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'''''Zād al-maʿād''''' (Provisions for the Hereafter) (Arabic: زاد المعاد) written in Farsi by [[Muhammad Baqir Majlisi]] (Allama Majlisi) in 1107 A.H, which is about a number of religious practices which are recommended. He penned this book in the last years of his life. Its content includes [[supplications]] (du'a), [[ziyara]] and recommended religious practices throughout the year, besides it explained several [[ | {{Infobox book | ||
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'''''Zād al-maʿād''''' (Provisions for the Hereafter) (Arabic: زاد المعاد) written in Farsi by [[Muhammad Baqir al-Majlisi]] (Allama Majlisi) in 1107 A.H, which is about a number of religious practices which are recommended. He penned this book in the last years of his life. Its content includes [[supplications]] (du'a), [[ziyara]] and recommended religious practices throughout the year, besides it explained several [[shari'a]] rules briefly. ''Zad al-ma'ad'' was the main book on supplications for people before ''[[Mafatih al-Jinan]]'' became common among them. | |||
[[Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyya]] also has written a book with similar topic, Zadal-Ma'ad fi huda khayr al-Ibad, on [[fiqh]] and [[sira]] of [[Prophet Muhammad (s)]]. | [[Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyya]] also has written a book with similar topic, Zadal-Ma'ad fi huda khayr al-Ibad, on [[fiqh]] and [[sira]] of [[Prophet Muhammad (s)]]. | ||
==The Author== | ==The Author== | ||
Muhammad Baqir | {{main|'Allama Majlisi}} | ||
Muhammad Baqir b. Muhammad Taqi b. al-Maqsud Ali al-Majlisi known as [[Allama Majlisi]] or the Second Majlisi (b. [[1037]] d. [[1110]] A.H) was among the most famous Muslim scholars in [[fiqh]] and [[hadith]]. He was also among the most influential government officials of [[Shi'a]] in [[Safavid]] era and the author of ''[[Bihar al-Anwar]]'', the hadith collection. | |||
He was an expert in different Islamic sciences such as [[Tafsir]], [[hadith]], [[fiqh]], [[Usul]], history, [[Rijal and diraya]], philosophy, logic, mathematics, literature, geography, medicine, astronomy and occult sciences. | He was an expert in different Islamic sciences such as [[Tafsir]], [[hadith]], [[fiqh]], [[Usul]], history, [[Rijal]] and [[diraya]], philosophy, logic, mathematics, literature, geography, medicine, astronomy and occult sciences. | ||
Allama Majlisi penned many different books, including | Allama Majlisi penned many different books, including ''Bihar al-Anwar'', ''[[Mir'at al-'uqul]]'', ''[[Haqq al-Yaqin]]'', ''Zad al-ma'ad'', ''[[Tuhfat al-Za'ir]]'', ''[['Ayn al-Hayat]]'', ''[[Hayat al-Qulub]]'', ''Jala' al-'Uyun]]'' and ''[[Hilyat al-Muttaqin]]''. | ||
==Purpose of Writing== | ==Purpose of Writing== | ||
Muhammad Baqir Majlisi mentioned the purposes of this book in a short summary of his book: | Muhammad Baqir Majlisi mentioned the purposes of this book in a short summary of his book: | ||
:”Because numerous | :”Because numerous [[supplication]]s and religious practices have been narrated from the [[fourteen Infallibles]] and also I have collected most of them in ''[[Bihar al-Anwar]]'', then after considering the busy life of people, I made an effort to collect only the reliable and authentic supplications and religious practices; therefore, ordinary people would find it not too time consuming for them.” | ||
He dedicated this book to Sultan Husayn Safavi. | He dedicated this book to Sultan Husayn Safavi. | ||
==Structure of the Book== | ==Structure of the Book== | ||
Zad al-ma'ad is organized in 14 chapters and with an ending part. The first nine chapters are about supplications and religious practices in 12 lunar months, which at first gave an introduction on the religious virtues of each month followed by the supplications, ziyara and religious practices of each day and night of every month. In the tenth chapter, the supplications which are common in all the months are stated. In the eleventh chapter ziyara of [[the fourteen infallibles]] are stated, which were not mentioned in the last chapters. The thirteenth chapter is about the religious practices on dead people and funeral ceremony. And lastly the fourteenth chapter gave a summary on the rules of [[Khums]], [[Zakat]] and [[I'tikaf]] (a period of retreat). And finally the ending part is about [[Kaffara]] (atonement). | ''Zad al-ma'ad'' is organized in 14 chapters and with an ending part. The first nine chapters are about supplications and religious practices in 12 lunar months, which at first gave an introduction on the religious virtues of each month followed by the supplications, [[ziyara]] and religious practices of each day and night of every month. In the tenth chapter, the supplications which are common in all the months are stated. In the eleventh chapter ziyara of [[the fourteen infallibles]] are stated, which were not mentioned in the last chapters. The thirteenth chapter is about the religious practices on dead people and funeral ceremony. And lastly the fourteenth chapter gave a summary on the rules of [[Khums]], [[Zakat]] and [[I'tikaf]] (a period of retreat). And finally the ending part is about [[Kaffara]] (atonement). | ||
The first chapter: The virtues of [[Rajab]] | The first chapter: The virtues of [[Rajab]] | ||
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The third chapter: The virtues of [[Ramadan]] | The third chapter: The virtues of [[Ramadan]] | ||
The fourth chapter: The religious practices of [[Shawwal]] and [[Dhu | The fourth chapter: The religious practices of [[Shawwal]] and [[Dhu l-Qi'da]] | ||
The fifth chapter: The virtues of [[Dhu | The fifth chapter: The virtues of [[Dhu l-Hijja]] | ||
The sixth chapter: The religious practices of [[Muharram]] | The sixth chapter: The religious practices of [[Muharram]] | ||
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The seventh chapter: The religious practices of [[Safar]] | The seventh chapter: The religious practices of [[Safar]] | ||
The eighth chapter: The religious practices of [[Rabi al-Awwal]] | The eighth chapter: The religious practices of [[Rabi' al-Awwal]] | ||
The ninth chapter: The religious practices of [[Rabi al-Thani]], [[Jumada | The ninth chapter: The religious practices of [[Rabi' al-Thani]], [[Jumada l-Awwal]] and [[Jumada l-Thani]] | ||
The tenth chapter: The common religious practices of every month | The tenth chapter: The common religious practices of every month | ||
The eleventh chapter: Ziyara of Prophet Muhammad (s) and Imams | The eleventh chapter: Ziyara of [[Prophet Muhammad (s)]] and [[Imams]] | ||
The twelfth chapter: On [[prayers]] | The twelfth chapter: On [[prayers]] | ||
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==Translation and Publications== | ==Translation and Publications== | ||
Zad al-ma'ad became hugely popular and it was published many times in different countries. Prior to [[Mafatih al-Jinan]], Zad al-ma'ad was the common religious book among people. | ''Zad al-ma'ad'' became hugely popular and it was published many times in different countries. Prior to ''[[Mafatih al-Jinan]]'', ''Zad al-ma'ad'' was the common religious book among people. | ||
Zad al-ma'ad was translated to Farsi by Sayyid Hasan Musavi. It was also translated to Arabic and it was published in [[Lebanon]]. | ''Zad al-ma'ad'' was translated to Farsi by Sayyid Hasan Musavi. It was also translated to Arabic and it was published in [[Lebanon]]. | ||