The Prayer of Need (Salat al-Hajah) or Istikhara?
Salat al-Hajah is a prayer for need, to bring your needs to Allah
There is a difference between Salat al-Istikhara, which is the Guidance Prayer, and Salat al-Hajah, the Prayer of Need. So how do you know which one you should pray in your situation?
You should pray Salat al-Istikahara when you are trying to determine the best course of action in any situation. Maybe you are trying to decide between two different important life paths, or you have been offered an opportunity and you don't know if you should take it. Salat al-Istikhara is a prayer to ask Allah to bring you the best outcome, and keep evil far away from you.
On the other hand, Salat al-Hajah is simply to ask Allah to help you with some pressing need. It's not about making choices or decisions.
Here is some information about Salat al-Hajah, written by Faraz Rabbani for SunniPath:
In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful, and all blessings and peace upon our master Muhammad, his Folk, Companions and those who follow their noble way,
Abullah ibn Abi Awfa (Allah be pleased with him) relates that the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, "Whoever has a need with Allah, or with any human being, then let them perform ritual ablutions well and then pray two rakats. After that, let them praise Allah and send blessings on the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace). After this, let them say,
لا إِلَهَ إِلا اللَّهُ الْحَلِيمُ الْكَرِيمُ
سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَرْشِ الْعَظِيمِ
الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِين
أَسْأَلُكَ مُوجِبَاتِ رَحْمَتِكَ وَعَزَائِمَ مَغْفِرَتِكَ وَالْغَنِيمَةَ مِنْ كُلِّ بِرٍّ وَالسَّلامَةَ مِنْ كُلّإِثْمٍ
لا تَدَعْ لِي ذَنْبًا إِلا غَفَرْتَهُ وَلا هَمًّا إِلا فَرَّجْتَهُ وَلا حَاجَةً هِيَ لَكَ رِضًا إِلا قَضَيْتَهَا يَا أَرْحَمَ الرَّاحِمِينَ
There there no god but Allah the Clement and Wise.
There is no god but Allah the High and Mighty.
Glory be to Allah, Lord of the Tremendous Throne.
All praise is to Allah, Lord of the worlds.
I ask you (O Allah) everything that leads to your mercy, and your tremendous forgiveness, enrichment in all good, and freedom from all sin.
Do not leave a sin of mine (O Allah), except that you forgive it, nor any concern except that you create for it an opening, nor any need in which there is your good pleasure except that you fulfill it, O Most Merciful!"
[Related by Tirmidhi and Ibn Maja. The hadith has some weakness, but such hadiths are acted upon for virtuous deeds (fada'il al-a`mal) by general agreement of Sunni scholarship]
The prayer of need is very simple: It is essentially to raise one's need to Allah Most High, by performing ritual ablution (wudu), praying 2 rakats (or four), and then making whole-hearted dua to Allah. If one uses the abovementioned Prophetic supplication, or other similar supplications transmitted from the Beloved Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace), it is best. [Ibrahim al-Halabi, Sharh Munyat al-Musalli; al-Fatawa al-Hindiyya; Ibn Abidin, Radd al-Muhtar]
The inward manners of supplication is exhibiting our neediness and absolute slavehood to Allah, consigning one's matters to Allah, and knowing that the only one who gives or benefits is Allah Most High. With this, one should be certain that Allah Most High answers our duas, but in the way He knows is best for us.
When circumstances do not permit us to pray 2 rakats, one should still turn to Allah in supplication, raising one's needs to Him, for He answers our supplications and loves being asked.
And Allah alone gives success.
Wassalam,
Faraz Rabbani
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I want my istakhara to be done but I have noone to perform it for me as I cannot trust anyone i just want to ask from where I can do my istakhara ?
Dear Sister Ayesha, you can perform the Istikhara yourself. Why do you need someone else to do it for you?
It's best to do it urself. And if u pray regular and know the adab of istikhara u'll get a clear answear as I got.
