Munajat Shabaniyah - Murtada Qurish [English & Urdu] المناجاة الشعبانية - مرتضى قريش

Whispered Prayer of Imam Ali for the Holy Month of Sha'ban
recited by brother Murtada Qurish
(with English and Urdu translation)

Imam Khomeini (r.a.) the most perfect gnostic of our times, in his repeated speeches have emphasized the special spiritual importance of this precious supplication. Those who are blessed with Divine grace of keeping themselves continuously engaged in supplications and God's remembrance loves this supplication a lot, and because of this supplication eagerly await for the arrival of the Holy Month of Sha’ban.

This supplication contains vest sublime themes especially the etiquettes and manners of servanthood; the manners of how to face God-Almighty; how to beseech Him; how to tell him about heart's secrets; how to open tongue for offering apologies and how to remain hopeful.

Also, in these supplications the meanings of interpretation of God's Countenance (Laqa), God's Witnessing (Shahood) God's Nearness, (Qurb) have been described in a delicate manner, which do not leave any doubt or confusion for those wayfarers, who are still double minded, and who do not want to believe. Regarding self-awareness which is preliminary for God's learning (Marefah), this supplication contains most meaningful and surprising points.

The keynote of this Whispered Prayer is the love of Allah, the awareness of his all-pervading presence and a burning desire to achieve the goal of severance from all else and attachment to him.

It is very recommended to recite it during the month of Sha'ban, but it can also be read at any other time of the year. The words and meaning are extremely profound and beautiful. Spend time, reflect and ponder through this holy whispered prayer. Whisper and speak to Allah SWT through the words in this supplication, in order to gain closeness to Him. (source: The Light Within Me - YouTube channel)

It has been narrated by Ibn Khalawayh who commented on it, saying, “This is the prayer of Imam Ali Amir ul-Mu'mineen and the Holy Imams, his descendants, (PBUH) who used to recite it in the month of Sha'baan."

مُناجاتِ شَعبانیہ حضرت علیؑ سے منقول وہ مناجات ہے جسے آپؑ کے بعد تمام ائمہؑ پابندی کے ساتھ پڑھا کرتے تھے۔ اس مناجات کو اللہ کے صالح ترین بندوں کا اپنے معبود کے ساتھ راز و نیاز کا کامل ترین نمونہ قرار دیا جاتا ہے۔ شیعیان اہل بیت عام طور پر ماہ شعبان میں مناجات شعبانیہ کی قرائت کا اہتمام کرتے ہیں۔ابن خالویہ سے روایت ہے کہ امیرالمومنین (ع)اور ان کے فرزندان ماہ شعبان میں روزانہ جو مناجات پڑھا کرتے تھے وہ یہ ہے: اور یہ بہت جلیل القدر مناجات ہیں جو آئمہ کی طرف سے منسوب ہیں اور یہ دعا مضامین عالیہ پر مشتمل ہے جب انسان حضور قلب رکھتا ہو اس دعا کا پڑھنا مناسب ہے ۔

Original video:
Masjid Alreda
https://youtu.be/g13uXInaqbY