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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Mikyalul Makarim Fee Fawaaid ad-Duaa Lil Qai’m vol. 2 First Aim: Some Points Discussed It is important to discuss a few points before we begin the actual treatise: First : We should know that gaining all the benefits, rewards and results that we have mentioned in Part Five is subject to the condition of regularity and excessiveness of praying for an early reappearance of our Master, because some of the mentioned benefits depend on following and emulating the Holy Imam (as) as mentioned in his blessed epistle: “And pray more for an early reappearance…” so refer to it again and ponder upon it.

Second : It is necessary for the supplicant to remove from himself all the factors that hinder acceptance of supplications. He must purify his self from undesirable traits and bad behavior, like inclination to materialism, pride, arrogance, jealousy, backbiting etc. It is so because supplication is the best form of worship, especially supplicating for an early reappearance of our Master, Hazrat Hujjat and his victory.

It therefore requires the supplicant to be free of all selfish motives and satanic instigations, since sincerity of intention is the most important matter that a person should abide by. That is why the verses of Qur’an and traditions of the Messenger of Allah (S) have emphasized it. May Allah give us and all the believers, the good sense, Insha Allah.

Third : Perfection of rewards and excellence of manners is related to acquiring of piety from the aspect of the saying of the Almighty: إِنَّمَا يَتَقَبَّلُ اللّهُ مِنَ الْمُتَّقِينَ Allah only accepts from those who guard (against evil). (Qur’an, Surah Maidah 5:27) In the same way, piety also has different grades and levels. Acceptance also has a number of grades.

On the basis of this, one who has stronger piety will have better consequences and special virtues from his supplications and in the same way all his worship acts – whether obligatory or recommended – will be subject to the same criteria. إِنَّا لَا نُضِيعُ أَجْرَ مَنْ أَحْسَنَ عَمَلاً.. We do not waste the reward of him who does a good work. (Qur’an, Surah Kahf 18:30) إِنَّ اللّهَ لاَ يُضِيعُ أَجْرَ الْمُحْسِنِينَ..

Surely Allah does not waste the reward of the doers of good (Qur’an, Surah Taubah 9:120) أَنِّي لاَ أُضِيعُ عَمَلَ عَامِلٍ مِّنكُم..

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