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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Mikyalul Makarim Fee Fawaaid ad-Duaa Lil Qai’m vol. 1 Increase In Lifespan ======================== Yes, preparation and steadfastness in praying for His Eminence, Qaim (aj) and for his early reappearance is a cause of increase in one lifespan – and also it will earn all the benefits and effects of doing good to ones relatives, Insha Allah Taala .

That which proves this matter especially, is the traditional report about the particular supplication and it is that: In Makarimul Akhlaq it is narrated that one who recites this supplication after every obligatory Prayer regularly for such a long time that he is content with it, would get the honor of seeing the Master of the Time (aj). The supplication is as follows: “O Allah, bless Muhammad and the progeny of Muhammad.

O Allah, indeed Your Messenger is truthful testifier, Your blessings be upon him and his progeny. You indeed said: I do not hesitate in anything I do, like I hesitate in capturing the soul of My believing servant who disliked death and I dislike his dislike. O Allah, then bless Muhammad and Aale Muhammad and hasten the reappearance, of Your Wali and help and success and do not cause dislike to me and in so-and-so.

(In place of so-and-so one can mention any name one likes).”[^1] I say: The reason for this has been explained in Part Four of the book under the chapter of Letter ‘F’, that by the early reappearance of His Eminence there will be deliverance for all the Awliya of Allah and also that peace and help will be there for all of them in the time of reappearance.

In addition to this, in some traditional reports the words are as follows: “And hasten the reappearance of Your Wali …” There is no doubt that for those who study the traditions narrated from the Holy Imams (as) and supplications that are quoted from them, the meaning of Awliya in the absolute sense is His Eminence, the Master of the Time (aj).

For further confirmation of this matter one may refer to the supplication of our master Abul Hasan Ali bin Moosa ar-Reza (as) and the supplication prescribed after the Midnight Prayer ( Shab ). If it is said: It is possible that Wali in this instance denotes believer as in some traditional reports it points to this.