Mafatih al-Jinan
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Mafatih al-Jinan ( Keys to Heavens ) (Arabic :مفاتیح الجنان) [1] by Sheikh Abbas Qumi is a Twelver Shi'a compilation of Qur'anic Chapters, Dua's, Taaqeebat&e-Namaz (acts of worship after Namaz), acts during Islamic months and days, supplications narrated from the Ahle bayt and the text of Ziyarats . [2]
Author
The Mafatih al-Jinan was authored by Shaykh Abbas Qummi. [3] He was a Shia scholar, historian, and hadith narrator. [4] [5] [6]
Title and Terminology
The Mafatih al-Jinan is of Arabic origin and means the Keys to Heavens or Keys of paradises. The Mafatih mean the keys [7] and The meaning of Jinan is "Garden, paradise or Heaven". [8]
Popularity
The book is widely popular in the Twelver world and is widely available at Shi'a shrines in much of Iran and Iraq . The book was originally in Persian translation & commentary accompanied with Arabic text but was later was translated into Urdu , English and Hindi . Now, the book is also available in India and Pakistan with Urdu translation. Its application in also available for Android smartphones. [9]
Mafatih al-hayat
Mafatih al-Hayat, is a religious work written by Abdollah Javadi-Amoli intended to complete Mafatih al-Janan, a book by Sheikh Abbas Qummi. [10]
Differences from Mafatih al-Janan
In Amoli's own words, Mafatih al-Janan focuses on how humans can pursue the right path in the light of God. By contrast, Mafatih al-Hayat discusses the ways a man can interact and communicate with other creatures. [10]
See also
References
- ↑ Urdu version in PDF at: retrieved: March 12, 2015
- ↑ Shahin, Badar (2010). Mafatih al-Jinan (Keys to the Gardens of Paradise - Complete 2 vol ) . UK: amazon Co. Online reference:
- ↑ Professor Ali Rahnema (28 May 2015). Shi'i Reformation in Iran: The Life and Theology of Shari'at Sangelaji . Ashgate Publishing, Ltd. p. 126. ISBN 978-1-4724-3416-6 .
- ↑ Baqer Moin (1999). Khomeini: Life of the Ayatollah . I.B.Tauris. p. 316. ISBN 978-1-85043-128-2 .
- ↑ Ali Rahnema (1994). Pioneers of Islamic Revival . Palgrave Macmillan. p. 68. ISBN 978-1-85649-254-6 .
- ↑ "45 Works by Muhaddith Qomi to Be Released" . isfahan.iqna.ir . Retrieved 16 May 2016 .
- ↑ "What does مفاتيح (mafatih) mean in Arabic?" .
- ↑ "What does the name Jinan mean?" .
- ↑ "مفاتیح الجنان و باقیات الصالحات (اردو)" .
- 1 2 "The Keys of Life" . pars .
External links
- Mafatih al-Jinan [Arabic - English ] is Available on the link in several formats:
- Mafatih Al-Jinan - Complete Dua's
- Dua e Kumayl
- Full text at
3- Arabic-English on the Free Downloadable in Several Formats
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