Instructions
مروي عن الأئمة المعصومين عليهم السلام في كتب الأدعية والزيارات المعتبرة.
Virtues, description, and recitation method of MERITS OF THE NAMAZ E SHAB as recorded in Shia traditions.
Fadhila, maelezo, na njia ya usomaji wa FAIDA ZA NAMAZ E SHAB kama ilivyopokelewa katika mapokezi ya Shia.
MERITS OF THE NAMAZ E SHAB
FAIDA ZA NAMAZ E SHAB
The Holy Infallibles (a.s.) are reported to have said
Watakatifu Maasumin (a.s.) wameripotiwa kusema
innumerable words about the merits of offering the Night
maneno yasiyohesabika kuhusu sifa za kutoa Usiku
Prayer, they have therefore described it as the honor of the
Sala, kwa hiyo wameielezea kuwa ni heshima ya Mtukufu
true faithful believers. It brings about good health, erases the
waumini waaminifu wa kweli. Inaleta afya njema, inafuta
sins committed in days, saves from the loneliness in graves,
dhambi zinazotendwa siku nyingi, huokoa na upweke makaburini.
beautifies the face, perfumes the body smell, and produces
hupendezesha uso, kuupa mwili harufu nzuri, na kutoa
sustenance. Wealth and sons are the ornament of this
riziki. Utajiri na wana ndio pambo la hili
worldly life, and to offer eight units of prayer at the last hours
maisha ya dunia, na kuswali rakaa nane katika saa za mwisho
of night, in addition to a one-unit prayer, is the ornament of
ya usiku, pamoja na sala ya rakaa moja, ni pambo la
the Hereafter. These two ornaments may be granted together
Akhera. Mapambo haya mawili yanaweza kutolewa kwa pamoja
by Almighty Allah to some people. Other traditions have it
kwa Mwenyezi Mungu kwa baadhi ya watu. Mila zingine zinayo
that one who claims that he offers prayers regularly at night
yule anayedai kuwa anaswali mara kwa mara usiku
and still he suffers hunger is liar, because the night prayer
na bado ana njaa ni mwongo, kwa sababu sala ya usiku
guarantees the sustenance of the next day.
inahakikisha riziki ya siku inayofuata.
Imam al-Sadiq(a.s.) has reported that the Holy Prophet
Imam al-Sadiq (a.s.) amesimulia kwamba Mtukufu Mtume
(s.a.w.a.) said to Imam Ali(a.s.), "O Ali! | shall give you some
(s.a.w.a.) akamwambia Imam Ali (a.s.), “Ewe Ali!
moralities that you should observe... Abide by the night
maadili mnayopaswa kuyazingatia... Kesheni usiku
prayer. Abide by the night prayer. Abide by the night prayer.
maombi. Shika na Sala ya usiku. Shika na Sala ya usiku.
Abide by the midday (zohr) prayer. Abide by the midday
Kaeni na sala ya adhuhuri (zohr). Kukaa na mchana
(zohr) prayer. Abide by the midday (zohr) prayer."
(zohr) sala. Shikeni katika swala ya adhuhuri (zohr)."
It is apparently understood from this tradition that the night
Inaonekana inaeleweka kutokana na mila hii kwamba usiku
prayer stands for the thirteen units of prayer while the
swala inasimama kwa rakaa kumi na tatu za swala huku
midday (zohr) prayer is the eight units of the supererogatory
Swala ya adhuhuri (zohr) ni rakaa nane za daraja la juu
(mustahab / nafilah) noon prayer.
(mustahab/nafilah) swala ya adhuhuri.
Anas ibn Malik has reported that he heard the Holy Prophet
Anas ibn Malik amesimulia kwamba alimsikia Mtukufu Mtume
(s.a.w.a.) saying, "To offer two units of prayer in the midst of
(s.a.w.a.) akisema, “Kuswali rakaa mbili katikati ya
night is more tavorable to me than possessing this world and
usiku ni tavorable zaidi kwangu kuliko kumiliki dunia hii na
whatever therein.'
chochote ndani yake.'
