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The compiler has included his ''al-Baqiyat al-salihat'' to ''Mafatih al-jinan'' which has been published in the margin of various editions. | The compiler has included his ''al-Baqiyat al-salihat'' to ''Mafatih al-jinan'' which has been published in the margin of various editions. | ||
Also, two books of ''Mafatih-i nuwin'' and ''Mafatih al-hayat'' have been published. The former aims to improve the authenticity of ''Mafatih al-jinan'' and the latter to complete it. | Also, two books of ''Mafatih-i nuwin'' and ''[[Mafatih al-hayat]]'' have been published. The former aims to improve the authenticity of ''Mafatih al-jinan'' and the latter to complete it. | ||
==Compiler== | ==Compiler== | ||
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Shaykh 'Abbas Qummi who is well-known by his work ''Mafatih al-jinan'', has written more than 40 books on various subjects such as history and [[hadith]]. Some of his books include ''[[Safinat al-Bihar]]'', ''[[Nafas al-mahmum]]'', ''[[Bayt al-ahzan]]'', and ''[[Muntaha l-amal]]''. | Shaykh 'Abbas Qummi who is well-known by his work ''Mafatih al-jinan'', has written more than 40 books on various subjects such as history and [[hadith]]. Some of his books include ''[[Safinat al-Bihar]]'', ''[[Nafas al-mahmum]]'', ''[[Bayt al-ahzan]]'', and ''[[Muntaha l-amal]]''. | ||
== | ==Motivation== | ||
The author has composed ''Mafatih al-jinan'' in order to enhance reliability of another book called ''Miftah al-jinan'' which was being vastly used at that time and included unauthentic du'as. Shaykh 'Abbas Qummi wrote at the end of the first print of his book: "My brothers in religion have asked me to collect authentic du'as of ''Miftah al-jinan'' and other authentic du'as and compile a book"<ref>Radawi, ''Mafatih al-jinan bi masabih-i yik farhang''</ref>. | The author has composed ''Mafatih al-jinan'' in order to enhance reliability of another book called ''Miftah al-jinan'' which was being vastly used at that time and included unauthentic du'as. Shaykh 'Abbas Qummi wrote at the end of the first print of his book: "My brothers in religion have asked me to collect authentic du'as of ''Miftah al-jinan'' and other authentic du'as and compile a book"<ref>Radawi, ''Mafatih al-jinan bi masabih-i yik farhang''</ref>. | ||
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==Structure and Content== | ==Structure and Content== | ||
{{Prayer vertical}} | {{Prayer vertical}} | ||
Several | Several long and short [[Surah]]s of the [[Qur'an]] are usually printed in the beginning of ''Mafatih al-jinan''. The content of ''Mafatih al-jinan'' is classified in several chapters: | ||
===First chapter: Du'as=== | ===First chapter: Du'as=== | ||
This chapter includes: [[Ta'qibat]] (acts of worship after prayers), practices of days, nights, and days of the week, famous prayers such as the Prayer of the Prophet (s), the Prayer of Amir al-Mu'minin (a), the Prayer of Lady Fatima (a), and the Prayer of Ja'far al-Tayyar, Ziyarah texts of Imams (a) on the days of the week, supplications including [[Munajat Khams 'Ashar]] of [[Imam al-Sajjad (a)]], Munajat of [[Imam 'Ali (a)]] in [[Mosque of Kufa]], [[Al-Simat Supplication|Du'a al-Simat]], [[Du'a al-Kumayl]], [[al-Jawshan al-Saghir]], [[al-Jawshan al-Kabir]], [[Du'a Makarim al-Akhlaq]]. | This chapter includes: [[Ta'qibat]] (acts of worship after prayers), practices of days, nights, and days of the week, famous prayers such as the Prayer of the Prophet (s), the Prayer of Amir al-Mu'minin (a), the Prayer of Lady Fatima (a), and the [[Prayer of Ja'far al-Tayyar]], Ziyarah texts of Imams (a) on the days of the week, supplications including [[Munajat Khams 'Ashar]] of [[Imam al-Sajjad (a)]], Munajat of [[Imam 'Ali (a)]] in [[Mosque of Kufa]], [[Al-Simat Supplication|Du'a al-Simat]], [[Du'a al-Kumayl]], [[al-Jawshan al-Saghir]], [[al-Jawshan al-Kabir]], [[Du'a Makarim al-Akhlaq]]. | ||
===Second chapter: Practices of the Year=== | ===Second chapter: Practices of the Year=== | ||
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===''Al-Baqiyat al-Salihat''=== | ===''Al-Baqiyat al-Salihat''=== | ||