I wanted to know I do namaz regularly and recently I had performed my Fajir Prayer and I had asked Allah to give me some kind of clue as to when my husbands visa will be done as we are waiting for him to come to be with his family. I went to sleep after that and I had a dream that this guy I know I am asking him when my work will be done and then he told me 10days It seemed so real was that a hint from Allah and do you think it will only be 10days and my husbands will get his visa. Also is there any dua I can read to get thin please brothers or sisters know of any duas please tell me.I will greatly appericate it and if any of you guys can pray for me to.
Thanks
Allah Hafiz
did he get the visa then? i believe in hajat. i have said it so many times in my life and it gives me peace and positive outcome!
Allah is the greatest.
Salam sister Ayesha
My husband still has not gotten his visa and I have been really depressed also I saw that you had mentioned that you do dua hajat and your prayers and duas are getting answered well can you tell me how to perform that and can you pray for me to that my husband gets visa we have been married 3yrs and its been 2yrs since he has not gotten visa please pray that he gets by this month plz.
Allah Hafiz
As salamu alaykum sister sadia,
Is he praying? It sounds to me, you have a strong faith, on top of the page you have a link with du´as, read the 7th one, it will release your suffering, insha´Allah. Related to your husband, there are two sides here, he should work in the same direction you do, you should work as one, pray your salat on time, and trust Allah(swt) ways, insha´Allah.
This posts are very inspirational, I hope you like them, insha´Allah.
http://islamicsunrays.com/everything-is-possible-for-those-who-believe/
http://islamicsunrays.com/every-day-do-your-best/
From Heart to Heart,
María
IslamicAnswers.com Editor
Dear Sadia,
Read Ya Badi ul Ajaib Bil Khair Ya Badiu as much as possible after each salat. Read 11 times Durood e Ibrahimi before and after. May Allah help you and your husband with all the blessing of family life. Ameen
Wassalam,
Zaheer
Salam brother Zaheer
I have been reciting what you have told me but still no luck yet please pray for me also
and I have been praying for all of you guys to
The so-called Salaat al-Haajah was narrated in da’eef (weak) or munkar (denounced) ahaadeeth – as far as we know – which cannot be used as proof and which are not fit to base acts of worship on.
http://www.islamqa.com/en/ref/10387/Hajah
Please be careful brothers and sisters, which so calles scholar you ask and recite.
May Allah protect you!
Jazaki Allah khayr sister for pointing it out. The article does actually mention that the hadith is weak. I will Insha'Allah add some articles on dua' which rely on authentic ahadeeth.
salam
i make a dua to ALLAH (swt) that all my family problems are solved.
And may ALLAH (swt) save me, my wife, and children from the evil tyrants and evil people who always try to cause harm , whether physically or verbally.
Ameen.
Please all brothers and sisters also make dua for me that ALLAH (swt) accepts this dua from me.
Jazakallah
which dua would be used for deciding who to marry. I am stuck because i have two men asking for my hand one is from my family and the other is not. I am having a hard time with this because I do not know what to do and is scared from making a wrong choice. Would the istikhara be a better dua for me to say for deciding about marriage?
Dear Yasmean,
Istikhara is always highly recommended for any decision we make. At the same time, I will remind you to use the wisdom that Allah(swt) has blessed you with to make a good judgement of both proposal before you say 'I do'.
Do not choose your marriage partner because:
- You are under pressure due to age, family, community or because you want children
- Or because you feel lonely
- Or for sexual needs
Choose your marriage partner because he fits the criteria you have. Everyone has a personal criteria with regards to jobs, looks etc. But as Muslims, some things are standard and Muhammed (saw) gives us the best example. Of course you must be attracted to your potential, plus: some of the traits we should look for in a spouse are:
- Striving to be a good Muslim in Practice and in Character
- Enjoys learning about and practising Islam
- Has good manners
- Respectful towards parents
- Not arrogant but is humble
- Does not lie
- Is not flirtatious with women
- Is true to his word
- Has a calm temperament
- Knows and understands the role and duties of a husband and wife
When the potential speaks - don't just hear, 'listen' to what he says through his body language, choice of words, tone of voice, and through facial expressions. You can tell alot about a person from these things.
