Namaz of Jafar’e Tayyar in Shrineنماز جعفر طیار حرم میں

Imam Reza (a) quotes on the authority of his honourable father, Imam Moosa Ibn Ja’far (a) that a person asked Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq (a) about Namaz of Tasbeeh (Namaz of Ja’far’e Tayyaar (a)), he (a) said: “This Namaz is a very big endowment and Divine Gift. My honourable father has narrated on the authority of my honourable fore-father Imam Zainul Aabedin (a) that he (a) said: When Ja’far ibn Abi Talib (a) returned from Abyssinia, the Messenger of Allah (s) met him at his resting place near Khaibar. When Ja’far (a) saw him (s), he rushed towards him happily. The Holy Prophet (s) embraced him and was very much pleased on seeing him. He (s) talked to him. Then he (s) mounted on his horse and also made him mounted. When the horse started to walk, he (s) looked at Ja’far (a) and said: “O brother Ja’far! Should not I select you to offer some present?” When the people heard these dialogues, they thought that the Holy Prophet (s) would give him some worldly gift because he had helped the Holy Prophet (s) in the battle of Khaiber and got a good booty. Ja’far (a) said: “May my parents be sacrificed upon you please do give me.” Then the Holy Prophet (s) taught him the Namaz of Jafar-e-Tayyar (a).”

Namaz of Ja’far’e Tayyaar bears great importance due to certain reasons:

Great emphasis has been given in performing this prayer in the shrine of Imam Reza (a).

It has been observed that Imam of the era, Imam Mahdi (a) was seen performing Namaz of Ja’far’e Tayyaar towards the head in the shrine of Imam Reza (a).

Imam Reza (a) used to perform Namaz of Ja’far’e Tayyaar. Ahmad ibn Ali Ansari quotes on the authority of Raja’ ibn Abi Zahhaak that in the journey of Khorasan every night Imam Reza (a) used to perform 4 rakats Namaz of Ja’far’e Tayyaar after 8 rakats.

Imam Reza (a) has recommended to perform Namaz of Ja’far’e Tayyaar on the day of Dahwul Arz (25th Zilqad).

Allamah Majlisi (r) narrates that in the letter of Shaikh Hussain ibn Abd al-Samad it is written that: Shaikh Abu Tayyeb Hussain ibn Ahmad Faqeeh narrates that whoever performs the pilgrimage of Imam Reza (a) or any of the pious and purified Imams (a), he should perform Namaz of Ja’far’e Tayyaar in their holy shrine. The reward of each rakat of this prayer is equal to performing one thousand Hajj, one thousand umrah, freeing one thousand slaves, performing one thousand ‘wuquf’ along with the Holy Prophet (s) in the way of Allah and for every step he will get the reward of one hundred Hajjs, one hundred Umrah, freeing one hundred slaves in the way of Allah and the reward of one hundred good deeds will be written for him and one hundred sins will be erased from the scroll of his deeds

Allamah Majlisi (r) writes in ‘Zaad al-Maad’ that there are repeated traditions about this Namaz. Even the adversaries consider this namaz desirable except some of them. But most of them relate this namaz from Abbas, uncle of Holy Prophet (s), due to their hidden enmity with Ameerul Momineen (a) and his near ones. No other prayer, except the recommended prayers of day and night can emulate this Namaz due to its excessive rewards and accredited traditions. Allamah Majlisi (r) has enumerated the commandments of this Namaz in some chapters as given hereunder:

i) It is well-known amongst the scholars that one can perform Namaz of Ja’far’e Tayyaar instead of recommended day and night salats. It would be counted at both places It may also be performed with the intention of elapsed recommended prayers, as there are many traditions in this regard.

ii) It has been narrated in some traditions and some scholars are also of the opinion that if somebody has emergency, this namaz may be performed without Tasbeehaat’e Arba which may be recited (300 times) after the Namaz.

iii) It has been narrated in reliable traditions that If one has only sufficient time to recite only 2 rakats with Tasbeehaat’e Arba fully he should recite those 2 rakats only and the remaining 2 rakats can be recited whenever the person gets time. But it is better to perform all the rakats together if there is no genuine excuse.

iv) It has been narrated in a reliable tradition on the authority of Imam Mahdi (atfs) that if anyone forgets the Tasbeehaat of Namaz of Ja’far’e Tayyaar, he may recite the same at whatever time he recollects.

v) There are differences in the recitation of the recommended surahs and it is famous that in its 1st rakat, after Surah Fateha, recite Surah Zilzaal, in the 2nd rakat recite Surah Aadiyaat, in the 3rd rakat recite Surah Nasr and in the 4th rakat recite Surah Ikhlaas.

a) Ibn Baabwayh (r) and his father says that in the 1st rakat recite Surah Aadiyaat and in the 2nd rakat recite Surah Zilzaal.

b) According to one tradition, it is said that in the 1st rakat Surah Zilzaal, in the 2nd rakat Surah Nasr, in the 3rd rakat Surah Qadr and in the 4th rakat Surah Ikhlaas should be recited.

c) It is said in a reliable tradition that Surah Kaafiroon and Surah Ikhlaas both should be recited in each rakat.

d) According to one tradition any Surah may be recited. Ibn Baabwayh (r) said: Surah Ikhlaas may be recited in all the rakats and apparently this is better but the first and third method is best.

f) This is famous that after the 2nd prostration of first and third rakat Tasbeehaat’e Arba should be recited in sitting position and some say that after getting up for the 2nd and 4th rakats recite Tasbeehaat’e Arba before recitation of surahs but it is better to act what is famous.

g) Some say that all the 4 rakats to be performed with one salaam but two salaams are preferred.

h) Scholars are of the opinion that Tasbeehaat’e Arba to be recited before ruku and before the recitation of Surahs. Ibn Baabwayh (r) quotes that it is optional to recite the Tasbeehaat before and after reciting surahs but it is better to act according to renowned manner.