dua-e-Nudba. This is one of the most important and authentic supplications. This supplication has been strongly recommended for recitation on Fridays.
1. Renewal of the religious obligations and recommended acts (Sunnah)
2. Well-being of the people and the Islamic Shariat
3. Safe keeping the limits of the Holy Quran
4. Safeguarding religion and the religious people
5. Putting an end to despots and suppressive regimes
6. Destruction of polytheism and evil
7. Annihilation of sinners
8. End of opposition to religion
9. Termination of liars, accusers and egoists
10. Respect and pride for the friends and putting to shame and disheartening the enemies
11. Inviting the people towards piety and devoutness
12. Uniting the scattered ones

5. In a salutation recommended by Hazrat Wali-e-Asr (a.t.f.s.), we learn of some other duties
1. The destruction of every enemy of religion.
2. The end of the enemies of religion and their leaders
3. To act stringently with the transgressors
4. To bring down every standard representing the oppressors and tyrants
5. To grind to pieces all forces hostile to religion
6. To disrupt the armies that aim to cause damage to the true religion
7. To destroy those pulpits, which are employed solely to spew venom against Islam
8. To break the swords of the enemies of religion
9. To exterminate the idols
10. Convert strong forts into ruins
11. To close all the doors of mischief and corruption
12. To destroy the palaces of oppression
13. To bring out all the treasures from the earth
14. To establish supremacy over heights and pits
From the abovementioned points one can safely assume and understand that after the reappearance of the radiant light, the responsibilities of Hazrat Wali-e-Asr (a.t.f.s.) will not be limited to narrating the rules but also establishing in totality the perfect religion of Allah. He has to carry out a unique task that has not been performed by anyone till date. The task of all the divine messengers (a.s.) was only to convey the divine message and not its implementation.
'…only the delivery of the message is (incumbent) on us'
'You are only a warner…'
'You are not a watcher over them'
The duty of the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w.a.) was to communicate the message to the nation. His responsibility was to warn the people of the dangers (of disobeying Allah). He (s.a.w.a.) did not exercise control or authority over the people (i.e. he could not compel them to obey divine commands)
O Apostle! Deliver…

Implementation of rules is more difficult than mere invitation 
The duty of Hazrat Wali-e-Asr (a.t.f.s.) is not restricted to conveying the divine message, but to get it implemented in its entirety across the length and the breadth of the world.
The messengers (a.s.) had encountered innumerable hardships and obstacles in conveying the divine message. They were made victims to the severest of tribulations. For instance, Hazrat Lut (a.s.) exclaimed out of sheer helplessness,
'Ah! That I had power to stand up against you, or rather I shall have recourse to a strong support…'
(Surah Hud, Verse 80)
When prophets (a.s.) and apostles (a.s.) faced such resistance at the 'conveying' stage, then how many trials and tribulations will Imam (a.t.f.s.) have to encounter at the 'implementation' stage. 

Characteristics of Imam's (a.t.f.s.) helpers and companions 
In the light of what we have outlined earlier, we can begin to appreciate the characteristics of Imam's (a.t.f.s.) helpers and companions. Indeed, they will be at a sublime level of excellent morals and character.
It is undeniable that Allah has bestowed a great favor on us by keeping us attached to the infallible personalities of Ahle Bait (a.s.). Traditions have been narrated by the heirs of the 'Door of the City of Knowledge' (i.e. Hazrat Ali (a.s.)) regarding the characteristics of the companions of Imam-e-Asr (a.t.f.s.). If we find all these characteristics or even one of them in us, then we should thank Allah. And if Allah forbid, our existence is not adorned by these characteristics, then we should beseech Allah that He gives us the inclination to embellish ourselves with these characteristics. 

General traits
In one tradition Imam Jafar Sadiq (a.s.) has mentioned the general traits of the companions of Imam Mahdi (a.s.):
• Their hearts are stronger than iron.
• They will be having complete faith in Allah. There is no place for doubts in their hearts.
• They shall be tougher than stones. They will uproot the mountain only by turning towards it.
• They will conquer every city they enter with their standard.
• They are like swift eagles, mounted on fast horses.
• They will touch the saddle of Imam's (a.t.f.s.) mount to seek blessings.
• They will be encircling Imam (a.t.f.s.) to safeguard him from all calamities and misfortune.
• They will fulfill every desire of Imam (a.t.f.s.) with their heart and soul.
• They will not sleep in the nights.
• They will buzz like honeybees in their prayers.
• They will pass the night in worship and in the morning they will be seen mounted on horses, ready for helping Imam (a.t.f.s.).
• They will be devout worshippers by the night and like the lions in the day.
• They will be more submissive and obedient to Imam than a maidservant.
• They are like burning lamps and their hearts are like glowing beacons.
• They are fearful of Allah and testify to His Unity.
• They are hopeful of martyrdom in the Way of Allah.
• Their slogan will be "O Avenger of Husain!"
• When they march, their awe will precede them by a distance of one month's journey.
• These are the ones who seek Allah's Pleasure.
• Allah will help Imam (a.t.f.s.) through them.
(Behaarul Anwaar, vol. 52, pg. 307-08, tradition 82)

Number of companions
Imam Mohammad Taqi (a.s) declared,
'Allah will gather his followers around him. Their number will be 313, the same as the companions of Badr. They will gather from different parts of the earth.' And this is the exegesis of Allah's Words,
'…wherever you are, Allah will bring you all together; surely Allah has power over all things.
(Surah Baqarah, Verse148)
(Behaarul Anwaar, vol. 52, pg. 283, tradition 10)
This is the number of companions after the aggregation of which, Imam (a.t.f.s.) will announce his reappearance from the Holy Kaaba.
All these individuals will be among the sincere ones and when this number swells up to ten thousand, then by Allah's order, Imam (a.t.f.s.) will establish himself (as Allah's Representative) and will kill the enemies of Allah.
(Ibid)

How will they gather?
The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) prophesied,
'When our Qaem (a.t.f.s.) will establish himself, Allah will gather the people of the East and West. These people will come together in one place in the same manner as the leaves gather in one place in autumn.'
(Al Sawaeq Al Mohreqa, pg. 163; Muntakhab Al Asar, pg. 477)
According to another tradition from the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) these people will gather in one place with the blinking of an eye.
(Ilzam An Nasib, pg. 200)
They will spend the night in their homes and by dawn-break, will reach Makkah Al Mukarramah.
(Behaarul Anwaar, vol. 52, pg. 286, tradition 21)

They will travel on clouds
Some of them will travel on the clouds by the day. Imam (a.t.f.s.) will recognize them by their names, by the names of their ancestors, by their lineage and by their style and mode. The narrator inquired who will be the most faithful? The prophet replied, 'The one who will travel on the clouds by the day.'
(Ibid)

They will be extremely brave and pious
Imam Jafar Sadiq (a.s) relates,
'I am seeing Qaem (a.t.f.s.) and his companions in Kufa. Their foreheads bear the distinct marks of prostration. They have the ferociousness of a lion by the day and are intense worshippers by the night. Their bodies will be stronger than steel. The strength of each one of them will be equal to forty men. They will only kill the hypocrites and the infidels.'
(Behaarul Anwaar, vol. 52, pg. 386, tradition 202)

Their names shall be inscribed on their swords
On each of their swords their names shall be inscribed along with their lineage.
(Behaarul Anwaar, vol. 53, pg. 329, tradition 155)
And these swords shall descend from the heavens
(Behaarul Anwaar, vol. 52, pg. 256, tradition 121)

Contracting of the earth
Imam Mohammad Baqir (a.s) informs,
'From different parts of the land his (Imam (a.t.f.s.)) Shias will access him as the land will shrink for them. When they reach to him, they shall pay their allegiance to him.'
(Kitab al-Irshad, pg. 341, Muntakhab Al Asar, pg. 198)
From such traditions, it is apparent that the companions of Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.) will come from different parts of the earth to him. Some will come while in the nights they were in their beds and in the morning they shall be with Imam (a.t.f.s.). Some will reach Imam (a.t.f.s.) with the batting of an eyelid, while some others shall travel with the help of the shrinking earth. It could be that all 313 companions shall reach with the batting of an eyelid and while others shall reach Imam (a.t.f.s.) through different ways. This difference can be possible due to the varied levels of their faith. Some of them will even walk on water. When they will reach the sea seashore, they will write something on their feet and then they will walk on it.'
(Behaarul Anwaar, vol.52, pg. 327, tradition 43)

