Revised power of prayers by Mustafa Hajji Ahmed Khaki

A’amaal for the first night:

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  When the new moon is sighted by you recite this Duaa: Allaa-Humma Ahil-lahoo Alaynaa Bil Amni Wal Eemaani Was-Salaamati Wal Islaami Rabbee Wa Rabbukal-Laahu Azza Wa Jalla.
  
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  The Holy prophet (S.A.W.W.) recited this Duaa when he sighted the new moon: Allaahumma Baarik Lanaa Fee Rajabin Wa Sha’abaan Wa Ballighnaa Shahra Ramadhaan Wa Ainnaa Alas-Swiyaami Wal Qiyaami Wa Hifdhwil-Lisaani Wa Ghadh-Dhwil Baswari Walaa Taj’al Hadh-Dhwanaa Minhul Joo’a Wal Atwasha.
  
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  It is stated that performing Sunnat Ghusl on the first, in the middle and at the end of this month carries the Sawaab of all sins to be forgiven.
  
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  It is recommended to recite Ziyaarat of Imaam Husayn (A.S.)
  
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  After praying Maghrib pray 20 rak’at Namaaz as usual, after Al-Hamd once Surah-e-Twaheed. Its benefit is that the one who prays this, his family, and his goods will reain safe, and there will be safety in the gravealso, and will pass easy on Pool-e-Sirat as if the passing away of a lightening.
  
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  Imaam Ja’afar Sadiq (A.S.) said that Imaam Ameerul Mu’mineen considered it at par excellence that a person should keep night vigil for worship of Allaah in these four nights: the 1^st of Rajab, 15^th of Sha’abaan, Eedul Ftr, and Eed-e-Qurbaan.
  
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  It is Mustahab for every person to recite the following Duaa after Ishaa on the first night: Allaahumma Innee As’aluka Bi Anna Malikun Wa Anna Alaa Kulli Shay’in Muqtadirun Wa Annaka Maa Tashaau Min Amrin Yakoonu. Allaahumma Innee Atawajjahu Ilayka Bi Nabiyyika Muhammadin-Nabiyyir-Rahmati Swallallaahu Alayhi Wa Aalihee Yaa Muhammadu Yaa Rasolullaahi Innee Atawajjahu Bika Yaa Allaahu Rabbika Wa Rabbee Li Yunjiha Lee Bika Talibatee. Then Haajat.
  

The First Day Of Rajab:

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   It is highly recommended to observe Fast on this day. Nabee Nooh (A.S.) boarded his Ark on this day with his companions and they were told to Fast on that day. The one who keeps Fast today will be very far away from the fire of Hell.
   
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   Perform Sunnat Ghusl.
   
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   Recite Ziyaarat of Imaam Husayn (A.S.) This will be a means of forgiveness.
   
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   Namaaz-e-Salmaan. One should not be negligient to this precious bounty. Pray this Namaaz because it has got plenty of glorious merits and advantages. Its method is this It has a total of 30 rak’ats to be prayed in three instalments. On the first of the month pray 10 rak’ats in sets of two. In each rak’at after Al-Hamd recite 3 times S.Ikhalaas And 3 times S.Kaafiroon. When you complete the Namaaz raise your hands and recite this Duaa: Laa Ilaaha Illa-Laahu Wahdahoo Laa Shareeka Lahoo Lahul Mulku Walahul Hamdu Yuhyee Wayumeetu Wahuwa Hayyun Laa Yamootu Biyadihil Khayr Wahuwa Alaa Kulli Shay’in Qadeer. Allaahumma Laa Maani’a Limaa A’atwayta Walaa Mu’atwiya Limaa Mana’ata Walaa Yanfa’oo Dhaljaddi Minkal Jaddu. Then on 15 th of this month pray the Namaaz as you prayed on the first and the recite this Duaa with raised hands: Laa Ilaaha Illallaahu Wahdahoo Laa Shareeka Lahoo Lahul Mulku Walahul Hamdu Yuhyee Wa Yumeetu Wa Huwa Hayyun Laayamootu Biyadihil Khayru Wahuwa Alaa Kulli Shy’in Qadeer. Ilaahan Waahidan Ahadan Fardan Swamadan Lam Yattakhidh Swaahibatan Walaa Waladaa. Then on the last day of this month aso pray the Namaaz as you prayed before and then recite this Duaa with raised hands: Laa Ilaaha Illallaahu Wahdahoo Laa Shareeka Lahoo Lahul Mulku Walahul Hamdu Yuhyee Wa Yumeetu Wa Huwa Hayyun Laa Yamootu Biyadihil Khayru Wahuwa Alaa Kulli Shy’in Qadeer. Wa Swallallaahu Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aalihit-Twaahireen Walaa Hawla Walaa Quwwata Illa Billaahill Aliyyil Adhwem.
   
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   There is another Namaaz-e-Salmaan also. It is to be prayed on the first of Rajab only. Its benefits are that of the pardoning of sins, safety in the grave and on the Day of Qayaamat, and protection from deadly disease. Method: Pray 10 rak’ats, in each rak’at after Al-Hamd recite S.Ikhlaas 3 times. That’s all.
   
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   In the nights of BEEZ, i.e. 13^th, 14^th, and 15^th nights, there is a special Namaaz to be prayed in these nights in Rajab, Sha’abaan and Holy Ramadhaan. Imaam Ja’afar Saadiq (A.S.) said that whoever performs this Namaaz on these nights shall receive all the merits of these revered three months, and all his / her sins shall be forgiven except the sin of Shirq (polytheism).
   

METHOD: On 13^th night pray 2 rak’at Namaaz, in each rak’at after Al-Hamd recite S.Yaaseen, S.Mulk and S.Tawheed once each Surah. Then on 14^th night recite the same way but there should be 4 rak’ats. And finally on 15^th night same as above but consisting of 6 rak’ats.

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   It is recommended to observe Fast on the three days of BEEZ.
   

FITEENTH NIGHT OF RAJAB:

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  Do Sunnat Ghusl.
  
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  Emphasized to keep awake whole night for Ibaadaat.
  
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  Recite Ziyaarat of Imaam Hussayn (A.S.)
  
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  Pray those 6 rak’at Namaz mentioned above.(of S.Yaaseen, S. Mulk, and S.Tawheed).
  
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  Pray 30 rak’at Namaaz in which recite 10 times S.Tawheed after Al-Hamd in each rak’at.
  
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  Pray 12 rak’at Namaaz in which recite these Surah 4 times each S.Al-Hamd, S.Ikhlaas, S.Falak, S.Naas, Aayatul Kursee, and S.Qadr. After Namaaz recite this Duaa 4 times –Allaahu Allaahu Rabbee Laa Ushriku Bihee Shay’an Walaa At-Takhidhu Min Doonihee Waliyyan. Then beseech your Haajat.
  

FIFTEENTH DAY OF RAJAB:

This is a very auspicious day.

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   After Namaaz recite 10 times Salawaat and 10 times Istighfaar. Perform Sunnat Ghusl.
   
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   Recite Ziyarat of Imaam Hussain (A.S.)
   
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   Pray ‘Namaaz-e-Salmaan’ (already mentioned in above pages).
   
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   4 rak’at Namaaz, and A’amaal of Umme Daawood (ref.Mafaatihul Jinaan).
   
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   As it is the day of Wafaat of Bibi Zaynab (S.A.) it is recommended to recite her Ziyaarat.