So Yasmean, choosing the right husband may seem like window shopping or conducting a job interview at times, but it has to be done. Do not compromise any of your standards and do not brush any niggling feelings under the carpet; as they will come back to haunt you. Do not shy away from asking questions or researching into each person's past, afterall you are giving your future to this person. Allah has given us ways to protect ourselves - so use this knowledge to your benefit regardless of what anyone says.
Do this in conjunction with Istikhara and your normal Salaah and any voluntary acts of worship - that will draw you closer to Allah.
A beautiful dua in the Quran in Surah Furqan:
V74: "And those who say: "Our Lord! Bestow on us from our spouses and our offspring who will be the comfort of our eyes, and make us leaders for the Muttaqûn"
V75. Those will be rewarded with the highest place (in Paradise) because of their patience. Therein they shall be met with greetings and the word of peace and respect."
Best Wishes,
SisterZ
Salaam brothers nd sister...
I also want to know which dua to make when u
Want to marry someone and convince your family to accept
him... I don't want to get forced marriage so pls
It will be very grateful if any brother or sister can
tell me a dua to make ... And also tell me how to pray
Istikhara?
Thank u
good answers
ayesha sorry for the delayed response and no my husband still has not gotten his visa and its been a year i think allah is mad at me for something and is not listening to my prayers i am really depressed now a days as its been a year and none of my prayers have been answered.
@sadia : assalamualaikum sister. .
u said " and its been a year i think allah is mad at me for something and is not listening to my prayers"
( this sentence does not seem good at all which you used). .
ALLAH knows what is right and what is best for everyone sister. .
You just need to be patient sister. .
Have faith in ALLAH. .
inshaALLAH ALLAH will help you
Read Ya Badi ul Ajaibi Bil Khairi Ya Badiu for 1200 times for 12 days and make Dua
What does this mean?
We need to avoid reading anything a specific number of times religiously unless Allah or His Rasool(sws) have told us too.
SisterZ
IslamicAnswers.com
Sorry its actually to read Ya Badi ul Ajaibi Bil Khairi Ya Badiu for 1200 times for 12 days and make Dua with 11 times durood sharif before and after - after Isha prayer.
Yes and wha does it mean? Where is the authenticity for this? And 'who' said there is any significance behind reciting this a certain number of times?
SisterZ
IslamicAnswers.com Editor
plz tell me some dua for husbands love ,care and that he should listen to me
Sami,
I do not know of any specific duas to increase love between husband and wife but I will find some for you inshaAllah. You have asked for a good thing maashaAllah.
As for making your husband listen to you, we can't make anyone listen to us. Just some general advice though: Be kind, soft and gentle with your husband and inshaAllah he will warm towards you. When he is angry, try to be calm. When he returns from work, try to create a loving welcoming environment in your home. Make yourself look attractive for him. Ask Allah to put love, mercy and compassion in your hearts for each other. If you have any issues, try to deal with them 'with him' openly and honestly. Think of what you can do for him to make him happy and hopefully he will do the same. Of course this advice is for the relatively normal couple (I am sure the definition of 'normal' differs').
If you have a more specific question, please log in and submit it as a separate question.
SisterZ
IslamicAnswers.com Senior Editor
am staying away from my husband for the past one month and he says he needs a divorce.can anyone help me by saying any duaa to change his mind so tht he becomes well mannered.can anyne suggest ny gud duaa for our wishs to be fulfilled?
fathima, see my article, "Stop trying to control others, and change yourself instead."
Wael
IslamicAnswers.com Editor
Jazak'ALLAH khair Nice Article .. thanks for sharing .. ALLAH will give your reward for this effort ..
