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'''''Mafatih al-Jinan''''' (''Keys to Heavens'') ''(Arabic and Urdu:مفاتیح الجنان)'' <ref>Urdu version in PDF at: [http://islamicblessings.com/books_language/Find_Books_view.asp?ID=2514] retrieved: March 12, 2015</ref> 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 [[Ziyarat]]s.<ref name="Mafatih al-Jinan">{{cite book|last1= Shahin |first1= Badar |title= Mafatih al-Jinan (Keys to the Gardens of Paradise - Complete 2 vol ) |date=2010| publisher=amazon Co |location=UK}} Online reference:[https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mafatih-al-Jinan-Gardens-Paradise-Complete/dp/B00BHJVIM2]</ref>
'''''Mafatih al-Jinan''''' (''Keys to Heavens'') ''(Arabic :مفاتیح الجنان)'' <ref>Urdu version in PDF at: [http://islamicblessings.com/books_language/Find_Books_view.asp?ID=2514] retrieved: March 12, 2015</ref> 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 [[Ahl al-Bayt|Ahle bayt]] and the text of [[Ziyarat]]s.<ref name="Mafatih al-Jinan">{{cite book |last1=Shahin |first1=Badar |title=Mafatih al-Jinan (Keys to the Gardens of Paradise - Complete 2 vol ) |date=2010 |publisher=amazon Co |location=UK}} Online reference:[https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mafatih-al-Jinan-Gardens-Paradise-Complete/dp/B00BHJVIM2]</ref>

==Author==
==Author==
{{main|Abbas Qomi}}
{{main|Abbas Qomi}}
The Mafatih al-Jinan was authored by Shaykh Abbas Qummi.<ref name="Rahnema2015">{{cite book|author=Professor Ali Rahnema|title=Shi'i Reformation in Iran: The Life and Theology of Shari’at Sangelaji|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=hObBCAAAQBAJ&pg=PA126|date=28 May 2015|publisher=Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.|isbn=978-1-4724-3416-6|page=126}}</ref> He was a Shia scholar, historian, and hadith narrator.<ref name="Moin1999">{{cite book|author=Baqer Moin|title=Khomeini: Life of the Ayatollah|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=b2OL9IEXaAgC&pg=PA316|year=1999|publisher=I.B.Tauris|isbn=978-1-85043-128-2|page=316}}</ref><ref name="Rahnema1994">{{cite book|author=Ali Rahnema|title=Pioneers of Islamic Revival|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Bmz9y2osH1YC&pg=PA68|year=1994|publisher=Palgrave Macmillan|isbn=978-1-85649-254-6|page=68}}</ref><ref name="iqna">{{cite web | url=http://isfahan.iqna.ir/en/news/2040197/45-works-by-muhaddith-qomi-to-be-released- | title=45 Works by Muhaddith Qomi to Be Released | publisher=isfahan.iqna.ir | accessdate=16 May 2016}}</ref>
The Mafatih al-Jinan was authored by Shaykh Abbas Qummi.<ref name="Rahnema2015">{{cite book|author=Professor Ali Rahnema|title=Shi'i Reformation in Iran: The Life and Theology of Shari'at Sangelaji|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=hObBCAAAQBAJ&pg=PA126|date=28 May 2015|publisher=Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.|isbn=978-1-4724-3416-6|page=126}}</ref> He was a Shia scholar, historian, and hadith narrator.<ref name="Moin1999">{{cite book|author=Baqer Moin|title=Khomeini: Life of the Ayatollah|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=b2OL9IEXaAgC&pg=PA316|year=1999|publisher=I.B.Tauris|isbn=978-1-85043-128-2|page=316}}</ref><ref name="Rahnema1994">{{cite book|author=Ali Rahnema|title=Pioneers of Islamic Revival|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Bmz9y2osH1YC&pg=PA68|year=1994|publisher=Palgrave Macmillan|isbn=978-1-85649-254-6|page=68}}</ref><ref name="iqna">{{cite web | url=http://isfahan.iqna.ir/en/news/2040197/45-works-by-muhaddith-qomi-to-be-released- | title=45 Works by Muhaddith Qomi to Be Released | publisher=isfahan.iqna.ir | accessdate=16 May 2016}}</ref>


