Imam Ja`far al-Sadiq (peace be upon him) is reported to have said that one who intends to visit the tombs of the Holy Prophet, Imam `Ali Amir al-Mu'minin, Lady Fatimah al-Zahra', Imam al-Hasan, Imam al-Husayn, and the Holy Imams (peace be upon them all) while he is in a remote place may bathe himself on Friday, put on two clean garbs, go to a desert, -or go up to a housetop, according to another narration- and then offer a four unit prayer reciting any Surah he can recite.
When he finishes the prayer, he may stand up, face the kiblah direction, and say the following: PDF
1.Ziarat Imam Mahdi(ajtfs) for Friday
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اَلسَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكَ يَا حُجَّةَ ٱللَّهِ فِي أَرْضِهِ
alssalamu `alayka ya hujjata allahi fi ardihi
Peace be upon you, O argument of Allah in His lands!
اَلسَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكَ يَا عَيْنَ ٱللَّهِ فِي خَلْقِهِ
alssalamu `alayka ya `ayna allahi fi khalqihi
Peace be upon you, O sight of Allah on His creatures!
اَلسَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكَ يَا نُورَ ٱللَّهِ
alssalamu `alayka ya nura allahi
Peace be upon you, O light of Allah
ٱلَّذِي يَهْتَدِي بِهِ ٱلْمُهْتَدُونَ
alladhi yahtadi bihi almuhtaduna
by which those who have been guided [to the true guidance] are guided
وَيُفَرَّجُ بِهِ عَنِ ٱلْمُؤْمِنِينَ
wa yufarraju bihi `an almu'minina
and by which the believers are relieved!
اَلسَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكَ أَيُّهَا ٱلْمُهَذَّبُ ٱلْخَائِفُ
alssalamu `alayka ayyuha almuhadhdhabu alkha'ifu
Peace be upon you, O polite and fearful!
اَلسَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكَ أَيُّهَا ٱلْوَلِيُّ ٱلنَّاصِحُ
alssalamu `alayka ayyuha alwaliyyu alnnasihu
Peace be upon you, O sincere patron!
اَلسَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكَ يَا سَفِينَةَ ٱلنَّجَاةِ
alssalamu `alayka ya safinata alnnajati
Peace be upon you, O ark of salvation!
اَلسَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكَ يَا عَيْنَ ٱلْحَيَاةِ
alssalamu `alayka ya `ayna alhayati
Peace be upon you, O essence of life!
اَلسَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكَ
alssalamu `alayka
Peace be upon you.
صَلَّىٰ ٱللَّهُ عَلَيْكَ
salla allahu `alayka
May Allah send blessings to you
وَعَلَىٰ آلِ بَيْتِكَ
wa `ala ali baytika
and upon your Household,
ٱلطَّيِّبينَ ٱلطَّاهِرِينَ
alttayyibina alttahirina
the pure and immaculate.
اَلسَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكَ
alssalamu `alayka
Peace be upon you.
عَجَّلَ ٱللَّهُ لَكَ مَا وَعَدَكَ
`ajjala allahu laka ma wa`adaka
May Allah hasten that which He has promised you;
مِنَ ٱلنَّصْرِ وَظُهُورِ ٱلأَمْرِ
mina alnnasri wa zuhuri al-amri
namely, victory and prevalence of your authority.
اَلسَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكَ يَا مَوْلاَيَ
alssalamu `alayka ya mawlaya
Peace be upon you, O my master.
أَنَا مَوْلاَكَ
ana mawlaka
I am a servant of you
عَارِفٌ بِأُولاَكَ وَأُخْرَاكَ
`arifun bi'ulaka wa ukhraka
and I recognize the first and the last of your affair.
أَتَقَرَّبُ إِلَىٰ ٱللَّهِ تَعَالَىٰ بِكَ وَبِآلِ بَيْتِكَ
ataqarrabu ila allahi ta`ala bika wa bi-ali baytika
I seek nearness to Allah, the Exalted, through your Household and you
وَأَنْتَظِرُ ظُهُورَكَ وَظُهُورَ ٱلْحَقِّ عَلَىٰ يَدَيْكَ
wa antaziru zuhuraka wa zuhura alhaqqi `ala yadayka
and I am expecting your advent and the prevalence of the truth at your hands.
وَأَسْأَلُ ٱللَّهَ أَنْ يُصَلِّيَ عَلَىٰ مُحَمَّدٍ وَآلِ مُحَمَّدٍ
wa as'alu allaha an yusalliya `ala muhammadin wa ali muhammadin
And I beseech Allah to send blessings to Muhammad and the Household of Muhammad,
وَأَنْ يَجْعَلَنِي مِنَ ٱلمُنْتَظِرِينَ لَكَ
wa an yaj`alani mina almuntazirina laka
and to include me with those who are expecting you,
وَٱلتَّابِعِينَ وَٱلنَّاصِرِينَ لَكَ عَلَىٰ أَعْدَائِكَ
walttabi`ina walnnasirina laka `ala a`da'ika
those who follow you and support you against your enemies,
وَٱلْمُسْتَشْهَدِينَ بَيْنَ يَدَيْكَ فِي جُمْلَةِ أَوْلِيَائِكَ
walmustash-hadina bayna yadayka fi jumlati awliya'ika
and those who will be martyred in front of you in the group of your loyalists.
