Question:I suffer from insomnia and cannot sleep. Can you tell me anything I can do to get rid of this insomnia?

Answer:In the name of Allah, recite one hundred verses from any part of the Quran and then recite this supplication "Allahuma inni as'aluka bismika alazeem alazam alajal alakram" and repeat the phrase "ya Allah" seven times. Then, ask the help of Allah for what you are in and ask for forgiveness. Allah is the Guide.

Question:In the Mehj al-Da’wat, the Commander of the Faithful (PBUH) taught Imam Hassan (PBUH) a supplication, saying, “Write it down and hold it in your right hand and go wherever you want, perhaps he said, so remember this “O Allah, I ask you, O Allah, One, o You the light Who has no descendants, the One Who prevails on the earth and heavens, I beseech You to soften the heart of so-and-so to me as the serpent obeyed Moses (PBUH) to the end of the narration which says, so he lets him obey me to fulfill this need of mine. This is what I want from you as you can do everything… to the end of the narration. 1.Is his narration authentic? 2.Is it taken for granted that if I write this on paper and go to that one person, will this one fulfill my need?

Answer:In the name of Allah, be advised, my son, we have been warned that the biography of our righteous scholars is based on accepting the supplications contained in our reputable books. The supplication that you have mentioned is found in some of our reputable books. As for the method of fulfilling one’s need, it is entrusted to Allah (glory be to Him) Who rules as He likes and in the manner He likes. Allah is the all Guide.

Question:We are looking for the authentic hadith regarding the hadith of Ahlulkissa (people of the garment) because there is a discussion with a friend about the wording of this hadith. I hope that you will send a series of narrations for this hadith to prove the truth.

Answer:In the name of Allah, this hadith of Ahlulkissa is authentic, and there is no doubt about it. There are many narrations in this regard by the public and the knowledgeable ones. Additionally, there is a chain of transmission on the authority of Jaber as known in some well-regarded books, such as the book “Awalim Aluloom wal Maarif” [The Worlds of Science, Knowledge, and Conditions] by Sheikh Abdullah Al-Bahrani Al-Esfahani. As for the paragraphs that were mentioned, it is not intended what illusions may lead to; rather, it is apparent – Allah knows best - that the Prophet (PBUH&HF) and his pure family (PBUT) are the leaders of creation and the rulers of the world. It is upon the people and the jinn to draw closer to Allah (glory be to Him) by obeying, benefitting from Him. Allah is the all Guide.

Question:How can I get rid of rage fits during stressful situations? How can I overcome such excessive thinking?

Answer:In the name of Allah, you have to say “La hwala wala Quatah Ila billah” (there is no power or resort but to Allah), with seeking Allah’s refuge from the devil even if you are praying, you can say such utterances in your heart. Allah is the all-knowing and guide.

Question:What is the reason for the habit that Shiite believers recite the Dua Eltawasul each Wednesday’s night? Is there any religious authentication?

Answer:In the name of Allah, Dua Eltawasul is liked to be recited at any time; there is no authenticated narration to specify time. Allah knows best.

Question:Is it permissible to use and supplication by all supplications in Mafatihul Jinan?

Answer:In the name of Allah, it is permissible under the intention of beseeching and getting closer to Allah. Allah knows best.

Question:We often hear or people circulate that every new thing we buy is disliked, especially at the month of Muharram. This is a matter of respect to Imam Hussein’s (PBUH) Tragedy. Regarding construction, is it permissible to build a new house during the months of Muharram and/or Safar?

Answer:In the name of Allah, there is no objection per se; however, one may keep away from any joyful activities on the first ten days of Muharram. It is known to the righteous to recite Suratul Jumaa (Friday), do the Juma Ghusl as well as the prayer which is attributed to Lady Fatima (PBUH). Be advised that such honored prayer be performed in two ways, it is better to offer it in both ways on Friday. I pray Allah to take all bad luck from you, my son. It is recommended to make a banquet and feed the believers after finishing the house. Allah knows best.

Question:What is your opinion in terms of the authentication of Hadethul Kissa? Is it right that it is not mentioned in the way that we read in the well-authenticated books? Some say that there is a problem in the following quote: I have created a constructed heaven and rounded earth only for you and your love.

Answer:In the name of Allah, the origin of Hadeethul Kissa is well-authenticated. There is no need to question it, and there are many narrations by the Sunni and Shiite followers in this regard. As for reciting the Hadeeth in the common way, there is no problem in reciting it under the intention of invocation. This is authenticated by Jabir in the well-known books as Awalim Al-Uloom wal Maarif wal Ahwal by Sheikh Abdullah Al-Bbahrani Al-Isfahani and others. As for the text that you have mentioned, it doesn’t mean what thepeople have imagined or understood, but it means that – Allah knows- the prophet and his infallible family members (PBUH) are the masters of the creatures and rulers of the world, human and jinn should get closer to Allah through obeying the prophet and his infallible family members (PBUH). The one who does not do so will be the one who is ignorant and negligent. Allah knows best.

