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Sunday, 29 July 2007 |
Taught by Imam Ali (the first Divinely appointed Imam after the demise of the
Holy Prophet of Islam) to his close companion Kumayl bin Ziyad, the supplication
of Kumayl is one of the masterpieces of the Islamic tradition. A moving
supplication that captures the centremost tenets of the Islamic faith with
utmost humility in address and flowing eloquence. Imam Ali (a) draws the
attention of the human conscience to the Glory and Majesty of the Almighty
Creator, His unending Mercy and favours to creation in its entirety and our
shortcomings in expressing gratitude for these favours.
Kumayl Ibn Ziyad Nakha'i was a confidant amongst the companions of Amir al
Muminin, Imam Ali Ibn Abi Talib (A.S.) and this sublime Du'a was first heard
from the beautiful, though anguished, voice of Imam Ali. According to Allama
Majlisi (on whom be Allah's Mercy) Kumayl had attended an assembly in the Mosque
at Basra which was addressed by Imam Ali in the course of which the night of the
15th of Shaban was mentioned. Imam Ali said-"Whosoever keeps awake in devoutness
on this night and recites the Du'a of Prophet Khizr, undoubtedly that person's
supplication will be responded to and granted. When the assembly at the Mosque
had dispersed, Kumayl called at the house where Imam Ali was staying, and
requested him to acquaint him with Prophet Khizr's "Du'a". Imam Ali asked Kumayl
to sit down, record and memorise the "Du'a" which Imam Ali dictated to Kumayl.
Imam Ali then advised Kumayl to recite this "Du'a" on the eve of (i.e. evening
preceding) every Friday, or once a month or at least once in every year so that,
added Imam Ali, "Allah may protect thee from the evils of the enemies and the
plots contrived by impostors. O' Kumayl! in consideration of thy companionship
and understanding, I grant thee this honour of entrusting this "Du'a" to thee."
Mutlimedia:
- Video: Supplication of Kumayl with English Subtitles
- Audio: Dua Kumayl by Mahdi Sahwan
- Audio: Dua Kumayl by Bassim Al-Karbalai
Commentary of Dua Kumayl by Dr. Murtadha Alidina
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