Life always brings needs and personal dilemmas as we live on, which feel like impossible difficulties.
In Islam, whenever we have a specific need from Allah directly, such as health or forgiveness, or seek help through people, such as for a marriage proposal or job interview, Prophet Muhammad taught us to perform the prayer of need, known as Salatul Hajat (صلاة الحاجة).
A complete guide covering Salatul Hajat, Hajat ki Dua in Arabic, Pronunciation, and related details is below-
What is Salatul Hajat?
Salatul Hajat is a two-unit Dua, read specially for presenting an urgent need in front of Allah. You can read it privately with a focused mind, demonstrating your reliance on the Almighty’s divine power.
Hadith Source: Jami at-Tirmidhi (Hadith 479) & Sunan Ibn Majah (Hadith 1384).
The Prophet Muhammad said-
“Whoever has a need from Allah or from any of the children of Adam, let him perform ablution properly, then pray two units of prayer, then praise Allah and send blessings upon the Prophet (ﷺ), and then recite this supplication…”
Hajat ki Dua (Dua-e-Hajat)
Read this Dua immediately after finishing the two rak’ahs of Dua and showing gratitude to Allah:
لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ الْحَلِيمُ الْكَرِيمُ، سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَرْشِ الْعَظِيمِ، الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ، أَسْأَلُكَ مُوجِبَاتِ رَحْمَتِكَ، وَعَزَائِمَ مَغْفِرَتِكَ، وَالْغَنِيمَةَ مِنْ كُلِّ بِرٍّ، وَالسَّلَامَةَ مِنْ كُلِّ إِثْمٍ، لَا تَدَعْ لِي ذَنْبًا إِلَّا غَفَرْتَهُ، وَلَا هَمًّا إِلَّا فَرَّجْتَهُ، وَلَا حَاجَةً هِيَ لَكَ رِضًا إِلَّا قَضَيْتَهَا يَا أَرْحَمَ الرَّاحِمِينَ
Pronunciation: Laa ilaaha illallaahul-Haleemul-Kareem, Subhaanallaahi Rabbil-‘Arshil-‘Azeem. Al-hamdu lillaahi Rabbil-‘Aalameen. As-aluka moojibaati rahmatik, wa ‘azaa’ima maghfiratik, wal-ghaneemata min kulli birr, was-salaamata min kulli ithm. Laa tada‘ lee dhanban illaa ghafartah, wa laa hamman illaa farrajtah, wa laa haajatan hiya laka ridan illaa qadaytahaa yaa Arhamar-Raahimeen.
Hajat ki Dua in English: “There is no deity worthy of worship except Allah, the Most Forbearing, the Most Generous. Glory be to Allah, Lord of the Magnificent Throne. All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all the worlds. I ask You for the means of Your mercy, the resolution for Your forgiveness, the benefit of every good deed, and safety from every sin. Do not leave for me any sin unforgiven, nor any worry unrelieved, nor any need that meets with Your pleasure unfulfilled, O Most Merciful of the merciful.”
Hajat ki Dua in Hindi: “अल्लाह के सिवा कोई सच्चा माबूद नहीं, जो बेहद बुर्दबार (सहनशील) और करम फ़रमाने वाला है। अल्लाह पाक है जो अज़ीम अर्श का रब है। तमाम तारीफ़ें अल्लाह ही के लिए हैं जो सारे जहानों का रब है। ऐ अल्लाह! मैं तुझसे तेरी रहमत के वसीले, तेरी बख़्शिश के पक्के ज़रिए, हर नेकी से हिस्सा, और हर गुनाह से सलामती माँगता हूँ। मेरे किसी गुनाह को बिना माफ़ किए न छोड़, किसी ग़म को बिना दूर किए न छोड़, और मेरी किसी ऐसी ज़रूरत को, जिसमें तेरी रज़ा हो, पूरा किए बिना न छोड़, ऐ सब रहम करने वालों से बड़े रहम करने वाले!”
How is Salatul Hajat ki Dua Performed?
Follow these simple steps to perform Salatul Hajat ki Dua:
- The first step is all about performing proper Wudu, washing every part of your body calmly and mindfully.
- Make the intention to pray 2 units of rak’ahs of the prayer for your need (Nafil Salatul Hajat).
- Pray 2 units of Rak’ahs:
- Rak’ah 1: Read Surah Al-Fatihah, continued with any Surah from the Quran.
- Rak’ah 2: First, read Surah Al-Fatihah, followed by another Surah. Finally, complete the prayer with Tashahhud and Durood-e-Ibrahimi, and then give Salam on both sides.
- Just stay seated facing Qiblah. Begin your Dua by praising Allah (read Subhanallah, Alhamdulillah, Allahu Akbar, or Surah Al-Fatihah).
- Read Durood-e-Ibrahimi, the same as is read in Salah.
- Read the Hajat ki Dua mentioned above.
- Then you can just tell your exact needs clearly in any language.
- You can conclude this Dua by saying, Ameen.
What is the best time to read Hajat ki Dua?
Salatul Hajat ki Dua can be read anytime, but reading Hajat ki Dua at the time provides the best chances of acceptance:
- You can read Hajat ki Dua in the last third of the Night (Tahajjud time), as Allah seeks his aid so he may grant it.
- Duas made between Azaan and Iqamah are never rejected.
- Hajat ki Dua can be read at the Last Hour of Jumu’ah (Friday).
- In Sujood (Prostration), the servant is closest to Allah.
Must read: Dua for Peace of Mind.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes, it is totally acceptable if you read Hajat ki Dua from your phone or paper while sitting in Dua.
Yes, you can pray Salatul Hajat for the same issue as many times the want as consistent calling upon Allah is beloved to him.
Yes, you can pray Salatul Hajat for any type of need as long as it’s intentionally pure.
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