Imam Sajjad as ki Darsgah e Dua | امام سجاد کی درسگاہِ دُعا

Imam Sajjad ki Darsgah-e-Dua is a profound scholarly work by Dr. Ali Shariati, exploring the spiritual, intellectual, and revolutionary dimensions of the duas (supplications) of Imam Zain-ul-Abidin (a.s.). Dr. Shariati presents Imam Sajjad’s prayers not merely as personal invocations, but as a silent yet powerful school of thought that shaped Muslim consciousness during one of the most oppressive eras in Islamic history.

After the tragedy of Karbala, the political environment was suffocating and truth could no longer be spoken openly. In this context, Imam Sajjad (a.s.) transformed dua into a subtle but effective means of reviving Islamic values, preserving the message of Ahl al-Bayt, and nurturing resistance against tyranny. Dr. Shariati explains how every supplication of the Imam—found in Sahifa Sajjadiya—serves as a lesson in monotheism, ethics, social awareness, justice, empathy, and spiritual awakening.

The book highlights:

• How Imam Sajjad (a.s.) established a “School of Dua” to educate society when formal preaching was forbidden

• The connection between spirituality and social reform in the Imam’s teachings

• The deep psychological and moral insights embedded in the duas

• The role of prayer as a form of revolutionary expression, shaping generations despite political repression

Through his typical analytical style, Dr. Shariati uncovers the hidden power of Imam Sajjad’s words, showing that dua is not escapism but a means of empowerment, enlightenment, and transformation.

This introduction sets the foundation for understanding the book as a unique blend of spiritual commentary and socio-political analysis—revealing Imam Sajjad’s (a.s.) prayers as a living university of faith, character, and resistance.