Question:What is the degree of authentication of the following text in the book “Al-Namariq Al-Fakhirah” by Sayed Al-Khateeb, Muhammad Salih Ibin Sayed Al-Musawi Al-Jazaery: the prophet (PBUH&HF) said: “the one who has missed prayers in his life and has not counted them may pray at the night of the last Friday in Ramadan” and “he who prays this prayer and recites this supplication will have the atonement of four hundred years. Then, Ali (PBUH) said: “Four hundred years!!!!?” The prophet (PBUH) said: “it is atonement for a thousand years”. They said: “oh, the messenger of Allah, normal people live 60-70 years. What about the rest of the thousand years? He (PBUH&HF) said: “they will go to his parents, wives, sons and all his relatives all around the world. The prayer is as follows: four Rakat with one tashahud. In each raka, the chapter of Fatiha and the chapter Al-Qadr 15 times and the chapter of Al-Kawthar 15 times. The intention is to offer these four rakat as a compensation for the prayers that I have missed before. After finishing the prayer, one can say “Peace be upon the messenger and his family” 100 times. Then, you may use this supplication: [allahuma yaman la tanfaaka taati wala tadhuraka masiati taqabal mala yanfaaka waighfir li mala yadhuraka yaman itha waada wafa wa itha tawaada tajawaja wa afa ighfir li abdun dhalama nafsuh. Iuthu bika allahuma min batar alghina wa juhid alfuqr. Ilahi inaka khalaqtani walam akun shaian warazaqtani walam akun shaia. Iratakabtu al-masi fainani muqirin bithinobi fain afawt aani fala yanqusu min mulkika shai. Fain athabtani lam yazud shai fi sultanaka. allahum 'iinak tajid min taedhibih ghayri lakuniy laa 'ajidu min yarhimni sawaak faghfir li ma bayni wabaynak wama bayn khalaqak ya 'arham alraahimin arhamni birahmatik ya 'arham alraahimina. allahumu aghfir lilmuminin walmuminat walmuslimin walmuslimat watabae baynana wabaynahum rabi aghfir w 'arham wa'ant khayr alraahimina. wahal tasqut eaniy alsalat alssabiqat kaluha?

Answer:In the name of Allah, be advised, my son, that this narration is not well authenticated. It should be known that the one who missed any of the obligatory prayers will have three things in his charge: the first is the prayers which are missed, the second the sins which have been committed due to quitting the prayer, and the third is Allah’s right which means the submission to Allah and being a slave through doing the obligatory deeds. The prayer mentioned in the narration is atonement on behalf of the others which Allah grants the slave with because the slave returns to obey Allah, stops disobeying and resorts to Allah’s mercy. However, the slave still has the missed prayers in his charge, there is no way out. We seek Allah’s help, forgiveness and avoidance his disobedience. Allah knows best.

Question:Abdullah Ibin Sinan said that Abu Abdullah (PBUH) said: you have suspicions and you will not find the knowledge or the guiding leader “Imam”. No one will survive except those who recite the supplication of the drowning (Al-Ghareeq). I said “how is the supplication of the drowning?” He said: “you say: oh Allah, oh merciful, oh compassionate, oh the one who can change the minds, keep me on your religion. I said: “oh the one who can change minds and sight keep me on your religion.” He (PBUH) said: “Allah is the one who changes the minds and sights. However, you say like I say: oh the one who can change the minds, keep me on your religion” The question is: does the drowning supplication include the word “sights” or not?

Answer:A. In the name of Allah: as in the question, the supplication does not include the word “sights”. It seems that Ibin Sinan felt what is revealed by the holy Quran in terms of interpreting the greatness of Allah and His power and control on humans, especially on the Day of Judgment, as mentioned in the holy verse: “they fear the day on which hearts and sights”. The Imam (PBUH) was not explaining Allah’s greatness and mighty, but he intended to teach that believer regarding faith and holding fast on faith. Additionally, you should commit to the words of the supplication that is narrated about the Imams (PBUH) because each word is full of implications which has an occasion and effect. We are ignorant of most of these implications. We do not know how to be righteous slaves to Allah, but we seek Allah’s mercy through the supplications. Only the infallible Imam (PBUH) knows that. Allah is the All-Knowing and Guiding.