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📜 About Dua Tawassul

Dua Tawassul (دُعَاءُ التَّوَسُّل) is one of the most beloved and widely recited supplications in Shia Islam. The word "Tawassul" means seeking nearness, approach, or intercession — turning to Allah through the blessed intermediaries He has appointed as guides for humanity.

📖 Quranic Foundation

Tawassul is firmly rooted in the Quran:

"O you who believe! Be mindful of Allah and seek the means of nearness (wasilah) to Him" — Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:35)
"And if, when they wronged themselves, they had come to you and asked forgiveness of Allah, and the Messenger had asked forgiveness for them, they would have found Allah Accepting of repentance and Merciful" — Surah An-Nisa (4:64)

These verses establish that seeking means of approach to Allah and requesting intercession from the Prophet (SAWW) is not only permissible but recommended.

🌟 Structure of the Dua

Dua Tawassul systematically invokes each of the Fourteen Infallibles (Ma'sumeen):

Opening: Begins with Allah's name and seeks approach through the Prophet
The Prophet (SAWW): Called by his titles - Messenger, Seal of Prophets, Prophet of Mercy
Imam Ali (AS): Commander of the Faithful, Successor of the Messenger
Lady Fatimah (SA): The Radiant, Daughter of Muhammad, Leader of Women
Imam Hasan & Husayn (AS): The two Masters of Youth of Paradise
The Nine Imams: From Imam Sajjad (AS) to Imam Mahdi (AJ)
Closing: A powerful appeal acknowledging them as our masters and intercessors

After each invocation, the refrain "يا وَجيهاً عِنْدَ اللهِ اِشْفَعْ لَنا عِنْدَ اللهِ" (O esteemed one before Allah, intercede for us with Allah) is repeated.

📅 When to Recite

Dua Tawassul is particularly recommended on:

Tuesday nights (Laylat al-Thulatha) — The primary recommended time
After prayers — Especially after obligatory prayers
Times of need — When seeking fulfillment of important requests
At the shrines — When visiting the holy shrines of the Ahl al-Bayt

✨ The Fourteen Infallibles (Ma'sumeen)

Dua Tawassul invokes each of the fourteen pure souls whom Allah has protected from error:

Prophet Muhammad

مُحَمَّد ﷺ

Seal of Prophets

Imam Ali

عَلِيّ عليه السلام

Commander of Faithful

Lady Fatimah

فَاطِمَة عليها السلام

The Radiant

Imam Hasan

الحَسَن عليه السلام

The Chosen

Imam Husayn

الحُسَيْن عليه السلام

Master of Martyrs

Imam Sajjad

عَلِيّ زَيْن العابِدين

Ornament of Worshippers

Imam Baqir

مُحَمَّد الباقِر

The Revealer

Imam Sadiq

جَعْفَر الصادِق

The Truthful

Imam Kadhim

موسىٰ الكاظِم

The Forbearing

Imam Ridha

عَلِيّ الرِّضا

The Pleasing

Imam Jawad

مُحَمَّد الجَواد

The Generous

Imam Hadi

عَلِيّ الهادي

The Guide

Imam Askari

الحَسَن العَسْكَري

The Military

Imam Mahdi

المَهْدي عجّل الله فرجه

The Awaited

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بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful

Understanding Tawassul

The Concept of Intercession in Islam

Key Concept: Tawassul means seeking nearness to Allah through an intermediary. It is based on love, respect, and the recognition that Allah has appointed certain individuals as means of His grace.

يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا اتَّقُوا اللَّهَ وَابْتَغُوا إِلَيْهِ الْوَسِيلَةَ

"O you who believe! Be mindful of Allah and seek the means of nearness (wasilah) to Him" — Quran 5:35

The Ahl al-Bayt (AS) are the greatest "wasilah" (means) to Allah. When we invoke them, we are not worshipping them — we are asking them to pray for us, just as we ask living believers to pray for us.

