Salatul Hajat ki dua is a special two-unit prayer performed when you face serious needs marriage delays, financial crisis, health issues, or any worldly matter. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this prayer to his companions for seeking Allah’s help beyond regular prayers.
Core steps: Perform fresh wudu, pray 2 rakat nafl, recite specific dua combining praise of Allah, Durood Sharif, and your personal request. Timing matters: last third of night brings maximum acceptance.
What Makes Salatul Hajat Different from Regular Dua?
When ordinary prayers feel insufficient, this structured supplication combines physical worship (namaz) with heartfelt dua.
The companion Abdullah ibn Abi Aufa reported that the Prophet ﷺ taught this specific method for urgent matters (Sunan Ibn Majah, Book 5, Hadith 1385). Unlike casual dua made anytime, this involves:
- Ritual purity (fresh ablution)
- Physical submission (2 rakat salah)
- Structured supplication (specific Arabic phrases)
- Focused intention (clear, halal need)
Think of it as your spiritual emergency meeting with the Creator formal, respectful, yet deeply personal.
Disclaimer: This article presents authentic Islamic prayers based on verified Hadith literature. For specific religious rulings, consult qualified scholars in your locality. All Arabic texts have been cross-referenced with authentic Hadith collections.
The Complete Method: Step-by-Step
Before You Begin
Critical warnings:
- Never ask for haram things (forbidden relationships, harm to others, lottery wins)
- Don’t treat this as magic it’s worship requiring sincerity
- Avoid praying during three prohibited times: sunrise, zawaal (when sun is at zenith), and sunset
Best timings for acceptance:
- Last third of night (2-4 AM typically)
- Between Azan and Iqamah
- After Fajr prayer
- Friday afternoons
Step 1: Perform Fresh Wudu
Even if you have wudu, renew it. The Prophet ﷺ said: “Allah does not accept prayer without purification” (Sahih Muslim 224).
Step 2: Pray Two Rakat Nafl
First Rakat:
- After Surah Fatiha, recite any Surah (Surah Ikhlas recommended)
- Complete ruku, sujood normally
Second Rakat:
- Again Fatiha + any Surah
- Complete the rakat with tashahhud and salam
No special recitation required maintain khushu (concentration).
Step 3: The Salatul Hajat Ki Dua
After completing salah, raise your hands and recite:
Arabic Text:
لَا إِلَهَ 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
Transliteration:
“Laa ilaaha illal-laahul-Haleemul-Kareem. Subhaanallaahi Rabbil-‘Arshil-‘Azeem. Alhamdu lillaahi Rabbil-‘aalameen. As’aluka moojibaati rahmatika, wa ‘azaa’ima maghfiratika, wal-ghaneemata min kulli birrin, was-salaamata min kulli ithmin. Laa tada’ lee dhanban illaa ghafartahu, wa laa hamman illaa farrajtahu, wa laa haajatan hiya laka ridan illaa qadaytahaa yaa Arhamar-raahimeen.”
Salatul Hajat Ki Dua in Urdu:
“کوئی معبود نہیں سوائے اللہ کے جو بردبار اور کریم ہے۔ پاک ہے اللہ جو عرش عظیم کا رب ہے۔ تمام تعریفیں اللہ کے لیے ہیں جو سارے جہانوں کا رب ہے۔ میں تجھ سے مانگتا ہوں تیری رحمت کے وہ اسباب جو واجب ہو جائیں، اور تیری مغفرت کے پختہ فیصلے، اور ہر نیکی میں سے کامیابی، اور ہر گناہ سے سلامتی۔ میرا کوئی گناہ ایسا نہ چھوڑ جسے تو معاف نہ کر دے، اور کوئی غم ایسا نہ چھوڑ جسے تو دور نہ کر دے، اور کوئی حاجت جو تیری رضا والی ہو اسے پورا نہ کر دے، اے سب سے زیادہ رحم کرنے والے۔”
Salatul Hajat Ki Dua in Hindi:
“कोई माबूद नहीं सिवाय अल्लाह के जो हलीम (सहनशील) और करीम (उदार) है। पाक है अल्लाह जो अर्श-ए-अज़ीम का रब है। सारी तारीफें अल्लाह के लिए हैं जो सारे जहानों का रब है। मैं तुझसे मांगता हूँ तेरी रहमत के वो ज़रिए जो वाजिब हो जाएं, और तेरी मग़फ़िरत के पक्के फैसले, और हर नेकी में से कामयाबी, और हर गुनाह से सलामती। मेरा कोई गुनाह ऐसा न छोड़ जिसे तू माफ न कर दे, और कोई ग़म ऐसा न छोड़ जिसे तू दूर न कर दे, और कोई हाजत जो तेरी रज़ा वाली हो उसे पूरा न कर दे, ऐ सबसे ज़्यादा रहम करने वाले।”
Meaning in English:
“There is no deity except Allah, the Forbearing, the Generous. Glory be to Allah, Lord of the Magnificent Throne. All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds. I ask You for the means of Your mercy, the certainty of Your forgiveness, benefit from every good deed, and safety from every sin. Do not leave any sin of mine except that You forgive it, nor any worry except that You relieve it, nor any need that pleases You except that You fulfill it, O Most Merciful of the merciful.”
Step 4: Send Durood Upon Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
Arabic:
اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَى آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ
Transliteration:
“Allahumma salli ‘ala Muhammadin wa ‘ala aali Muhammad”
Meaning: “O Allah, send blessings upon Muhammad and the family of Muhammad.”