I am having some problems with my fiance. Things are not going as we had planned. This may lead to us separating. Is there any Dua or anything I can do to ask help from Allah to solve everything for us and to bring my love back?
salaam
m 21 yers old
i just want to know that is it ok to recite Ya Badi ul Ajaib Bil Khair Ya Badiu for hajat?
is dua ki haqeeqt islasm me h ya nahi?
esa naho ye dua padh k koi biddat hojae pls tellme iwd hadees
jazakallah
My husband doesnt want to pay for his living cost he was with me for 1 year and six months. I feel he was just using me and i dont know where he is I want him back to come back home. He did call me and said he does want to come back then what is stopping him maybe his family. please tell me what to do I just wish I didnt marry this person,I pray to Allah to help me
the only problem is that I love my husband and i miss him I dont know why
One of my relatives is having marital problems and was told to recite 'YA BADOOD OH'. Can you please tell me what this means.
Iram, I never heard of this phrase and I can tell you 100% that reciting it will not help your relative's marital problems.
Wael
IslamicAnswers.com Editor
Thank you so much. Can you tell me something that she can recite to resolve her marital problems?
I googled this phrase to check if it has a meaning unknown to me - I found nothing.
Allah(swt) has already told us through the Quran and Sunnah about how to make dua and about how to find solutions to our issues. Why do people insist on ignoring the authentic information and revert to making up such stuff?
SisterZ
IslamicAnswers.com Editor
@ Iram, Wael and SisterZ
Sr. Iram Googled the wrong word. (you get what you Google!!)
The word she needs is "Ya Wadood-o" which is one of Allah's blessed names, which people invoke to ask for Him to create love between a husband and wife.
Goodness me Serendipity, that thought came to my mind too.
Al-Wadood is one of Allah(swt)'s beautiful Names meaning 'Loving'. And yes, it is a good name to implore Allah by. But I dont agree with just chanting words and Names without understanding. Its important to understand what we are saying and doing.
SisterZ
IslamicAnswers.com Editor
SisterZ: You are absolutely right - one has to put the effort to invoke based on the meaning of that quality of our Almighty Allah. Al wadood (or Al Wadud) means: "The Loving-Kindness, The Most Affectionate"
http://wahiduddin.net/words/wazifa.htm
I like to invoke Allah in my duas based on what I am asking for - if I want him to forgive me, I beseech His quality of forgiveness and ask "Ya Ghafoor ur Raheem, please ---" etc. I think that is a better way than just counting His name on a tasbih a particular # of times, but then who are we to know what works with Him. he sees the neeyah for why we do things, and we should not judge someone for the action they take. We can only help by advising.
True say Sis, Allah(swt) knows best.
SisterZ
IslamicAnswers.com Editor
Thank you Sisters for you answers and suggestions. But the word that was given was specifically 'YA BADOOD O' with a 'B'. We had never heard of this word either. That is why I asked the meaning. Later we found out it had something to do with making someone 'foolish'. As in Urdu, the word 'Boodhu'. So my relative stopped reciting it.
Sister Serendipity and Irum,
It's "Ya Ghafoor O Ya Raheem" not
"Ya Ghafoor ur Raheem" also their is no such word as "Ya Badood"; it is
"Ya Wadood":). So please make sure that you are saying (doing tusbih) the right word. Boodhu definitely means "foolish, stupid" etc in Urdu. Please check the sources where you receive your information; a lot of people have not idea what they are saying could be very offensive.
Wasalam,
Muhammad1982:)
Editor, IslamicAnswers.com
Message for Br. Wael: Sorry to post here because I did not know how else to reach you and it really is not a question - but I wanted to register for a long tome on Zawaj, but did not have the guts to tell you but now I will - I feel uncomfortable that a muslim marriage website started by you has "dating and friendship" as the 2 options! Could you please make it more "halal" - I don't now what else I will find, but thought it was important to give you the feedback. Thanks!
Working on it, Insha'Allah. I am not actually in full control of the matchmaking database anymore. I have a partner who manages it. However, my partner is working on some changes in response to my feedback.
Wael
IslamicAnswers.com Editor
I am sorry for posting here but I needed an urgent response/feedback
AOA
I need advice if I should contact someone for marriage proposal.
I am 25 year old, not married nor interested in anyone but I recently visited family and got to know about this person who is unmarried and not interested in anyone, he is in-law to my aunty, I don't know if I should contact him. He is a good practicing muslim and from good family.