Intercessionتَوَسُّل

Means/Approachوَسيلَة

Intercessorشَفيع

To seek nearnessاِبْتَغىٰ

Invoking the Prophet Muhammad (SAWW)

The Seal of Prophets & Prophet of Mercy

Context: The dua begins with the Prophet (SAWW), the greatest of all creation. He is called by multiple titles emphasizing his unique status as the final messenger and the embodiment of divine mercy.

اَللّٰهُمَّ إِنّي أَسْأَلُكَ وَأَتَوَجَّهُ إِلَيْكَ بِنَبِيِّكَ نَبِيِّ الرَّحْمَةِ مُحَمَّدٍ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَآلِهِ

"O Allah, I ask You and turn to You through Your Prophet, the Prophet of Mercy, Muhammad, peace be upon him and his family"

يا مُحَمَّدُ يا رَسولَ اللهِ يا خاتَمَ النَّبِيّينَ يا سَيِّدَ المُرْسَلينَ

"O Muhammad! O Messenger of Allah! O Seal of the Prophets! O Master of the Messengers!"

Prophet of Mercyنَبِيِّ الرَّحْمَة

Seal of Prophetsخاتَم النَّبِيّين

Master of Messengersسَيِّد المُرْسَلين

I turn toأَتَوَجَّهُ

Invoking Imam Ali (AS)

Commander of the Faithful & Successor

Context: Imam Ali (AS) is the first divinely appointed successor. His titles emphasize his unique relationship with the Prophet as his brother, cousin, son-in-law, and spiritual heir.

يا أَبَا الحَسَنِ يا عَلِيَّ بْنَ أَبي طالِبٍ يا أَميرَ المُؤْمِنينَ يا وَصِيَّ رَسولِ رَبِّ العالَمينَ

"O Father of Hasan! O Ali son of Abu Talib! O Commander of the Faithful! O Successor of the Messenger of the Lord of the Worlds!"

يا حُجَّةَ اللهِ عَلىٰ خَلْقِهِ يا سَيِّدَنا وَمَوْلانا

"O Proof of Allah over His creation! O our Master and our Guardian!"

Commander of Faithfulأَمير المُؤْمِنين

Successorوَصِيّ

Proof of Allahحُجَّة الله

Our Masterسَيِّدَنا

Invoking Lady Fatimah (SA)

The Radiant & Leader of Women

Context: Lady Fatimah (SA) holds a unique station as the link between prophethood and imamate. She is the daughter of the Prophet, wife of Ali, and mother of the Imams. Her intercession is especially powerful.

يا فاطِمَةُ الزَّهْراءُ يا بِنْتَ مُحَمَّدٍ يا قُرَّةَ عَيْنِ الرَّسولِ يا سَيِّدَةَ نِساءِ العالَمينَ

"O Fatimah the Radiant! O daughter of Muhammad! O delight of the Messenger's eye! O Leader of the women of all the worlds!"

يا وَجيهَةً عِنْدَ اللهِ اِشْفَعي لَنا عِنْدَ اللهِ

"O you who are esteemed before Allah, intercede for us with Allah!"

The Radiantالزَّهْراء

Daughter ofبِنْت

Delight of the eyeقُرَّة عَيْن

Leader of Womenسَيِّدَة نِساء

Invoking Imam Hasan & Imam Husayn (AS)

The Two Masters of Youth of Paradise

Context: The Prophet (SAWW) said: "Hasan and Husayn are the two masters of the youth of Paradise." They represent different paths of preserving Islam — Hasan through patience and Husayn through sacrifice.

يا حَسَنُ يا أَبا مُحَمَّدٍ يا مُجْتَبىٰ يا اِبْنَ رَسولِ اللهِ يا سَيِّدَ شَبابِ أَهْلِ الجَنَّةِ

"O Hasan! O Father of Muhammad! O Chosen One! O Son of the Messenger of Allah! O Master of the Youth of the People of Paradise!"

يا حُسَيْنُ يا أَبا عَبْدِ اللهِ يا سَيِّدَ الشُّهَداءِ يا اِبْنَ رَسولِ اللهِ

"O Husayn! O Father of Abdullah! O Master of the Martyrs! O Son of the Messenger of Allah!"