When he was asked why those who practice the night
Alipoulizwa kwanini wanaofanya mazoezi usiku
worship had shining faces, Imam Ali ibn al-Husayn Zayn
Ibada ilikuwa na nyuso zinazong'aa, Imam Ali ibn al-Husayn Zayn
al'Abidin (a.s.) answered, "As they withdrew themselves with
al'Abidin (a.s.) akajibu, "Walipojitenga nao
their Lord, He granted them of His Light."
Mola wao Mlezi, amewapa Nuru yake."
In conclusion, traditions about the merits of offering the
Kwa kumalizia, mila kuhusu sifa za kutoa
night prayer are very numerous. It is thus discommended to
maombi ya usiku ni mengi sana. Kwa hivyo inakataliwa
avoid the night acts of worship.
jiepusheni na ibada za usiku.
Shaykh has reported through an authentic chain of authority
Shaykh ameripoti kupitia safu ya mamlaka iliyo sahihi
that Imam al-Sadiq(a.s.) said, "All servants (of Allah) wake up
kwamba Imam al-Sadiq (a.s.) alisema, “Waja wote (wa Allah) wanaamka
once, twice, or even more times at night. If a servant does
mara moja, mara mbili, au hata zaidi usiku. Ikiwa mtumishi anafanya hivyo
not go for the night worship, Satan will open his legs and
asiende kwa ibada ya usiku, Shetani atafungua miguu yake na
urinate in his ear. This is why those who do not do the night
kukojoa sikioni mwake. Ndio maana wale ambao hawafanyi usiku
worship wake up in the morning heavy and lazy."
ibada amka asubuhi nzito na mvivu."
Al-Bargi has reported through a valid chain of authority that
Al-Bargi ameripoti kupitia safu halali ya mamlaka kwamba
Imam al-Bagir (a.s.) said, "There is a devil called al-Raha
Imam al-Bagir (a.s.) alisema, “Kuna shetani anayeitwa al-Raha
appointed for the night. When a servant (of Allah) intends to
kuteuliwa kwa usiku. Anapokusudia mja (wa Mwenyezi Mungu).
get up for the night prayer, this devil inspires to him that the
amka kwa ajili ya sala ya usiku, shetani huyu anampa msukumo kwamba
time of prayer has not yet come. When the servant tries to
wakati wa maombi bado haujafika. Wakati mtumishi anajaribu
get up again, the devil repeats the same evil inspiration and
inuka tena, shetani anarudia msukumo ule ule mbaya na
prevents the servant from offering the prayer until the day
humzuia mja kuswali mpaka mchana
dawn (fajr)s. When it dawn (fajr)s, the devil urinates in the
alfajiri (fajr) s. Inapopambazuka (fajr), shetani hukojoa
ear of that servant and goes back moving its tail in joy."
sikio la mtumishi huyo na kurudi nyuma likisogeza mkia wake kwa furaha.”
Ibn Abi-Jumhur reported the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) as
Ibn Abi-Jumhur ameripoti Mtukufu Mtume (s.a.w.a.) kama
saying to his companions, "When you go to sleep, Satan ties
akiwaambia maswahaba zake, "Mnapolala, Shetani hufunga
three knots at your head. Each knot inspires to you that the
mafundo matatu kichwani mwako. Kila fundo linakupa msukumo kwamba
night is still long; therefore, you would better sleep. When you
usiku bado ni mrefu; kwa hivyo, afadhali ulale. Wakati wewe
wake up and mention Almighty Allah, one knot is untied.
amka na mtaje Mwenyezi Mungu, fundo moja linafunguka.
