Revised power of prayers by Mustafa Hajji Ahmed Khaki

1^st Night of Sha’abaan:

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   Pray 12 rak’at Namaaz in which recite S.Tawheed 11 times after Al-Hamd in every rek’at;
   
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   It is highly emphasized to observe Fasting on this day.
   
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   On 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd day of this month Fasting is highly recommended by the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.) and in their nights pray 2 rak’at Namaaz with 11 times S.Tawheed in each rak’at.
   
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   The 3^rd day of this month is a very meritorious and auspicious day, it is the birthday of Imaam Hussain (A.S.) One should Fast on this day and there is a very good Duaa to be recited today. (refer.M.Jinaan)
   

15^th Sha’abaan:

The night preceding this day is an extra-ordinary night. Imaam Muhammad Baakir (A.S.) said that this night is the most excellent night after the Night of Qadr, in this night Allaah distributes His Grace on His creatures abundantly, by His Mercy He forgives numerous people, we should try to gain His proximity. Allaah has promised that He will not return anyone empty-handed except if a sinful thing is asked for. This holy night is to Ahlul Bayt as Laytul Qadr is to Holy prophet (S.A.W.W.) Auspiciousness of this night is amplified manifold because of the birth of Imaam-e-Zamaana A.F. on this date.

The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.) said that in this night Allaah (S.W.T.) distributes sustenance, registers the life-spans of creatures, and the names of those to go for Hajj are recorded. In this night Allah bestows His Grace and Blessings to His creation much more then what they deserve.

Some A’amaal on ths Night of 15^th Sha’abaan:

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  To perform Ghusl in this night is the means of forgivness.
  
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  To keep night vigil for Duaas, Namaaz, Istighfaar and other Ibaadaat.
  
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  To recite Ziyaarat of Imaam Husayn (A.S.) It is as if to shake hands with 124000 Prophets of Allaah (S.W.T.) Is has the merit of Hajj and Umrah. At least one should stand under the open sky and then look left, right, and towards the heavens and recite even this much: Assalaamu Alayka Ya Abaa Abdillaah Assalaamu Alayka Wa Rahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuh.
  
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  There are essential Duaas to be recited tonight, pls. Ref.M.Jinaan.
  
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  Recite the Salawaat that is recited everyday at noon.
  
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  Recite Duaa-e-Qumayl.
  
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  Recite Tasbeehaat-e-Arba’aa 100 times which is the means for the forgiveness of sins and Haajaat are fulfilled Sub’haanallaahi Walhamdu Lillaahi Wa Laa Ilaaha Illaal-Laahu Wallaahu Akbar.
  
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  There is also to be recited 2 rak’at Namaaz, then a Duaa, ref.M.Jinaan), then 20 times Yaa Rabbi, and 7 times Yaa Allaahu in Sajdah, then 7 times: Laa Hawla Walaa Quwwata Illaa Billaah, then 10 times Maa Shaa’Allaahu, then 10 times Laa Quwwata Illaa Billaah. Then Salawaat, then beseech your needs and Inshaa’Allaah the Al-Mighty Allaah shall grant your Haajaat even if they are as many as the drops of rain.
  
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  Recite that Duaa which we recite in Namaaz-e-Shafaa. (starting withthese words ‘Ilaahee…Ta’Arradha… Laka…’ (This Duaa has already been written in the section on Namaaz-e-Shab).
  
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  After each Namaaz of Namaaz-e-Shab recite the above mentioned Duaa.
  
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  Recite this Duaa in Sajdah: Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem. Sajada Laka Sawaadee Wa Khayaalee Wa Aamana Laka Fuaadee Haadhihee Yadaaya Wamaa Janaytuhoo Alaa Nafsee Yaa Adhweemu Turjaa Likulli Adhweemin Ighfirliyal Adhweem Fa Innahoo Laa Yaghfirudh-Dhanbiyal Adhweem.
  
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  Again go into Sajdah and recite: Aoodhu Bi Noori Wajhikal-Ladhee Adhwaa’at Lahus-Samaawaatu Wal Ardhoona Wankashfat Lahudh-Dhulumaatu Wa Swalaha Alayhi Amrul Awwaleen Wal Aakhireen Min Fuj’ati Naqimatik Aafiyatik Wamin Zawaali Ni’amatik Allaahummar’zuqnee Qalban Taqiyyan Naqiyyan Wa Minash-Shirki Baree’an Laa Kaafiran Walaa Shaqiyyan.
  
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  Imaam Radhaa (A.S.) has recommended to pray Namaaz-e-Ja’afar-e-Tayyaar in this holy night.
  
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  From amongst other Ibaadaat there is 4 rak’at Namaaz, in each rak’at after al-Hamd recite 100 times S’Ikhlaas, then there is a Duaa: Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem. Allaahumma Ilayka Faqeerun Wamin Adhaabika Khaaifun Mustajeerun, Allaahumma Laa Tubaddilismee Walaa Tughayyir Jismee Walaa Tajhad Balaai Walaa Tushmit Bee A’adaai, Aoodhu Bi Afwika Min Iqaabika Wa Aoodhu Bi Rahmatika Min Adhaabik Wa Aoodhu Bi Ridhaak Min Sakhtik Wa Aoodhu Bika Minka Jalla Thanaauk Anta Kamaa Athnayta Alaa Nafsik Wa Fawqa Maa Yaqoolul Qaailoon.
  
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  Another Namaaz is of 100 rak’at, in each rak’at S.Ikhlaas is to be recited 10 times.
  
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  Recite that Namaaz mentioned in the month of Rajab to be recited on 13^th, 14^th, and 15^th nights.
  

The Day Of 15^th Sha’abaan:

Today is the Birthday of our Imaam Al-Mahdi Swaahibuz-Zamaan A.F. and so it is the great day of Eed. It is highly emphasized to recite the Ziyaarat of Imaam Mehdi A.F. from wherever you are. We should pray much today for the safety and reappearence of the Imaam, who will come to wipe out all corruptions and evils of the world and will establish the most just rule.

There are various essential Ziyaaraat, Duaas and A’amaal of Immam-e-Zamaana which should be performed today.

Other A’amaal of Sha’aban:

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  Imaam Radhaa (A.S.) said that whoever shall observe Fasting even for the last three days of Sha’abaan and connect to the Fasts of Holy Ramadhaan shall earn the Sawaab of two months of Fasting.
  
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  As the Holy Month of Ramadhaan is approaching we should try to be free from all sins so as to enter in the Holy Month with purity and piousness.
  
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  Imaam Radhaa (A.S.) said to one of his followers that in the final days of this month one should recite Duaas, perform Istighfaar, and recite Holy Qur’an so that we should become clean and free of any thing that is disliked by the All-Merciful Allaah. We should keenly observe that we are not laden with debts, nor do we nurse any grudge towards anyone, should keep away from all types of sins, and should keep complete faith and trust on non but Allaah only.
  
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  Recite this Duaa in the final days of this month: Bismillaahir-Rahmmaanir-Raheem, Allaahumma In Lam Takun Ghafarta Lanaa Fee Maa Madhaa Min Sha’abaan Faghfirlanaa Fee Maa Baqiya Minhu.
  
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  In the last night of this month there is a meritorious Duaa to be recited, which starts with these words, “Allaahumma… Inna… Haadhash-Shahral… Mubaaraka...” (ref. M. Jinaan)