''Al-Baqiyat al-salihat'' is a book Shaykh [['Abbas Qummi]] has written and published | ''Al-Baqiyat al-salihat'' is a book Shaykh [['Abbas Qummi]] has written and published on the margins of ''Mafatih al-jinan''. The book comprises of six chapters and an addendum. The chapters are as follows: | ||
# The first chapter provides a selection of the practices of days and nights, including some manners of daily life, du'as recommended for certain hours of the day, and instructions for the [[night prayer]]. | # The first chapter provides a selection of the practices of days and nights, including some manners of daily life, du'as recommended for certain hours of the day, and instructions for the [[night prayer]]. | ||
# The second chapter covers [[recommended prayers]] such as, prayers presented to the [[Infallibles (a)]], | # The second chapter covers [[recommended prayers]] such as, prayers presented to the [[Infallibles (a)]], [[Prayer of Burial Night]], prayers for requests, prayers for seeking help, and prayers for the days of the week. The Instruction and various kinds of [[Istikhara]] (asking God to guide one to good) are also mentioned in this chapter. | ||
# The third chapter provides solutions for pains, difficulties, limbs aches, fever, etc. through various du'as are mentioned specifically for the removal of pain and different illnesses. | # The third chapter provides solutions for pains, difficulties, limbs aches, fever, etc. through various du'as are mentioned specifically for the removal of pain and different illnesses. | ||
# The fourth chapter is a selection of du'as from the book of ''[[al-Kafi]]''. The du'as of this chapter are mostly for solving the scarcity of one's [[Rizq]] and problems of the world. | # The fourth chapter is a selection of du'as from the book of ''[[al-Kafi]]''. The du'as of this chapter are mostly for solving the scarcity of one's [[Rizq]] and problems of the world. | ||
# The fifth chapter mentions some [[Hirz']]s (protective and effective supplications) and short du'as for increasing income are mentioned, which are selected from ''[[Muhaj al-da'awat]]'' and ''al-Mujtana''. | # The fifth chapter mentions some [[Hirz']]s (protective and effective supplications) and short du'as for increasing income are mentioned, which are selected from ''[[Muhaj al-da'awat wa manhaj al-'ibadat (book)|Muhaj al-da'awat]]'' and ''al-Mujtana''. | ||
# The sixth chapter mentions the benefits of certain [[surah]]s, [[verse]]s and various du'as. The fruits of some Qur'anic surahs and verses which are beneficial for daily problems are mentioned in this chapter such as, du'a for meeting a person in a dream, du'a for studying, manners of [['Aqiqa]], and performing [[Istikhara]] with the [[Qur'an]]. | # The sixth chapter mentions the benefits of certain [[surah]]s, [[verse]]s and various du'as. The fruits of some Qur'anic surahs and verses which are beneficial for daily problems are mentioned in this chapter such as, du'a for meeting a person in a dream, du'a for studying, manners of [['Aqiqa]], and performing [[Istikhara]] with the [[Qur'an]]. | ||
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There are several ways to access ''Mafatih al-jinan'' published online on various websites. | There are several ways to access ''Mafatih al-jinan'' published online on various websites. | ||
===Mobile | ===Mobile Apps=== | ||
Since ''Mafatih al-jinan'' is sometimes needed in a variety of situations for example, whilst traveling, developers have designed various apps for devices including cellphones and tablets. | Since ''Mafatih al-jinan'' is sometimes needed in a variety of situations for example, whilst traveling, developers have designed various apps for devices including cellphones and tablets. | ||
==Translations== | ==Translations== | ||
[[File:Les Clés du Paradis.jpg|220px|thumbnail|''Les Clés du Paradis'' <br>Original title:{{ia| مفاتیح الجنان}}; Language: Arabic & French; Pages: 1822; ISBN: 9953221367]] | [[File:Les Clés du Paradis.jpg|220px|thumbnail|''Les Clés du Paradis'' <br>Original title:{{ia| مفاتیح الجنان}}; Language: Arabic & French; Pages: 1822; ISBN: 9953221367]] | ||