When you do the ritual ablution, another knot is untied. When
Unapotawadha kiibada, fundo jingine hufunguliwa. Wakati
you perform the prayer, the third knot is untied. Hence, you
unatekeleza Sala, fundo la tatu linafunguliwa. Kwa hivyo, wewe
will find yourselves active and positive in the morning; lest,
mtajipata mkiwa hai na chanya asubuhi; wasije,
you find yourselves inactive and frowning."
mnajikuta hamfanyi kazi na kukunja uso."
This tradition is reported in Sunni books of hadith, too.
Hadith hii pia imeripotiwa katika vitabu vya Hadith vya Sunni.
Al-Qutb al-Rawandi reported Imam AliAmeer al-
Al-Qutb al-Rawandi ameripoti Imam AliAmeer al-
Momineen(a.s.) as saying, "Do not expect three matters as
Momineen (a.s.) akisema, “Usitarajie mambo matatu kama
long as you have been engaged in three: Do not expect ability
kwa muda mrefu kama umehusika katika mambo matatu: Usitarajie uwezo
to do night worship as long as you overeat. Do not expect
kufanya ibada ya usiku ilimradi unakula kupita kiasi. Usitarajie
bright-facedness as long as you spend the whole night
mwenye uso nyangavu muda wote utakaa usiku mzima
sleeping. Do not expect security in your life as long as you
kulala. Usitarajie usalama katika maisha yako maadamu wewe
accompany sinful people.'
fuatana na watu wenye dhambi.'
Al-Qutb al-Rawandi has also reported that Prophet Jesus
Al-Qutb al-Rawandi pia ameripoti kuwa Nabii Isa
(a.s.) called his mother (a.s.) after her death and asked,
(a.s.) alimwita mama yake (a.s.) baada ya kifo chake na kumuuliza:
"Mother, do you wish to return to life?" His mother answered,
"Mama, unataka kurudi kwenye maisha?" Mama yake akajibu,
"Yes, I do, so that I will offer prayers to Almighty Allah in the
"Ndio, nafanya hivyo, ili kwamba nitasali kwa Mwenyezi Mungu katika
midst of night and observe fasting in the extremely hot days.
katikati ya usiku na funga katika siku zenye joto kali.
O son, this path is horrifying.'
Ewe mwanangu, njia hii inatisha.'
MERITS OF THE NAMAZ E SHAB
FAIDA ZA NAMAZ E SHAB
The Holy Infallibles (a.s.) are reported to have said
Watakatifu Maasumin (a.s.) wameripotiwa kusema
innumerable words about the merits of offering the Night
maneno yasiyohesabika kuhusu sifa za kutoa Usiku
Prayer, they have therefore described it as the honor of the
Sala, kwa hiyo wameielezea kuwa ni heshima ya Mtukufu
true faithful believers. It brings about good health, erases the
waumini waaminifu wa kweli. Inaleta afya njema, inafuta
sins committed in days, saves from the loneliness in graves,
dhambi zinazotendwa siku nyingi, huokoa na upweke makaburini.
beautifies the face, perfumes the body smell, and produces
hupendezesha uso, kuupa mwili harufu nzuri, na kutoa
sustenance. Wealth and sons are the ornament of this
riziki. Utajiri na wana ndio pambo la hili
worldly life, and to offer eight units of prayer at the last hours
maisha ya dunia, na kuswali rakaa nane katika saa za mwisho
of night, in addition to a one-unit prayer, is the ornament of
ya usiku, pamoja na sala ya rakaa moja, ni pambo la
the Hereafter. These two ornaments may be granted together
Akhera. Mapambo haya mawili yanaweza kutolewa kwa pamoja
by Almighty Allah to some people. Other traditions have it
kwa Mwenyezi Mungu kwa baadhi ya watu. Mila zingine zinayo
that one who claims that he offers prayers regularly at night
yule anayedai kuwa anaswali mara kwa mara usiku
and still he suffers hunger is liar, because the night prayer
na bado ana njaa ni mwongo, kwa sababu sala ya usiku
guarantees the sustenance of the next day.
inahakikisha riziki ya siku inayofuata.