Extremely Obedient, fragrant and fortunate
Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.), while narrating the characteristics of Hazrat Qaim (a.t.f.s.) to Ubayy bin Ka'b, said:
'Allah shall gather the same number of people as the companions of Badr from different parts of the earth. Imam (a.t.f.s.) has a tablet in which the details of his companions have been written down like their number, names, cities, natures, titles and even their family tree. These will be at the highest level of faith. After that Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) narrated their greatness thus: 'O Ubayy! Blessed are those who shall meet them, blessed is he who loves them and blessed is he who talks about them, as they shall save them from being destroyed. Allah shall open the doors of heaven for them on the basis of their acceptance of Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) and Imams (a.s.). Their example is like musk, which spreads but does not change and in the skies their example is like that of the moon whose brightness never diminishes.'
(Behaarul Anwaar, vol. 52, pg. 310-311, tradition 4)
Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) has compared the companions with musk as it has the best of fragrances. This fragrance can emanate from their bodies or from their immaculate ethics and morals. This implies that their firm actions and unshakable faith will enliven the surroundings with their fragrance.
Here the companions have been compared to the moon. Moon symbolizes light, but it does not independently emit this light, rather it subsists from the light of the sun. When the moon absorbs the light from the sun, it also becomes bright. Thus the companions have been compared with the moon due to their acceptance of Hazrat Wali-e-Asr (a.t.f.s.) and their brilliance is an extract from the character of Imam (a.t.f.s.). Another point to be noted here is that people of the earth consider them to be normal (like themselves) while the people of the heavens consider them to be like the beautiful moon.
In another tradition, Imam Mohammad Baqir (a.s.) informs,
'When the Qaem shall reappear then Allah shall help him, in rows, through the people of the signs, devout worshippers and the descending angels. Jibraeel (a.s.) shall be in front of him, while Mikaaeel (a.s.) shall be on his right and Israfeel (a.s.) on his left. Awe shall precede them from all sides for as long as a month's journey. Allah's proximate angels shall accompany them on this expedition. The first to accompany them shall be the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) and after him shall be Hazrat Ali (as). He shall have a special sword by which he shall conquer Rome, China, Turkey, Sindh, Hind, Kabul and Hijr.'
'Glad tidings is for those who accept him and is among his companions. Woe unto him who disobeys him and his orders and is counted amongst his enemies.'
(Behaarul Anwaar, vol. 52, pg. 229-248, tradition 99)
Indeed what can be better for the one who is amongst his companions and is enumerated along with the proximate angels who are Imam's (a.t.f.s.) helpers!
All shall look alike and they shall all be young
Ameerul Momineen Ali Ibne Abi Talib (a.s.) declared,
'The companions of Mahdi shall all be young and none shall be old except a small number equivalent to the kohl applied to the eyes or the salt sprinkled in the food.'
(Ghaibat-e-Nomani, pg. 170, Roozgaarhaai, vol. 1, pg. 415, tradition 480)
Here by young it could imply 'intention' because Allah in the Holy Quran has called Hazrat Ibrahim (as) on the occasion of destroying the idols as 'Fata' (youth)
'They said: We heard a youth called Ibrahim speak of them.'
(Surah Ambiya, Verse 60)
At that time, Hazrat Ibrahim's (a.s.) age was around 40 years. By this we learn that the one who destroys the idols is considered to be 'a youth'. When Imam-e-Zamana (a.t.f.s.) shall reappear, he shall destroy the idols and will have a youthful appearance.
Hazrat Ali (as) in another tradition narrates:
'I am seeing them (companions of Imam-e-Asr (a.t.f.s.)) - they are similar in colour, height, face and clothes. They are united in their hearts and are anxiously trying to search for their lost property. They are troubled and disturbed because of it. At that moment, a person from the extreme wall of the Holy Kaaba will reappear. This person will be an exact replica of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) in his appearance, ethics, mannerisms, beauty and radiance. These people shall ask him 'Are you Mahdi?' He shall reply, 'Yes I am Mahdi.' Then they shall all pay allegiance to him.'
(Al-Malaahim wal Fitan, pg. 122,Roozgaarhaai, vol.1, pg. 416, tradition 482)
The reason for their having the same color and features is probably because their thinking shall be similar and their pain and sorrow will be shared. They would have absorbed the faith of Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.) in such a fashion that they would be just like him in his ethics and morals.
Intellects shall attain perfection; Sight and hearing shall become sharp
One of the characteristics of the companions of Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.) shall be that their intellects shall be at the highest level and their sense of justice and ethics shall be perfect.
Imam Baqir (a.s.) informs,
'When our Qaem reappears, he will place his hand on the heads of the people by which their intellects will become complete and their ethics will scale the peak of perfection.’
(Behaarul Anwaar, vol. 52, pg. 329, tradition 7, 336-47, tradition 71)
Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) declares:
'I have been raised for the perfection of ethics.'
Therefore, it is apparent that the purpose of the Holy Prophet's (s.a.w.a.) prophethood will become complete with the reappearance of Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.). It is significant that mention of the intellect becoming complete has preceded that of ethics reaching perfection. This is because for ethics to reach the highest level, perfection of the intellect is necessary, as a perfect intellect can never have evil ethics.
After the reappearance of Imam (a.t.f.s.) not only will the intellect become complete but the power of seeing and hearing shall also get more acute.
Imam Jafar Sadiq (a.s.) says:
'When our Qaem (a.t.f.s.) reappears, Allah will make the seeing and hearing of the people so powerful that nothing shall be concealed between them and their Imam (a.t.f.s.). Imam shall address the people directly and the people shall see and hear Imam from their places.'
(Behaarul Anwaar, vol. 52, pg. 336, tradition 72)

Instructors of Quran, Carriers of Quran.
Imam Ali (a.s) reveals,
'I see my Shias in Masjid-e-Kufa and they are teaching the Holy Quran in different tents and teaching it just the way it was revealed.'
(Behaarul Anwaar, vol. 52, pg. 364, tradition 140-141)
In this tradition, Imam Ali (a.s) has enumerated the companions of Imam-e-Asr (a.t.f.s) as his own Shias. This not only serves to highlight the esteemed position of Imam-e-Asr (a.t.f.s.) but also underscores the status of his companions in the eyes of the Imams (a.s.).
Nowadays the instructor of the Quran does not command any respect nor is his work considered meritorious. Compare this to the one who imparts worldly knowledge and is placed on a pedestal.
It is apparent that people fail to gauge the importance of a teacher by the topic or the book instructed by him. When no worldly book is more esteemed than the Holy Quran and no concept higher than the concepts advocated by the Holy Quran, then the most revered and esteemed one should be the teacher of the Holy Quran.
In another tradition Imam Ali (a.s.) predicts,
'At that time people will be made sharp just as iron (arrow) makes the bow sharp. By reciting the Holy Quran their eyes will become bright and by the exegesis (tafseer) their ears will become alive. They will be drinking day and night from the cup of wisdom.'
Around them would be such people (servants of Allah) who will keep their sayings alive. They will help them, be their advisors, take charge of the responsibilities of their nations and they will help them in fulfilling the works allotted to them by Allah.
If we want to be included among the companions of Imam-e-Asr (a.t.f.s), then we have to be attached to the Holy Quran.

