594. Is There Any Proof Of Reading Two Rak’aat For “Haajah” Or “Haajat Kay Nafl”, When We’re In Need Of Something?

By Asma bint Shameem 

There’s *NO AUTHENTIC PROOF* of reading Salaatul Haajah from the authentic Sunnah. 

The ahaadeeth concerning Salaatul Haajah are very WEAK. And some are even fabricated. 

A *weak* hadeeth means that it’s *highly doubtful* that the Prophet Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam ever said that or did that or approved of that. 

And a *fabricated* hadeeth is simply a *lie* on the Prophet sal Allaahu Alayhi wa sallam 

It’s FAKE. 

MADE UP. 

The Prophet sal Allaahu Alayhi wa sallam went through some VERY TOUGH TIMES and NEEDS in his lifetime. 

He faced great challenges. 

Yet, despite those challenges and needs, he Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam NEVER prayed Salaatul Haajah for ANY of his issues. 

And neither did the Sahaabah. 

The scholars of the Standing Committee said:

"The so-called Salaat al-Haajah was narrated in DA’EEF (weak) or MUNKAR (denounced) ahaadeeth – as far as we know – which can NOT  be used as proof and which are NOT FIT to base acts of worship on."

(Fataawa al-Lajnah al-Daa’imah, 8/162)

Shaikh Ibn Uthaymeen said: 

“Salaatul Haajah has no authentic evidence from the Prophet Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam.”

Shaykh Al-Albaani said:

“In its chain of narration is a majhool (an unknown person).”

Shaykh ibn Baaz said:

“I do not know a single hadeeth  which is depended upon for (the authenticity) of Salaatul Haajah.”

Shaykh Abu Abdillah Khaalid Dahawi Adh-Dhufayri said:

“There has preceded from myself a warning regarding Salaatul Haajah which is called to from time to time. 

And currently it is being called for to combat this epidemic (Coronavirus), Allaah give us and you wellbeing. 

This prayer is *not authentic at all* and it is from the newly invented affairs and innovations. 

Innovations are in *opposition* to the command of Allaah, the Most High, and they are a cause for an *increase* in calamities; NOT an aid or a means to remove them.”

So it’s proven that this prayer is not from the Sunnah and it is an innovation in the religion.

And there’s *NO need* to pray two separate rak’aat just to have our needs fulfilled. 

The Prophet sal Allaahu Alayhi wa sallam never read any such prayer. 

So why should “we”?

AUTHENTIC ALTERNATIVE

So the next time, if you’re in need of something and want to ask Allaah, simply spread out your hands and ASK. 

Ask Him in times and places where duaa is more likely to be accepted.

For example

-in your five daily prayers, ESPECIALLY in the position of Sajdah, DURING your Salaah WHILE you’re praying. 

-Or make duaa while sitting in the tashahhud after sending peace and blessings upon the Prophet sal Allaahu Alayhi wa sallam, but before the Salaam 

-Also make duaa in between adhaan and iqaamah.

-Or in the middle of the night in tahajjud. 

-Or when it rains. 

-Or when breaking your fast. 

-Or in the last hour of Friday 

And in many other situations when it’s proven from the authentic Sunnah that duaa is more likely to be accepted.

And Allaah knows best