We Should inculcate the habbit to write to Imam (a.s) whenever we are in difficulty rather than approaching someone who doesn’t has the power on any thing. Rather than writing a letter to a Minister or President we should write to our Master who has the control of our all affairs. It always goes to Allah (swt). But unlike us, Imam (a.s) are infallibles and they hold a MUCH greater position infront of Allah (swt) and if we ask them to put forth our request in front of Allah (swt), if we go through them then Allah (swt) is going to accept our prayers faster. As has being said many times, tawassul is not wajib. You can pray directly too Your basic intention should be to ask the Imam to interceed on your behalf Inshallah Imam (a.s) will heed your call. Below is the Answer by Moulana Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi on Ariza. Ariza is basically a du`a which, instead of saying, you write it down on a piece of paper. There are ahadiths where the Imams have told us that we can write down our prayer (du`a) in a paper and put it in a well or a river. See for example, a similar hadith in the last section of Mafatihu ‘l-Jinan under the section “ruq`a-e hajat”. How it reaches how is not our concern. The God who can hear our voice, surely has the power to know the du`a we have put in writing. As for the curiosity of your brother; I would strongly advise against opening up the ariza or ruq`a-e hajat. If he believes in it, then he should not touch it; if he does not believe in it, then he does not have to write an ariza–it is not wajib.
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An areeza (also spelled arida) is a written petition addressed to Imam al-Mahdi (a.t.f.s.), the Imam of the Age, asking him to intercede with Allah for a need. It reflects the Shia belief that the Imam is alive in occultation and aware of the affairs of his followers. The practice is mentioned in classical Shia sources and is popular on the night of 15 Sha’ban, the Imam’s birth anniversary, although an areeza can be written at any time of need.
How to Write and Send an Areeza
- Perform wudu and write the text of the areeza, as given above, on clean paper.
- Add your own request in simple words, and your name and your mother’s name.
- Fold the paper, and if you wish, wrap it in clay or flour dough so that it sinks.
- Place it in flowing water such as a river or the sea, or in a deep well, while reciting salawat.
- Do not drop plastic or anything that could harm the water or wildlife.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an areeza to Imam Mahdi?
It is a written petition to Imam al-Mahdi (a.t.f.s.) asking for his intercession with Allah in a time of need.
When should I write an areeza?
It is especially popular on the night of 15 Sha’ban, but it can be written whenever you face a difficulty.
What do I do if there is no river or sea nearby?
Many people place it in a deep well or any clean body of flowing water. Make sure only paper and natural material go into the water.
