Du'a al-Baha (known as Du'a al-Sahar is a Du'a recommended to Muslims to recite in pre-dawns during Ramadan, when Muslims usually eat Suhur. Since it is very common among Shia, it is known Dua al-Sahar (supplication of pre-dawn), despite the fact that there are other supplications for pre-dawns of Ramadan.

Chain of authority

The Du'a ascribed to Muhammad al-Baqir, fifth Shia Imam, and reported by Ali ibn Musa al-Riḍha, eighth Shia Imam.

Authenticity

It is mentioned in Mafatih al-Jinan by Abbas Qumi.

Contents

Dua al-Baha has 23 paragraphs which starts with “O Allah, I ask You to...” and beseech all of his glories, beauties, loftiness, greatness, luminosity, compassion, words, perfections, names, might, volition, omnipotence, knowledge, speeches, questions, honors, authorities, dominions, highness, bounties and signs. Then it is said: “O Allah, I ask You to give me whereby You gives answer to my supplication whenever I turn to You; therefore, hear my prayers, O Allah!”

Interpretation

Several scholar including Ruhollah Khomeini, founder of Islamic revolution, wrote some books to explain the supplication. Description of the Dawn prayer (Sharhe Du'a al-Sahar) is Khomeini's first book.