United Heart
Imam Ali (a.s) while narrating the characteristics of the companions of Imam-e-Asr (a.t.f.s.) asserts, 'These are the people who do not remind Allah, boasting of their patience in His Cause. They do not exaggerate their endeavors and sacrifices in Allah's Way. Whenever there is a problem or an unfortunate event occurs and all doors of hope are closed, they gladden their eyes with the radiance of their swords and on the command of their Imam (a.t.f.s.), gain proximity to their Lord. All of them are like lions coming out of their dens. If they want to uproot a mountain from its place they can do so. These are those people who have truly and sincerely acknowledged Allah's Unity (Tauheed). In the nights they wail due to mortal fear of Allah, just like a mother wails on seeing the corpse of her young son. In the nights they pray and during the day they fast. They are united in ethics and character and their hearts are filled with love, affection and concern for each other.'
(Ilzaamun Nasib, pg 199, Roozgaarhaai, vol. 1, pg. 144, tradition 477)
Imam-e-Asr (a.t.f.s) wrote in one of his signed letters (tawqee) to Shaikh Mufeed (r.a.), 'May Allah bestow our Shias with the ability to obey, for if they had sincerely adhered to their covenant with united hearts, then there wouldn't have been any delay in our blessed reappearance.'
In the light of this tawqee, it is apparent that the Shias fulfill the criteria of obedience and worship, but fare miserably on the factor of unity. Mosques are bursting with people engrossed in various states of worship, but their hearts are hostile towards each other. The condition for meeting Imam-e-Asr (a.t.f.s) and his subsequent reappearance is not only worship, but also to fulfill all other prerequisites in a comprehensive manner. It must be as if their bodies are different, but their hearts and heartbeats are one. Please pay attention to the following traditions.
Imam Ali (a.s.) predicts:
'Allah will make their hearts proximate to each other, they shall not get saddened by anyone's departure nor will they become happy with anyone's advent. Their number would be that of the companions of Badr (i.e. 313). They will be without any parallel in the past or the present. People of the past were unable to attain this stature and likewise the people of the future will never accomplish their excellence. These companions would be like that of King Taloot (of Bani Israel) (i.e. 313 in number) who had successfully crossed the river. Allah had examined the companions of Taloot by ordering them not to drink water from the river, which would come their way. However, owing to excessive thirst most of them drank from the river except for some (i.e. 313) who followed the orders of their leader and these companions were successful in the examination.'
With this tradition we learn that the companions of Imam-e-Asr (a.t.f.s) will follow the orders of their Imam and will be extremely close to each other.
Imam Jafar Sadiq (a.s) foretells in one tradition,
"When Imam-e-Asr (a.t.f.s) reappears, he will stand between Hajar-e-Aswad and Maqam-e-Ibrahim and announce - 'O my chiefs, O my leaders, O my chosen people, O those whom Allah has sent before me for my help and as a storehouse for me. Come to me in obedience' This call of Imam will be heard across the East and West to the extent that people will come out from their prayer rooms and bedrooms. Everyone will hear this voice and soon people will rush to reach Imam (a.t.f.s)."
Today with the help of electronic media, it is not difficult to hear a sound anywhere. Everywhere sounds and pictures are transferred through satellites and waves. So if the sinners of the world can transfer the sound across the world without any effort, is there anything beyond the ability of Imam-e-Asr (a.t.f.s)?

Some other social characteristics
In the Sahifa of Hazrat Idris (a.s.) it has been recorded: When Satan sought divine amnesty till the Day of Judgment, Allah extended him a reprieve till the Appointed Hour (Waqt-e-Ma'loom). Allah declared, 'It is My Decree that on that day, I shall purify the earth from ignorance, polytheism and sins. Till that time I have appointed such servants who have been tested with faith and their hearts have been purified of the sins and their hearts are now filled with humility, faith, piety, truthfulness, patience, abstinence and with renunciation and precautious piety. I have appointed them to invite the sun and the moon and made them as My Caliphs on the earth and bestowed them with My favorite religion. They will worship Me and will never associate anyone with Me. They will pray on time, pay the poor rate on time and will always enjoin good and forbid evil.'
'Allah will create love and affection between them and they will never oppress each other. They will be kind to the young and the old and will respect them. They will remain steadfast on the religion and will always give their judgment based on it. These are My vicegerents, for them I have raised Prophet Mohammad Mustafa (s.a.w.a.) as a Messenger and Hazrat Ali (a.s) as a trustee and made them helpers (of Prophet (s.a.w.a.) and Imam (a.s.))'
'These are those people who I have chosen for My Prophet Mohammad Mustafa (s.a.w.a.) and for My trustee - Imam Ali (a.s.). I have concealed them in My Hidden Knowledge and all this is bound to happen. On that day I shall destroy your warriors and armies. Go, I have given you respite till the Appointed Hour.'
(Saadus Saood by Syed b. Tawoos (r.a.), pg 34, Behaarul Anwaar, vol. 52, pg. 284, 585 tradition 194)
In this tradition around 30 characteristics of the companions of Imam-e-Asr (a.t.f.s) have been narrated and each characteristic is noteworthy.

Severe Examination
As it has been narrated in the beginning, everyone wishes to be among the helpers of Imam-e-Asr (a.t.f.s.). Imam Sadiq (a.s.) narrates in a tradition – ‘If I get the era of Imam-e-Asr (a.t.f.s.) then I would most certainly expend my life in his service.' Even Imam Ali (a.s) has accounted them as his Shias.
(Behaarul Anwaar, vol. 52, pg. 131, tradition 32)
So is it possible for just about anyone to reach that position? Certainly not! To attain this position one has to undergo severe examination. Imam Sadiq (a.s.) informs, 'The number of Arabs with the Qaem (a.t.f.s.) would be less.' Imam (a.s.) was asked, 'According to the characteristics you have narrated, their numbers appears to be large?' To this question Imam (a.s) replied, 'Surely people shall be repeatedly sieved and examined. Again and again they shall be sieved and due to this sieving many people shall exit from religion.'
(Behaarul Anwaar, vol. 52, pg. 348)
It is evident that for such a colossal revolution, it is not going to be an easy task to arrange for the requisite individuals. There will be major filtering so that only individuals with the desired traits remain.
Paying allegiance to Imam-e-Asr (a.t.f.s)
Imam Ali (a.s.) has narrated the criteria for allegiance. The companions will testify in front of Imam-e-Asr (a.t.f.s) to abide by the below mentioned provisions:
1. They shall never rob
2. They shall never indulge in evil actions
3. They shall never abuse any Muslim
4. They shall never kill anyone unjustly
5. They shall never humiliate anyone
6. They shall never attack anyone's house
7. They shall never hit anyone unjustly.
8. They shall never hoard gold, silver, wheat and jowar
9. They shall never consume the right of an orphan
10. They shall never bear witness without absolute surety
11. They shall never destroy a mosque
12. They shall never drink wine
13. They shall never wear silk clothes
14. They shall never obstruct anyone's path
15. They shall never spread terror on the streets
16. They shall never indulge in homosexuality
17. They shall never hoard food grains and wheat
18. They shall be content with little.
19. They shall be partial towards purity.
20. They would stay away from uncleanness.
21. They will enjoin good
22. They shall forbid evil
23. They shall never wear thick clothes
24. Clay and mud will be their headrest
25. They will struggle in Allah's Way as one ought to struggle.
Then Imam-e-Asr (a.t.f.s) will pledge the following:
1. He (a.t.f.s.) will travel with them.
2. Will wear the same clothes as them.
3. Will employ the same mode of transportation as them.
4. Will work as per their desire.
5. Will be happy and content with little.
6. With Allah's Help, they will fill the earth with justice and tranquility just as it would have been filled with injustice and tyranny.
7. Will worship Allah in a manner that He should be worshipped.
(Ilzaamun Nasib, pg 201, Roozgaarhaai, vol. 1, pg. 465, tradition 564, Muntakhabul Asar, pg 469)
Imam (a.t.f.s.) will take allegiance from his companions on these criteria (mentioned earlier) and once the companions fulfill the criteria, then Imam (a.t.f.s.) will remain with them and spend his life alongside them. This highlights the intense love and affection of Imam (a.t.f.s.) for his companions.
'May my father, my mother, my family, myself and my wealth be sacrificed upon you, O my Master, O Saahebuz Zamaan!

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Isteghasa-e-Imam Asr (a.t.f.s.)

Isteghasa-e-Imam Asr (a.t.f.s.)

