SAEDNEWS: In this article, join us to learn the best way to seek intercession from Hazrat Masouma (peace be upon her) for fulfilling your needs.
According to SAEDNEWS, seeking intercession from Hazrat Masouma (peace be upon her) for fulfilling needs such as marriage, having children, resolving problems, and overcoming life’s difficulties has often been a solution, just like seeking intercession from the Pure Imams or Imam Reza (peace be upon him). Read on to learn about the correct way of seeking intercession from Hazrat Masouma for fulfilling your needs.
The Blessings of Visiting Hazrat Masouma (S)
Visiting Hazrat Masouma (peace be upon her) brings numerous divine blessings for all Shia Muslims. In religious texts, Hazrat Masouma is the only Imamzadeh whose visit is encouraged by the Imams. Imam Sadiq (peace be upon him), Imam Reza (peace be upon him), Imam Jawad (peace be upon him), and Imam Kazim (peace be upon him) all recommended visiting this noble lady. Imam Reza (peace be upon him) even outlined a special visitation prayer for her, saying:
"Whoever visits Fatimah Masouma (peace be upon her) will receive Paradise."
Imam Muhammad Taqi (peace be upon him) also stated:
"Whoever visits the grave of my aunt in Qom, Paradise will be for him."
In the valuable book History of Qom, Sheikh Hassan Qumi narrated from Imam Sadiq (peace be upon him) who said:
"Visiting her is equivalent to Paradise."
Imam Reza (peace be upon him) further mentioned:
"Whoever cannot visit me should visit my brother in Ray or my sister in Qom, and he will receive the same reward as if he visited me." (Zubdat al-Sana'if, Vol. 6, p. 159, as cited in Karimah Ahl al-Bayt, p. 3)
The Correct Way of Seeking Intercession from Hazrat Masouma (S)
The best way to seek intercession from Hazrat Masouma (peace be upon her) is to visit her and recite her special visitation prayer (Mafatih al-Jinan, page 725, Visitation of Hazrat Masouma (S)), while requesting your needs from this noble lady.
In credible religious sources and narrations, there is no specific prayer mentioned for visiting Hazrat Masouma (peace be upon her). However, you can perform a righteous deed (such as praying two units of prayer, making a vow of Salawat or charity), and dedicate its reward to her.
As for your intention, perform the good deed with the purpose of drawing closer to Allah Almighty and with the intention of dedicating its reward to the pure soul of Hazrat Masouma (peace be upon her).
The Completion of Salawat for Hazrat Masouma (S)
The completion of Salawat means to end an act that has a beginning and an end, and it should be done in a specific number. Sending Salawat on Muhammad and his family has many virtues, as Allah has considered it one of His regular acts and a practice of the angels. The intention behind Salawat and for which Imam or figure it is performed can influence the outcome. However, in general, it can be done for fulfilling any need, and therefore, completing Salawat for Hazrat Masouma (peace be upon her) does not have any specific rule but follows the general practices of Salawat completion.
Final Words
Seeking intercession from the Imams and the Friends of Allah during trials and hardships is a common practice among Muslims and has roots in the Quran. The verse referring to seeking intercession is found in Surah Al-Ma’idah, verse 35:
"O you who have believed, fear Allah and seek the means of approach to Him and strive in His cause that you may succeed."
Therefore, seeking intercession from the righteous and the Imams does not contradict asking from Allah but actually brings one closer to Him. Seeking intercession from Hazrat Masouma, like from the Imams, has proven to be effective in fulfilling needs that align with human goodness.