يَا مَوْلاَيَ يَا صَاحِبَ ٱلزَّمَانِ
ya mawlaya ya sahiba alzzamani
O my master, O Patron of the Age!
صَلَوَاتُ ٱللَّهِ عَلَيْكَ
salawatu allahi `alayka
May Allah’s blessings be upon you
وَعَلَىٰ آلِ بَيْتِكَ
wa `ala ali baytika
and upon your Household.
هٰذَا يَوْمُ ٱلْجُمُعَةِ
hadha yawmu aljumu`ati
Today is Friday,
وَهُوَ يَوْمُكَ ٱلْمُتَوَقَّعُ فِيهِ ظُهُورُكَ
wa huwa yawmuka almutawaqqa`u fihi zuhuruka
which is your day on which your advent is expected
وَٱلْفَرَجُ فِيهِ لِلْمُؤْمِنِينَ عَلَىٰ يَدَيْكَ
walfaraju fihi lilmu'minina `ala yadayka
to bring about relief to the believers at your hands,
وَقَتْلُ ٱلْكَافِرِينَ بِسَيْفِكَ
wa qatlu alkafirina bisayfika
and killing of the disbelievers with your sword.
وَأَنَا يَا مَوْلاَيَ فِيهِ ضَيْفُكَ وَجَارُكَ
wa ana ya mawlaya fihi dayfuka wa jaruka
On this day, O my master, I am your guest and in your vicinity
وَأَنْتَ يَا مَوْلاَيَ كَرِيمٌ مِنْ أَوْلاَدِ ٱلْكِرَامِ
wa anta ya mawlaya karimun min awladi alkirami
and you, my master, are generous and the descendant of the generous people,
وَمَاْمُورٌ بِٱلضِّيَافَةِ وَٱلإِجَارَةِ
wa ma'murun bilddiyafati wal-ijarati
and you are commanded to receive your guests and neighbors hospitably;
فَأَضِفْنِي وَأَجِرْنِي
fa-adifni wa ajirni
so, receive me as your guest and neighbor.
صَلَوَاتُ ٱللَّهِ عَلَيْكَ
salawatu allahi `alayka
May Allah’s blessings be upon you
وَعَلىٰ أَهْلِ بَيْتِكَ ٱلطَّاهِرينَ
wa `ala ahli baytika alttahirina
and upon your Household, the immaculate.
Another Video
The exegesis of the Salutations to Hazrat Imam Zamana (a.s.) on the day of Friday
Peace be upon you O guardian and supervisor nominated by Allah on His creation
The word Aayn? means 'eye' (Surah Maidah (5), Verse 54), similarly another meaning is derived from it is 'spring' (Surah Baqarah (2), Verse 60). The Holy Quran has used this word in context with these two meanings; otherwise the word has been used in several other meanings and contexts. According to famous Arabic litterateurs, the exact meaning of this word means eye and in rest of the cases its use is symbolic. He explained it with a simile that the reason for its usage in spring may be because the way water gushes out of the spring, similarly tears roll out of the eye.
(al-Mufradaat)
Hazrat Imam-e-Zamana (a.s.) has been mentioned as the 'eye of Allah', In Quran, Allah has mentioned His eye in the following verse: (O Prophet!) And wait patiently for the judgment of your Lord, for surely you are before Our eyes(Surah Tur (52), Verse 48)
It may be emphasized here that according to Islamic monotheistic beliefs Allah does not have any physical form or shape. However, He has made metaphorical references to things on His own like Kaaba is mentioned as His house and the she camel of Hazrat Saleh (a.s.) is mentioned as His own.
Nevertheless, according to the traditions of the Ahle Bait (a.s.), Imams (a.s.) are the eyes of Allah which constantly supervises His creation. There are innumerable traditions in this regard, but we will mention two of those traditions. Allamah Mohammad Baqir Majlisi (r.a.) in his famous book, Behaarul Anwaar has devoted one entire chapter to this subject and quoted 63 traditions in it.
1. Khusaimah relates that I asked Hazrat Imam Ja'far Sadiq (a.s.) about the Quranic verse "And everything will perish except His face (wajh)". Hazrat Imam Sadiq (a.s.) explained that
by 'wajh' Allah means His religion and the religion of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) and Hazrat Ali (a.s.), they are His face and His eyes among the people.(Behaarul Anwaar, vol. 24, p. 197, hadith 33, quoted from Tauhid-e-Saduq, p. 140)
It may be noted here that the face of Allah here is not physical face but Imams (a.s.) because through them people can turn towards Allah.
2. Hazrat Imam Sadiq (a.s.) says, Hazrat Amirul Momeneen Ali (a.s.) said, 'I am the knowledge of Allah and the observant eye of Allah.'(Behaarul Anwaar, vol. 24, p. 198, h. 25, quoted from Tauhid-e-Shaikh Saduq (r.a.), p 152, 155)
It is evident that in the present era, Hazrat Imam-e-Zamana (a.s.) who represents Ahle Bait (a.s.), is the eye of Allah who guards His creation.
'Peace be upon you O light of Allah through whom the guided ones receive guidance and through whom the believers are provided salvation.'
