SHAFAQNA- 13th, 14th and 15th of Rajab, Sha’ban and Ramadhan are known as “Ayyamul Bidh” . Imam Ja’far bin Muhammad As-Sadiq (AS) had said: “Whose prays during the nights of “Ayyamul Bidh” in fact stands at the door of superabundant favours, bounties and benefits available in these months.”
Religious acts for 13, 14 & 15th of Rajab
1- It is highly desirable to fast on 13, 14 and 15, have Ghusl each day, and give alms in the way of Allah (SWT).
2- In the nights pray 12 Rak-a’ts Namaz/Salaah
In the night of the 13th pray 2 Raka’ts:
In each Raka’t recite Surah Al Faatih’ah, Surah Ya-Sin, and Surah Al-Mulk.
In the night of the 14th pray 4 Raka’ts: in 2 sets of 2:
2 Raka’ts, each exactly as 13th pray
In the night of the 15th pray 6 Raka’ts: in 3 sets of 2 :
2 Rak-a’ts, each exactly as 13th pray,
3- Recite Ziyaarah of Imam Hussain bin Ali (AS) in the night of 15th
Day of 15th Rajab
1- Ghusl
2- Pray Salaat/Salaah of Salman Farsi. 10 Rakats in 5 sets of 2. In each recite Surah Al-Fatihah, once, Surah Ikhlaas 3 times & Surah Kafirun 3times. Then after salaam raise both your hands towards the sky & recite: There is no god but Allah (SWT); sovereignty belongs to God. All praise is for God alone, gives life, puts to death, (because) God is ever living, Immortal; God is able to do all things
Then say: The Lord Who is One, One and Only, Singular, and Besought by the all God has betaken neither a wife nor a son. Then spread your hands over your face
3- Recite Ziyaarah of Imam Hussain bin Ali (AS) & this Special 15 Rajab Ziaraah
4- Pray 4 Rakats in 2 sets of 2.
After Salaam recite the following Dua: O’ my Allah (SWT)! O’ the One who puts the proud tyrants to shame! O’ the One who glorifies the faithful! Thou was my choice at once when I came across many schools of thought (religions), Thou brought me into existence, a favour to me, though Thou was able to dispense with my creation, not needing me at all.
5-A’amal Umme Dawood 15 Rajab
The most important act on this day is to say the supplicatory prayer known as Dua Ummi-Dawud. This great supplicatory prayer brings about innumerable rewards some of which are that it grants the requests, relieves from anguishes, and saves from the persecutions of the wrongdoers.
Sources:
– www.erfan.ir
– www.english.almaaref.org/
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