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 edit
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 edit
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 edit
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 and commentary accompanied with Arabic text but was later 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 edit
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 edit
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 edit
References edit
- ^ Urdu version in PDF at: [1] retrieved: March 12, 2015
- ^ Shahin, Badar (2010). Mafatih al-Jinan (Keys to the Gardens of Paradise - Complete 2 vol ). UK: amazon Co. Online reference:[2]
- ^ 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)".
- ^ a b "The Keys of Life". pars.
External links edit
- 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]
3- Arabic-English on the Free Downloadable in Several Formats