Imam al-Sadiq(a.s.) has reported that the Holy Prophet
Imam al-Sadiq (a.s.) amesimulia kwamba Mtukufu Mtume
(s.a.w.a.) said to Imam Ali(a.s.), "O Ali! I shall give you some
(s.a.w.a.) akamwambia Imam Ali (a.s.), “Ewe Ali! Nitakupa baadhi
moralities that you should observe... Abide by the night
maadili mnayopaswa kuyazingatia... Kesheni usiku
prayer. Abide by the night prayer. Abide by the night prayer.
maombi. Shika na Sala ya usiku. Shika na Sala ya usiku.
Abide by the midday (zohr) prayer. Abide by the midday
Kaeni na sala ya adhuhuri (zohr). Kukaa na mchana
(zohr) prayer. Abide by the midday (zohr) prayer."
(zohr) sala. Shikeni katika swala ya adhuhuri (zohr)."
It is apparently understood from this tradition that the night
Inaonekana inaeleweka kutokana na mila hii kwamba usiku
prayer stands for the thirteen units of prayer while the
swala inasimama kwa rakaa kumi na tatu za swala huku
midday (zohr) prayer is the eight units of the supererogatory
Swala ya adhuhuri (zohr) ni rakaa nane za daraja la juu
(mustahab / nafilah) noon prayer.
(mustahab/nafilah) swala ya adhuhuri.
Anas ibn Malik has reported that he heard the Holy Prophet
Anas ibn Malik amesimulia kwamba alimsikia Mtukufu Mtume
(s.a.w.a.) saying,
(s.a.w.a.) akisema,
"To offer two units of prayer in the midst of
“Kuswali rakaa mbili katikati ya
night is more favorable to me than possessing this world and
usiku ni mzuri zaidi kwangu kuliko kumiliki dunia hii na
whatever therein."
chochote ndani yake."
When he was asked why those who practice the night
Alipoulizwa kwanini wanaofanya mazoezi usiku
worship had shining faces, Imam Ali ibn al-Husayn Zayn
Ibada ilikuwa na nyuso zinazong'aa, Imam Ali ibn al-Husayn Zayn
al'Abidin (a.s.) answered, "As they withdrew themselves with
al'Abidin (a.s.) akajibu, "Walipojitenga nao
their Lord, He granted them of His Light."
Mola wao Mlezi, amewapa Nuru yake."
In conclusion, traditions about the merits of offering the
Kwa kumalizia, mila kuhusu sifa za kutoa
night prayer are very numerous. It is thus discommended to
maombi ya usiku ni mengi sana. Kwa hivyo inakataliwa
avoid the night acts of worship.
jiepusheni na ibada za usiku.
Shaykh has reported through an authentic chain of authority
Shaykh ameripoti kupitia safu ya mamlaka iliyo sahihi
that Imam al-Sadiq(a.s.) said, "All servants (of Allah) wake up
kwamba Imam al-Sadiq (a.s.) alisema, “Waja wote (wa Allah) wanaamka
once, twice, or even more times at night. If a servant does
mara moja, mara mbili, au hata zaidi usiku. Ikiwa mtumishi anafanya hivyo
not go for the night worship, Satan will open his legs and
asiende kwa ibada ya usiku, Shetani atafungua miguu yake na
urinate in his ear. This is why those who do not do the night
kukojoa sikioni mwake. Ndio maana wale ambao hawafanyi usiku
worship wake up in the morning heavy and lazy."
ibada amka asubuhi nzito na mvivu."
