Dua-e-Iftitah

Dua Iftitah / The Supplication of The Opening

Dua Iftitah was taught by the twelth Imam (a) for Shi’as to recite every night during the month Ramadhan, The Dua is excellent for molding man’s attitude towards his Creator as it discusses many aspects of the wretchedness of the human being, and the grace of Allah.
The first section of the Dua describes different qualities of Allah, and reveals the graciousness and love of Allah for the human being. This section of the Dua can further be divided into the following parts:
a) Praise of Allah
b) Emphasis on the Oneness of Allah
c) The Generosity of Allah
d) Relationship of Allah an the human being

The second section of the Dua send blessings on the Holy Prophet (S) and The M’asumeen, and then discusses the role of the twelth Imam (a).
a) Salawat on the Prophet(s)
b) Blessing on the M’asumeen

Dua al-Iftitah reminds us that both faith and action are necessary to be a true believer. Faith in Allah entails acting on His message brought by His messenger, and establishing His religion on earth. While that can only be done through the Imam, we should work and pray for his arrival. Human beings can only enjoy true justice and peace, and a fulfillment of all their needs under the leadership of a Divine leader.
Dua al-Iftitah is not only a supplication for our needs, but a teaching of the roots of faith, and a planning for a way of life. It remains on us to plot the chart of our life as we recite this beautiful du’a during the nights of Ramadhan