Shia and Sunnis unanimously agree that the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) and His Ahle Bait (a.s.) are the light of Allah which guides mankind. Let's have a glance at the 'Ayate Noor" and its interpretation in the Holy Quran:
Allah is the light of the heavens and the earth; the likeness of His light is as a niche in which is a lamp, the lamp is in a glass, (and) the glass is as it were a brightly shining star, lit from a blessed olive-tree, neither eastern nor western, the oil whereof almost gives light though fire touch it not-- light upon light-- Allah guides to His light whom He pleases, and Allah sets forth parables for men, and Allah is Cognizant of all things.(Surah Noor (24), Verse 35)
In the interpretation of this verse, famous Sunni scholar, Ibne Maghazali Shafei in his famous book, al Manaqib writes that Ali bin Ja'far says that I went to Imam Abul Hasan (a.s.) and asked him about this like a 'Niche in which the lamp', to which he replied:
"The niche means Hazrat Fatema (a.s.) and the lamp implies Hazrat Imam Hasan (a.s.) and Hazrat Imam Husain (a.s.). And ?the glass is as it were a brightly shining star? the glass is as it were a brightly shining star refers to Hazrat Fatema (s.a.) who is a shining star among the women of the world. 'Lit from a blessed olive-tree', here the tree means Hazrat Ibrahim (a.s.) and when the verse says 'Neither eastern nor western' means that Ibrahim was neither a Jew nor a Christian. 'The oil whereof almost gives light' means soon knowledge will emanate from it. 'Though fire touch it not - light upon light' means there will be Imams one after another. 'Allah guides to His light whom He pleases' means... whoever Allah wishes guides towards our Mastership and Leadership."(Manaqibe Maghazali pg 317)
This was from a Sunni book; there are a huge number of traditions even in the Shia books. One of them is mentioned hereunder:
Janab Jabir Ibne Abdullah Ansari (r.a.) narrates that when I entered Masjid-e-Kufa, I saw Hazrat Ali (a.s.) was writing something from his fingers and was constantly smiling. Out of curiosity I asked, "What is the reason for this mirth?"
Hazrat Imam Ali (a.s.) answered: "I am amazed at the man who recites this verse and does not recognize it as he ought to recognize it?"
I asked which verse O Amirul Momeneen (a.s.)? He (a.s.) said:
The saying of Allah, 'Allah is the light of the heavens and the earth; a likeness of His light is as a niche' Here 'niche' means Hazrat Mohammad (s.a.w.a.), while I am the lamp, 'in a glass' the glass case means Imam Hasan (a.s.) and Imam Husain (a.s.), 'it were a brightly shining star' means Imam Ali bin Al Husain (a.s.), 'lit from a blessed tree' means Mohammad bin Ali (a.s.), 'olive' means Ja'far bin Mohammad (a.s.), 'neither eastern' means Musa bin Ja'far (a.s.), while 'nor western' means Ali bin Musa (a.s.), 'the oil whereof almost gives light' is Mohammad bin Ali (a.s.) and 'though fire touch it not' is Ali bin Mohammad (a.s.), 'light upon light' is al Hasan bin Ali (a.s.) and 'Allah guides to His light whom He pleases' is Al Qaem Al Mahdi (a.t.f.s.).(Ghaayatul Maraam, by Sayed Hashim Bahrani (r.a.), pg 318)
This tradition was the hidden interpretation of Ayate Noor. Late Shaikh Hadi Tehrani (r.a.) has written a full article on this and named it as 'Resalatul Nooriyah'. Those interested in comprehensive information may refer to this article.
Nevertheless, Allamah Majlisi (r.a.) in chapter 18 has recorded 42 traditions which explains that Infallible Imams (a.s.) are the Light of Allah. For details refer vol 23 pg 304, one of those traditions is mentioned below:
Abu Khalid Kabuli inquired from Hazrat Imam Mohammad Baqir (a.s.) about the verse ?Therefore believe in Allah and His Apostle and the Light which We have revealed ' (Sura Tagabun(64), Verse 8).
Imam (a.s.) replied:
O Abu Khalid! By Allah, Noor in this verse refers to Imams (a.s.) from Aale Mohammad (s.a.w.a.). By Allah till the Day of Judgment, they will be Allah's Light which has been revealed. By Allah they are the Light of Allah in the earth and skies. O Abu Khalid, by Allah the Light of Imam (a.s.) is more illuminated in the heart of the believers than the sun during a bright day. By Allah, they brighten the hearts of the believers. From whomever Allah wishes, He hides His Light, which results in the darkening of their hearts. O Abu Khalid none will love us or accept our wilayat until Allah purifies his heart. And Allah will not cleanse his heart until he submits in front of us. And once he is submissive to us then Allah will protect him from intensive questioning and fear on the Day of Judgment."(Behaarul Anwaar vol 23 pg 308, hadith no 5, narrating from Tafsir Ali bin Ibrahim Qummi)
If Imams (a.s.) are Lights and their light is much more powerful than the physical source of light then, their effects will also be much more intense and significant. Two of those effects have been mentioned in this phrase of the ziyarat.
It is explained that through this Noor people are guided and believers (who are guided) get succor.
