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Prayers

Duas & Ziyarat

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Salutations

Short greetings you can say on arrival or from anywhere.

  • السلام عليك يا أبا عبد الله

    Greeting to Imam Hussain (as)

    A short greeting addressed to Imam Hussain (as) by his kunya, Abu Abdillah. These words also open Ziyarat Ashura.

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    For: Imam Hussain’s Shrine

Ziyarat

Formal texts of visitation recited at, or facing towards, a shrine.

  • زيارة وارث

    Ziyarat Warith

    A ziyarat of Imam Hussain (as) often recited at his shrine. It is recorded in Mafātīḥ al-Jinān.

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    For: Imam Hussain’s Shrine

  • زيارة عاشوراء

    Ziyarat Ashura

    A widely recited ziyarat of Imam Hussain (as), recited both at the shrine and from afar. It is recorded in Mafātīḥ al-Jinān. The full Arabic is shown below, including the traditional recitation instructions.

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    For: Imam Hussain’s Shrine

  • Ziyarat of al-Abbas (as)

    The ziyarat recited at the shrine of al-Abbas ibn Ali (as) in Karbala.

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    For: Al-Abbas Shrine

  • زيارة أمين الله

    Ziyarat Amin Allah

    A ziyarat of Imam Ali (as), commonly recited at his shrine in Najaf.

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    For: Imam Ali’s Shrine

Duas

Supplications recited at particular times or for particular purposes.

  • دعاء العهد

    Dua al-Ahd

    A supplication renewing one’s covenant with Imam Mahdi (ajtf), traditionally recited in the morning. Mentioned on the existing site’s Imam Mahdi pages.

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  • دعاء الندبة

    Dua al-Nudba

    A supplication longing for Imam Mahdi (ajtf), traditionally recited on Friday mornings.

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