Transliteration

SALAAMULLAAHIL KAAMELUT TAAMMUSH-SHAAMELUL A'AAMMO WA SALAWAATOHUD DAAA-EMATO WA BARAKAATOHUL QAAA-EMATUT TAAMMATO A'LAA HUJJATILLAAHE WA WALIYYEHI FEE ARZEHI WA BELAADEHI WA KHALEEFATEHI A'LAA KHALQEHI WA E'BAADEHI WA SOLAALATIN NOBUWWATE WA BAQIYYATIL I'TRATE WAS-SAFWATE SAAHEBIZ ZAMAANE WA MUZ-HERIL EEMAANE WA MOLAQQENE AHKAAMIL QUR-AANE WA MOTAHHERIL ARZE WA NAASHEREIL A'DLE FIT TOOLE WAL A'RZE WAL HUJJATIL QAAA-EMIL MAHDIYYIL EMAAMIL MUNTAZARIL MARZIYYE WABNIL A-IMMATIT TAAHEREENAL WASIYYIBNIL AWSEYAAA-IL MARZIYYEENAL HAADIL MA'SOOMIB NIL A-IMMATIL HODAATIL MA'SOOMEENA ASSALAAMO A'LAYKA YAA MO-I'ZZAL MOMINEENAL MUSTAZ-A'FEENA ASSALAAMO A'LAYKA YAA MOZILLAL KAAFEREENAL MOTAKABBEREENAZ ZAALEMEENA ASSALAAMO A'LAYKA YAA MAWLAAYA YAA SAAHEBAZ ZAMAANE ASSALAAMO A'LAYKA YABNA RASOOLILLAAHE ASSALAAMO A'LAYKA YABNA AMEERIL MOMINEENA ASSALAAMO A'LAYKA YABNA FAATEMATAZ ZAHRAAA-E SAYYEDATE NESAAA-IL A'ALAMEENA ASSALAAMO A'LAYKA YABNAL A-IMMATIL HUJAJIL MA'SOOMEENA WAL EMAAME A'LAL KHALQE AJMA-E'ENA ASSALAAMO A'LAYKA YAA MAWLAAYA SALAAMA MUKHLESAN LAKA FIL WELAAYATE ASH-HADO ANNAKAL EMAAMUL MAHDIYYO QAWLAN WA FEA'LAN WA ANTAL LAZEE TAM-LA-UL ARZA QISTAN WA A'DLAN BA'DA MAA MOLE-AT ZULMAN WA JAWRAN FA-A'JJALALLAAHO FARAJAKA WA SAH-HALA MAKHRAJAKA WA QARRABA ZAMAANAK WA KASSARA ANSAARAKA WA A-A'WAANAKA WA ANJAZA LAKA MAA WA-A'DAKA FAHOWA ASDAQUL QAAA-ELEENA WA NOREEDO AN NAMUNNA A'LAL LAZEENAS TUZ-E'FOO FIL ARZE WA NAJ-A'LAHUM A-IMMATAN WA NAJ-A'LAHOMUL WAARESEENA YAA MAWLAAYA YAA SAAHEBAZ ZAMAANE YABNA RASOOLIL LAAHE HAAJATEE Pray for your needs and then say: FASH-FA' LEE FEE NAJAAHEHA FAQAD TAWAJJAHTO ELAYKA BE HAAJATEE LE-I'LMEE ANNA LAKA I'NDALLAAHE SHAFAA-A'TAN MAQBOOLATAN WA MAQAAMAN MAHMOODAN FA-BEHAQQE MANIKH TASSAKUM BE AMREHI WARTAZAAKUM LE SIRREHI WA BISH-SHANIL LAZEE LAKUM I'NDALLAAHE BAYNAKUM WA BAYNAHU SALILLAAHA TA-A'ALAA FEE NOJAHE TALEBATEE WA EJAABATE DA'WATEE WA KASHFE KURBATEE TRANSLATION The perfect complete, all-inclusive and general salutations and His continuous blessings and His established and complete grace be upon the Proof of Allah and His vicegerent in His earth and His cities and His caliph upon His creation and His servants and the progeny of Prophethood and the remnant of the lineage and the chosen one of Allah, the Master of the time and the manifestor of faith and the emphasiser of the of the rules of Quran and the purifier of the earth and the spreader of justice in the length and the breadth, and the Proof, the upright, the awaited, the satisfied and the son of the purified leaders and the vicegerent son of the satisfied vicegerents, the infallible guide son of the infallible guiding leaders. Peace be on you, O the giver of honour to the believers, the weakened ones. Peace be on you, O the degrader of the disbelievers, the proud, the oppressors. Peace be on you, O my master, O the master of the time. Peace be on you, O the son of the Apostle of Allah, Peace be on you, O the son of the commander of the faithful, Peace be on you, O the son of the Fatemah Zehra, the leader of the women of Paradise. Peace be on you, O the son of the infallible proofs and the leader upon the entire creation. Peace be on you, O my master, the salutation of one who is sincere in his friendship with you. I bear witness that you are the guided leader in word and deed and that you will fill the earth with peace and equity after it has been filled with justice and oppression. Then, may Allah hasten your reappearance and make easy your uprising and make near your era and augment your friends and aides and fulfill for you all that He has promised you, then surely He is the most truthful . And surely We intend to favour those who were deemed weak in the land and to make them the leaders and to make them the inheritors. O my master, on the master of the age, O the son of the Apostle of Allah, my needs are. Pray for your needs and then say: Then intercede for me for their fulfillment for surely I have turned do you with my needs because I know that you have an accepted intercession and a praiseworthy station near Allah. Then for the sake of the One who has chose you for His affair and has chosen you for His secrets and by the position which you enjoy near Allah, please implore Allah for the success in my endeavour and the fulfillment of my prayers and the removal of my troubles.

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Ziyarat-e-Warisa

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 Ziyarat-e-Warisa

السَّلامُ عـَلَيـْكَ يا وارِثَ آدَمَ صـَفـُوةِ اللهِ

Peace be upon you, O inheritor of Adam, the chosen one of Allah

السَّلامُ عـَلَيْكَ يا وارِثَ نـوُحٍ نَبــِيِ اللهِ

Peace be upon you, O inheritor of Nuh, the Prophet of Allah

السَّلامُ عـَلَيـْكَ يـا وارِثَ إبـراهيـمَ خـَليـلِ اللهِ

Peace be upon you, O inheritor of Ibrahim, the friend of Allah

السَّلامُ عـَلَيـْكَ يا وارِثَ موســى كـَليِم اللهِ

Peace be upon you. O inheritor of Musa, the one who talked to Allah

السَّلامُ عـَلَيـْكَ يـا وارِثَ عـيـسى روُحِ الله

Peace be upon you, O inheritor of 'Isa, the spirit of Allah

السَّلامُ عـَلَيْكَ يا وارِثَ مـُحـَمـّدٍ حـَبـيبِ اللهِ

Peace be upon you, O inheritor of Muhammad, the beloved friend of Allah

السَّلامُ عـَلَيـْكَ يـا وارِثَ اَميرِ المُؤمِنينَ وَلَيِ اللهِ

Peace be upon you, O inheritor of Ali, the commander of the faithful and the friend of Allah

السَّلامُ عـَلَيـْكَ يَابـنَ مـُحـَمـّدٍ المـُصـطـَفـى

Peace be upon you, O son of the Muhammad mustafaa

السَّلامُ عـَلَيْكَ يَابـن عـلي المرتـضـى

Peace be upon you, O son of Ali Murtazaa

السَّلامُ عَلَيْكَ يَابـن فاطـمة الزهراء

Peace be upon you, O son of Fatema,

السَّلامُ عَلَيْكَ يَابـنَ خَديجَةَ الكُبـرى

Peace be upon you, O son of Khadijatul- kubra

السَّلام عَلَيْكَ يا ثارَ اللهِ وابـنَ ثارِِهِ والوِتـرَ المَوتـوُرَ

Peace be upon you, O he who fought in the way of Allah and the son of one who fought in the way of Allah

اَشـهَدُ اَنَّكَ قَد اَقَمتَ الصَّلاةَ وَآتَيتَ الزَّكاة

I bear witness that verily you established the prayers And gave the zakat (prescribed share) to the needy

وَاَمَرتَ بـاُلمِعروف ِوَنَهَيتَ عـَنِ المُنكرِ

And commanded to do what is right and lawful And not to do that which is wrong and unlawful

وَاَطـَعـتَ اللهَ وَرَسـولَهُ حـَتّى اَتيكَ اليَقـينُ

And obeyed Allah and His Messenger until the inevitable came unto you

فـَلَعـَنَ اللهُ اُمَةً قَتـَلَتـكَ وَلَعَنَ اللهُ اُمَةً ظَلَمَتكَ

So, Allah curse those who killed you And Allah curse those who wronged you

وَلَعَنَ اللهُ اُمَةً سَمِعت بـِذلك فَرَضِيَت بـه

And Allah curse those who heard the event and rested satisfied

يا مَولاي يا ابا عَبدِ اللهِ

O My Master, O Aboo ′Abdullah!

