Dua e Kumayl

Illustrated and designed to encourage the newer generation, especially those who find it difficult to read Arabic or any other language, this is a humble attempt at reaching out to people across the globe so that they can benefit from the blessings of such duas. It features both Arabic and English text for readers to benefit from.

Kumayl ibn Ziyad was a prominent companion of Amir al Muminin, Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (A.S), and this sublime Dua was first heard from the beautiful, though anguished, voice of Imam Ali.According to Allama Majlisi, Kumayl attended an assembly in the Mosque at Basra where Imam Ali delivered a speech in which the night of the 15th of Shaban was mentioned. Imam Ali said- "Whosoever keeps awake in devoutness on this night (15th Shaban) and recites the Dua of Prophet Khizr, undoubtedly that person's supplication will be responded to and granted."When the assembly at the mosque had dispersed, Kumayl visited the house where Imam Ali was staying and asked him to share Prophet Khizr's Dua with him. Imam Ali asked Kumayl to sit down, record, and memorise the Dua which Imam Ali dictated to him.Imam Ali then advised Kumayl to recite this Dua on the eve of every Friday, or once a month, or at least once a year, so that, added Imam Ali,"Allah may protect thee from the evils of the enemies and the plots contrived by impostors. O' Kumayl! in consideration of thy companionship and understanding, I grant thee this honour of entrusting this Dua to thee."