The Ziyārah of Ĥusain ibn ‘Ali and How It Should Be Performed — Hadith 19

uidance. Then take a few steps, say “Allāhu Akbar” seven times, recite Tahlīl seven times, praise Allāh seven times, and sanctify Allāh seven times. Then answer the call of Ḥusain (a. s. ) seven times by saying: I am at your service, O caller to Allāh! ! ! Then recite (the following): Even though my body could not answer your call for help and my tongue did not answer you when you asked for support, my heart, my ears, my eyes, my thoughts, and my desires have answered your call and have submitted to the remainder of the Prophet who was sent as a messenger, the chosen grandson, the knowledgeable guide, the entrusted guardian, the one who fulfilled (his duties) and announced the message (of Allāh), and the wronged and oppressed one. O my master! I have come solely to you, to your grandfather, to your father, and to your son who remains after you. My heart has submitted to you (the Imams (a. s. )). I follow you in my views and my support is ready for you until Allāh judges based on His religion and (until He) resurrects you. I take Allāh as witness that you (the Imams (a. s. )) are the Decisive Proofs and that Mercy can be hoped for only through you. I shall be with you and only with you, and not with your enemies. I am among those who believe in you. I do not deny the power of Allāh nor do I belie His Will. Then walk (toward the grave) and take small steps until you face the grave. Turn your back toward Qiblah, turn your face toward his face, and recite (the following): Salām to you from Allāh. And Salām upon Muḥammad, Allāh’s Trustee over His messengers and over His firmly determined affairs, the last of that which has passed and the one who began that which is yet to come, and the absolute master over all of it. And may Allāh’s Mercy and Blessings be upon him. Salām to you and (may) the greetings of Allāh be upon you. O Allāh! Send Your blessing on Muḥammad and the family of Muḥammad, the owner of Your covenant, the last of Your messengers, the master of Your slaves, Your Trustee in Your lands, and the best of Your creation. (O Allāh! Send Your blessing on him) just like he recited Your Book and fought Your enemies until that which is certain (death) came to him. O Allāh! Send Your blessing on the Commander of the Believers, Your slave, the brother of Your Messenger, the one whom You chose with Your knowledge and whom You appointed as a guide for whomever You