==Title and Terminology==
==Title and Terminology==
The Mafatih al-Jinan is of Arabic origin and means the Keys to Heavens or Keys of paradises. The Mafatih mean the keys<ref>{{cite web |title=What does مفاتيح (mafatih) mean in Arabic? |url=https://www.wordhippo.com/what-is/the-meaning-of/arabic-word-31eab83df9ef88b32137a309f0d9c6bee75dee06.html}}</ref> and The meaning of Jinan is "Garden, paradise or Heaven".<ref>{{cite web |title=What does the name Jinan mean? |url=https://www.thenamemeaning.com/jinan/}}</ref>
The Mafatih al-Jinan is of Arabic origin and means the Keys to Heavens or Keys of paradises. The Mafatih mean the keys<ref>{{cite web |title=What does مفاتيح (mafatih) mean in Arabic? |url=https://www.wordhippo.com/what-is/the-meaning-of/arabic-word-31eab83df9ef88b32137a309f0d9c6bee75dee06.html}}</ref> and The meaning of Jinan is "Garden, paradise or Heaven".<ref>{{cite web |title=What does the name Jinan mean? |date=24 February 2014 |url=https://www.thenamemeaning.com/jinan/}}</ref>


==Popularity==
==Popularity==
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 & commentary accompanied with Arabic text but was later was translated into [[Urdu]], [[English language|English]] and [[Hindi]]. Now, the book is also available in [[India]] and [[Pakistan]] with [[Urdu]] translation. Its application in also available for Andriod smartphones.<ref>http://alhassanain.org/m/urdu/?com=book&id=193</ref>
The book is widely popular in the Twelver world and is widely available at [[Shia Islam|Shi'a]] shrines in much of [[Iran]] and [[Iraq]]. The book was originally in [[Persian language|Persian]] translation and commentary accompanied with [[Arabic]] text but was later translated into [[Urdu]], [[English language|English]] and [[Hindi]]. Now, the book is also available in [[India]] and [[Pakistan]] with [[Urdu]] translation. Its application in also available for Android smartphones.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://alhassanain.org/m/urdu/?com=book&id=193|title = مفاتیح الجنان و باقیات الصالحات (اردو)| date=26 March 2019 }}</ref>

==Mafatih al-hayat==
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[[Mafatih al-hayat]], is a religious work written by [[Abdollah Javadi-Amoli]] intended to complete Mafatih al-Janan, a book by Sheikh Abbas Qummi.<ref name="pars">{{cite web |title=The Keys of Life |url=https://parstoday.com/en/call_of_islam/program--the_keys_of_life |website=pars}}</ref>

===Differences from Mafatih al-Janan===
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.<ref name="pars"/>


==See also==
==See also==
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*[[Al-Sahifa al-Sajjadiyya]]
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[[A`amaal Ummi Dawud]]
*[[Kitab al-Kafi]]
*[[Al-Istibsar]]
*[[Tahdhib al-Ahkam]]
*[[Man La Yahduruhu al-Faqih]]
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*[[A`amaal Ummi Dawud]]


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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

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Main article: Abbas Qomi

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

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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

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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

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Main article: Mafatih al-hayat

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

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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

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References

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  1. ^ Urdu version in PDF at: [1] retrieved: March 12, 2015
  2. ^ Shahin, Badar (2010). Mafatih al-Jinan (Keys to the Gardens of Paradise - Complete 2 vol ). UK: amazon Co. Online reference:[2]
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ Baqer Moin (1999). Khomeini: Life of the Ayatollah. I.B.Tauris. p. 316. ISBN 978-1-85043-128-2.
  5. ^ Ali Rahnema (1994). Pioneers of Islamic Revival. Palgrave Macmillan. p. 68. ISBN 978-1-85649-254-6.
  6. ^ "45 Works by Muhaddith Qomi to Be Released". isfahan.iqna.ir. Retrieved 16 May 2016.
  7. ^ "What does مفاتيح (mafatih) mean in Arabic?".
  8. ^ "What does the name Jinan mean?". 24 February 2014.
  9. ^ "مفاتیح الجنان و باقیات الصالحات (اردو)". 26 March 2019.
  10. ^ a b "The Keys of Life". pars.
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