Istighatha of Imam Zaman (atfs)

Istighatha of Imam Zaman (atfs)

In Shīʿī devotional practice, istighatha—“seeking aid”—means turning to the Hidden Imam for intercession through humble duʿāʾ (supplicatory prayer). This booklet guides believers in asking the support of Imam al-Zaman (may God hasten his noble reappearance) during the ghayba (occultation), so that reliance on God is renewed and the heart is steadied. About the Book Istighatha of Imam Zaman compiles classic supplications for seeking the Imam’s help, with brief instructions on intention, purity, and etiquette. Drawing on early devotional sources—including Qabs al-Misbah—it explains how supplication under the open sky, mindful remembrance, and moral sincerity open the way for relief by God’s permission. The text also cites transmitters such as Sayyid ʿAli Khan and earlier authorities like Shaykh al-Ṣadūq, framing istighatha not as a formula, but as a disciplined approach to calling upon the Hujjat (the Proof of God). What You Will Discover

• Step-by-step guidance for performance: ritual cleansing, a two-unit prayer (rakʿat, units of ritual prayer), Qur’an recitation, and heartfelt invocation.
• The purpose and spirit of istighatha: humility, trust in God, and seeking aid through the Imam’s intercession.
• How to align daily conduct—truthfulness, lawful livelihood, charity—with prayers for relief.
• Clarifications that istighatha complements, rather than replaces, reliance on God and regular acts of worship.
• Brief notes on classical chains and compilers to help readers situate these supplications within Shīʿī heritage.

About the Author A devotional compilation based on classical sources, edited by contemporary Shīʿī scholars, this guide privileges clarity of practice and spiritual sincerity over academic commentary. Who Is This Book For? Believers and seekers who wish to deepen their connection to Imam al-Zaman (may God hasten his noble reappearance) by practicing istighatha with proper intention, etiquette, and trust in God.