The word used in ziyarat is 'faraj'. Traditions have emphasized to await the 'faraj' (the relief). As Hazrat Imam Ja'far Sadiq (a.s.) said:
"Wait for the relief (faraj) and do not despair of Allah's mercy as certainly the most loved action in front of Allah is waiting for the relief."
This hadith clearly indicates that waiting for faraj is a laudable action in front of Allah. While the succor in this world will be attained only and only after the reappearance of Hazrat Imam-e- Zamana (a.t.f.s.), the succor in the hereafter is meant only for those who believe in the mastership and Leadership of the Infallible Imams (a.s.).
However, it should be borne in mind that for spiritual relief external means are not required, but the purification of soul and adherence to Ahle Bait (a.s.) alone is sufficient.
As Imam (a.s.) says in this tradition:"Excessively pray for faraj (relief) for in this (prayer) lies your salvation."
Exegesis Pdf
Pptx
Another Video
The exegesis of the Salutations to Hazrat Imam Zamana (a.s.) on the day of Friday
Peace be upon you O guardian and supervisor nominated by Allah on His creation
The word Aayn? means 'eye' (Surah Maidah (5), Verse 54), similarly another meaning is derived from it is 'spring' (Surah Baqarah (2), Verse 60). The Holy Quran has used this word in context with these two meanings; otherwise the word has been used in several other meanings and contexts. According to famous Arabic litterateurs, the exact meaning of this word means eye and in rest of the cases its use is symbolic. He explained it with a simile that the reason for its usage in spring may be because the way water gushes out of the spring, similarly tears roll out of the eye.
(al-Mufradaat)
Hazrat Imam-e-Zamana (a.s.) has been mentioned as the 'eye of Allah', In Quran, Allah has mentioned His eye in the following verse: (O Prophet!) And wait patiently for the judgment of your Lord, for surely you are before Our eyes(Surah Tur (52), Verse 48)
It may be emphasized here that according to Islamic monotheistic beliefs Allah does not have any physical form or shape. However, He has made metaphorical references to things on His own like Kaaba is mentioned as His house and the she camel of Hazrat Saleh (a.s.) is mentioned as His own.
Nevertheless, according to the traditions of the Ahle Bait (a.s.), Imams (a.s.) are the eyes of Allah which constantly supervises His creation. There are innumerable traditions in this regard, but we will mention two of those traditions. Allamah Mohammad Baqir Majlisi (r.a.) in his famous book, Behaarul Anwaar has devoted one entire chapter to this subject and quoted 63 traditions in it.
1. Khusaimah relates that I asked Hazrat Imam Ja'far Sadiq (a.s.) about the Quranic verse "And everything will perish except His face (wajh)". Hazrat Imam Sadiq (a.s.) explained that
by 'wajh' Allah means His religion and the religion of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) and Hazrat Ali (a.s.), they are His face and His eyes among the people.(Behaarul Anwaar, vol. 24, p. 197, hadith 33, quoted from Tauhid-e-Saduq, p. 140)
It may be noted here that the face of Allah here is not physical face but Imams (a.s.) because through them people can turn towards Allah.
2. Hazrat Imam Sadiq (a.s.) says, Hazrat Amirul Momeneen Ali (a.s.) said, 'I am the knowledge of Allah and the observant eye of Allah.'(Behaarul Anwaar, vol. 24, p. 198, h. 25, quoted from Tauhid-e-Shaikh Saduq (r.a.), p 152, 155)
It is evident that in the present era, Hazrat Imam-e-Zamana (a.s.) who represents Ahle Bait (a.s.), is the eye of Allah who guards His creation.
'Peace be upon you O light of Allah through whom the guided ones receive guidance and through whom the believers are provided salvation.'
Shia and Sunnis unanimously agree that the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) and His Ahle Bait (a.s.) are the light of Allah which guides mankind. Let's have a glance at the 'Ayate Noor" and its interpretation in the Holy Quran:
Allah is the light of the heavens and the earth; the likeness of His light is as a niche in which is a lamp, the lamp is in a glass, (and) the glass is as it were a brightly shining star, lit from a blessed olive-tree, neither eastern nor western, the oil whereof almost gives light though fire touch it not-- light upon light-- Allah guides to His light whom He pleases, and Allah sets forth parables for men, and Allah is Cognizant of all things.(Surah Noor (24), Verse 35)
In the interpretation of this verse, famous Sunni scholar, Ibne Maghazali Shafei in his famous book, al Manaqib writes that Ali bin Ja'far says that I went to Imam Abul Hasan (a.s.) and asked him about this like a 'Niche in which the lamp', to which he replied:
"The niche means Hazrat Fatema (a.s.) and the lamp implies Hazrat Imam Hasan (a.s.) and Hazrat Imam Husain (a.s.). And ?the glass is as it were a brightly shining star? the glass is as it were a brightly shining star refers to Hazrat Fatema (s.a.) who is a shining star among the women of the world. 'Lit from a blessed olive-tree', here the tree means Hazrat Ibrahim (a.s.) and when the verse says 'Neither eastern nor western' means that Ibrahim was neither a Jew nor a Christian. 'The oil whereof almost gives light' means soon knowledge will emanate from it. 'Though fire touch it not - light upon light' means there will be Imams one after another. 'Allah guides to His light whom He pleases' means... whoever Allah wishes guides towards our Mastership and Leadership."(Manaqibe Maghazali pg 317)
This was from a Sunni book; there are a huge number of traditions even in the Shia books. One of them is mentioned hereunder:
Janab Jabir Ibne Abdullah Ansari (r.a.) narrates that when I entered Masjid-e-Kufa, I saw Hazrat Ali (a.s.) was writing something from his fingers and was constantly smiling. Out of curiosity I asked, "What is the reason for this mirth?"
