Prophet Muhammad
Shrine: al-Masjid al-Nabawi, Madinah
Ziyarat
Ziyarat at the Shrines of the Fourteen
The ziyarah recited when visiting the shrine of each of the Fourteen — at the shrine itself or from afar — with its classical source and the full Arabic text, each line followed by its translation.
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Etiquette of ziyarah
- Perform ghusl (the ritual bath) before setting out or before entering, and wear clean clothes.
- Walk calmly and humbly, occupied with remembrance of God (takbir, tahlil and salawat).
- At the door, recite the permission for entering (idhn al-dukhul) and enter with a softened heart.
- Recite the ziyarah, then pray two rak‘as of the ziyarah prayer and supplicate for yourself, your parents and all believers.
- If you cannot travel, many ziyarat may be recited from afar, facing towards the shrine.
Sources: Mafatih al-Jinan · WikiShia: Ziyarah ↗
For the shrine of any Imam
- al-Ziyara al-Jami‘a al-Kabira Arabic text with translation
Taught by Imam al-Hadi; may be recited at the shrine of any Imam, or from afar.
Another copy: Thaqalayn ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Sources: Man La Yahduruhu al-Faqih; Tahdhib al-Ahkam
- Ziyarat Amin Allah Arabic text with translation
Recited by Imam al-Sajjad at the grave of Imam ‘Ali; Mafatih al-Jinan notes that it may be recited at the shrine of every Imam.
Another copy: WikiShia ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Sources: Kamil al-Ziyarat; Misbah al-Mutahajjid; Mafatih al-Jinan
Ziyarat at the Shrines of the Fourteen
Sayyida Fatima
Shrine: Madinah — the place of her grave is hidden; her ziyarah is recited in the Rawda, at her house beside the Prophet’s tomb and at al-Baqi‘
Imam Ali
Shrine: Najaf (Iraq)
Imam Hasan
Shrine: Jannat al-Baqi‘, Madinah
- Ziyarah of Imam al-Hasan al-Mujtaba Full text and translation — WikiShia ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Sources: Mafatih al-Jinan
- Ziyarah of the Imams of al-Baqi‘ (all four together) Arabic text with translation
Sources: Mafatih al-Jinan
Mafatih al-Jinan also gives one ziyarah for the four Imams buried together in al-Baqi‘.
Imam Husayn
Shrine: Karbala (Iraq)
- Ziyarat Warith Arabic text with translation
Another copy: Thaqalayn ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Sources: Misbah al-Mutahajjid; Mafatih al-Jinan
- Ziyarat Ashura Arabic text with translation
Another copy: Thaqalayn ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Sources: Kamil al-Ziyarat; Misbah al-Mutahajjid
- Ziyarat al-Arba‘in (20 Safar) Arabic text with translation
Another copy: Thaqalayn ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Sources: Tahdhib al-Ahkam (Kitab al-Mazar); Misbah al-Mutahajjid
Ziyarat Ashura and Ziyarat Warith may also be recited from afar.
Imam Zayn al-Abidin
Shrine: Jannat al-Baqi‘, Madinah
- Ziyarah of Imam Zayn al-‘Abidin al-Sajjad Full text and translation — WikiShia ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Sources: Mafatih al-Jinan
- Ziyarah of the Imams of al-Baqi‘ (all four together) Arabic text with translation
Sources: Mafatih al-Jinan
Mafatih al-Jinan also gives one ziyarah for the four Imams buried together in al-Baqi‘.
Imam al-Baqir
Shrine: Jannat al-Baqi‘, Madinah
- Ziyarah of Imam Muhammad al-Baqir Full text and translation — WikiShia ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Sources: Mafatih al-Jinan
- Ziyarah of the Imams of al-Baqi‘ (all four together) Arabic text with translation
Sources: Mafatih al-Jinan
Mafatih al-Jinan also gives one ziyarah for the four Imams buried together in al-Baqi‘.
Imam al-Sadiq
Shrine: Jannat al-Baqi‘, Madinah
- Ziyarah of Imam Ja‘far al-Sadiq Full text and translation — WikiShia ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Sources: Mafatih al-Jinan
- Ziyarah of the Imams of al-Baqi‘ (all four together) Arabic text with translation
Sources: Mafatih al-Jinan
Mafatih al-Jinan also gives one ziyarah for the four Imams buried together in al-Baqi‘.
Imam al-Kazim
Shrine: Kazimayn, Baghdad (Iraq)
- Ziyarah of Imam Musa al-Kazim Arabic text with translation
Another copy: WikiShia ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Sources: Mafatih al-Jinan
The two Imams are buried side by side and are usually visited together.
Imam al-Rida
Shrine: Mashhad (Iran)
Imam al-Jawad
Shrine: Kazimayn, Baghdad (Iraq)
- Ziyarah of Imam Muhammad al-Jawad Arabic text with translation
Another copy: WikiShia ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Sources: Mafatih al-Jinan
The two Imams are buried side by side and are usually visited together.
Imam al-Hadi
Shrine: Samarra (Iraq)
- Ziyarah of Imam ‘Ali al-Hadi Arabic text with translation
Another copy: WikiShia ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Sources: Mafatih al-Jinan
Imam al-Hadi and Imam al-‘Askari are buried together in Samarra and are usually visited together.
Imam al-Askari
Shrine: Samarra (Iraq)
- Ziyarah of Imam al-Hasan al-‘Askari Arabic text with translation
Another copy: WikiShia ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Sources: Mafatih al-Jinan
Imam al-Hadi and Imam al-‘Askari are buried together in Samarra and are usually visited together.
Imam al-Mahdi
Shrine: In occultation — his ziyarah is recited anywhere, and at the Sardab in Samarra
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