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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Commentary On Kumayl Supplication Du’a’ Kumayl The vigilant believers consider the status of du’a’ Kumayl among other *du’a’*s as the status of man among the other creatures of the Almighty. In other words, they know du’a’ Kumayl as “Insan al-Ad’iyah”. The great scholar, researcher and reporter of ahadith, Allamah Majlisi regards du’a’ Kumayl as the best du’a’ .

Allamah Majlisi narrates from “Iqbal” of Sayyid Ibn Tawus in his book “Zad al-Ma’ad”: Kumayl said: “One day, I was with my master ‘Ali (as) in Kufah. We were talking about Sha’ban the fifteenth. Imam said: “One who spends that night worshipping and recites du’a’ Khidhr, his prayer will be answered for sure.” When Imam (as) returned home, I went to him. He said: “What do you want?” I answered: “I’ve come to you so that you may teach me du’a’ Khidhr.” He told me to sit down.

Then he said: “O Kumayl! When you memorize this du’a’ , recite it every Thursday night, or once in a month, or once in a year or once in your lifetime, and Allah will save you from enemies, help you, extend your sustenance, and forgive your sins. O Kumayl! Your extended and faithful service has made me teach you such a blissful du’a’ .” Then he said: “Write it down!” And he then recited it to me.

The divine theologist, Kaf’ami, writes in his book ‘ Misbah ’: “Amir al-Mu’minin (as) recited this du’a’ in prostration.”[^1] The supplicant should recite this du’a’ on Thursday night, facing the direction of the qiblah, sincerely and humbly. This way the supplication is more likely to be answered.[^2] The supplicant should also present himself before Allah with a tearful eye which is so valuable before the Almighty that it hastens the forgiveness of sins and attraction of His blessings.