The Naqshbandi Wird (daily litany or supplications) is a set of spiritual practices and recitations specific to the Naqshbandi Sufi order, designed to foster remembrance of Allah (dhikr) and spiritual purification. Below, I provide a concise version of a typical Naqshbandi Wird, including some of the core supplications, presented in **Arabic**, **English translation**, and **transliteration**. Note that the exact wording and components of the Wird may vary slightly depending on the specific Naqshbandi lineage or teacher. If you have a particular version or shaykh’s Wird in mind, please specify for a more tailored response.
The Naqshbandi Wird typically includes recitations such as seeking refuge in Allah, specific Quranic verses, salawat (blessings on the Prophet Muhammad), istighfar (seeking forgiveness), and other supplications. Below is a general representation based on common practices in the Naqshbandi tradition, particularly from widely recognized sources like the Naqshbandi-Haqqani or Mujaddidi branches.
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### 1. Seeking Refuge and Opening
**Arabic:**
أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
**Transliteration:**
A‘ūdhu billāhi min ash-shayṭān ar-rajīm
Bismillāh ar-Raḥmān ar-Raḥīm
**English Translation:**
I seek refuge in Allah from the accursed Satan.
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
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### 2. Istighfar (Seeking Forgiveness)
**Arabic:**
أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللَّهَ ×٧٠
أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللَّهَ الْعَظِيمَ الَّذِي لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ الْحَيُّ الْقَيُّومُ وَأَتُوبُ إِلَيْهِ
**Transliteration:**
Astaghfirullāh (70 times)
Astaghfirullāh al-‘Aẓīm alladhī lā ilāha illā Huwa al-Ḥayy al-Qayyūm wa atūbu ilayh
**English Translation:**
I seek forgiveness from Allah (70 times).
I seek forgiveness from Allah, the Mighty, the One whom there is no god but He, the Ever-Living, the Self-Subsisting, and I repent to Him.
**Notes:**
– Recite “Astaghfirullāh” 70 times, followed by the longer formula once.
– This is a common practice to purify the heart and seek forgiveness.
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### 3. Salawat (Blessings on the Prophet)
**Arabic:**
اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَىٰ سَيِّدِنَا مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَىٰ آلِ سَيِّدِنَا مُحَمَّدٍ ×١٠٠
**Transliteration:**
Allāhumma ṣalli ‘alā Sayyidinā Muḥammad wa ‘alā āli Sayyidinā Muḥammad (100 times)
**English Translation:**
O Allah, send blessings upon our master Muhammad and upon the family of our master Muhammad (100 times).
**Notes:**
– Reciting salawat 100 times is a hallmark of the Naqshbandi Wird, fostering love and connection to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
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### 4. Surah Al-Fatiha
**Arabic:**
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ
الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
مَالِكِ يَوْمِ الدِّينِ
إِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ وَإِيَّاكَ نَسْتَعِينُ
اهْدِنَا الصِّرَاطَ الْمُسْتَقِيمَ
صِرَاطَ الَّذِينَ أَنْعَمْتَ عَلَيْهِمْ غَيْرِ الْمَغْضُوبِ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلَا الضَّالِّينَ
**Transliteration:**
Bismillāh ar-Raḥmān ar-Raḥīm
Al-ḥamdu lillāhi Rabb al-‘ālamīn
Ar-Raḥmān ar-Raḥīm
Māliki yawm ad-dīn
Iyyāka na‘budu wa iyyāka nasta‘īn
Ihdinā aṣ-ṣirāṭ al-mustaqīm
Ṣirāṭ alladhīna an‘amta ‘alayhim ghayr al-maghḍūbi ‘alayhim walā ḍ-ḍāllīn
**English Translation:**
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all the worlds.
The Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
Master of the Day of Judgment.
You alone we worship, and You alone we ask for help.
Guide us on the Straight Path,
The path of those whom You have favored, not of those who have incurred Your wrath, nor of those who are astray.
**Notes:**
– Recite Surah Al-Fatiha once or as prescribed by the shaykh (some lineages recommend 3 times).
