Du'a Arafah
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Authenticity
Glory be to He whose Arsh[clarification needed] is in the heavens! Glory be to He whose will operates in the earth. Glory be to He who examines (the dead) in the graves! Glory be to he who surface a path over the ocean. Glory be to he who has the total control over the fire! Glory be to he who surrounds the paradise with his mercy. Glory be to he who will do justice on the day of judgment. Glory be to he who raised the sky! Glory be to he who spread the earth. Glory be to he from whom there is no running away
Several documents confirm the prayer. According to the Iqbal al-A'mal,
Content
There has been discussion over how many people created this prayer. The sudden change of style in the last three or four pages of the prayer is evidence of an inconsistency. Although many Shia theologians and philosophers considered the second section as an "integral part" of the prayer,
During the supplication, Imam Husayn ibn Ali praises Allah. He bears witness that there is no god but Allah, and describes the return of all people to Allah after death. The steps of human creation until his death and the wonders of nature are described by explaining important issues in various branches of science. He suggests the weakness of human beings and the need for them to offer thanks to Allah who does not need their thanks. Some parts end with "peace be upon the prophet". In one part of the prayer, Husayn ibn Ali asks Allah to show him how to come closer to him and to aid in establishing a good relationship with Allah. He describes his neediness and asks Allah to help him to be patient in the face of adversity in the world and the hereafter. The Shia Imam believes that the blessings of Allah are infinite.[5]
Manner of recitation
Muslims, especially during the Hajj pilgrimage, recite the Arafah prayer in the Arafat desert from Zuhr prayer to sunset. Imam Hussein recited the prayer during the Hajj.[1]
Reception
The Arafah prayer plays an important role in
Goodarzi, an ideologist and writer, wrote about the prayer in a book entitled "The Imam Hussein's good sermon". Also, "The light of Nahjul-Balaghe" by Sadeq Dawoodi explains this prayer.[6]
See also
- Dua-e Ahad
- Du'a al-Baha
- Supplication of Abu Hamza al-Thumali
- Jawshan Kabir
- Mujeer Du'a
- Du'a al-Sabah
References
- ^ ISBN 978-1-4384-3935-8.
- ^ Abu Ammaar Yasir Qadhi; IslamKotob. Dua The Weapon Of The Believer. IslamKotob. p. 130. GGKEY:8J88F89QLG1.
- ISBN 978-1-907905-18-6.
- ^ Omrani, Masoud (2011). "Review on Authenticity of the prayer of Arafah". Meshkat. 110: 62–76.
- ^ Torabi Shahr Rezaee, Akbar (2010). "The mystical teachings of the prayer of Arafah". The Time of Hajj (Mighat-e-Hajj). 73: 173–208.
- ISBN 978-1-137-50250-6.