The Chosenمُجْتَبىٰ

Master of Martyrsسَيِّد الشُّهَداء

Youth of Paradiseشَباب الجَنَّة

Son ofاِبْن

Invoking the Nine Imams

From Imam Sajjad to Imam Askari (AS)

Context: Each Imam preserved and transmitted the true teachings of Islam in their time. Their titles reflect their unique qualities — the Worshipper, the Revealer of Knowledge, the Truthful, etc.

يا عَلِيَّ بْنَ الحُسَيْنِ يا زَيْنَ العابِدينَ يا سَيِّدَ السّاجِدينَ

"O Ali son of Husayn! O Ornament of the Worshippers! O Master of those who prostrate!"

يا مُحَمَّدَ بْنَ عَلِيٍّ يا باقِرَ عِلْمِ النَّبِيّينَ

"O Muhammad son of Ali! O Revealer of the knowledge of the Prophets!"

يا جَعْفَرَ بْنَ مُحَمَّدٍ يا الصّادِقَ يا موسىٰ بْنَ جَعْفَرٍ يا الكاظِمَ

Ornament of Worshippersزَيْن العابِدين

The Revealerالباقِر

The Truthfulالصّادِق

The Forbearingالكاظِم

Invoking Imam Mahdi (AJ)

The Living Imam & Master of Time

Context: Imam Mahdi (AJ) is the twelfth and final Imam, currently in occultation. He is alive and will reappear to establish justice on earth. His titles emphasize his role as Allah's proof and the awaited savior.

يا حُجَّةَ اللهِ يا بَقِيَّةَ اللهِ يا خاتَمَ الأَوْصِياءِ يا صاحِبَ الزَّمانِ

"O Proof of Allah! O Remnant of Allah! O Seal of the Successors! O Master of the Time!"

يا اِبْنَ الحَسَنِ يا المَهْديَّ يا صاحِبَ الأَمْرِ

"O Son of Hasan! O the Guided One! O Master of the Command!"

Proof of Allahحُجَّة الله

Remnant of Allahبَقِيَّة الله

Master of Timeصاحِب الزَّمان

The Guidedالمَهْدي

The Closing Appeal

Seeking Intercession for All Needs

Context: The dua concludes with a powerful appeal to all the Ma'sumeen collectively. We acknowledge them as our masters, guardians, and intercessors for the day of our greatest need.

يا سادَتي وَمَوالِيَّ إِنّي تَوَجَّهْتُ بِكُمْ أَئِمَّتي وَعُدَّتي لِيَوْمِ فَقْري وَحاجَتي إِلَى اللهِ

"O my Masters and my Guardians! I turn to you, my Imams and my provision for the day of my poverty and need, towards Allah"

وَتَوَسَّلْتُ بِكُمْ إِلَى اللهِ وَاسْتَشْفَعْتُ بِكُمْ إِلَى اللهِ فَاشْفَعوا لي عِنْدَ اللهِ

"And I seek intercession through you to Allah, and I seek your intercession with Allah, so intercede for me with Allah"

وَاسْتَنْقِذوني مِنْ ذُنوبي عِنْدَ اللهِ

"And rescue me from my sins before Allah"

My Mastersسادَتي

My Guardiansمَوالِيَّ

My provisionعُدَّتي

My poverty/needفَقْري وَحاجَتي

Rescue meاِسْتَنْقِذوني

My sinsذُنوبي

📖 For Students

Dua Tawassul is a journey through the lives and stations of the Ma'sumeen. As you learn each invocation, reflect on the qualities and sacrifices of each pure soul. Let their light guide you closer to Allah.

اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى مُحَمَّدٍ وَآلِ مُحَمَّدٍ

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Intercessionتَوَسُّل

Means/Approachوَسيلَة

Intercedeاِشْفَعْ

Intercessorشَفيع

Esteemedوَجيه

Before Allahعِنْدَ الله

I turn toتَوَجَّهْتُ

I seek intercessionاِسْتَشْفَعْتُ

✨ Titles of the Prophet (SAWW)

Messenger of Allahرَسول الله

Prophet of Mercyنَبِيّ الرَّحْمَة

Seal of Prophetsخاتَم النَّبِيّين

Master of Messengersسَيِّد المُرْسَلين

The Chosenالمُصْطَفىٰ

The Praisedالمَحْمود

⚔️ Titles of Imam Ali (AS)

Commander of Faithfulأَمير المُؤْمِنين

Successorوَصِيّ

Proof of Allahحُجَّة الله

Father of Hasanأَبو الحَسَن

Our Masterسَيِّدَنا

Our Guardianمَوْلانا

🌹 Titles of Lady Fatimah (SA)

The Radiantالزَّهْراء

Daughter of Muhammadبِنْت مُحَمَّد

Delight of the eyeقُرَّة عَيْن

Leader of Womenسَيِّدَة نِساء

Of all the worldsالعالَمين

The Pureالبَتول

👑 Titles of the Imams

Ornament of Worshippersزَيْن العابِدين

The Revealerالباقِر

The Truthfulالصّادِق

The Forbearingالكاظِم

The Pleasingالرِّضا

The Generousالجَواد

The Guideالهادي

The Militaryالعَسْكَري

The Guidedالمَهْدي

Master of Timeصاحِب الزَّمان

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family & Relationship Terms

Son ofاِبْن / بْن

Daughter ofبِنْت

Father ofأَبو / أَبا

Householdأَهْل البَيْت

My Imamsأَئِمَّتي

My Mastersسادَتي

My Guardiansمَوالِيَّ

Pure Onesالطاهِرين

🙏 Supplication Verbs

I ask Youأَسْأَلُكَ

I turn toأَتَوَجَّهُ

Intercede for usاِشْفَعوا لَنا

Rescue meاِسْتَنْقِذوني

Fulfillاِقْضِ

Help meأَغِثْني

💫 Key Concepts

My needحاجَتي

My povertyفَقْري

My provisionعُدَّتي

My sinsذُنوبي

Remnant of Allahبَقِيَّة الله

Authorityوِلايَة

Infallibleمَعْصوم

Creationخَلْق

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Every invocation from the dua with translation and context

🌟 1. The Opening Invocation

"O Allah, I ask You and turn to You through Your Prophet, the Prophet of Mercy, Muhammad, peace be upon him and his family"

Reflection: The dua begins by establishing the method — we approach Allah through His Prophet, acknowledging Muhammad (SAWW) as the embodiment of divine mercy.

☀️ 2. Invoking Prophet Muhammad (SAWW)

يا مُحَمَّدُ يا رَسولَ اللهِ يا خاتَمَ النَّبِيّينَ يا سَيِّدَ المُرْسَلينَ يا نَبِيَّ الرَّحْمَةِ يا وَجيهاً عِنْدَ اللهِ اِشْفَعْ لَنا عِنْدَ اللهِ

"O Muhammad! O Messenger of Allah! O Seal of the Prophets! O Master of the Messengers! O Prophet of Mercy! O esteemed one before Allah, intercede for us with Allah!"

Reflection: The Prophet (SAWW) is addressed with his greatest titles, emphasizing his finality, leadership, and mercy. His intercession is the first we seek.

⚔️ 3. Invoking Imam Ali (AS)

يا أَبَا الحَسَنِ يا عَلِيَّ بْنَ أَبي طالِبٍ يا أَميرَ المُؤْمِنينَ يا وَصِيَّ رَسولِ رَبِّ العالَمينَ يا حُجَّةَ اللهِ عَلىٰ خَلْقِهِ يا سَيِّدَنا وَمَوْلانا

"O Father of Hasan! O Ali son of Abu Talib! O Commander of the Faithful! O Successor of the Messenger of the Lord of the Worlds! O Proof of Allah over His creation! O our Master and Guardian!"

Reflection: Imam Ali (AS) is called by his kunya, lineage, and titles. He is established as the proof of Allah and our master, connecting us to prophetic authority.