Hazrat Imam Ali (a.s.) answered: "I am amazed at the man who recites this verse and does not recognize it as he ought to recognize it?"
I asked which verse O Amirul Momeneen (a.s.)? He (a.s.) said:
The saying of Allah, 'Allah is the light of the heavens and the earth; a likeness of His light is as a niche' Here 'niche' means Hazrat Mohammad (s.a.w.a.), while I am the lamp, 'in a glass' the glass case means Imam Hasan (a.s.) and Imam Husain (a.s.), 'it were a brightly shining star' means Imam Ali bin Al Husain (a.s.), 'lit from a blessed tree' means Mohammad bin Ali (a.s.), 'olive' means Ja'far bin Mohammad (a.s.), 'neither eastern' means Musa bin Ja'far (a.s.), while 'nor western' means Ali bin Musa (a.s.), 'the oil whereof almost gives light' is Mohammad bin Ali (a.s.) and 'though fire touch it not' is Ali bin Mohammad (a.s.), 'light upon light' is al Hasan bin Ali (a.s.) and 'Allah guides to His light whom He pleases' is Al Qaem Al Mahdi (a.t.f.s.).(Ghaayatul Maraam, by Sayed Hashim Bahrani (r.a.), pg 318)
This tradition was the hidden interpretation of Ayate Noor. Late Shaikh Hadi Tehrani (r.a.) has written a full article on this and named it as 'Resalatul Nooriyah'. Those interested in comprehensive information may refer to this article.
Nevertheless, Allamah Majlisi (r.a.) in chapter 18 has recorded 42 traditions which explains that Infallible Imams (a.s.) are the Light of Allah. For details refer vol 23 pg 304, one of those traditions is mentioned below:
Abu Khalid Kabuli inquired from Hazrat Imam Mohammad Baqir (a.s.) about the verse ?Therefore believe in Allah and His Apostle and the Light which We have revealed ' (Sura Tagabun(64), Verse 8).
Imam (a.s.) replied:
O Abu Khalid! By Allah, Noor in this verse refers to Imams (a.s.) from Aale Mohammad (s.a.w.a.). By Allah till the Day of Judgment, they will be Allah's Light which has been revealed. By Allah they are the Light of Allah in the earth and skies. O Abu Khalid, by Allah the Light of Imam (a.s.) is more illuminated in the heart of the believers than the sun during a bright day. By Allah, they brighten the hearts of the believers. From whomever Allah wishes, He hides His Light, which results in the darkening of their hearts. O Abu Khalid none will love us or accept our wilayat until Allah purifies his heart. And Allah will not cleanse his heart until he submits in front of us. And once he is submissive to us then Allah will protect him from intensive questioning and fear on the Day of Judgment."(Behaarul Anwaar vol 23 pg 308, hadith no 5, narrating from Tafsir Ali bin Ibrahim Qummi)
If Imams (a.s.) are Lights and their light is much more powerful than the physical source of light then, their effects will also be much more intense and significant. Two of those effects have been mentioned in this phrase of the ziyarat.
It is explained that through this Noor people are guided and believers (who are guided) get succor.
The word used in ziyarat is 'faraj'. Traditions have emphasized to await the 'faraj' (the relief). As Hazrat Imam Ja'far Sadiq (a.s.) said:
"Wait for the relief (faraj) and do not despair of Allah's mercy as certainly the most loved action in front of Allah is waiting for the relief."
This hadith clearly indicates that waiting for faraj is a laudable action in front of Allah. While the succor in this world will be attained only and only after the reappearance of Hazrat Imam-e- Zamana (a.t.f.s.), the succor in the hereafter is meant only for those who believe in the mastership and Leadership of the Infallible Imams (a.s.).
However, it should be borne in mind that for spiritual relief external means are not required, but the purification of soul and adherence to Ahle Bait (a.s.) alone is sufficient.
As Imam (a.s.) says in this tradition:"Excessively pray for faraj (relief) for in this (prayer) lies your salvation."
Salawaat (Invocation of Blessings) Upon the Holy Infallibles (peace be upon them) on Fridays
It is also advisable to repeat the following words that Imam `Ali (peace be upon him) mentioned in one of his sermons on Friday, as is cited in the book of al-Rawdah min al-Kafi, representing an invocation of Allah’s blessings upon the Holy Prophet (peace nad blessings upon him and his family):
«إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ وَمَلاَئِكَتَهُ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَىٰ ٱلنَّبِيِّ
inna allaha wa mala'ikatahu yusalluna `ala alnnabiyyi
“Lo! Allah and His angels shower blessings on the Prophet.
يَا أَيُّهَا ٱلَّذينَ آمَنُوٱ صَلُّوٱ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوٱ تَسْليماً.»
ya ayyuha alladhina amanu sallu `alayhi wa sallimu tasliman
O you who believe, ask blessings on him and salute him with a worthy salutation.”
اَللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَىٰ مُحَمَّدٍ وَآلِ مُحَمَّدٍ
allahumma salli `ala muhammadin wa ali muhammadin
O Allah, send peace upon Muhammad and the Household of Muhammad,
وَبَارِكْ عَلَىٰ مُحَمَّدٍ وَآلِ مُحَمَّدٍ
wa barik `ala muhammadin wa ali muhammadin
send blessings upon Muhammad and the Household of Muhammad,
وَتَحَنَّنْ عَلَىٰ مُحَمَّدٍ وَآلِ مُحَمَّدٍ
wa tahannan `ala muhammadin wa ali muhammadin
have compassion upon Muhammad and the Household of Muhammad,
وَسَلِّمْ عَلَىٰ مُحَمَّدٍ وَآلِ مُحَمَّدٍ
wa sallim `ala muhammadin wa ali muhammadin
and send benedictions upon Muhammad and the Household of Muhammad
كَأَفْضَلَ مَا صَلَّيْتَ وَبَارَكْتَ
ka'afdali ma sallayta wa barakta
as much as You have sent peace, blessings,
وَتَرَحَّمْتَ وَتَحَنَّنْتَ
wa tarahhamta wa tahannanta
mercy, compassion,
وَسَلَّمْتَ عَلَىٰ إِبْرَاهِيمَ وَآلِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ
wa sallamta `ala ibrahima wa ali ibrahima
and benedictions upon (Prophet) Abraham and the Household of Abraham.
إِنَّكَ حَمِيدٌ مَجِيدٌ
innaka hamidun majidun
You are verily Owner of praise, Owner of glory.
اَللَّهُمَّ أَعْطِ مُحَمَّداً ٱلْوَسيلَةَ
allahumma a`ti muhammadan alwasilata
O Allah, give Muhammad [the right of] mediation,
وَٱلشَّرَفَ وَٱلْفَضيلَةَ
walshsharafa walfadilata
honor, virtue,
وَٱلْمَنْزِلَةَ ٱلْكَريمَةَ
walmanzilata alkarimata
and noble rank.
اَللَّهُمَّ ٱجْعَلْ مُحَمَّداً وَآلَ مُحَمَّدٍ
allahumma ij`al muhammadan wa ala muhammadin
O Allah, make Muhammad and the Household of Muhammad
أَعْظَمَ ٱلْخَلاَئِقِ كُلِّهِمْ شَرَفاً يَوْمَ ٱلْقِيَامَةِ
a`zama alkhala'iqi kullihim sharafan yawma alqiyamati
to be the most honored of all Your creatures on the Resurrection Day,
وَأَقْرَبَهُمْ مِنْكَ مَقْعَداً
wa aqrabahum minka maq`adan
the closest to You in position,
وَأَوْجَهَهُمْ عِنْدَكَ يَوْمَ ٱلْقِيَامَةِ جَاهاً
wa awjahahum `indaka yawma alqiyamati jahan
the most notable with You on the Resurrection Day,
وَأَفْضَلَهُمْ عِنْدَكَ مَنْزِلَةً وَنَصيباً
wa afdalahum `indaka manzilatan wa nasiban
and the most favorable in title and status.
اَللَّهُمَّ أَعْطِ مُحَمَّداً أَشْرَفَ ٱلْمَقَامِ
allahumma a`ti muhammadan ashrafa almaqami
O Allah, give Muhammad the most honorable position,
وَحِبَاءَ ٱلسَّلاَمِ
wa hiba'a alssalami
the most abundant salutation,
وَشَفَاعَةَ ٱلإِسْلاَمِ
wa shafa`ata al-islami
and the intercession of Islam.
اَللَّهُمَّ وَأَلْحِقْنَا بِهِ غَيْرَ خَزَايَا وَلاَ نَاكِثِينَ
allahumma wa alhiqna bihi ghayra khazaya wa la nakithina
O Allah, join us to him while we are neither disgraced, nor violating,
وَلاَ نَادِمِينَ وَلاَ مُبَدِّلِينَ
wa la nadimina wa la mubaddilina
nor regretful, nor distorting.
إِلٰهَ ٱلْحَقِّ آمينَ
ilaha alhaqqi amina
O God of all worlds, respond to us.
source: مصباح المتهجد Vol1 pg 387
It is also advisable to repeat the following words that Imam `Ali (peace be upon him) mentioned in one of his sermons on Friday, as is cited in the book of al-Rawdah min al-Kafi, representing an invocation of Allah’s blessings upon the Holy Prophet (peace nad blessings upon him and his family):
source: مصباح المتهجد Vol1 pg 387
Salwaat on the Holy Prophet (saws) after Asr on Friday
عن الصلاة عن أبي عبدِ اللهِ(عليه السَّلامُ) يُستحب أنْ تُصلّي على النّبيّ (صَلّى اللهُ عَليهِ وَآلِهِ) بعد العصر يوم الجمعة بهذه الصّلوات
About the prayer, from Abū ‘Abdillāh (as): It is recommended to pray upon the Prophet (p) after the afternoon prayer on Friday with these prayers
It has been narrated that the best hours of Fridays are these coming after the `Asr Prayer.
