LIFE CHANGING NAFL PRAYERS

SALAT-UL-TAHAJJUD

Tahajjud prayer strengthens a person’s connection with Allah (SWT). And it is a time when dua’s are most likely to be accepted and sins are forgiven! Tahajjud gives inner peace and calm, spiritual tranquility and an overall relief. All the believers are aware of the power of Tahajjud prayer. At the time of Tahajjud, Allah comes to the first heaven to accept prayers and forgive sins of the person who offers this beautiful nafl prayer.

This Nafl prayer has already a lot of benefit. But if one offers this prayer in last ten days of Ramadan, the virtue of tahajjud increases even more.

• TIME: Last third of night before Fajr Prayer.

• METHOD: To pray Tahajjud, wake up before Fajr by approximately 30 minutes. Make Wudhu, then perform at least two rak’ahs. You can pray as many rak’ahs as you like, and make dua in sujood after the prayer.

The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, Allah Almighty slowly draws near until the first half of the night has passed. Then, He orders a heavenly caller to say: Is anyone calling out that he may be answered? Is anyone seeking forgiveness that he may be forgiven? Is anyone asking that he may be given?”

Al-Sunan al-Kubra lil-Nasa’i 10243

SALAT-UL-ISHRAQ

Performing Salatul Ishraq especially during Ramadan days is a way to seek forgiveness of sins and rewards. The rewards for all good deeds are multiplied during the last ten days of Ramadan, and Salatul Ishraq is no exception. By performing this prayer, one can earn immense rewards from Allah (SWT).

• METHOD: Make Wudhu. Perform Ishraq 15-20 minutes after the sun rises and once you have completed your mandatory Fajr Salah. Stay seated in the time between these two prayers.Offer at least 2 rak’ahs when performing Ishraq. However, you can offer more rak’ahs if you want to.

SALAT-AL-DUHA

Salat-al-Duha prayer also brings immense blessings, as it is a means of seeking forgiveness, earning Allah’s blessings, and fulfilling the charity owed for every joint in the body. It also brings barakah (blessings) to one’s day, helps eliminate worries, and serves as an act of gratitude to Allah.

• TIME: Prayed after sunrise and before the time of Dhuhr, typically between 15-20 minutes after sunrise until just before midday when the sun reaches its zenith.

• METHOD: Make Wudhu. Perform at least two rak’ahs with the intention of this prayer, reciting Surah Al-Fatihah followed by another Surah in each rak’ah, and you can pray up to eight to twelve rak’ahs in sets of two.

SALAT-UL-HAJAT

Salat-al-Hajat, or the prayer of need, can be especially beneficial when performed during the last ten days of Ramadan and Laylatul Qadr (the Night of Decree). Salat-al-Hajat is a prayer to seek Allah’s assistance in fulfilling a particular need or desire. During the blessed times of Ramadan and Laylatul Qadr, the chances of having one’s prayers answered are increased, so performing Salatul Hajat can be very effective.

• METHOD: Make wudhu. And perform two Rak’ahs of Salah in the intention of Hajat that you want to ask from Allah (SWT). After completing the nafl Salah, start making the Dua with Allah (SWT) that starts and ends with Durood-e-Pak. After that, ask for the need you want to fulfill as soon as possible. Thus, pray with the hope that Allah (SWT) will accept the supplication you seek from Him.

SALAT-AT-TAWBA

Prayer for making Tawbah also known as Salat al Tawbah is one of the greatest acts of goodness that we as humans can do in order to relieve ourselves from the burden of our own wrongdoings. The purpose of the turning to Allah on these nights is precisely to attain forgiveness from Allah (SWT). It allows us to seek forgiveness from Allah (SWT) for our sins, fostering a sense of humility and spiritual renewal. It strengthens one’s relationship with Allah (SWT) and encourages a sincere commitment to avoid making sins in the future.

• METHOD: Make Wudhu. Perform two Rak’ahs of Salah. Try to stop the sin that one is repenting from. Ask Allah (SWT) for forgiveness for the sin.

Allah says in Surah Al-Zumar, verse 53: “Say, Oh my servant, the one who has wronged himself, do not despair from the mercy of Allah (SWT), indeed Allah forgives all of your sins, Indeed he is the oft-forgiving, The Most Merciful.”

SALAT-AL-ISTIKHARA

This prayer is a means of seeking divine guidance when making important decisions, allowing individuals to entrust their concerns to Allah and seek clarity in their choices. It helps eliminate anxiety about the future, fostering peace of mind and assurance that one is on the right path according to Allah’s will.

• TIME: Can be performed at any time, but it is recommended to do so after completing the obligatory prayers and when facing a significant decision or dilemma.

• METHOD: Perform two rak’ahs with the intention of seeking guidance, and then recite the Istikhara dua after completing the prayer, sincerely asking Allah for clarity in your decision.

MAY ALLAH (SWT) FORGIVE OUR SINS, ACCEPT OUR PRAYERS AND GUIDE US ON THE STRAIGHT RIGHTEOUS PATH! AAMEEN !