🌹 4. Invoking Lady Fatimah (SA)

يا فاطِمَةُ الزَّهْراءُ يا بِنْتَ مُحَمَّدٍ يا قُرَّةَ عَيْنِ الرَّسولِ يا سَيِّدَةَ نِساءِ العالَمينَ يا وَجيهَةً عِنْدَ اللهِ اِشْفَعي لَنا عِنْدَ اللهِ

"O Fatimah the Radiant! O daughter of Muhammad! O delight of the Messenger's eye! O Leader of the women of all the worlds! O esteemed one before Allah, intercede for us with Allah!"

Reflection: Lady Fatimah's unique position is emphasized — she is the light (Zahra) connecting prophethood and imamate, the joy of her father, and the queen of all women.

🕊️ 5. Invoking Imam Hasan (AS)

يا حَسَنُ يا أَبا مُحَمَّدٍ يا مُجْتَبىٰ يا اِبْنَ رَسولِ اللهِ يا سَيِّدَ شَبابِ أَهْلِ الجَنَّةِ يا حُجَّةَ اللهِ عَلىٰ خَلْقِهِ

"O Hasan! O Father of Muhammad! O Chosen One! O Son of the Messenger of Allah! O Master of the Youth of Paradise! O Proof of Allah over His creation!"

Reflection: Imam Hasan (AS), the Mujtaba (Chosen), preserved Islam through patience and wisdom. He and his brother are the masters of the youth of Paradise.

🔴 6. Invoking Imam Husayn (AS)

يا حُسَيْنُ يا أَبا عَبْدِ اللهِ يا سَيِّدَ الشُّهَداءِ يا اِبْنَ رَسولِ اللهِ يا قَتيلَ العَبْرَةِ يا حُجَّةَ اللهِ عَلىٰ خَلْقِهِ

"O Husayn! O Father of Abdullah! O Master of the Martyrs! O Son of the Messenger of Allah! O the one slain with tears! O Proof of Allah over His creation!"

Reflection: Imam Husayn (AS) is the Master of Martyrs who sacrificed everything at Karbala. His martyrdom preserved true Islam for all generations.

🙏 7. Invoking Imam Sajjad (AS)

يا عَلِيَّ بْنَ الحُسَيْنِ يا زَيْنَ العابِدينَ يا سَيِّدَ السّاجِدينَ يا حُجَّةَ اللهِ عَلىٰ خَلْقِهِ

"O Ali son of Husayn! O Ornament of the Worshippers! O Master of those who prostrate! O Proof of Allah over His creation!"

Reflection: Imam Sajjad (AS) is the Ornament of Worshippers, famous for his profound prayers and duas. His Sahifa Sajjadiyya is called the "Psalms of the Ahl al-Bayt."

📚 8. Invoking Imam Baqir (AS)

يا مُحَمَّدَ بْنَ عَلِيٍّ يا باقِرَ عِلْمِ النَّبِيّينَ يا حُجَّةَ اللهِ عَلىٰ خَلْقِهِ

"O Muhammad son of Ali! O Revealer of the knowledge of the Prophets! O Proof of Allah over His creation!"

Reflection: Imam Baqir (AS) means "the one who splits open knowledge." He revealed the deep knowledge inherited from the Prophets and is the father of Islamic jurisprudence.

⚖️ 9. Invoking Imam Sadiq (AS)

يا جَعْفَرَ بْنَ مُحَمَّدٍ يا الصّادِقَ يا حُجَّةَ اللهِ عَلىٰ خَلْقِهِ

"O Ja'far son of Muhammad! O the Truthful! O Proof of Allah over His creation!"

Reflection: Imam Sadiq (AS), the Truthful, founded the Ja'fari school of jurisprudence. Over 4,000 students learned from him, including founders of Sunni schools.

🔒 10. Invoking Imam Kadhim (AS)

يا موسىٰ بْنَ جَعْفَرٍ يا الكاظِمَ يا بابَ الحَوائِجِ يا حُجَّةَ اللهِ عَلىٰ خَلْقِهِ

"O Musa son of Ja'far! O the Forbearing! O Gate of Needs! O Proof of Allah over His creation!"