اَشهَدُ اَنّك كُنتَ نوُرا في الأصلابِ الشّامِخَةِ وَالأرحـامِ المُطَهَرَةِ

I bear witness that verily you were a light in the sublime loins and purified wombs

لم تـُنَجـِسـكَ الجـاهِليَّةُ بـاَنِجـاسـِها

The impurities of ignorance did not even tough you

وَلَم تـُلبـِسكَ مِن مُدلَهِمّاتِ ثـِيابـِها

Nor could its soiled and dirty bearing ever smear you

وَاَشـهَدُ أنَكَ مِن دَعائِم الدّين وَاَركانِ المُؤمِنينَ

I bear witness that, verily, you are the mainstay of the religion, and the supporter of the faithful ones

وَاَشهَدُ اَنّكَ الإمـام البَّرُ التَّقـيُ الرَّضـيُ الزَّكيّ الهادِي المَهدِيُ

I bear witness that, verily, you are a pious, God-fearing, favorite, wise And rightly guided (Imam)

وَاَشـهَدُ اَنَّ الأَئمّة مِن وُلْدِكَ كَلِمةُ التَّقـوى

I bear witness that the Imams, in your progeny, are the words of piety

وَاَعـلامُ الهُدى وَالعـُروةُ الوُثـقى وَالحـُجَّةُ عـَلى اَهل الدُنيـا

And the signs of guidance And the safe handle of Islam, And the decisive argument for the humankind.

وَاُشـهِدُ اللهَ وَمـلائكـَتـَهُ وَاَنبـِيائَهُ وَرُسـُلَهُ

I call Allah to give witness, and also His Angels And His Prophets and His Messenger

اَنّي بـِكـمُ مُؤمِنٌ وَبـِايِابـِكم مُوقنٌ بـَشَرائِع ديني وخواتيِم عَمَلي

That, verily, I believe in (all of) you And that I am sure of your Return Joined to the divine laws of my belief and my accomplishments

وقَلبي لقَلبِكم سِلمٌ وَاَمري لِامْرِكـمُ مُتَّبـع

And my heart is resigned to yours And my conduct is following the example of yours

صـَلَوات الله عَلَيكم وَعَلى اَرواحـِكم وَعَلى اَجـسـادِكُم

Blessings of Allah be on (all of) you and on your souls And on your bodies

وعـَلَى اَجـسـامِكُم وَعـَلى شـاهِدِكم

and on your forms and (when) you are in view

وَعـَلَى غـائِبـِكم وَعـَلَى ظـاهركم وعـلى بــاطـِنـِكـم

and (when) you are out of sight and on your style and on your substance.

---- IN SOME BOOKS THE ZIARAT CONTINUES FROM HERE ----

بـاَبـي أَنـت وَ اُمي يَا بْن رَسـُولِ اللهِ يا ابـا عـَبـدِ اللهِ

My father and mother be sacrificed for you, O son of the Messenger of Allah! My father and mother be sacrificed for you, O Aboo Abdullah!

لَقَد عَظـُمتِ الرَّزيَّةُ و جـَلَتِ المُصـيبـَةُ بـِكَ عَلَينا

Verily terrible was the calamity and your suffering casts gloom upon us

وَعَلى جــَمــيعِ اَهل السَّمــواتِ والأرض

And upon all the people of the heavens and the earth.

فــَلَعَنَ اللهُ اُمـةً أَسرجَت و َاَلجمـَتْ وَتـَهَيَأت و تنـقـبـت لِقـِتالِك

Therefore, curse of Allah be on the people who saddled up and gave rein to their horses and prepared to kill you.

يا مَوْلاي ياابـا عـَبـدِ اللهِ

O my Master, O Aba ′Abdullah!

قَصَدْتُ حَرَمَك وَاَتَيْت اِلى مَشْهَدِك

I moved towards your sacred shrine and came to visit you

اَسـئَلُ اللهَ بـالِشـأن الذَي لَكَ عِندَهُ

I beseech Allah by the status that you enjoy with Him

وَ بـِالمَحَل الَّذي لَكَ لَدَيهِ

And in the position that you enjoy with Him

اَن يُصـَليَعَلَى مُحـَمّدٍ وَآلِ مُحـَمّدٍ

To send blessings on Muhammad and on the children of Muhammad

وَاَن يَجعَلَني مَعَكم في الدُنيا وَالآخـِرة

And keep me with you in this world and in the Hereafter

السّلامُ عـَلَيكَ يابــنَ رَسـوُلِ اللهِ

Peace be upon you, O son of the Messenger of Allah.

السـّلامُ عـَلَيكَ يابـنَ نَبـِيِ اللهِ

Peace be upon you, O son of the Prophet of Allah.

السـّلامُ عـَلَيـكَ يابـنَ اَمير المُؤمِنينَ

Peace be upon you, O son of Ameer al-Mu’mineen (the commander of the believers).

السـّلامُ عَلَيكَ يابـنَ الحـُسـينِ الشـهيدِ

Peace be upon you, O son of al-Husayn the shaheed (martyr).

السـّلامُ عَلَيكَ ايُّها الشـَهيدُ وابـن الشـهيد

Peace be upon you, O shaheed.

السـّلامُ عـَلَيكَ ايُّها المـَظـلومُ وَابـنُ المَظـلوُمِ

Peace be upon you, O the oppressed one and son of the oppressed one.

لَعَنَ اللهُ اُمةً قَتـَلَتـك وَلَعَنَ الله اُمةً ظَلَمَتـكَ

Curse of Allah be on those who killed you. Curse of Allah be on those who persecuted you.

وَلَعَن اللهُ اُمةً سـَمِعت بـِذلِك فَرَضِيت بـِهِ

Curse of Allah be on those who heard this even but rested satisfied.

السـّلامُ عَلَيكَ يا ياوَليَّ اللهِ وَابـنَ وَلِيهِ

Peace be upon you, O the saint of Allah and son of the saint of Allah.

لَقَد عَظُمتِ المُصـيبـَةُ

Verily terrible was the calamity

وَجـَلّتِ الرَزِيةُ بـِكَ عـَلينا وَعـَلَى جـَميعِ المُسـلِمينَ

And your suffering casts gloom upon us And upon all of Muslims

فَلَعَنَ اللهُ اُمةً قَتَلَتك وَاَبـرءُ اِلى اللهِ وَاِليكَ مـِنهم

So, curse of Allah be on those who killed you And I disconnect all links with them and turn to Allah and you.

السَّلامُ عـَلَيكُم يااَولياءَ اللهِ وَاَحـِبـائَهُ

Peace be upon all of you, O the saints and dears of Allah

السَّلام ُعـَلَيكُم يا اصـفـِياءَ اللهِ وَاوِدّائَهُ

Peace be upon all of you, O the adorers of Allah and the sincerely attached to Him

السَّلامُ عـَلَيكُم يا اَنصـارَ دينِ اللهِ

Peace be upon all of you, O the helpers of Allah’s religion

السَّلامُ عـَلَيكُم يا اَنـصـارَ رَسـُولِ اللهِ

Peace be upon all of you, O the helpers of the Messenger of Allah

السَّلامُ عـَلَيـكُم يـا اَنـصـارَ اَميرِ المُؤمِنـين

Peace be upon all of you, O the helpers of Ameer al-Mu’mineen

السَّلامُ عـَلَيكُم يا اَنـصـارَ فـاطـِمةَ الزهراء سَيدةِ نِساءِ العـالَمينَ

Peace be upon all of you, O the helpers of Fatimah the chiefess of the women of this world

السَّلامُ عـَلَيكُم يا اَنـصـارَ اَبـي مُحـَمَّدٍ الحـَسـَنِ بـن عـليٍّ الوَلي الناصِح

Peace be upon all of you, O the helpers of Aboo Muhammad al-Hasan ibn Ali The sincere, pure and faithful saint

السَّلامُ عَلَيكُم يا اَنصارَ اَبـي عَبـدِ اللهِ

Peace be upon all of you, O the helpers of Aboo Abdullah

بـاَبـي اَنتُم وَاُمي طِبـتُم وطابـَتِ الأرضُ الّتـي فـيها دُفـِنـتُم

My father and mother be sacrificed for you Verily, you were pure; therefore, the land wherein you are buried has been purified