''Mafatih al-jinan'' has been translated into many languages including Farsi, English, French, Turkish, Urdu, and | ''Mafatih al-jinan'' has been translated into many languages including Farsi, English, French, Turkish, Urdu, and Spanish. | ||
===English=== | ===English=== | ||
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# Preface | # Preface | ||
# First chapter: surahs of the [[Qur'an]] | # First chapter: surahs of the [[Qur'an]] | ||
# Second chapter: famous du'as and supplications such as [[Munajat Khams 'Ashar]] (Fifteen Whispered Prayers quoted from [[Imam al-Sajjad (a)]]), [[Poetic supplication of Amir al-Mu'minin (a)]], Qur'anic du'as, [[Du'a al-Kumayl]], [[al-Jawshan al-Kabir]], [[al-Jawshan al-Saghir]], [[Du'a al-Tawassul]], [[Du'a Makarim al-Akhlaq]] | # Second chapter: famous du'as and supplications such as [[Munajat Khams 'Ashar]] (Fifteen Whispered Prayers quoted from [[Imam al-Sajjad (a)]]), [[Poetic supplication of Amir al-Mu'minin (a)]], Qur'anic du'as, [[Du'a al-Kumayl]], [[al-Jawshan al-Kabir]], [[al-Jawshan al-Saghir]], [[Al-Tawassul Supplication|Du'a al-Tawassul]], [[Du'a Makarim al-Akhlaq]] | ||
# Third chapter: ziyarahs which have been provided in twelve sections | # Third chapter: ziyarahs which have been provided in twelve sections | ||
# Fourth chapter: the practices of [[Islamic months]] from [[Muharram]] to [[Dhu l-Hijja]]. This chapter also includes the practices of the solar months such as [[Nowruz]] and Roman months such as [[Niysan]]. | # Fourth chapter: the practices of [[Islamic months]] from [[Muharram]] to [[Dhu l-Hijja]]. This chapter also includes the practices of the solar months such as [[Nowruz]] and Roman months such as [[Niysan]]. | ||
# Fifth chapter: the practices of nights, days, and days of the week in ten sections. One section provides ziyarahs of Imams (a) on the days of the week. | # Fifth chapter: the practices of nights, days, and days of the week in ten sections. One section provides ziyarahs of Imams (a) on the days of the week. | ||
# Sixth chapter: the manners, requirements, and recommended follow-up practises ([[Ta'qibat]]) | # Sixth chapter: the manners, requirements, and recommended follow-up practises ([[Ta'qibat]]) | ||
# Seventh chapter: recommended prayers. This chapter comprises of two sections. One section contains prayers specific to the [[Infallibles|fourteen Infallibles (a)]] and the other one covers other famous prayers such as the [[Ja'far al-Tayyar | # Seventh chapter: recommended prayers. This chapter comprises of two sections. One section contains prayers specific to the [[Infallibles|fourteen Infallibles (a)]] and the other one covers other famous prayers such as the [[Ja'far al-Tayyar Prayer]], the prayer at the night of burial, and the prayer on the first day of the [[lunar months]]. | ||
# Eighth chapter: du'as for solving material and spiritual difficulties and the instructions of [['Aqiqa]] | # Eighth chapter: du'as for solving material and spiritual difficulties and the instructions of [['Aqiqa]] | ||
# Ninth chapter: [[Istikhara]] and manners of performing it | # Ninth chapter: [[Istikhara]] and manners of performing it | ||
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This book comprises of six chapters: | This book comprises of six chapters: | ||
# Interaction of the human with himself | # Interaction of the human with himself | ||
# Interaction of | # Interaction of a human with other humans | ||
# Interaction of people with the [[Islamic government]] | # Interaction of people with the [[Islamic government]] | ||
# Interaction of the human with animals | # Interaction of the human with animals | ||
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# Ending chapter | # Ending chapter | ||
''Mafatih al-hayat'' was very well received after its publication. By the sixth day after its publication in the International Book Exhibition of Tehran, | ''Mafatih al-hayat'' was very well received after its publication. By the sixth day after its publication in the International Book Exhibition of Tehran, the book was sold out, and the publisher began to sell the next copies of the book in advance.<ref>[http://www.ketabnews.com/detail-30010-fa-167.html Ketabnews]</ref> | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||