During the life journey, there are several issues that we cannot control, and therefore, are not able to solve them. It might be the case of getting guidance or some kind of help to sort out the problem or just to get a solution. Islam provides a great deal of how to beg before Allah for help and the prayer for fulfilling urgent needs is known as Salatul Hajat. The prayer with true dua supplication is a potent tool given by Allah in time of distress.
This article will describe the meaning, importance, procedure, and Salatul Hajat dua to help you perform this worship with more clarity and devotion.
What is Salatul Hajat?
Salatul Hajat (صلاة الحاجة) is a special prayer for Muslims when they have a specific need or desire, which may be a personal wish, guidance, or relief from hardship. The term “Hajat” is the same as the word “need” or “requirement.” This prayer is an expression of pleading to Allah directly for aid because a believer shows his or her dependence and trust in Allah alone. Through Salatul Hajat, one seeks Allah’s mercy and guidance in matters that may appear hard and even impossible to solve.
Importance and Benefits of Salatul Hajat
We forget that only Allah can provide and help us; it is not the case with others. This reminds us that he really hears our words to Allah and is always here.
Raises Faith and Patience: Salatul Hajat helps increase one’s faith and reliance upon the blessings of Allah as their provider in times of dire needs.
Spiritual Relief and Peace: Ordinarily, this prayer tends to bring one to a state of calm and peace since the believer is guaranteed that he has placed his worries before Allah.
Makes One Remember Blessings: Through the acknowledgment of being reliant on Allah for aid, one is reminded of the many blessings received in daily life and becomes appreciative of His continued assistance.
This prayer can be done at any time other than the forbidden hours, which are sunrise, zenith, and sunset. Here is how to do it:
Step-by-Step Guide
Make a Sincere Intention (Niyyah): Begin by having a pure intention in your heart to perform Salatul Hajat. Remember, the sincerity of your intention is essential.
Perform Ablution (Wudu): Ensure that you are in a state of purity by performing wudu.
Recite Two Rak’ahs: Salatul Hajat is a two-unit prayer. After you have intensioned, you would offer it as any other prayer but you would recite in each rak’ah two units of Surah Al-Fatiha and one short surah or a short verse of the Holy Quran, for instance Surah Al-Ikhlas.
Supplicate with Sincerity: After completing the two rak’ahs, raise your hands in dua and humbly plead Allah to fulfill your need. You can use the specific dua of Salatul Hajat or make any personal dua from your heart.
Dua for Salatul Hajat
The following is the well-known dua for Salatul Hajat, as narrated in hadith:
“La ilaha illallahul-Halimul-Kareem. Subhanallahi Rabbil-‘Arshil-Azim. Alhamdulillahi Rabbil-Alamin. As’aluka mujibati rahmatika wa ‘aza’ima maghfiratika wal-ghanimata min kulli birrin was-salamata min kulli ithmin. La tada’ li dhamban illa ghafartahu wa la hamman illa farrajtahu wa la hajatan hiya laka ridan illa qadaytaha ya Arhamar-Rahimin.
“There is no deity except Allah, the Forbearing, the Generous. Glory be to Allah, Lord of the Magnificent Throne. Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the worlds. I ask You for that which necessitates Your mercy and the things that bring about Your forgiveness, and I ask for the capability to perform every good deed and safety from every sin. Do not leave for me any sin except that You have forgiven it, nor any worry except that You have removed it, nor any need with which You are pleased except that You have fulfilled it, O Most Merciful of the merciful.”
This dua beautifully expresses our humility and dependence on Allah, acknowledging His mercy and power.
When to Perform Salatul Hajat
Salatul Hajat can be read at any time of day or night. But for most benefit, it’s more suitable to read this Salat during the silent time of the night. Indeed, especially in its last third part, known as Tahajjud wherein Allah descends to the lowest heaven in order to respond to the supplications of those who call out sincerely to Him.
Guidelines on how to successfully carry out Salatul Hajat
Purify Your Intention: Make sure that your prayer and dua are pure and only for Allah’s sake.
Avoid the Prohibited Hours: Try to avoid the hours when the practice of prayer is forbidden or discouraged, like when the sun rises, is on its zenith, and falls.
Be Patient and Have Trust in Allah: God’s timing is perfect. Have faith that He would answer your prayer in the best way possible.
Continue with Dua. Continue repeating your dua at times when the dua is accepts . Like after obligatory prayers or in the last third of the night.
Rethinking the Bigger Picture. Trust that Allah has greater wisdom in all matters. Sometimes His answer may not be in the context of what we initially wants. Since he knows what’s best for us.
Conclusion
Salatul Hajat is the beautiful and profound manner through which a Muslim comes to Allah during moments of need. It reminds the people that nothing is too great for Allah. And that if done sincerely and with patience, each prayer reaches Him. For help, guidance, or peace, going to Allah in prayers fortifies one’s faith and draws him/her closer to Allah.
May Allah SWT ease all of our acts of performing Salatul Hajat with pure hearts and fulfilling our needs, Ameen.