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### 5. Ayat al-Kursi
**Arabic:**
اللَّهُ لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ الْحَيُّ الْقَيُّومُ ۚ لَا تَأْخُذُهُ سِنَةٌ وَلَا نَوْمٌ ۚ لَهُ مَا فِي السَّمَاوَاتِ وَمَا فِي الْأَرْضِ ۗ مَنْ ذَا الَّذِي يَشْفَعُ عِنْدَهُ إِلَّا بِإِذْنِهِ ۚ يَعْلَمُ مَا بَيْنَ أَيْدِيهِمْ وَمَا خَلْفَهُمْ ۖ وَلَا يُحِيطُونَ بِشَيْءٍ مِنْ عِلْمِهِ إِلَّا بِمَا شَاءَ ۚ وَسِعَ كُرْسِيُّهُ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضَ ۖ وَلَا يَئُودُهُ حِفْظُهُمَا ۚ وَهُوَ الْعَلِيُّ الْعَظِيمُ
**Transliteration:**
Allāhu lā ilāha illā Huwa al-Ḥayy al-Qayyūm, lā ta’khudhuhu sinatun walā nawm, lahu mā fī as-samāwāti wa mā fī al-arḍ, man dhā alladhī yashfa‘u ‘indahu illā bi-idhnih, ya‘lamu mā bayna aydīhim wa mā khalfahum, walā yuḥīṭūna bishay’in min ‘ilmihi illā bimā shā’a, wasi‘a kursiyyuhu as-samāwāti wal-arḍ, walā ya’ūduhu ḥifẓuhumā, wa Huwa al-‘Aliyy al-‘Aẓīm
**English Translation:**
Allah, there is no god but He, the Ever-Living, the Self-Subsisting. Neither slumber nor sleep overtakes Him. To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth. Who is it that can intercede with Him except by His permission? He knows what is before them and what is behind them, and they encompass not a thing of His knowledge except for what He wills. His Throne extends over the heavens and the earth, and their preservation tires Him not. And He is the Most High, the Most Great.
**Notes:**
– Recite Ayat al-Kursi once for protection and blessings.
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### 6. Dhikr (Remembrance of Allah)
**Arabic:**
لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ ×١٠٠
سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ ×١٠٠
الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ ×١٠٠
اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ ×١٠٠
**Transliteration:**
Lā ilāha illā Allāh (100 times)
Subḥān Allāh (100 times)
Al-ḥamdu lillāh (100 times)
Allāhu Akbar (100 times)
**English Translation:**
There is no god but Allah (100 times).
Glory be to Allah (100 times).
All praise is due to Allah (100 times).
Allah is the Greatest (100 times).
**Notes:**
– These are recited silently or aloud, often on a tasbih (prayer beads), as prescribed by the shaykh.
– Some lineages may adjust the number of repetitions (e.g., 33 or 100 times each).
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### 7. Dua (Supplication)
**Arabic:**
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الْعَفْوَ وَالْعَافِيَةَ فِي الدُّنْيَا وَالْآخِرَةِ
اللَّهُمَّ اهْدِنَا وَاهْدِ بِنَا وَاجْعَلْنَا سَبَبًا لِمَنِ اهْتَدَى
**Transliteration:**
Allāhumma innī as’aluk al-‘afwa wal-‘āfiyata fī ad-dunyā wal-ākhira
Allāhumma ihdinā wa ihdi binā waj‘alnā sababan liman ihtadā
**English Translation:**
O Allah, I ask You for pardon and well-being in this world and the Hereafter.
O Allah, guide us, guide others through us, and make us a means for those who are guided.
**Notes:**
– This is a general supplication; specific duas may vary by lineage.
– Some Naqshbandi Wirds include additional supplications for the shaykh, the Prophet’s family, and the Ummah.
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### Additional Notes:
– **Silent Dhikr**: The Naqshbandi order emphasizes silent (khafi) dhikr, performed in the heart, particularly for “Lā ilāha illā Allāh.” Practitioners are often instructed to focus on the heart while reciting.
– **Variations**: The exact Wird may differ based on the specific Naqshbandi branch (e.g., Naqshbandi-Haqqani, Mujaddidi, or others). For example, the Naqshbandi-Haqqani Wird may include additional recitations like Surah Al-Inshirah (94) or specific litanies prescribed by Shaykh Nazim or Shaykh Mehmet.
– **Guidance from a Shaykh**: Traditionally, the Wird is assigned by a Naqshbandi shaykh after initiation (bay‘ah). If you follow a specific shaykh, consult their prescribed Wird for accuracy.
– **Timing**: The Wird is typically performed daily, often after Fajr or Maghrib prayers, or as instructed by the shaykh.
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