The Miracle of Hajat Prayer, Along with Prayers and Mustajab Practices

Kapanlagi.com - There are so many miracles of hajat prayer that you may not know yet. As Muslims, there is certainly a special happiness when knowing the miracles of hajat prayer and being able to strengthen the heart in worship.

Hajat prayer itself is a sunnah prayer that is performed so that all desires are granted by Allah SWT. This sunnah prayer can be performed from 2 to 12 rak'ahs during the day or night, except at times when hajat prayer is prohibited.

A Muslim is advised to perform hajat prayer after making efforts and striving to fulfill his desires. Sayyid Sabiq in Fiqh Sunnah quoted a sahih hadith from Abu Darda radhiyallahu 'anhu that the Prophet shallallahu 'alaihi wasallam said:

"Whoever performs ablution and completes it, then prays two rak'ahs (hajat prayer) and completes its rak'ahs, then Allah will give him what he asks for, sooner or later." (HR. Ahmad).

So what are the miracles of hajat prayer that are full of benefits? Here are some information from various sources:

1. Make Prayers Easier to Answer

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The miracle of the hajat prayer, which is often the goal, is to make prayers easier to answer. This is one of the recommended voluntary acts of worship to ask for one's desires to be easily granted by Allah SWT. Muslims who have desires or needs are encouraged to perform the hajat prayer. According to NU Online, there is a narration that tells about a person with imperfect eyesight who came to meet the Prophet Muhammad to ask for prayers to be healed. However, the Prophet Muhammad SAW instructed the person to perform the hajat prayer and then pray. Here is the meaning of the hadith: "O Allah, indeed I beseech You, and I turn my face towards You through Muhammad, the Prophet of Mercy. O Muhammad, indeed I turn to my Lord with you in seeking my desires to be granted. O Allah, allow him (Muhammad SAW) to intercede for me." (HR. Utsman bin Hunaif)

2. Avoiding Difficulties & Dangers

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The next miracle of prayer is that it can help you avoid difficulties. Not only that, the miracle of prayer can also help Muslims avoid dangers.

Therefore, a Muslim who is facing difficulties in life is advised to perform prayer of need. The Muslim is also advised to pray for help from Allah SWT after performing the prayer of need. Because Allah SWT will provide assistance to His servants who are willing to pray.

According to NU Online, Sheikh M. Nawawi Banten explained the narration of Wahib bin Al-Warad, who stated that a Muslim who is experiencing hardship or difficulty should perform 12 units of voluntary prayer.

"A person who is experiencing hardship, needs to fulfill the interests of his religion and worldly matters, and feels the difficulty caused by it, should perform the prayer as follows." (Sheikh M. Nawawi Banten, Nihayatuz Zain, [Beirut, Darul Kutub Al-Ilmiyyah: 2002 M/1422 H], first edition, page 103).

In addition, the miracle of prayer of need can also elevate the status of a servant in the eyes of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala.

"You should increase prostration (increase prayer) to Allah. Because if you increase prostration for the sake of Allah, then Allah will elevate your status and erase your sins." (HR. Muslim)

3. Prayer After Hajat Prayer

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After knowing the miracles of hajat prayer, you as Muslims should continue to pray for help from Allah SWT. It is also recommended to recite blessings for the Prophet Muhammad. This is a form of recognition of the oneness of Allah SWT. In addition, it is also a way to seek guidance and help from Allah SWT.

Afterwards, you can also continue by reciting the prayer of hajat prayer and the following effective practices.

"Allahumma sholli 'alaa sayyidina Muhammad wa 'alaa ali sayyidina Muhammad." (10 times)

Finally, recite the prayer for the safety of the world and the hereafter with the following recitation:

"Rabbanaa aatinaa fidunyaa hasanah wa fil'akhirati hasanah wa qinaa 'adzaaban nar."

According to NU Online, here are the specific prayers recommended by the Prophet Muhammad:

"La ilaha illallahul halimul karim. Subhanallahi rabbil arsyil karimil azhim. Alhamdulillahi rabbil alamin. Asaluka mujibati rahmatik, wa azaima maghfiratik, wal ghanimata min kulli birrin, was salamata min kulli itsmin. There is no god but Allah, the Most Gentle and the Most Noble. Glory be to Allah, the Guardian of the Great Throne. All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of the universe. I seek from You guidance in righteous deeds according to Your mercy, the decree of Your forgiveness, the opportunity to attain as much goodness as possible, and protection from all sins. Do not let any sin remain in me, but forgive me. Do not leave me in a state of confusion, so free me. Do not abandon me in my need according to Your pleasure, so fulfill my needs. O Lord, the Most Merciful. Now, KLovers, that is the explanation about the miracles of prayer of need along with the supplication and the effective practices that you can perform.

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