Step 5: Make Your Personal Dua
Now state your specific need in your own language. Be:
- Specific: “Ya Allah, grant me job at [company name]” not “give me something good”
- Humble: Acknowledge your weakness
- Hopeful: Trust Allah’s wisdom
- Halal: Only permissible requests
Step 6: Conclude with Durood Again
Repeat the same Durood Sharif to “sandwich” your dua between blessings on the Prophet ﷺ.
Read Also: Azaan Ke Baad Ki Dua
Common Mistakes That Reduce Effectiveness
| Mistake | Correction |
|---|---|
| Rushing through salah | Pray with full focus, slow movements |
| Asking for haram things | Only halal, beneficial requests |
| Doubt in acceptance | Firm belief Allah will answer (though timing is His choice) |
| Skipping Durood | Both before and after dua is Sunnah |
| Impatience | Some needs take time; keep asking |
Critical insight: The Hadith says “Call upon Allah while being certain of a response” (Tirmidhi 3479). Doubt kills dua.
How Many Times Should You Pray This?
No fixed number exists in authentic sources. However:
- Consistency beats intensity praying once daily with sincerity surpasses 100 times mechanically
- The Sahabah would repeat for ongoing needs until fulfilled
- For urgent matters, scholars suggest 3, 7, or 40 consecutive days
Warning: Avoid assigning specific counts (like “exactly 11 times”) unless backed by sahih Hadith. This leads to innovation (bid’ah).
Real-Life Situations for Salatul Hajat
When to pray:
- Job search lasting months
- Marriage proposals rejected repeatedly
- Serious illness in family
- Legal cases causing stress
- Debt overwhelming you
- Seeking righteous spouse
- Exam results you desperately need
When NOT to pray:
- To harm someone
- For interest-based loans
- To win gambling
- To manipulate someone’s free will
- For relationship with non-mahram
The Science of Timing: Why Last Third of Night?
Abu Hurairah reported the Prophet ﷺ said: “Our Lord descends to the lowest heaven during the last third of every night, asking: ‘Who is calling upon Me that I may answer him? Who is asking from Me that I may give him? Who is seeking My forgiveness that I may forgive him?'” (Sahih Bukhari 1145)
Practical calculation: If Fajr is 5 AM and Isha was 8 PM:
- Night duration: 9 hours
- Last third: Last 3 hours
- Ideal time: 2-5 AM
Set an alarm. This sacrifice itself shows seriousness to Allah.
Combining With Other Acts
Boost your dua’s strength:
- Fast Monday/Thursday then pray Salatul Hajat before iftar
- Give charity same day even small amount
- Seek forgiveness from anyone you wronged
- Recite Istighfar 100 times before the main dua
The Prophet ﷺ said: “Whoever increases seeking forgiveness, Allah will make for him a way out of every difficulty” (Abu Dawud 1518).
What If Dua Isn’t Answered?
Three possibilities (based on Hadith in Sahih Muslim 2735):
- Immediate answer: You get exactly what you asked
- Protection: Allah removes equivalent harm you didn’t even know about
- Hereafter reward: Stored for Judgment Day when you’ll wish it wasn’t answered in dunya
None of your duas are wasted. Ever.
Sometimes Allah says “not this” because He plans “something better.” The wife you desperately wanted might have ruined your faith. The job you cried for might have destroyed your health.
Trust His timing.
Final Thoughts: The Power of Sincere Supplication
Salatul Hajat ki dua isn’t a magical formula it’s a proven method the Prophet ﷺ gifted his ummah for desperate moments.
Your tears at 3 AM, your trembling hands raised in darkness, your broken voice calling “Ya Allah” these are more valuable than all worldly treasures.
The One who created you knows your needs before you ask. This prayer is your declaration: “I am weak, You are Al-Qawiyy (The Strong). I am helpless, You are Al-Wakeel (The Trustee). I submit completely.”
And that submission that’s when miracles happen.
Start tonight. Perform fresh wudu. Pray two focused rakat. Raise your hands. Pour your heart out.
Then watch how Allah, the Turner of Hearts, responds to sincere believers.
? Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can women pray Salatul Hajat during menstruation?
No, the two rakat salah require ritual purity. However, you can make the dua itself without salah, or wait until you’re pure. Allah accepts dua anytime the salah is additional reward.
Q: Is it permissible to pray this in congregation?
Yes, but individual prayer is original practice. The Prophet ﷺ taught this as personal worship. Avoid making it a regular group ritual unknown to early Muslims.
Q: Can I pray more than 2 rakat?
Authentic narrations mention 2 rakat. Some scholars allow 4 or 8, but stick to what’s explicitly reported for safety. Quality matters more than quantity.
Q: Should I pray this only once for each need?
No. Repeat daily, especially for ongoing needs. The Prophet ﷺ said: “The supplication of a servant continues to be granted as long as he does not supplicate for a sinful thing or for something that would cut off the ties of kinship” (Sahih Muslim 2735).
Q: What if I don’t know Arabic?
Recite what you can in Arabic (even transliteration), then make personal dua in your mother tongue. Allah understands all languages. However, learning the Arabic brings extra barakah.
Q: Can I write my dua and read it?
Yes, especially if you forget things when nervous. The Prophet’s companions used to prepare their words. Sincerity matters more than memorization.
Q7: Is there difference between Salatul Hajat and Tahajjud?
Yes. Tahajjud is general night prayer. Salatul Hajat is specifically for needs and has its own dua structure. You can combine by praying Tahajjud, then adding Salatul Hajat afterward.
Written by: Ahmad Raza
Credentials: Islamic Studies Content Writer
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