Reflection: Imam Kadhim (AS) is known for suppressing anger (Kadhim) and is called "Bab al-Hawaij" — the gate through which needs are fulfilled.

✨ 11. Invoking Imam Ridha (AS)

يا عَلِيَّ بْنَ موسىٰ يا الرِّضا يا غَريبَ الغُرَباءِ يا حُجَّةَ اللهِ عَلىٰ خَلْقِهِ

"O Ali son of Musa! O the Pleasing! O Stranger among strangers! O Proof of Allah over His creation!"

Reflection: Imam Ridha (AS) is called "Gharib al-Ghuraba" — the stranger among strangers — as he was martyred far from home in Tus (Mashhad).

🎁 12. Invoking Imam Jawad (AS)

يا مُحَمَّدَ بْنَ عَلِيٍّ يا الجَوادَ يا التَّقِيَّ يا حُجَّةَ اللهِ عَلىٰ خَلْقِهِ

"O Muhammad son of Ali! O the Generous! O the Pious! O Proof of Allah over His creation!"

Reflection: Imam Jawad (AS) became Imam at age 8, proving that divine knowledge is not dependent on age. He is known for his generosity and piety.

🌙 13. Invoking Imam Hadi (AS)

يا عَلِيَّ بْنَ مُحَمَّدٍ يا الهاديَ يا النَّقِيَّ يا حُجَّةَ اللهِ عَلىٰ خَلْقِهِ

"O Ali son of Muhammad! O the Guide! O the Pure! O Proof of Allah over His creation!"

Reflection: Imam Hadi (AS) guided the Shia community during intense persecution. He established the system of representatives that would continue into the occultation.

🏰 14. Invoking Imam Askari (AS)

يا حَسَنَ بْنَ عَلِيٍّ يا العَسْكَرِيَّ يا الزَّكِيَّ يا حُجَّةَ اللهِ عَلىٰ خَلْقِهِ

"O Hasan son of Ali! O the Military! O the Pure! O Proof of Allah over His creation!"

Reflection: Imam Askari (AS) was under house arrest in the military camp (Askar) of Samarra. He is the father of Imam Mahdi and prepared for the occultation.

🌅 15. Invoking Imam Mahdi (AJ)

يا حُجَّةَ اللهِ يا بَقِيَّةَ اللهِ يا خاتَمَ الأَوْصِياءِ يا صاحِبَ الزَّمانِ يا اِبْنَ الحَسَنِ يا المَهْديَّ يا صاحِبَ الأَمْرِ

"O Proof of Allah! O Remnant of Allah! O Seal of the Successors! O Master of Time! O Son of Hasan! O the Guided One! O Master of the Command!"

Reflection: Imam Mahdi (AJ) is the awaited savior who will fill the earth with justice. He is alive in occultation and his reappearance will mark the triumph of truth.

🔥 16. The Closing Appeal

يا سادَتي وَمَوالِيَّ إِنّي تَوَجَّهْتُ بِكُمْ أَئِمَّتي وَعُدَّتي لِيَوْمِ فَقْري وَحاجَتي إِلَى اللهِ وَتَوَسَّلْتُ بِكُمْ إِلَى اللهِ وَاسْتَشْفَعْتُ بِكُمْ إِلَى اللهِ فَاشْفَعوا لي عِنْدَ اللهِ وَاسْتَنْقِذوني مِنْ ذُنوبي عِنْدَ اللهِ

"O my Masters and my Guardians! I turn to you, my Imams and my provision for the day of my poverty and need, towards Allah. And I seek intercession through you to Allah, and I seek your intercession with Allah. So intercede for me with Allah and rescue me from my sins before Allah!"

Reflection: The powerful conclusion acknowledges all the Ma'sumeen as our masters, guardians, and hope. We ask them collectively to intercede for us and save us from our sins.

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بِسْمِ اللَّهِ — Opening

O Allah, I ask You and turn to You through Your Prophet, the Prophet of Mercy, Muhammad, peace be upon him and his family

يا أَبَا القاسِمِ يا مُحَمَّدُ يا رَسولَ اللهِ يا إِمامَ الرَّحْمَةِ

O Father of Qasim! O Muhammad! O Messenger of Allah! O Imam of Mercy!