وَفـُزتُم فـَوزاً عـَظـيماً

You also attained your end and won great fortune

فَيا لَيْتَني كُنْت مَعَكُم

Would that we were with you

فَاَفُوزَ مَعَكُمْ

So that we could also share the accomplishment with you

TRANSLITERATION

As-salaamo alaika yaa waaritha Aadam-a-sifwatillah

As-salaamo alaika yaa waaritha Noohin nabiyillah

As-salaamo alaika yaa waaritha Ibrahim-a-khaleelillah

As-salaamo alaika yaa waaritha Moosa kaleemillah

As-salaamo alaika yaa waaritha Iss-a-roohillah

As-salaamo alaika yaa waaritha Mohammadin Habeebillah

As-salaamo alaika yaa waaritha Ameeril Mo'meneen-a-waleeyillah

As-salaamo alaika yabna Mohammad-e-nil Mustafa

As-salaamo alaika yabna Ali-ye-nil Murtuza

As-salaamo alaika yabna Faat-e-mat-uz Zahra

As-salaamo alaika yabna Khatija-tul-Qubra

As-salaamo alaika yaa tharal-laahe wabna tharehi wal witral mautoor

Ash-hado annaka qad akamtas swalaata wa aataitaz zakaata wa amarta bil maaruf wa nahaita anil munkar

Wa ata' tal-laaha wa Rasoolahoo hatta atakal yaqeen

Fa-la'nal-laaho ummatan qatalatka

Fa-la'nal-laaho ummatan zala mat ka

Wa la'nal-laaho ummatan same'at be zha-leka fara-zeyat beh

Yaa maulaaya yaa Abaa Abdillah

Ash-hado annaka kunta nooran fil ashlaabish shaam-e khate

wal ar-haamil motah'harate

lam tonaj-jiskal jaaheliyato be-anjaa sehaa

wa-lam tulbis ka min mud-laheem-maate theya behaa

Wa ash hado an-naka min duaaaaaa-e-mid-deen wa ar-kaanil mo'meneen

Wa ash hado an-nakal Imaamul bar-rut-taqi-yur-razi-yul-zaki-yul haadi-yul Mahdiyo

Wa ash-hado an-nal a'im-mate min wuldeka kalematut taqwa

wa a'laamul hoda

wal urwatul wusqaa

wal-hujjato alaa ahlid-duniyaa

wa ush hedul-laaha

wa malaaaaa-e-katahoo

wa ambeyaaaaaa-a-hoo

wa rosolahoo

Anni bekum mo'menun

wa be-eya-bekum mukenoon be sharaaye deeni

wa khawateem-e amali

wa qalbi le-qalbekum silmun

wa amri le amrekum

mut-tabe-un salwaatullahe alaikum

wa-alaa ar-waah-e-kum

wa alaa aj-saa-dekum

wa alaa aj-saa-mekum

wa alaa sha-he-dekum

wa alaa ghaa-e-bekum

wa alaa zaah-e-rekum

wa alaa baa-te-nekum.

(IN SOME BOOKS ZIARAT CONTINUES ..)

Be abi anta wa ummi yabna rasool allahey ya aba abdillah.

Laqad azomatir raziyyato wa jallatil museebato bika alaina wa ala jamee’ey ahlis samawatey wal arz.

Fala’an allaho ummatan asrajat wa aljamat wattahiyyato wa tanaqqabat liqitalik.

Ya molaya ya aba abdillahey qasadto haramak wa atayto ila mash-hadika as’alollaha bishanillazi laka indahu wabil mehalallazi laka ladayhey an yusalli ala muhammadin wa’aaley muhammadin wa’an yaj’alani ma’kum fidduniya walaakhira.

Assalamo alayka yabna rasoolallah.

Assalamo alayka yabna nabiyyillah.

Assalamo alayka yabna ameeril mo’mineen.

Assalamo alayka yabnal hussainishaheed.

Assalamo alayka ayyuhashaheedo wabnashaheed.

Assalamo alayka ayyuhal mazloomo wabnal mazloom.

La’nallaho ummatan qatalatka wa la’anallaho ummatan zalamatka.

Wa la’anallaho ummatan sami’at bizalika faraziat bihi. Assalamo alayka ya waliyyillahey wabna walliyehi laqad azomatil museebato wajallatir raziyyato bika alaina wa’ala jamee’il muslimeena fala’anallaho ummatan qatalatka wa abra’o ilallahey wa ilayka minhum.

Assalamo alayka ya aoliya illahey wa ahibbahu.

Assalamo alaykum ya ansara deenillahey.

Assalamo alaykum ya ansara rasulallah.

Assalamo alaykum ya ansara ameeril mo’mineen.

Assalamo alaykum ya ansara fatima taz zahra’ sayyidatin nisa’il aalameen.

Assalamo alaykum ya ansara abi muhammadinil hasanibney alliyil walliyin naseh.

Assalamo alaykum ya ansara abi abdillahey be abi antum wa ummi tibtum wa tabatil arzullati feeha dufintum wa fuztum fawzan azeeman faya laytani kunto ma’akum fa’afuzo ma’akum.

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Dua Alqamah / Dua after Ziarat Ashura

Dua after Ziarat Ashura

In some books of supplication, this supplication is referred to as "Dua Alqamah" named after the companion of Imam Sadiq (a), Alqamah. However, Shaykh Abbas Qummi (qs) quotes very clear traditions in mafatih al-jinan that Imam Sadiq (a) recited this dua in the presence of the companion Safwan, not Alqamah. Therefore, the correct name of this supplication is "Dua to be recited after Ziyarat-e-Ashura" or "Dua Safwan"

         

Transliteration

BISMILLA HIR RAHMA NIR RAHIM

Yaa Allaahu Yaa Allaahu Yaa Allaahu Yaa muieeba da’watil muztarreena Yaa Kaashifa karbil makroobeena Yaa ghiyaasal mustagheeseena Yaa sareekhal mustasrikheena va Yaa man huva aqrabu illyya min habil vareedi va Yaa man yahoolu haynal mari va qalbihee va Yaa man huva bil manzaril a’laa va bil ufuqil mubeeni va Yaa man huvarrahmaanur-raheemu ‘alal ‘arshistava va Yaa man ya ‘Lamu khaa-intal a'yunil va maa tukhfisudooru va yaa man laa yakhfaa ‘alayhi khaafiyatun Yaa man laa tashtabihu ‘alayhil aswaatu va Yaa man laa tughallituhil haaiaatu va Ya man laa yubrimuhoo ilhaahul mulhheena Ya mudrika Kulli fautin va yaa iammi’a kulli shamlin va yaa baari-

annufoosi ba’dalmauti Yaa man huva kulla yaumin fee sha-nin Ya qaaziyal haaiati Yaa munaffisal kurubaati Yaa Mu’tiyassu aalaati Ya valiyyarraghabaati Yaa kaafiya'muhimmaati Yaa man yaktee min kulli shai-in va laa yakfee minhu shayun fissamaavaati val arzi as-aluka bi haqqi Mohammadin Khaatiminabiyyeena va ‘aliyyin ammeeril mu-mineena va bi haqqi faatemata-bniti nabiyyika va bi haqqil Hasani val Husayni fa innee bihim atavajjahu ilayka fee maqaamee hazaa Va bihim atassalu va bihim atashaffa-u ilayka va bihaq-qihim as-aluka va uqsimu yaa a’zimu ‘a'ayka va bisha-

sha-nillazee lahum Indaka va bilqadri"azee 'ahum’inda-ka va billazee fazzaltahum ‘alal ‘aalameena va bi ismikal-lazi j’aa'taho ‘indahum va bihi khasastahum doonal’ aalameena va bihee abantahum va abntafazlahum min fazlil ‘aalameena hatta faaqa fazlahum fazlal ‘aalameena jamee’an As’a'uka an tusalliya ‘alaa Mohammadin va aale Mohammadin va an takshifa ‘annee ghamme va hammee va karbee va takfiyanil muhimma min umooree

va taqziya ‘annee daynee va tuieeranee minal faqri va tujeeranee minal faaqati va tughnianee ‘anil mas-alati ilal makhlooqeena va takfiyanee hamma man akhaafu hammahoo va ‘usra man akhaafu ‘usrahu va huzoonata man akhaafu huzoonatuhoo va sharra man akhaafu sharrahu va makra man akhaafu makrahu va baghya man akhaafu baghya man akhaafu baghyahu va jaura man akhaafu jaurahu va Sultana man akhaafu Sultanaa-hu va kayda man akhaafu kayduhu va mardurata man akhaa-fu maqduratahu ‘alayya va tarudda ‘annee kaydalkaydati va makral makrati.

