Du'a al-Iftitah opens with praising Allah (SWT) and by the means of such praises and after making some sort of preparations in our heart by asking Allah (SWT) to send salutations to the Noble Prophet (S), and the Ahl al-Bayt (a), we then offer some prayers for assistance for our last Imam (a) in his mission. Finally we...
Thus, someone may be given a divine book but it does not mean that they will necessarily be able to 'bear' it, meaning they may not be able to take it on board. Therefore, it is important to carry and uphold the truth that we know, to take it on board, and whosoever is able to do this...
One of the requests we make is for unity to be established amongst us because of Imam Mahdi (a). Indeed, the Imam (a) comes to unite and unify not only the Shi'a but all people of goodwill. Click to Download:Dua e Iftitah - Reflection No. 8 (PDF, 1.16MB)Dua e Iftitah - Relection No. 8 - French (PDF, 1.19MB)
So, we should ask Allah (SWT) to support and help the Imam (a) and make his victory easy. At the same time prepare ourselves by being practicing muslims and doing tabligh.Click to Download:Dua e Iftitah - Reflection No. 7 (PDF, 1.19MB)Dua e Iftitah - Relection No. 7 - French (PDF, 1.21MB)
We must understand that the divine Guides who have prophetic stations such as the Infallible Imams of the Ahl al-Bayt (‘a) are also Divinely endorsed. Both their reception and propagation of religion are with perfect accuracy. And although according to narrations we realize that they are supported by the Sacred Spirit since birth, our prayer to Allah here...
According to this part of the du'a, salutations can increase and expand. When we send Salawat (salutations) or Salam (peace) to the Noble Prophet (S) and our Imams (a), we do not send our salutations or peace directly but instead we ask Allah (SWT) Himself to send them these salutations and peace. Indeed Salam is a prayer and...
In other places in this du'a, we praise Allah (SWT) because thus far He (SWT) has always given us everything which we have ever needed and He (SWT) has taught us how to make requests to Him (SWT) while assuring us that He (SWT) will answer our calls to Him (SWT). We can find complete peace with Allah...
When we ask Him something, He (SWT) is not in need of asking for assistance from a partner or anyone else. Allah (SWT) has absolute authority and power and is neither obliged nor needs to consult or to ask permission from anyone.Click to Download:Dua e Iftitah - Reflection No. 2 (PDF, 1.13MB)Dua e Iftitah - Relection No. 2...
The International Islamic Conference titled ‘Intellect and Revelation’ - ‘Relations and Ijtihadi Implications’ was held from the 10th to 12th of March 2023. The Conference was organized by The Islamic Education Department of the World Federation in collaboration with the Africa Federation through its Tabligh Board (AFTAB), and hosted by KSI Jamaat of Dar Es Salaam. The Conference...