يا سَيِّدَنا وَمَوْلانا إِنّا تَوَجَّهْنا وَاسْتَشْفَعْنا وَتَوَسَّلْنا بِكَ إِلَى اللهِ

O our Master and Guardian! We turn, seek intercession, and seek means through you to Allah

يا وَجيهاً عِنْدَ اللهِ اِشْفَعْ لَنا عِنْدَ اللهِ

O esteemed one before Allah, intercede for us with Allah

أَمير المُؤْمِنين — Imam Ali (AS)

يا أَبَا الحَسَنِ يا عَلِيَّ بْنَ أَبي طالِبٍ

O Father of Hasan! O Ali son of Abu Talib!

يا أَميرَ المُؤْمِنينَ يا حُجَّةَ اللهِ عَلىٰ خَلْقِهِ

O Commander of the Faithful! O Proof of Allah over His creation!

يا سَيِّدَنا وَمَوْلانا إِنّا تَوَجَّهْنا وَاسْتَشْفَعْنا وَتَوَسَّلْنا بِكَ إِلَى اللهِ

O our Master and Guardian! We turn, seek intercession, and seek means through you to Allah

يا وَجيهاً عِنْدَ اللهِ اِشْفَعْ لَنا عِنْدَ اللهِ

O esteemed one before Allah, intercede for us with Allah

الزَّهْراء — Lady Fatimah (SA)

يا فاطِمَةُ الزَّهْراءُ يا بِنْتَ مُحَمَّدٍ

O Fatimah the Radiant! O daughter of Muhammad!

يا قُرَّةَ عَيْنِ الرَّسولِ يا سَيِّدَتَنا وَمَوْلاتَنا

O delight of the Messenger's eye! O our Lady and Guardian!

إِنّا تَوَجَّهْنا وَاسْتَشْفَعْنا وَتَوَسَّلْنا بِكِ إِلَى اللهِ

We turn, seek intercession, and seek means through you to Allah

يا وَجيهَةً عِنْدَ اللهِ اِشْفَعي لَنا عِنْدَ اللهِ

O esteemed one before Allah, intercede for us with Allah

المُجْتَبىٰ — Imam Hasan (AS)

يا أَبا مُحَمَّدٍ يا حَسَنَ بْنَ عَلِيٍّ

O Father of Muhammad! O Hasan son of Ali!

يا المُجْتَبىٰ يا اِبْنَ رَسولِ اللهِ يا حُجَّةَ اللهِ عَلىٰ خَلْقِهِ

O the Chosen! O son of the Messenger of Allah! O Proof of Allah over His creation!

يا سَيِّدَنا وَمَوْلانا... يا وَجيهاً عِنْدَ اللهِ اِشْفَعْ لَنا عِنْدَ اللهِ

O our Master and Guardian... O esteemed one before Allah, intercede for us with Allah

سَيِّد الشُّهَداء — Imam Husayn (AS)

يا أَبا عَبْدِ اللهِ يا حُسَيْنَ بْنَ عَلِيٍّ

O Father of Abdullah! O Husayn son of Ali!

يا الشَّهيدَ يا سَيِّدَ الشُّهَداءِ يا اِبْنَ رَسولِ اللهِ يا حُجَّةَ اللهِ عَلىٰ خَلْقِهِ

O Martyr! O Master of Martyrs! O son of the Messenger of Allah! O Proof of Allah over His creation!

يا سَيِّدَنا وَمَوْلانا... يا وَجيهاً عِنْدَ اللهِ اِشْفَعْ لَنا عِنْدَ اللهِ

O our Master and Guardian... O esteemed one before Allah, intercede for us with Allah

الأَئِمَّة التِّسْعَة — The Nine Imams

يا عَلِيَّ بْنَ الحُسَيْنِ يا زَيْنَ العابِدينَ يا حُجَّةَ اللهِ عَلىٰ خَلْقِهِ

O Ali son of Husayn! O Ornament of Worshippers! O Proof of Allah over His creation!