Accordingly, it is recommended to repeat the following invocation one hundred times at that time:
اللَّهُمُّ صَلّ عَلَىٰ مُحَمَّدٍ وَآلِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَجِّلْ فَرَجَهُمْ
allahumma salli `ala muhammadin wa ali muhammadin wa `ajjil farajahum
O Allah, bless Muhammad and the Household of Muhammad and hasten their Relief.
Imam Ja`far al-Sadiq (peace be upon him) is reported as saying:
i)To invoke Almighty Allah’s blessings upon the Prophet and his Household in the time between the Dhuhr and `Asr Prayers (on Fridays) is equal (in reward) to seventy rakats.
ii)One who says the following invocation after the `Asr Prayer on Fridays will be awarded the reward of the righteous deeds of all men and jinn on that day:
iii)One who repeats this invocation ten times immediately after the `Asr Prayer on Fridays will receive the blessings of the angels up to the next Friday and the very hour.
اَللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَىٰ مُحَمَّدٍ وَآلِ مُحَمَّدٍ
allahumma salli `ala muhammadin wa ali muhammadin
O Allah, bless Muhammad and the Household of Muhammad—
ٱلأَوْصِيَاءِ ٱلْمَرْضِيِّينَ
al-awsiya'i almardiyyina
the Successors and the pleased—
بِأَفْضَلِ صَلَوَاتِكَ
bi-afdali salawatika
with the best of Your blessings,
وَبَارِكْ عَلَيْهِمْ
wa barik `alayhim
and confer upon them
بِأَفْضَلِ بَرَكَاتِكَ
bi-afdali barakatika
with the best of your favors.
وَٱلسَّلاَمُ عَلَيْهِمْ
wa alssalamu `alayhim
And peace be upon them
وَعَلَىٰ أَرْوَاحِهِمْ وَأَجْسَادِهِمْ
wa `ala arwahihim wa ajsadihim
and upon their souls and bodies;
وَرَحْمَةُ ٱللَّهِ وَبَرَكَاتُهُ
wa rahmatu allahi wa barakatuhu
and Allah’s mercy and blessings be upon them.
Adding to this, Shaykh al-Tusi says that it is recommended to repeat the following invocation one hundred times at that time:
صَلَوَاتُ اللّهِ وَملاَئِكَتِهِ
salawatu allahi wa mala'ikatihi
The blessings of Allah, His angels,
وَأَنْبِيَائِهِ وَرُسُلِهِ
wa anbiya'ihi wa rusulihi
His prophets, His messengers,
وَجَميعِ خَلْقِهِ
wa jami`i khalqihi
and all of His creatures
عَلَىٰ مُحَمَّدٍ وَآلِ مُحَمَّدٍ
`ala muhammadin wa ali muhammadin
be upon Muhammad and the Household of Muhammad.
وَٱلسَّلاَمُ عَلَيْهِ وَعَلَيْهِمْ
walssalamu `alayhi wa `alayhim
And peace be upon him and upon them
وَعَلَىٰ أَرْوَاحِهِمْ وَأَجْسَادِهِمْ
wa `ala arwahihim wa ajsadihim
and upon their souls and bodies.
وَرَحْمَةُ ٱللَّهِ وَبَرَكَاتُهُ
wa rahmatu allahi wa barakatuhu
So be Allah’s mercy and blessings.
In al-Kafi, Shaykh al-Kulayni has narrated the following: When you complete the `Asr Prayer on Friday, say the following invocation.Almighty Allah will record for him one hundred thousand rewards, erase one hundred thousand of his evildoings, grant him one hundred thousand requests, and elevate him one hundred thousand ranks:
He adds that if one repeats the same invocation seven times, Almighty Allah will give him rewards as many as His servants, accept his deeds on that day, and place light between his eyes on the Resurrection Day.
اَللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَىٰ مُحَمَّدٍ وَآلِ مُحَمَّدٍ
allahumma salli `ala muhammadin wa ali muhammadin
O Allah, bless Muhammad and the Household of Muhammad
ٱلأَوْصِيَاءِ ٱلْمَرْضِيِّينَ
al-awsya'i almardiyyina
the Successors and the pleased
بِأَفْضَلِ صَلَوَاتِكَ
bi-afdali salawatika
with the best of Your blessings,
وَبَارِكْ عَلَيْهِمْ
wa barik `alayhim
and confer upon them
بِأَفْضَلِ بَرَكَاتِكَ
bi-afdali barakatika
with the best of your favors.
وَٱلسَّلاَمُ عَلَيْهِ وَعَلَيْهِمْ
wa alssalamu `alayhi wa `alayhim
And peace be upon him and them
وَرَحْمَةُ ٱللَّهِ وَبَرَكَاتُهُ
wa rahmatu allahi wa barakatuhu
and Allah’s mercy and blessings be also upon them.
اَللَّهُمَّ يَا أَجْوَدَ مَنْ أَعْطَىٰ
allahumma ya ajwada man a`ta
O Allah, O He Who is the most magnanimous of all those who may grant!
وَيَا خَيْرَ مَنْ سُئِلَ
wa ya khayra man su'ila
O He Who is the best of all those who are asked!
وَيَا أَرْحَمَ مَنِ ٱسْتُرْحِمَ
wa ya arhama man isturhima
O He Who is the most Merciful of all those whose mercy may be sought!
اَللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَىٰ مُحَمَّدٍ وَآلِهِ فِي ٱلأَوَّلِينَ
allahumma salli `ala muhammadin wa alihi fi al-awwalina
O Allah, send blessings to Muhammad and his Household among the foremost generations,
وَصَلِّ عَلَىٰ مُحَمَّدٍ وَآلِهِ فِي ٱلآخِرِينَ
wa salli `ala muhammadin wa alihi fi al-akhirina
send blessings to Muhammad and his Household among the last generations,
وَصَلِّ عَلَىٰ مُحَمَّدٍ وَآلِهِ فِي ٱلْمَلأِ ٱلأَعْلَىٰ
wa salli `ala muhammadin wa alihi fi almala'i al-a`la
send blessings to Muhammad and his Household among the Highest Chiefs,
وَصَلِّ عَلَىٰ مُحَمَّدٍ وَآلِهِ فِي ٱلْمُرْسَلِينَ
wa salli `ala muhammadin wa alihi fi almursalina
and send blessings to Muhammad and his Household among the Messengers.
اَللَّهُمَّ أَعْطِ مُحَمَّداً وَآلَهُ
allahumma a`ti muhammadan wa alahu
O Allah, (please) grant Muhammad and his Household
ٱلْوَسِيلَةَ وَٱلْفَضِيلَةَ
alwasilata walfadilata
the right of mediation, preference,
وَٱلشَّرَفَ وَٱلرِّفْعَةَ
walshsharafa walrrif`ata
honor, loftiness,
وَٱلدَّرَجَةَ ٱلْكَبيرَةَ
walddarajata alkabirata
and the grand rank.
اَللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي آمَنْتُ بِمُحَمَّدٍ
allahumma inni amantu bimuhammadin
O Allah, I believed in Muhammad,
صَلَّىٰ ٱللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَآلِهِ وَلَمْ أَرَهُ
salla allahu `alayhi wa alihi wa lam arahu
may Allah’s blessings be upon him and his Household, while I have not seen him;
فَلاَ تَحْرِمْنِي فِي ٱلْقِيَامَةِ رُؤْيَتَهُ
fala tahrimni fi alqiyamati ru'yatahu
so, do not deprive me of seeing him on the Resurrection Day,
وَٱرْزُقْنِي صُحْبَتَهُ
warzuqni suhbatahu
confer upon me with the favor of accompanying him,
وَتَوَفَّنِي عَلَىٰ مِلَّتِهِ
wa tawaffani `ala millatihi
cause me to die while I follow his creed,
وَٱسْقِنِي مِنْ حَوْضِهِ
wasqini min hawdihi
and allow me to drink from his Pool
مَشْرَباً رَوِيّاً
mashraban rawiyyan
a drink that is quenching,
سَائِغاً هَنِيئاً
sa'ighan hani'an
palatable, and pleasant,
لاَ أَظْمَأُ بَعْدَهُ أَبَداً
la azma'u ba`dahu abadan
after which I will never be thirsty.
إِنَّكَ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَديرٌ
innaka `ala kulli shay'in qadirun
Verily, You have power over all things.
اَللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي آمَنْتُ بِمُحَمَّدٍ
allahumma inni amantu bimuhammadin
O Allah, I believe in Muhammad,
صَلَّىٰ ٱللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَآلِهِ وَلَمْ أَرَهُ
salla allahu `alayhi wa alihi wa lam arahu
may Allah’s blessings be upon him and his Household, while I have not seen him;
فَعَرَِّفْنِي فِي ٱلْجِنَانِ وَجْهَهُ
fa`arrifni fi aljinani wajhahu
so, (please) show me his face in the gardens of Paradise.
اَللَّهُمَّ بَلِّغْ مُحَمَّداً
allahumma balligh muhammadan
O Allah, convey to Muhammad,
صَلَّىٰ ٱللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَآلِهِ
salla allahu `alayhi wa alihi
may Allah’s blessings be upon him and his Household,
مِنِّي تَحِيَّةً كَثيرَةً وَسَلاَماً
minni tahiyyatan kathiratan wa salaman
many greetings and compliments from me.
Imam Ja`far al-Sadiq (peace be upon him) is reported as saying:
i)To invoke Almighty Allah’s blessings upon the Prophet and his Household in the time between the Dhuhr and `Asr Prayers (on Fridays) is equal (in reward) to seventy rakats.
ii)One who says the following invocation after the `Asr Prayer on Fridays will be awarded the reward of the righteous deeds of all men and jinn on that day:
iii)One who repeats this invocation ten times immediately after the `Asr Prayer on Fridays will receive the blessings of the angels up to the next Friday and the very hour.
Adding to this, Shaykh al-Tusi says that it is recommended to repeat the following invocation one hundred times at that time:
In al-Kafi, Shaykh al-Kulayni has narrated the following: When you complete the `Asr Prayer on Friday, say the following invocation.Almighty Allah will record for him one hundred thousand rewards, erase one hundred thousand of his evildoings, grant him one hundred thousand requests, and elevate him one hundred thousand ranks:
He adds that if one repeats the same invocation seven times, Almighty Allah will give him rewards as many as His servants, accept his deeds on that day, and place light between his eyes on the Resurrection Day.