PRAYER FOR REQUISITION (SALAT -E- HAJAT)

In the name of Allah, the most merciful and the most beneficent

We should offer Salat e Hajat in all troubles and worries as per Sunnah and observe the blessings of Allah Almighty and His Prophet (P.B.U.H).

1. Narrated Abu Huraira R.A (Bukhari and Muslim): The Allah’s Apostle (P.B.U.H) said, “I was sleeping and the keys to all treasures of earth were brought and put in my both hands.”Narrated Ali R.A : The Allah’s Apostle (P.B.U.H) said, “I was granted what was not given to any other prophet before me, I was blessed with influence (Enemy at a distance of one month’s travel, shivered hearing my name (P.B.U.H) and the whole world’s keys were given to me.”

2. Narrated Rabia bin Ka’b Aslami R.A (Muslim and Abu Daood): I used to stay with Allah’s Apostle (P.B.U.H) at night. One night, i brought the ablution water with other necessary things to Allah’s Apostle (P.B.U.H) and the blessings of Allah’s Apostle (P.B.U.H) were showered on me. Allah’s Apostle (P.B.U.H) said, “Ask! What ever you want so that I give it to you.” I respectfully replied that I wanted the companionship of Allah’s Apostle (P.B.U.H) in heaven. He (P.B.U.H) asked that if there was anything else. I replied that I wanted only that. Then Allah’s Apostle (P.B.U.H) said that I should do lots of prostrations (sujood). Mullah Ali Qari R.A says in Sharah Mishkat that Hazoor e Aqdus P.B.U.H gave absolute order for asking for one’s need. It makes clear that Hazoor e Aqdus P.B.U.H was granted by Allah with the power of bestowal to anybody from His treasures. Like in case of Rabia Aslami’s question that he wanted the companionship of Allah’s Apostle (P.B.U.H) in heaven. And he P.B.U.H, the holder of heaven accepted that.

3. Ka’ab Ahbar says with reference of Tauraat Shareef in ‘Beqahi’ that Allah explained the qualities of Hazoor P.B.U.H stating that through him (P.B.U.H), Allah will bless the power to see to blinds, hearing power to deafs and the speaking power to mutes. He P.B.U.H will help all downtrodden and will help them not to be thought as oppressed.

4. Narrated Anas R.A: The Allah’s Apostle (P.B.U.H) called on his uncle Abu Talib who was ill. He requested Allah’s Apostle (P.B.U.H) to pray for his health. Allah’s Apostle (P.B.U.H) prayed and Abu Talib instantly stood up as if all the restraints were lifted off. Abu Talib said that there was not doubt that Allah Almighty fulfilled his (P.B.U.H) desires.

5. Hazoor P.B.U.H is the source of remedy for all troubles. Sahabah R.A used to request Allah’s Apostle (P.B.U.H) to pray for the solutions of all their problems.

Narrated Usman bin Hanif Ansari R.A: A blind came to Hazoor P.B.U.H and requested him (P.B.U.H) to pray for his eyes. Allah’s Apostle (P.B.U.H) said that he could leave it as it was. It was better for him and if wanted him (P.B.U.H) to pray, he (P.B.U.H) would. The blind requested for pray and Hazoor (P.B.U.H) asked him to fully get ablution, say prayer of two rakat (nafl salat e hajat) and ask Allah like this:

Translation: O Allah! I ask from You and being attentive (seeking help) to You with reference of Your Apostle (P.B.U.H) who is the Prophet of blessing. Ya Rasool Allah! I have asked Allah Almighty for help with your reference so that my requisition be granted. O Allah! Accpet his (P.B.U.H) Shifa’at (intercession) for me.

When the blind man prayed and requested Allah like this then according to Bukhari (abu Naeem Beqahi) that man stood up and his eyes got enlightened with the blessings of Hazoor P.B.U.H. And Tabrani said that his eyes got enlightened as if he never had any problem.Even after Hazoor P.B.U.H, In the era of Sahaba R.A (Companions of Prophet Muhammad P.B.U.H) Salat e Hajat was used as a mean of seeking help for problems. Narrated Tabrani (Moajam kabeer): Once a person had a favor to ask from Ameer ul momineen Hazrat Usman bin Affan R.A, but he didn’t give that person any attention even after that person had paid many visits to him. That person complained to Hazrat Usman bin Haneef Ansari R.A, who advised him to get ablution, offer two rakaat of prayers and then recite this prayer. He did so and then went to Hazrat Usman R.A. The guard instantly took him inside. Hazrat Usman R.A asked him to sit on his special place and inquired about his problem: the man told his wish which was fulfilled by Hazrat Usman R.A and advised that man to come directly to him whenever he has any problem. That person thanked him and returned to Hazrat Usman bin Haneef R.A saying, you had specially requested for me! He said that he had not talked to Ameer ul Momineen about that. But actually once I was present in the glorious company of Hazoor P.B.U.H and a blind man came asking for help. Hazoor P.B.U.H advised him to be patient. The blind man pleaded that there was no one to help him and he was in deep trouble. Then Hazoor P.B.U.H thaught him this prayer and his vision was restored. Ibn e Hazri R.A says in Hissas Hassasain that whoever is facing some problem or extreme crisis, should pray like this and Insha Allah! Will get his problem solved.

6. Niyyat: Two Rakat Salat e Hajat, for Allah Almighty, facing toward Qa’ba, after saying Allah hu Akbar and start the prayer. (Recite Surah Akhlas; 20 times in each rakat)Except before the Farz Prayer of Asr and the prohibited times of the day for prayer (Auqat e Makrooha), this prayer can be performed at any time. In routine prayers and Dua, Help from Allah can be requested by reciting this prayer with reference of Hazoor P.B.U.H.

7. This prayer was thaught by Imam Ahle Sunnat, Ghazali e Zaman, Raazi e Doran in the session of Hadith, Tirmazi Shareef and I asked for the permission for this prayer which was given to me very kindly and affectionately. From the days of studies, those moments are still enlightened in heart and may Allah shower his spiritual blessings till the judgment day. (Aamin).This prayer can be performed for all kinds of problems, abundance of Rizq, marriages of children etc. The prayer should be continued till the fulfillment of desire and one should not get disappointed in case of delay. Because some times, the reward given in life hereafter is so huge that man would say to Allah Almighty that it would had been better if his wishes and prayers were not granted in the world and instead all the reward would had given in life hereafter.

Note: For spreading the blessings of Hazoor P.B.U.H, permission is hereby granted to all for further distribution.

By: Maulana Qari Ghulam Dastgir Qureshi Hamidi, Andhi Khoi, Multan.