Allahumma man araadanee fa aridhu va man kaadanee fakidhu vasrif ‘annee kaydahu va makrahu va bassahoo va amaaniyyahoo vamana’hu ‘annee kayfa shi-ta va annaa shi’ta. Allaahummashghalhu annee bi faqrin laa taiburahu va bibalaa-in laa tasturohu va bi faaqatin laa tasaudduhaa va bisqumin laatu'aafeehi wa zullinla tu’izzuhoo va bi masanatin laa taiburuhaa. Allahumma-zribbizzulli nasba ‘aynayhi va adkhil alayhil faqra fee manzilihee val illata vassuq-ma fee badanihee hatta tashghaluhu annee bishughlin shaaghilin laa fraagha lahoo va ansihee zikree kamaa ansaytahoo zikraka va khuz ‘annee bi sami'hee va basarihee va lisanihee va yadihee va riilihee va qalbihee va jamee'i javaarihee va adkhil 'alayhi fee jamee’i zaalikassuqma va laa tashfihee hatta taj’ala zaalika lahoo shughlan shaaghilan bihee 'annee va ‘an zikree vakfinee vaa kaafiya maa laa yakfee sivaaka fa innakaal kaafee laa kaafia sivaaka va mufarriiun laa mufarrija sivaaka va mugheesun laa mugheesa sivaaka va jaarun laaiaara sivaaka khaaba man kaana iaaruhoo sivaaka va mugheesuhoo sivaaka va mafza'uhoo ilaa sivaaka va mahrabohoo ilaa sivaaka va malj-hoo ilaa ghayrika va manjaahoo min makhlooqin ghayrika fa anta siqatee va rajaa-ee va mafz'ee va mahrabee va maliaayee va manjaaya fabika astaftihu va bika astaniihu va bi Mohammadin va aale Mohammadin atawajjahu ilayka va atavassalu va atashaffa'u fa as'aluka yaa Allahu yaa Allahu yaa Allahu fa lakalhamdu va lakashshukru va ilaykal mushtokaa va antal musta'aanu fa as'aluka yaa Allahu yaa Allahu yaa Allahu bi haqqi Mohammadin va aale Mohammadin antussalliya ‘alaa Mohammadin va aale Mohammadin va an takshifa annee ghamee va hammee va karbee fee maqaamee haazaa kamaa kashafa ‘an nabiyyika hammahoo va ghaammahoo va karbahoo va kafaytahoo haula aduvvihee fakshif 'anne kamaa kashfta 'anhu va farrij 'annee kamaa fakshif 'anee kamaa kashfta 'anhu va farrij 'annee kamaa farrajta 'anhu vakfinee kamaa kafaytahoo vasrif 'annee haula maa akhaafu haulahoo va ma-unata maa akhaafu mauntahoo va hamma maa akhaafu hammahoo bilaa ma-unatin ‘alaa nafsee min zaalika vasrifnee biqazaa-ihawaa-iiee va kifaayati maa ahammanee hammuhoo min amri aakhiratee va dunyaaya yaa Ameeral-mumineena va yaa Abaa ' Abdillaahi 'alayka mine salaamul laahi abadan maa baqeetu va baqiyallaylu vannahaaru va la ia'alahulfaahu askhiral 'ahdi min ziyaaratikumma va laa farraqallahu bainee va baina-kumaa. Allahumma ahyinee hayyaata Mohammadin va zurriyyatihim va amitnee mamaatahum va tavaffanee 'alaa millatihim vahshurnee fee zumratihim va laa tufarriq bainee va bainahum tarfata 'aynin abadan fiddunyaa val aakhirati yaa Ameeral mu-mineen va yaa

Abaa 'Abdllaahi ataytukumaa zaa-iran va mutavasilan ilallaahi rabbee va rabbikumas va mutavajjihan ilayei bikumaa mustashfi'an bikumaa il'allaahi ta'aalaa fee haiatee hazihee fa-ishfa'a fa inna fakummaa 'indallaa-hilmaqaamal mahmooda val iaahal vaieeha val manzilarr-afee'a valvaseelatainnee a nqalibu 'ankummaa muntaziran lilanajjuzil haajati va qazaa-ihaa va najaahihaa minallaahi bi shafaa ‘atikumaa lilallaahi fi zaalika falaa akheebu valaayakoonu munaalabee munqaliban khaaiban khaasiran bal yakoonu munqalaban raajihan muflihan munjihan mustajaaban biqazaa-i jamee'i havaa-ijee va tashaffa’n alee ilallaah Inqalabtu 'alaa maa shaa-allaahu va laa huala va laa quvvata illa billaiihi mufavvizan amree ilallaahi mulji-an zahree illaahi mutavakkilan 'alallanhi va aqoolu hasbiyallaahi va kafaa samee'allaahu le man da'aa laysa lee va raa-allaahi va varaa-akum yaa saadaatee muntahaa maashaa-a rabhee kaana va maa lam yasha lam yakun va laa haula va laa quvvata illaa billaahi astaudi'ukumallaaha va laa ja'alahullaahu aakhiral 'ahdi minnee ilaykummaa insaraftu yaa sayyidee yaa Ameeralmu-mineena va maulaaya va anta yaa Abaa ‘Abdillaahi yaa sayyidee va salaamee ‘alaykummaa muttasilun mattasalallaylu vannahaaru vaasilun zaalika ilaykumaa ghayra mayojoobin 'ankumma salaami inshaa-Allahu va as-aluhoo bi haqqikumaa anyyashaa-a zaalika va yaf'ala fa innahoo hameedunmaiid Inqalabtu yaa sayyidi 'ankumaa taa-iban 'aa-iban haamidan lillaahi shaakiran raaiiyan lil iIaabati ghayra aayisin va laa qaanitin aa-iban ‘aa-idan raaji’an ilaa ziyaaratikumaa ghayra raaghibin ‘ankumaa va laa ‘min ziyaaratikumaa

bal raaji-un ‘aa-idun inshaa-allaahu va laa haula va laa quvvata illaa billaahi yaa saadatee raghibtu ilaykummaa va ilaa ziyaaratikumaa ba’da an zahida feekumaa va fee ziyaaratikumaa ahluddunyaa fa laa khayyab aniyallaahu maa raiautu va maa ammaltu fee ziyaaratikumaa innahoo Qareebun Muieeb

