Mafatih al-Jinan (Keys to Heavens) (Arabic :مفاتیح الجنان)[1] by Sheikh Abbas Qumi is a TwelverShi'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]
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]
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]
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]
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