يا مُحَمَّدَ بْنَ عَلِيٍّ يا باقِرَ عِلْمِ النَّبِيّينَ يا حُجَّةَ اللهِ عَلىٰ خَلْقِهِ

O Muhammad son of Ali! O Revealer of the Prophets' knowledge! O Proof of Allah over His creation!

يا جَعْفَرَ بْنَ مُحَمَّدٍ يا الصّادِقَ يا حُجَّةَ اللهِ عَلىٰ خَلْقِهِ

O Ja'far son of Muhammad! O the Truthful! O Proof of Allah over His creation!

يا موسىٰ بْنَ جَعْفَرٍ يا الكاظِمَ يا حُجَّةَ اللهِ عَلىٰ خَلْقِهِ

O Musa son of Ja'far! O the Forbearing! O Proof of Allah over His creation!

يا عَلِيَّ بْنَ موسىٰ يا الرِّضا يا حُجَّةَ اللهِ عَلىٰ خَلْقِهِ

O Ali son of Musa! O the Pleasing! O Proof of Allah over His creation!

يا مُحَمَّدَ بْنَ عَلِيٍّ يا الجَوادَ يا حُجَّةَ اللهِ عَلىٰ خَلْقِهِ

O Muhammad son of Ali! O the Generous! O Proof of Allah over His creation!

يا عَلِيَّ بْنَ مُحَمَّدٍ يا الهاديَ يا حُجَّةَ اللهِ عَلىٰ خَلْقِهِ

O Ali son of Muhammad! O the Guide! O Proof of Allah over His creation!

يا حَسَنَ بْنَ عَلِيٍّ يا العَسْكَرِيَّ يا حُجَّةَ اللهِ عَلىٰ خَلْقِهِ

O Hasan son of Ali! O the Military! O Proof of Allah over His creation!

صاحِب الزَّمان — Imam Mahdi (AJ)

يا حُجَّةَ اللهِ يا بَقِيَّةَ اللهِ

O Proof of Allah! O Remnant of Allah!

يا خاتَمَ الأَوْصِياءِ يا صاحِبَ الزَّمانِ

O Seal of the Successors! O Master of Time!

يا اِبْنَ الحَسَنِ يا المَهْديَّ يا صاحِبَ الأَمْرِ

O son of Hasan! O the Guided! O Master of the Command!

يا سَيِّدَنا وَمَوْلانا... يا وَجيهاً عِنْدَ اللهِ اِشْفَعْ لَنا عِنْدَ اللهِ

O our Master and Guardian... O esteemed one before Allah, intercede for us with Allah

الخاتِمَة — The Closing

يا سادَتي وَمَوالِيَّ إِنّي تَوَجَّهْتُ بِكُمْ أَئِمَّتي وَعُدَّتي

O my Masters and Guardians! I turn to you, my Imams and my provision

لِيَوْمِ فَقْري وَحاجَتي إِلَى اللهِ

For the day of my poverty and my need towards Allah

وَتَوَسَّلْتُ بِكُمْ إِلَى اللهِ وَاسْتَشْفَعْتُ بِكُمْ إِلَى اللهِ

And I seek means through you to Allah, and I seek your intercession with Allah

فَاشْفَعوا لي عِنْدَ اللهِ

So intercede for me with Allah

وَاسْتَنْقِذوني مِنْ ذُنوبي عِنْدَ اللهِ

And rescue me from my sins before Allah

فَإِنَّكُمْ وَسيلَتي إِلَى اللهِ وَبِحُبِّكُمْ وَبِقُرْبِكُمْ أَرْجو نَجاةً مِنَ اللهِ

For you are my means to Allah, and through love of you and nearness to you, I hope for salvation from Allah

فَكونوا عِنْدَ اللهِ رَجائي يا سادَتي يا أَوْلِياءَ اللهِ

So be my hope before Allah, O my Masters, O Friends of Allah!

اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى مُحَمَّدٍ وَآلِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَجِّلْ فَرَجَهُمْ

O Allah, send blessings upon Muhammad and the family of Muhammad, and hasten their relief