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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books A Shi'ite Encyclopedia (chapter 11) Kumal's Invocation The following invocation is the teaching of Imam Ali (AS) to one of his students, Kumayl Ibn Ziad, which is usually recited every Thursday night. For the Arabic text of this invocation, please see the book named "Keys to Paradise." For more information please see the end. In the name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful. O' my God!

I ask You, by Your mercy, which covers everything, by Your power, which overpowers everything, and to which everything submits and is humble, by Your might, by which You overcome everything, by Your glory, before which nothing stands, by Your magnificence, which fills everything, by Your authority, which rises over everything, by Your face (i.e., essence), which remains after the destruction of everything, by Your names, which fill the essence of everything, by Your knowledge, which encompasses everything, and by the light of Your face (i.e., essence), for which everything shines.

O' the Light, O' the Most Holy, O' the first of those who where first, and the last of those who will be last. O' God! Forgive me (my) sins, which tear apart modesty. O' God! Forgive me (my) sins, which bring down misfortunes. O' God! Forgive me (my) sins, which change prosperity. O' God! Forgive me (my) sins, which block out invocation. O' God! Forgive me (my) sins, which cut off hopes. O' God! Forgive me (my) sins, which bring down distress. O' God!

Forgive me all sins that I have committed and all mistakes that I have made. O' God! I approach You by Your remembrance, seek Your intercession through Yourself, and ask You by Your generosity, to bring me closer to You, to bestow on me the ability to thank You, to inspire me to Your remembrance. O' God!

I ask You as a person who is submissive, humble, and obedient, to treat me kindly, to have mercy on me, and to make me satisfied, content with what You have allotted, and humble in all circumstances. O' God! I ask You as a person, whose poverty is intense, who presents his need only to You, and whose desire is great for what You have. O' God!

Great is Your authority, exalted is Your place, unknown is Your plan, clear is Your command, overwhelming is Your might, continuous is Your power, and escape is impossible from Your domain. O' God! I can not find anyone, who can forgive my sins, who can cover my ugly misdeeds, nor who can change my misdeeds to good, but You.