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Du'a Arafah

December 15, 2023

Du'a Arafah (Arabic: دعاء عرفة) is a Shia Muslim prayer first recorded by Husayn ibn Ali, the third Imam of Shia. It is read and chanted by Shia Muslims every year on the second day of the Hajj, day of Arafah, in the Arafat desert.[1][2]

Authenticity edit

 
Arafat desert on the Hajj in the Mecca, Saudi Arabia

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, Sayyed Ibn Tawus narrated the Arafah prayer from Ja'far al-Sadiq, the sixth Imam of Shia, on the authority of Iyas, son of Salamah ibn al-Akwa through a chain of transmission.[3] Abbas Qumi mentioned the prayer in his book entitled Mafatih al-Janan.[1] Kaf'ami narrated the Arafah prayer in his al-Balad al-Amin, but in these works the last folio is missing.[1] The authenticity of this Du'a was reviewed in Shia references such as the Mesbah al-Zayer of Sayyed Ibn Tawus, the Bihar al-Anwar of Allama Majlisi and the Kitab al-Kafi of Muhammad ibn Ya'qūb al-Kulaynī.[4] One Sunni scholar, Shadhili Sufi master Ibn Ata Allah, studied this prayer.[1]

Content edit

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, Allamah Majlesi, a theologian and jurisprudent of the Safavids period, suggests that the second part could have been added by one of the Sufi shaykhs on the basis of its being in accordance with the "taste of Sufis". Allamah Majlesi also argued that the second part was more probably added after the version by Ibn Tawus. In spite of this "reservation" by Majlesi, the whole prayer is included in standard prayer books and is recited regularly on different occasions due to it being consistent with "Shia spirituality".[1]

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 edit

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 edit

The Arafah prayer plays an important role in Shia views. Several Shia theologians and scholars of the hadiths have referred to this prayer in their works, including Mulla Sadra, Mohsen Fayz Kashani and Hajj Molla Hadi Sabzavari.[1]

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 edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d e f g William C. Chittick; Mohammed Rustom; Atif Khalil (15 February 2012). In Search of the Lost Heart: Explorations in Islamic Thought. SUNY Press. p. 39. ISBN 978-1-4384-3935-8.
  2. ^ Abu Ammaar Yasir Qadhi; IslamKotob. Dua The Weapon Of The Believer. IslamKotob. p. 130. GGKEY:8J88F89QLG1.
  3. ^ Compendium of Shi'i Pilgrimage Prayers: Vol.6- General Visitation Prayers: Jami' al-Ziyarat al-Ma'sumin. MIU Press. 30 October 2013. p. 166. ISBN 978-1-907905-18-6.
  4. ^ Omrani, Masoud (2011). "Review on Authenticity of the prayer of Arafah". Meshkat. 110: 62–76.
  5. ^ Torabi Shahr Rezaee, Akbar (2010). "The mystical teachings of the prayer of Arafah". The Time of Hajj (Mighat-e-Hajj). 73: 173–208.
  6. ^ Ronen A. Cohen (16 April 2015). Revolution Under Attack: The Forqan Group of Iran. Palgrave Macmillan. p. 73. ISBN 978-1-137-50250-6.

External links edit

  • Whole text of Arafah prayer

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Du a Arafah Arabic دعاء عرفة is a Shia Muslim prayer first recorded by Husayn ibn Ali the third Imam of Shia It is read and chanted by Shia Muslims every year on the second day of the Hajj day of Arafah in the Arafat desert 1 2 Contents 1 Authenticity 2 Content 3 Manner of recitation 4 Reception 5 See also 6 References 7 External linksAuthenticity edit nbsp Arafat desert on the Hajj in the Mecca Saudi ArabiaGlory 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 Sayyed Ibn Tawus narrated the Arafah prayer from Ja far al Sadiq the sixth Imam of Shia on the authority of Iyas son of Salamah ibn al Akwa through a chain of transmission 3 Abbas Qumi mentioned the prayer in his book entitled Mafatih al Janan 1 Kaf ami narrated the Arafah prayer in his al Balad al Amin but in these works the last folio is missing 1 The authenticity of this Du a was reviewed in Shia references such as the Mesbah al Zayer of Sayyed Ibn Tawus the Bihar al Anwar of Allama Majlisi and the Kitab al Kafi of Muhammad ibn Ya qub al Kulayni 4 One Sunni scholar Shadhili Sufi master Ibn Ata Allah studied this prayer 1 Content editThere 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 Allamah Majlesi a theologian and jurisprudent of the Safavids period suggests that the second part could have been added by one of the Sufi shaykhs on the basis of its being in accordance with the taste of Sufis Allamah Majlesi also argued that the second part was more probably added after the version by Ibn Tawus In spite of this reservation by Majlesi the whole prayer is included in standard prayer books and is recited regularly on different occasions due to it being consistent with Shia spirituality 1 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 editMuslims 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 editThe Arafah prayer plays an important role in Shia views Several Shia theologians and scholars of the hadiths have referred to this prayer in their works including Mulla Sadra Mohsen Fayz Kashani and Hajj Molla Hadi Sabzavari 1 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 editDua e Ahad Du a al Baha Supplication of Abu Hamza al Thumali Jawshan Kabir Mujeer Du a Du a al SabahPortals nbsp Shia Islam nbsp IslamReferences edit a b c d e f g William C Chittick Mohammed Rustom Atif Khalil 15 February 2012 In Search of the Lost Heart Explorations in Islamic Thought SUNY Press p 39 ISBN 978 1 4384 3935 8 Abu Ammaar Yasir Qadhi IslamKotob Dua The Weapon Of The Believer IslamKotob p 130 GGKEY 8J88F89QLG1 Compendium of Shi i Pilgrimage Prayers Vol 6 General Visitation Prayers Jami al Ziyarat al Ma sumin MIU Press 30 October 2013 p 166 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 Ronen A Cohen 16 April 2015 Revolution Under Attack The Forqan Group of Iran Palgrave Macmillan p 73 ISBN 978 1 137 50250 6 External links editWhole text of Arafah prayer Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Du 27a Arafah amp oldid 1099433838, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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