Dua of Habib Ali Al-Habshi full Image
Habib Ali al-Habshi's supplication for the beginning of the year is well-known for its beauty and eloquence. Here's the Dua in Arabic:
- بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ ، الْحَمْدُ ِللهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ ، مُنْتَهَى الْكَلِمَاتِ الطِّيِّبَاتِ ، وَالصَّلَاةُ وَالسَّلامُ عَلَى سَيِّدِنا مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَى آلهِ وَصَحْبِهِ أَجْمَعِينَ ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّا نَحْمَدُكَ حَمْدًا يُوَافِقُ نِعْمَتَكَ وَيَجِزُ بِعُظْمَتِكَ ، أَلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ عَلَى مَا أَنْعَمَ بِهِ عَلَيْنَا مِنْ تَقَلُبِ الْأَحْوَالِ ، وَتَوَالِي اللَّيْلِ وَالنَّهَارِ ، وَجَعَلَ لَنَا فِي ذَلِكَ عِبَرًا ، وَآيَاتٍ لِلْمُتَّقِينَ ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّكَ أَعْلَمُ بِمَا خَلَقْتَ ، وَأَخْبَرُ بِمَا أَوْدَعْتَ ، وَأَحْكَمُ الْحَاكِمِينَ فِي قَضَائِكَ ، وَأَرْحَمُ الرَّاحِمِينَ فِي مُعَامَلَاتِكَ ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّنَا نَسْأَلُكَ فِي هَذِهِ السَّنَةِ الَّتِي دَخَلْنَا فِيهَا فَتْحًا مِنْ عِنْدِكَ ، وَظَفَرًا مِنْ لَدُنْكَ ، وَعَوْنًا مِنْكَ عَلَى أَنْفُسِنَا وَعَلَى عَدُوِّنَا ، وَأَنْ تَجْعَلَنَا فِي هَذِهِ السَّنَةِ مِنَ الْمُقْبَلِينَ ، وَالْمُسْتَجَابِينَ ، وَالْفَائِزِينَ ، وَالْمُقَدَّمِينَ ، وَأَنْ تُصَلِّيَ عَلَى سَيِّدِنَا مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَى آلهِ وَصَحْبِهِ وَسَلِّمَ تَسْلِيمًا كَثِيرًا
Here's a breakdown of the Dua's meaning:
- Beginning with praises to Allah (SWT): The dua starts with praising Allah (SWT), the Lord of the Worlds, and blessings upon Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) and his companions.
- Gratitude for Allah's Blessings: It expresses thankfulness for the changing of seasons, the alternation of day and night, and the lessons and signs these hold for the righteous.
- Acknowledging Allah's Knowledge and Power: The supplication acknowledges Allah's (SWT) infinite knowledge, His perfect judgment, and His immense mercy.
- Supplication for the New Year: The central part of the dua is a prayer for the new year that has begun. It asks for Allah's (SWT) victory, guidance, and support in overcoming challenges. It also expresses a desire to be among those accepted by Him and to be granted success and blessings.
- Ending with Prayers for Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ): The dua concludes with blessings upon Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) and his companions.
May 18, 2024
