GUIDE TO WORSHIP IN MAHE RAJAB & LAYLATUL RAGHAIB

Rajab (Arabic: ب رج‎) is the seventh month of the Islamic calendar. The lexical definition of Rajaba is "to respect", of which Rajab is a derivative. It is the month eagerly awaited by Shia`ne Ali ibne abi Talib (as). It is a start of Spiritual season which ends at Mahe Ramzan. These three months are unmatched in their importance. Praise be to the Almighty and thanks to Him for granting us yet another opportunity to cleanse ourselves of our sins and oversights.This month is the month of Amir Al-Mo’minin `Ali ibn Abi Talib (as) just as it has been mentioned in the ahadith and as we are also told that the month of Sha`ban is the month of the Messenger of Allah (saww) and the Month of Ramadhan is the month of Allah (swt). 
The first night of this month is one of the four nights in the year which it has been emphasized that we should stay awake in prayer and worship.

Fasting In the Month of Mahe Rajab

Fasting is one of the most recommended acts during this spiritual season. It becomes Wajib during the month of Ramadan, but is highly recommended during the months of Rajab and Sha’baan. As will be noted from the Hadith, fasting, be it for only one day during these months, is rewarded with unlimited bounties. In Sawaab al-Aamal wa Iqaab al-Aamal , the Holy Prophet Muhammad (saww) went on to mention the specialties and favors that would be showered upon that person who fasted during this month and for every day he fasted, a different favour and bounty would be graced upon him. Our Holy Prophet Muhammad (saww) said, if a person were to fast one day in this month for the belief and hope of reward from Allah (swt), then he would have earned the pleasure of Allah (swt) and the fast of that one day would put out the anger of Allah (swt) and would cause the doors of the hellfire to be closed for him. If the entire land were to be filled with gold and that gold was to be spent in the way of Allah (swt), then even this act would not add up to the bounties of fasting just one day. There is not a single thing in the world that would perfect that person's reward except for good (from Allah (swt) as long as he was sincere to Allah (swt) (in has fasting). When the evening time comes, ten of that person's prayers would be granted, and if he were to supplicate for anything of the worldly life, Allah (swt) would give it to him, and if it were not given to him, then Allah (swt) would preserve that which is greater (than what he supplicated for) and that which the friends, lovers and chosen ones of Allah have prayed to him for.

Duas for the Month Of Mahe Rajab

Apart from Fasting, other special acts are Istigfhar and giving Sadqah.The Holy Prophet(saww) has said, "Rajab is the month for seeking forgiveness, so seek forgiveness from Allah(swt)"
Giving  Sadaqah (charity/alms) is also highly recommended.

Mahe Rajab is the month Of Munajat, there are few Common duas for this month. Out of all Dua, the most significant is the one which is recited after every Wajib Namaz and it starts with “Yaa Man Arjoho Le Kulle Khair”. 

According to Shaykh Abbas Qummi (ar) in Mafateehul Jinaan, this has been taught by Imam Ja`far as-Sadiq (as). Sayyid Ibn Tawus (ar) has narrated that Muhammad ibn Dhakwan—known as ‘al-Sajjad’ due to his remarkable, long prostration during which he used to weep so heavily that he lost his sight asked Imam Ja`far al-Sadiq (as), saying, “May Allah accept me as ransom for you! We are now in Rajab; Please  teach me a supplication due to which Almighty Allah may help me.” Hence, the Imam (a.s) asked him to write down dua (Yaa Man Arjoho Le Kulle Khair) http://www.duas.org/rajab3.htm

Few duas from Sahifa-e-Mahdi

Shaykh al-Tusi has related that these  Duas has been written by the great Shaykh, Abu Ja'far Muhammad ibn Uthmaan ibn Sa'id (as) [2^nd Naaeb-e-Imame Zamana ATFS] -  to be Recited  on each day of the month of Rajab. For Duas Click http://www.duas.org/12imamdua.htm

Ayyame Baydh

13^th, 14^th and 15^th Mahe Rajab are called as “Ayyaam-e-Baydh” The Luminous days. Imam Jafar bin Muhammad As Saadiq (as) had said: " Who so prays during the nights of “Ayyam Bayz”, in fact, stands at the door of superabundant favours, bounties and benefits available in these months"

27th Rajab Eve & Day of Mab'ath ( official Appointment)
Salmaan Farsi narrates that the Final messenger of Allah (saww) said that there is a day in the month of Rajab on which if a person fasts and does Qiyaamul Lail (ShabeDaari) on that night, he will receive rewards like a person who fasts for 100 years and does Qiyaamul Lail for nights of 100 years. This night is the night of the 27th (Rajab) and the day of the 27th (Rajab). This is the day on which Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) was appointed to Messengerhood,

(Tarteeb Shareef page 781)

Ziarat Rajabiyah

Our near and dear ones are going for Ziyarat-e-Masoomeen (as).There is one Special Ziyarat named as “Ziarat Rajabiyah”. Abu Qasim Husain Ibn Ruh (as) [2^nd Naaeb-e-Imame Zamana ATFS] said "Anyone who recites this Ziarah in any of the Ziarat places of Ahlulbayt(as) , his requests will be granted & all his supplications for Religion & this world would be accepted" 

(Misbaahul Mutahajjid 821, Misbahu Zzair 493, Al Mizaarul Kabeer 203) 

It is highly recommended to visit Holy Shrine Of Imam Reza (as) in Rajab and also to go for Umrah is highly recommended.

'Lailatul Raghaib' (Night Of Desires) - First Thursday of Rajab month

Syed ibn Taawus (ar) in Iqbal al-A’mal and Allamah Majlisi (ar) in Ijazate Bani Zuhrah has mentioned the reward of the Prayers of this Night. The Holy Prophet (saww) has said, that these prayers are Means of forgiveness and On the FIRST NIGHT in our grave, the Almighty will send the reward off this prayer in the best,enlightened and eloquent form.When inquired, will reply, ‘My Beloved, glad tidings to you that you have found salvation from every hardship and horror.When asked ‘Who are you?’ By God I haven't seen any one more beautiful than you, I haven't heard a word sweeter than yours or a fragrance better than you?’ In reply ‘I am that prayer which you offered on the eve off the first Friday of the month of Rajab. I have come to you to be your companion in this loneliness to remove from you your fright and horror.Be lest assured that my shelter will be with you until the blowing off the Horn off the Day off Judgment.’

Description of above prayer is as follows:

It is recommended to fast on the first Thursday & between Maghrib & Isha recite 12 Rak’at namaz in six sets of 2 units

In every Rak’at after surah al Hamd recite 3 times Surah al-Qadr & 12 times Surah  Ikhlaas

After completing the full prayer recite :-

Then One must pray Almighty Allah for fulfilling one’s needs, for surely they will be granted Inshallah.

In this Holy Month May ALLAH (swt ) give us Tawfheeq to do as much Istegfaar, recite Duas and do Aamaal and most important to pray for the Reappearance of Imame Zamana (atfs ) and to give more strength  to serve the Hujjat (atfs) in upcoming months  untill we die Inshallah.