There’s a village called Musayyib near Najaf where the two rivers of Euphrates and Tigris meet. A Shii man would pass by the village for visiting Amir al-Mu’mineen, Imam Ali, peace be upon him. A man living in that village would make fun of the Shii man whenever he would pass by, since he knew that ...

Q: What way would you recommend for curing pride? A: In the Name of the Most High – Reciting Hawqala (Lā hawla walā quwwata illā billāh - There is no power or strength except through God) repeatedly is the remedy for pride. ...

Q: I am very scrupulous; please guide me in curing it! A: Repeating Tahlil (Lā Ilāha Illallāh – there is no God but Allah) is the remedy for scrupulosity. ...

In plights and afflictions, this is the best Zikr (invocation) that we have received from the Prophet, peace be upon him and his progeny, "La hawla walā quwwata illā billāh al-‘Alī al-āzīm, lā malja'a walā manja'a min Allāhi illā ilayh." ...

For the repelling of afflictions, this supplication is also useful: "Allāhumma Sali ‘alā Muhammad wa ‘āli Muhammad wa amsik ‘annā al-sū’." (O God, send blessings on Mohammad and his descendants and keep evils aloof from us!) ...

Q: What should we do in order to increase the concentration of the mind? A: Recite repeatedly the Zikrs (invocations) that are effective in mental clarity, such as ‘Lā Ilāha Illallāh.’ ...

Supplication requires the following: 1- Praising the Almighty God 2- Confessing to one’s sins and being penitent for them, which is just like repentance or the consequence of it. 3- Sending Salawats (peace and blessings) upon Prophet Mohammad and his descendants, who are the intermediaries of Divine...

In order to keep one’s eyes healthy, Ayat al-Kursi should be recited after prayers, following which, one must put his hands on his eyes and say, "Allāhumma ihfaz hadaqatayya bihaqqi hadaqatay ‘Alī bin Abi Ṭālib Amīr al-Mu’minīn ‘alayhi as-salām. (O God, protect my two eyes for the sake of the two ey...

In order to remain safe, recite the following three times every morning and evening: “Allāhuma ‘ij‘al fī dir‘ika al-hasīnati allatī taj‘alu fīhā man turīdu.” (O God, keep me in your strong, protective armor wherein you keep those whom you intend to!) ...

For finding the lost or stolen things, even if it may be a person, recite this Zikr a lot: "Asbahtu fī amānillah, amsaytu fī jawārillah." (I started my day in the protection of God, my night began in the protection of God). ...