Some of the respected brothers (may Allah protect them) recite Du‘a Kumayl, Du‘a al-Nudbah, Ziyarat ‘Ashura,…
Some of the respected brothers (may Allah protect them) recite Du‘a Kumayl, Du‘a al-Nudbah, Ziyarat ‘Ashura, and other supplications and devotional texts. However, during the recitation, they sometimes alter certain words such as changing singular forms to plural or they insert one supplication into another, or they interject poetry or lines of lamentation for the Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them) in the middle of the supplication or visitation. What is the ruling of the sacred law on this?
Answer
In the name of Allah, changing the format of the supplication from singular to plural is an alteration of the original text and is not permissible. If there are others listening to the supplication and participating with the reciter, then the reciter should read slowly and calmly so that the listeners can follow. Alternatively, the reciter may intend the supplication for himself and on behalf of others—meaning he is reciting it primarily for himself and secondarily on behalf of others. But in all cases, altering the original text must be avoided. As for inserting lamentations or poetry about the tragedies of the Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them) within the supplication, this fragments the supplication and disrupts its continuity and unity. The supplication should be preserved in its sequential and unified form. Separating its parts undermines its coherence. If the reciter seeks to evoke emotion in the hearts, then it is better for him to recite poetry about the tragedies before beginning the supplication. Allah is the Guide.
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