Ziyarat is performed at Fajr time. Classes continue. Dua Kumail is recited at the haram. The boys meet Syed Hashemi, Q & A expert of Ayatullah Sistani.

Sukaina Bandali, Birmingham, UK, on the classes:

"The very point that we were allowed and encouraged to not only question but openly approach doubts about God as an independent being was not only liberating but also refreshing."

Uzair Ahmed, from Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, on meeting with Syed Hashemi:

"It was absolutely incredible to share tea and have a thoroughly informal and enjoyable session with this personality, who indulged our questions with pleasure for almost two hours ... His humility in this interaction was also inspirational."



Najaf Ali Shah of Watford, UK, on Dua Kumail:

"The experience of spending Thursday night at the haram and listening to the dua of kumail was something I will never forget ... The place was packed as the dua was being recited people where some people were reading along, some were crying while others held they hands high up in dua. Whilst sitting there I decided to read the translation of the dua and this made my heart tremble. Every word and sentence makes you cry as you read it you realise how small and weak you are. But never be in doubt because your sins can never be greater than Allah's mercy."

Iran 2008