Mefatih al-Janan Imam Ali's Supplication for the Morning

Mefatih al-Janan Imam Ali's Supplication for the Morning

The supplication Mefatih al-Janan Imam Ali's Supplication for the Morning (Duʿāʾ al-Ṣabāḥ) holds a special place in Shīʿī devotional life. It captures the intimate dialogue between the servant and the Creator at daybreak—a spiritual ascent toward divine mercy, knowledge, and illumination.

About the Book

Mefatih al-Janan Imam Ali's Supplication for the Morning presents one of the most profound prayers attributed to Imam ʿAlī ibn Abī Ṭālib (ʿa), the first Imam of the Ahl al-Bayt (ʿa, an honorific meaning ʿalayhim al-salām — “peace be upon them”). The supplication embodies humility before God, deep awareness of human dependence, and the yearning for divine light. It stands within the Shīʿī mystical tradition and is preserved in Mefatih al-Janan (“Keys to the Gardens”), the celebrated devotional collection compiled by Shaykh ʿAbbās al-Qummī (1877–1941). His meticulous transmission of sacred texts continues to shape Shīʿī spirituality worldwide.

What You Will Discover

• The full Arabic text of Duʿāʾ al-Ṣabāḥ with English translation and transliteration.
• The theological and spiritual insights expressed by Imam ʿAlī (ʿa) in praising divine unity (tawḥīd).
• Expressions of repentance, gratitude, and hope in divine compassion.
• Commentary on the imagery of light, dawn, and awakening within the Shīʿī spiritual path.
• Reflections on the daily discipline of remembrance and supplication.
• Contextual explanation from Mefatih al-Janan and related hadith (prophetic tradition).

About the Author

This supplication originates from Imam ʿAlī ibn Abī Ṭālib (ʿa) and was transmitted and preserved by Shaykh ʿAbbās al-Qummī, a renowned ʿālim and compiler of hadith (prophetic tradition) literature. As both a scholar and a servant of the faith, al-Qummī dedicated his life to safeguarding the legacy of the Ahl al-Bayt (ʿa), and his compilation Mefatih al-Janan remains a cornerstone of Shīʿī devotional practice.

Who Is This Book For?

This book is for readers seeking to begin their mornings with remembrance, reflection, and divine awareness, and for those who wish to deepen their connection with the spiritual wisdom of Imam ʿAlī (ʿa).