Dua-e-Hajat is a powerful supplication recited by Muslims to seek Allah’s help in fulfilling their needs and desires. It is a prayer for guidance, relief from distress, and the fulfillment of legitimate wishes.
Dua-e-Hajat in Arabic:
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ وَأَتَوَجَّهُ إِلَيْكَ بِنَبِيِّكَ مُحَمَّدٍ نَبِيِّ الرَّحْمَةِ، يَا مُحَمَّدُ إِنِّي أَتَوَجَّهُ بِكَ إِلَى رَبِّي فِي حَاجَتِي هَذِهِ فَتُقْضَى لِي، اللَّهُمَّ شَفِّعْهُ فِيَّ
(Transliteration: Allahumma inni as’aluka wa atawajjahu ilayka binabiyyika Muhammadin nabiyyir-rahmati, ya Muhammadu inni atawajjahu bika ila Rabbi fi hajati hadhihi fatuqda li, Allahumma shaffi’hu fi.)
Translation in English:
“O Allah, I ask You and turn to You through Your Prophet Muhammad, the Prophet of Mercy. O Muhammad, I turn through you to my Lord regarding this need of mine so that it may be fulfilled. O Allah, accept his intercession for me.”
Brief Description:
- Purpose: Dua-e-Hajat is recited when a person is in dire need of Allah’s assistance, whether for personal, financial, spiritual, or health-related matters.
- Significance: It emphasizes seeking help through the wasila (intercession) of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), acknowledging his status as the Mercy to the Worlds.
- When to Recite:
- Preferably during the last third of the night or after obligatory prayers.
- With sincerity, humility, and trust in Allah’s mercy.
- Benefits:
- Strengthens faith and reliance on Allah.
- Brings relief from hardships.
- Helps in the fulfillment of lawful desires.
This dua is a beautiful reminder that Muslims should turn to Allah in every need while honoring His beloved Prophet (ﷺ).