Al-Bargi has reported through a valid chain of authority that
Al-Bargi ameripoti kupitia safu halali ya mamlaka kwamba
Imam al-Baqir (a.s.) said, "There is a devil called al-Raha
Imam al-Baqir (a.s.) alisema, “Kuna shetani anayeitwa al-Raha
appointed for the night. When a servant (of Allah) intends to
kuteuliwa kwa usiku. Anapokusudia mja (wa Mwenyezi Mungu).
get up for the night prayer, this devil inspires to him that the
amka kwa ajili ya sala ya usiku, shetani huyu anampa msukumo kwamba
time of prayer has not yet come. When the servant tries to
wakati wa maombi bado haujafika. Wakati mtumishi anajaribu
get up again, the devil repeats the same evil inspiration and
inuka tena, shetani anarudia msukumo ule ule mbaya na
prevents the servant from offering the prayer until the day
humzuia mja kuswali mpaka mchana
dawn (fajr)s. When it dawn (fajr)s, the devil urinates in the
alfajiri (fajr) s. Inapopambazuka (fajr), shetani hukojoa
ear of that servant and goes back moving its tail in joy."
sikio la mtumishi huyo na kurudi nyuma likisogeza mkia wake kwa furaha.”
Ibn Abi-Jumhur reported the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) as
Ibn Abi-Jumhur ameripoti Mtukufu Mtume (s.a.w.a.) kama
saying to his companions, "When you go to sleep, Satan ties
akiwaambia maswahaba zake, "Mnapolala, Shetani hufunga
three knots at your head. Each knot inspires to you that the
mafundo matatu kichwani mwako. Kila fundo linakupa msukumo kwamba
night is still long, therefore, you would better sleep. When you
usiku bado ni mrefu, kwa hivyo, ni bora kulala. Wakati wewe
wake up and mention Almighty Allah, one knot is untied.
amka na mtaje Mwenyezi Mungu, fundo moja linafunguka.
When you do the ritual ablution, another knot is untied. When
Unapotawadha kiibada, fundo jingine hufunguliwa. Wakati
you perform the prayer, the third knot is untied. Hence, you
unatekeleza Sala, fundo la tatu linafunguliwa. Kwa hivyo, wewe
will find yourselves active and positive in the morning; lest,
mtajipata mkiwa hai na chanya asubuhi; wasije,
you find yourselves inactive and frowning."
mnajikuta hamfanyi kazi na kukunja uso."
This tradition is reported in Sunni books of hadith, too.
Hadith hii pia imeripotiwa katika vitabu vya Hadith vya Sunni.
Al-Qutb al-Rawandi reported Imam AliAmeer al-
Al-Qutb al-Rawandi ameripoti Imam AliAmeer al-
Momineen(a.s.) as saying, "Do not expect three matters as
Momineen (a.s.) akisema, “Usitarajie mambo matatu kama
long as you have been engaged in three: Do not expect ability
kwa muda mrefu kama umehusika katika mambo matatu: Usitarajie uwezo
to do night worship as long as you overeat. Do not expect
kufanya ibada ya usiku ilimradi unakula kupita kiasi. Usitarajie
bright-facedness as long as you spend the whole night
mwenye uso nyangavu muda wote utakaa usiku mzima
sleeping. Do not expect security in your life as long as you
kulala. Usitarajie usalama katika maisha yako maadamu wewe
accompany sinful people.'
fuatana na watu wenye dhambi.'
Al-Qutb al-Rawandi has also reported that Prophet Jesus
Al-Qutb al-Rawandi pia ameripoti kuwa Nabii Isa
(a.s.) called his mother (a.s.) after her death and asked,
(a.s.) alimwita mama yake (a.s.) baada ya kifo chake na kumuuliza:
"Mother, do you wish to return to life?" His mother answered,
"Mama, unataka kurudi kwenye maisha?" Mama yake akajibu,
"Yes, I do, so that I will offer prayers to Almighty Allah in the
"Ndio, nafanya hivyo, ili kwamba nitasali kwa Mwenyezi Mungu katika
midst of night and observe fasting in the extremely hot days.
katikati ya usiku na funga katika siku zenye joto kali.
O son, this path is horrifying.'
Ewe mwanangu, njia hii inatisha.'
