Dua of Need (Salat al-Hajah Supplication)
Asking Allah for an urgent halal need after two rakahs
Also searched as: hajat ki dua • need dua • pareshani door dua
Arabic
لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ الْحَلِيمُ الْكَرِيمُ سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَرْشِ الْعَظِيمِ الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ أَسْأَلُكَ مُوجِبَاتِ رَحْمَتِكَ وَعَزَائِمَ مَغْفِرَتِكَ
Transliteration
La ilaha illallahul-halimul-karim. Subhanallahi Rabbil-arshil-azim. Alhamdu lillahi Rabbil-alamin. As’aluka mujibati rahmatik wa aza’ima maghfiratik.
Meaning
None is worthy of worship but Allah, the Forbearing, the Generous. Glory be to Allah, Lord of the Mighty Throne. Praise be to Allah, Lord of the worlds. I ask You for the causes of Your mercy and the certainties of Your forgiveness. (Opening words; then state your need.)
Reference
Sunan al-Tirmidhi and Sunan Ibn Majah (grading weak-to-fair among scholars)
When to recite
After Salat al-Hajah, blessed times • Often
Virtue
The famous need-dua taught for pressing matters — scholars grade its chain weak-to-fair, so recite with hope alongside real effort and consultation.
Sources & review
Sunan al-Tirmidhi and Sunan Ibn Majah (grading weak-to-fair among scholars)
Prophetic dua • Grade: Daif • Learn personal details from a qualified teacher; minor school differences exist.
Educational content — not a fatwa. See methodology and disclaimer.
Reviewed • 2026-01-01Our methodology
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
When should I recite Dua of Need (Salat al-Hajah Supplication)?
After Salat al-Hajah, blessed times. Recite it often.
What is the virtue of Dua of Need (Salat al-Hajah Supplication)?
The famous need-dua taught for pressing matters — scholars grade its chain weak-to-fair, so recite with hope alongside real effort and consultation.
Where is Dua of Need (Salat al-Hajah Supplication) from?
Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhi and Sunan Ibn Majah (grading weak-to-fair among scholars). Grade: Daif. As always, learn the wording from a teacher and consult scholars for rulings.
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