Devotees arrange Imam Sadiq (a)’s Niyaz marking Rajab 22

By: Raza Ali

KARACHI/ LUCKNOW: Marking 22nd day of Rajab-ul-Murajjab – seventh month of Islamic calendar – magnificent spiritual ceremonies of Niyaz in the name of Hazrat Imam Jafar As-Sadiq (Peace be on him), the sixth infallible descendant of Holy Prophet (peace be on him & his pure progeny), were held in different countries.

The devotees of Ahlul Bayt (peace be upon them) made special arrangements for the Niyaz, known as “Koonday” in the Sub Continent, of Imam Jafar As-Sadiq (peace be on him) with utmost veneration at Mosques, Imambargahs, Imambaras, homes and Islamic centers.

Women start preparing Niyaz, which include salty thin pan-cakes, sweet small crunchy bread, sweetmeat, batter pudding and spicy-sweet mixture of fruit and gram etc, at mid-night (night between Rajab 21 and 22) to serve this on 22 Rajab.

Such spiritual gatherings took place in all big and small cities, towns and villages of India and Pakistan, which were largely attended by momineen.

During these mahafil, Mojeza of Imam Jafar As-Sadiq (peace be on him) was recited, nawafil (supererogatory prayer) were performed, niyaz was eaten and (prays) dua were offered for the supremacy of Islamic world, safety of holy sites and Maraje Uzzam, success of freedom movements of oppressed and Muslim nations, and security of all Muslims. On this occasion, Momineen made vows for the fulfillment of their wishes.

Speakers and scholars while addressing the Mahafil highlighted the significance of 22 Rajab saying this day is commensurate with remembering Sadiq-e-Aal-e-Muhammad (peace be on him) by presenting “Nazr & Niyaz” to them, as it is the source of nearing God and guarantees guidance and blessings.

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