TRANSLATION

O Allah! O Allah! O Allah! O He who gives answer to the cries of the persecuted! O He who pulls out the grief-stricken from agony and anguish! O He who comes to help those who shed tears in helplessness! O he who brings relief to those who cry for help! O He who is close by, nearer than my jugular vein! O He who makes peace between heart and mind; O He whom people search in the highest and noblest perspectives; in true and evident distinctions! O He who is Beneficent and Merciful in His authority! O He who knows what the furtive eyes betrays and what the secretive hearts conceal! O He whom do not deceive those who do everything in secret! O He whom intermingled voices of the countless callers (supplicants) do not stop from giving answer to each and every one! O He whom wants and needs of the infinite needy do not put in confusion for attending to one and all separately! O he whom clamorous determined pleading of petitioners do not upset! O He who reaches and takes hold of everything that tries to escape! O He who keeps together and brings into harmony people who know and understand! O He who examines the souls when they present themselves before Him after death! O he who, each day, has (new) distinct glory! O Fulfiller of wants and needs! O He who gives confront and respite in distress! O He who liberally satisfies those who solicit His favours! O He who stands by and follow close upon those who humble and fervently call on Him! O He who effectively support those who make sincere efforts! O He who is equal to and can do anything instead of another in the matters concerning all things; and nothing, in the heavens and the earth, can be out of the reach of or is free from His hold. I beseech Thee in the name of Muhammad, the last Prophet, and Ali, the commander of the faithfuls, in the name of Fatimah, the daughter of Thy Prophet, and in the name of Hasan and Husayn. I direct myself towards Thee, through them, in my address, through them I try to get a hearing, through them I put forward my case to get Thy favours, in their names I make a request to Thee; bound to Thee by oat, living a life according to Thy commands, I carry out my pledge by every means, in the name of the love and devotion Thou has for them, and the influence and status they enjoy in every dimension of Thy will, the superior most pre-eminence in wisdom and character Thou bestowed upon them to transcend above everything in the whole universe, in the name of Thy name Thou revealed to them in trust, on account of which Thou chose them in preference over everything found in the heavens and the earths, through which Thou built their syndrome, developed to perfection their surpassing excellence in knowledge, learning and deeds, out of all the rest of the people, till their completeness surpassed the total achievement of all the people put together; I request Thee to send blessings on Muhammad and on the children of Muhammad; (and) look into the causes of my sorrows, anxieties, burdens, and do away with them, let me be equal to, sufficiently instructed, while dealing with my important enterprises and efforts, (and) carry out and fulfil my obligations, set me free from the clutches of poverty and from the pangs of hunger, let me have enough to live upon, free from the need to turn to others, let me be an adequate match for him who, I am afraid, shall create trouble, thwart the schemes of the one who, I am afraid, shall treat me harshly, let him, who, I am afraid, shall vex me, come to grief, expose and rebuke him, who, I am afraid, shall slander me, layout a plan to defeat him, who, I and afraid, shall try to deceive me by stratagem, take notice and act swiftly against him, who, I am afraid, shall treat me unjustly, take me into Thy custody to keep safe from the one who, I am afraid, shall tyrannize me, exercise Thy supreme authority to keep  him in check, who, I am afraid, shall rule over me, outwit him, who, I am afraid, shall lay traps to deceive me cunningly, make ready a fitting reply to him who, I am afraid, shall oppress me; keep off from me the obstinate deceit of the vindictive malicious, and the crafty artifice of the cunning imposter. O my Allah put an end to the intentions of him who desires to destroy me, outwit him who makes plans, keep off from me his deceit and intrigue, his hostility and fancy, keep me aloof, refusing to have anything to do with him, in whatever manner, on any occasion, as Thou wills. O my Allah divert his attention from me and involve him in his own over bearing anxieties which Thou will not cut down, in misfortune which Thou will not make easy to deal with, in waywardness from which Thou will not lead him back on the right path, in spiritless laziness which Thou will never change into fruitful activity, infamy and disgrace from which Thou will not allow him to rise to the surface, in broken fortune which Thou will not let get set. O my Allah let contemptible disgrace stick like a leech on the forehead between his two eyes, expose him to emptiness in every effort he makes, let wicked inclination, distraction and inactivity cut deep into his body and soul, in order that Thou diverts his attention from, me, absorbed in his own pursuits that do not free him to employ himself at another, make him think no more of me as he has willfully neglected and forgotten Thee, take away from me and throw overboard his attention, interest, communication, influence, support, and perverted thinking every evil he commits or draws it on himself, let everything he does go waste, defective and incomplete, and do not give any letup so that he is kept fully preoccupied and gets no time to pay attention to me or think of me. Give enough to me, O He who effectively and completely gives satisfaction. There is no one other than Thee who gives sufficiently, because Thou alone gives enough, no one else gives to the seeker’s satisfaction except Thee. Thou dispels the clouds of sorrows, no one else, save Thee can free the grief-stricken from cares. Thou comes to help, no one else, except Thee, can do a favour when called for help. Thou art near, ready to avert the danger, no one else, save Thee, is close enough to stand by in the hour of trouble. Comes to grief he who relies upon his own friends instead of Thee; or looks for his own supporters in place of Thee; frightened, cries for help having some one else other than Thee in mind; terrorized, runs away from the danger to a place of escape outside of Thy guaranty, and takes refuge in an asylum not watched over by Thee; and tries to bring himself to a place of safety through the help of created beings, excluding Thee, the Creator, Therefore, Thou art my trust, my hope, my retreat, my refuge, my security, unto which one can run for safety, for this reason I call for thy help, and seek Thy support to carry out my affairs easily and successfully, through Muhammad and the children of Muhammad I present myself before Thee, try to draw Thy attention and ask for salvation. So I beseech Thee, O Allah! O Allah! O Allah! Because (all) praise is for Thee (alone), and also prostration in thankfulness, thou alone listens to complaints, Thou alone is called upon for help. So I beseech Thee, O Allah! O Allah! O Allah! In the name of Muhammad and the children of Muhammad to send blessings on Muhammad and on the children of Muhammad, to put to flight the sorrows, the anxieties, the burdens, now surrounding me from all sides, just as Thou made Thy Prophet free of his sorrows, anxieties and burden, and saved him from the terror of his enemies, in such manner as Thou made him to do so, let me also do the same, let me be free of care as Thou gave him joy, heart and confidence, let me have enough and be contended as Thou gave him sufficiently. Send away from me the terror that frightens me, the encumbrance that I find burdensome, the anxieties that wear me down, freeing me from their impact. Make me use my means freely to carry out and complete my business or employment, and do anything requisite instead of another, which may make me anxious about my affairs in this world or the hereafter. O Ameerul-Mu’mineen! O Abaa Abdullah! So far I am live and the days and nights follow each other I invoke Allah to send blessings on you forever and ever. May Allah not make my this pledge of physical and spiritual close association with you (both) the last fulfillment, and may Allah not separate me and you (both) from one another. O my Allah let me have a meaningful existence as Muhammad his descendants had lived, and die as they departed from this world, take to and carry out completely their creed; and raise me for the last judgement alongwith the people dedicated to them, and do not cut (us) in two (groups), even for the flash of an eyelid, ever, either in this world or in the life of the hereafter. O Ameerul Moomineen! O Abaa Abdullah! I come nearer to (you both) to establish close physical and spiritual relationship, and thereby seek nearness to Allah, my lord Nourishes and your lord Nourisher, through you I direct myself towards Him, and request you to speak in favour of my immediate at hand needs and wants I have put before Allah. So please speak well of me because, of course, with Allah your thoughtful judgement is highly credible, your disposition enjoys conclusive preference, your action keeps step with precise acumen, and a sure means of approach to gain His favour. I looked for and went through all possibilities and finally brought myself over to you in the hope of obtaining, speedily and successfully, fulfillment of my demands, their final settlement and favourable execution by Allah on account of your recommendations on my behalf to get Allah’s approval. So, let not my “seeing the light” be a bitter and “fallen short” change of heart, but make my “accepting the true faith” resolution a turning point leading to preference and full satisfaction in the matter of the disposal of my wants and needs; and direct me to bring myself over to that which Allah wills and commands. (because) there is no power and no might save Allah. I commit my case to Allah, anything neglected or taking place behind my back shall be taken care of Allah, I entrust Allah with the management of my affairs, and say: Allah is sufficient and enough, Allah pays attention to whoso makes a request to Him, there is nothing for me in that which is on the other side (in opposition) of Allah, and you, O my leaders, ultimately that which my lord Nourisher wills takes place, and happens not that which He wills not. There is no power and no might save in Allah. Unto you (both) I have come with love and affection, motivated under Divine incentive. May Allah not make my this pledge of physical and spiritual close association with you (both) the last fulfillment. I take advantage O my leader, O Ameerul Moomineen, O my friend to whom I have surrendered, body and soul, and you O Abaa Abdullah, O my leader, and pay respects with love and affection, nonstop, (till) do not carry embracing days and nights, closely embracing it, to you, if Allah so wills, without ever being separated, in your names I beseech Him, that He wills it and does it because verily it is He who alone is praised, and he brings about beautiful things. I see the light and bring myself over to you, accepting the true faith, sorry for my earlier ignorance, thankful to Allah, always hopeful of getting His favour, never giving into despair, nor losing heart, ever ready to be near you, coming back again and again to see you, never “not longing” for your nearness, but, if Allah so wills, shall be always in your neighborhood as and everyday habit. There is no power and no might save in Allah. O my leaders I long for you and love to be in your company though the worldly people looked at it with indifference and kept aloof from your friendly intercourse. May not Allah let me fall short of in that which I hope for and in that which I look long and attentively to establish everlasting reunion with you. Verily He is near and gives positive answer to prayers.

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