Shab-e-Zarbat of Imam Ali (a.s.)
This night marks immense difficulty for the Ahl-e-Bait (a.s.) and all momineen and mominaat. On the evening of 40 Hijrah, as always, Imam Ali (a.s.) had only salt and water for iftar. He then spent the entire night in prayer, with tears flowing from his eyes.
Throughout the night, he kept reciting:
“I have insufficient belongings for the journey, and the journey is too long.”
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اللّهُمّ وَفّرْ فِيهِ حَظّي مِنْ بَرَكَاتِهِ
allahumma wa ffr fihi hazzy min barakatihi
O Allah: on this day, (please) save me a share of its blessings;
وَسَهّلْ سَبِيلِي إِلَى خَيْرَاتِهِ،
wa sahhl sabili ila khayratihi
And make easy my way to the obtainment of its goodness;
وَلا تَحْرِمْنِي قَبُولَ حَسَنَاتِهِ،
wa la tahrimny qabula hasanatihi
And do not deprive me of Your approval of the good deeds (that I do on this day);
يَا هَادِياً إِلَى الحَقّ المُبِينِ.
ya hadiyan ila alhaqq almubini
O He Who guides to the evident truth.
Amaal 19th Eve
(Eve of 19 Ramadan)Pray a 50 Rak-a’t Salaat, In every Rak-a’t after the recitation of Soorah Al Faatih’ah, recite Soorah Al Zilzaal.
Dua after namaz
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
يَا عَلِيُّ يَا عَظِيمُ
يَا غَفُورُ يَا رَحِيمُ
أَنْتَ الرَّبُّ الْعَظِيمُ
الَّذِي لَيْسَ كَمِثْلِهِ شَيْءٌ
وَهُوَ السَّمِيعُ الْبَصِيرُ
وَهذَا شَهْرٌ عَظَّمْتَهُ وَكَرَّمْتَهُ
وَشَرَّفْتَهُ وَفَضَّلْتَهُ عَلَى الشُّهُورِ،
وَهُوَ الشَّهْرُ الَّذِي فَرَضْتَ صِيَامَهُ عَلَيَّ،
وَهُوَ شَهْرُ رَمَضَانَ الَّذِي أَنْزَلْتَ فِيهِ الْقُرْآنَ
هُدَىً لِلنَّاسِ وَبَيِّنَاتٍ مِنَ الْهُدَى وَالْفُرْقَانِ
وَجَعَلْتَ فِيهِ لَيْلَةَ الْقَدْرِ
وَجَعَلْتَهَا خَيْراً مِنْ أَلْفِ شَهْرٍ
فَيَا ذَا الْمَنِّ وَلا يُمَنُّ عَلَيْكَ
مُنَّ عَلَيَّ بِفَكَاكِ رَقَبَتِي مِنَ النَّارِ فِي مَنْ تَمُنُّ عَلَيْهِ
وَأَدْخِلْنِي الْجَنَّةَ
بِرَحْمَتِكَ يَا أَرْحَمَ الرَّاحِمِينَ
اللّهُمّ الْعَنْ قَتَلَةَ أَمِيرِ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ
allahumma al`an qatalata ameeri almu´mineena
O Allah: (please do) withdraw your mercy from the killers of the Commander of the Believers (Ameer al-Mu’mineen Imam Ali)
About the Dua for the 19th Day of Ramadan
The dua for the 19th day of Ramadan asks for a full share of the day’s blessings, an easy path to its good, and that good deeds are not left unaccepted. Like each of the thirty daily supplications, it is short enough to memorise, yet it turns the day’s fast into a focused request for one quality the believer needs.
The thirty daily duas of Ramadan are narrated from the Holy Prophet (s) through Ibn Abbas and are recorded in classical Shia prayer manuals, including Mafatih al-Jinan by Shaykh Abbas Qummi. The night prayer shown above belongs to the eve of the 19th, which in the Islamic calendar is the night before the day of fasting.
Significance of the 19th of Ramadan
The 19th night is the first of the three nights in which Laylat al-Qadr is sought. At dawn on the 19th of Ramadan, 40 AH, Imam Ali (a.s.) was struck while leading prayer in the Masjid of Kufa. Recommended acts include ghusl, staying awake in worship, reciting Dua Jawshan al-Kabir, seeking forgiveness and placing the Qur’an on the head.
How to Recite This Dua
- Recite it during the day of the 19th fast, for example after the Fajr prayer or shortly before iftar.
- Read the Arabic text, and go through the English translation so you understand each request.
- Begin and end with salawat: Allahumma salli ‘ala Muhammadin wa aali Muhammad.
- On the eve before, perform the recommended night prayer (amaal) listed above.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I recite the dua for the 19th day of Ramadan?
Recite it during the daytime of the 19th of Ramadan, while fasting. Many people read it after Fajr or before iftar. The night prayer for this date is performed on the eve, the night before the 19th day.
What does the 19th Ramadan dua ask for?
It asks for a full share of the day’s blessings, an easy path to its good, and that good deeds are not left unaccepted.
Can I recite the daily Ramadan dua in English or Urdu?
Yes. A dua can be made in any language, and understanding the meaning matters. Reading the transmitted Arabic wording as well is recommended, since these are the words narrated from the Holy Prophet (s).
Why is the 19th of Ramadan important?
The 19th night is the first of the three nights in which Laylat al-Qadr is sought. At dawn on the 19th of Ramadan, 40 AH, Imam Ali (a.s.) was struck while leading prayer in the Masjid of Kufa. Recommended acts include ghusl, staying awake in worship, reciting Dua Jawshan al-Kabir, seeking forgiveness and placing the Qur’an on the head.
More Ramadan duas: ← Dua for the 18th day · All 30 Ramadan daily duas · Dua for the 20th day →
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