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Supplication of Abu Hamza al-Thumali

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The supplication begins with, "O my Lord! Do not discipline me by means of your punishment," and ends with, "Make me content with whatever you have provided me with, O the Most Merciful of all!" This supplication discusses sincere repentance and vividly portrays the darkness of the grave and the
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All praise is for God whom I call upon with my needs whenever I wish, and I entrust Him with my secrets without an intercessor, and He grants me my wishes. All praise is for God whom I do not plead to anyone but Him, for if I pleaded to others, they would not grant me.
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time." Ahmad ibn Ali al-Najashi, a renowned Shia scholar, maintains that "He was the best of our companions and the most reliable of them in narration and tradition." Abu Hamza authored several theological works, such as the
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asks God for abundant bounties, the opportunity to make a pilgrimage to Mecca, protection from evil and ruthless rulers, purification from vices, and relief from laziness, disappointment, and distress.
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Several commentaries and explanations have been written by Shia scholars for the supplication of Abu Hamzah Thumali, including
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hardships of the Day of Judgment. The necessity of following the guidelines laid by Muhammad and his household (
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Supplication of Abu Hamza al-Thumali, recited by Muhammad Husayn Lawati with English and Arabic subtitles
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Abu Hamzah is the first narrator of this supplication from Zayn al-Abidin. The supplication appears in
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Zayn al-Abidin is said to have recited this supplication every night or dawn during Ramadan.
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Mawla Muhammad Taqi ibn Hussain Ali al-Heravy al-Esfahany al-Hayery (in his book titled
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Abu Hamza is said to have been a close confidante of the Imams.
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Supplication of Abu Hamza al-Thumali with English translation
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Shaykh Muhammad Ebrahim ibn al-Mawli abd-Alwahab Sabzevary
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of hadith by notable Shia scholars, including Najasi,
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Shia Islam

Monotheism
Holy Books
Prophethood
Succession to Muhammad
Imamate
Ismaili
Twelver
Zaydi
Angels
Judgment Day
Mourning of Muharram
Intercession
Clergy
The Four Companions
Arbaʽeen Pilgrimage
Days of remembrance
Ashura
Arba'een
Mawlid
Eid al-Fitr
Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Ghadir
Mourning of Muharram
Omar Koshan
History
Verse of purification
Two weighty things

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