SPECIAL MONTHLY PRAYERS

 

According to Ayatullah Sayyid Muhammad Baqir al-Hakim in his book, “The Role of Ahlal Bayt in Building the Virtuous Community,” He quotes Shaykh al-Tusi in his book, “Misbah al-Mutahajjid” Imam Taqi al-Jawad (a.s.) had said, “

At the beginning of each month and on the first day, a two-unit prayer may be offered. In the first unit, Surah al-Fatiha is recited once, and Surah al-Tawheed is recited thirty times. In the second, Surah al-Fatihah is recited once and Surah al-Qadr repeated thirty times. After completing it, alms should be given. One who does so will gain throughout that month. (Al-Hurr al-Amili, Wasa’il al-Shia 5:286)

It is also recommended to recite the following nine Ayahs:

Surah al-Hud Ayah 6                       Every animal’s sustenance is provided by Allah

Surah al-An’am Ayah 17                 If Allah wishes to bring harm no one can stop it

Surah Talaq Ayah 7                         Allah will bring about ease after hardship

Surah al-Kahaf Ayah 39                 There is no power except by Allah

Surah Ale-Imran Ayah 173             Allah is sufficient for us, and He is an excellent trustee

Surah al-Anbiya Ayah 87               There is no God except You, I have been among the wrongdoers

Surah al-Qasas Ayah 24                 My Lord! I am indeed in need of any good You send down to me

Surah al-Anbiya Ayah 89               My Lord! Do not leave me without an heir

Surah al-Ghafir Ayah 44                And I trust my affair to Allah, Indeed Allah sees best the servants

Also recommended to give Sadaqah and wear “Hirz al-Jawad,” (Ya Nooru Ya Burhanu Ya Mubinu Ya MuniruYa RabbikfiniShrura wa Afaatiduhure wa As’alukaNajaata Yuma Ynafaqu Fissure) on his shoulder.

 

Sources: The Role of Ahlul Bayt in Building the Virtuous Community book Eight by Ayatullah Sayyid Muhammad Baqir al-     Hakim, Speech of Maulana Kumail Mehdavi