If I should contact him, then is text message a better way to contact as he isn't in my city.
JazakaAlla
Miss T, I suggest you contact your Aunt and tell her of your interest. She can speak to the man for you and see if he shares your interest. If you need further advice, please log in and write your question as a separate post, thank you.
Wael
IslamicAnswers.com Editor
May be the guy meant to say Yaa Badii-u! What do u think? Allah knows best. Asalaam alaikum.
The Best duas are the 99 names of allah. Each name of ALLAH has meaning and anything you ever need this 99 names has it. Allah is the greatest of all gods. all you have to do is be true to yourself and ask ALLAH for help. This ramadan i found this CD that has the 99 names of allah and i have heard the URDU and Arabic meanings i tell you, it shocked me to know whatever you need anything all you have to do is ask ALLAH. I have told so many people about this and ma-shallah they are all listening to it. ALL by learning 99 names of ALLAH byheart, and reciting it everyday, this will open the door to heaven without any questions asked.
Lets stay together as islam and spread the love of Muslims all over the world.
There is ONLY ONE GOD - Allah. I know you meant no disrepect but what you wrote in the second line is Shirk. Please correct this immediately.
Editor please take appropriate step if not corrected soon.
May Allah(swt) forgive us all.
good info
i was wondering if you could tell me where the Salat-l-Istikhara prayer comes from. ASAP.
thank you.
allah bless u all
jazakallah
i lik sumone but i didnt said my family yet. they r searching a guy for me tell me plz wt i should do....
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plz pray for me to pass in b.com final year exams
Asiya,
May Allah make you successful in your exams of this life and the next, aameen!
SisterZ
IslamicAnswers.com Editor
salam
We are having financial problems for the last one year. My husband has no job n trying to establish business. Allah make iit easy and profitable for him and that we get out of debt. Kindly suggest something to recite.
Assalaamualaikum
Just wanting to find out a powerful dua or ayat to read for exam results, or exams in general.
jazakAllah.
In this article it says ' [Related by Tirmidhi and Ibn Maja. The hadith has some weakness, but such hadiths are acted upon for virtuous deeds (fada'il al-a`mal) by general agreement of Sunni scholarship]' if this dua for salat al hajah wrong, would we get gunna, coz u said its from a weak source, and now that we know that its from a weak source and is not backed up with a stronger hadith, would it right for us to perform salat al hajah? Can u plz explain it. in the article says that sunni scholars have come to an agreement on it being ok, but how did they come to an agreement from a weak source?
Please i need a hadith or any evidence that says the Imam in prayers should be the only person whose voice is suppose to be heard not the Ahdan?
Abu, I don't understand your question. In any case you can log in and write your question as a separate post, and elaborate.
Wael
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What's up, this weekend is fastidious designed for me, for the reason that this point in time i am reading this enormous informative post here at my residence.
Salamu alikum,
I don't know why i am bothering with writing this because I feel that whatever happens is all in the hands of Allah and i shouldn't be wasting time worrying about signs and all. Excuse me that sounds a bit arrogant or anything like that because that is not what i was trying to sound like. I am just a little curious i guess because i never performed ishtikara namaz before and i did this one time.
I only prayed ishtikara a month ago and just now i realized that i had a very pleasant dream about the other person whom i included the ishtikara for but MAYBE that could just be because i probably was thinking about that person before i fell asleep. I know and i realize that for ishtikara namaz we don't NEED to see any dream.
But the thing that i am really confused about is that I see this persons name somewhere everyday. I don't think there is a day that i did not see his named appear anywhere that i looked. I tried to ignore it so much, but i keep seeing this persons name everywhere. I'm just curious even though this could all just be a coincidence. I'm just a little confused, however I am not worried I rest assured that everything is in God's hands and I know He is watching out for me and looking over me. Alhumdulliah.
Salaam brothers nd sisters
Pls I really need help I've been with my BF for
3 years nd we always wanted to get engaged.
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Wael
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hi.. i live here in dubai...i want to ask u that give me
> any dua or any word from the 99 names of ALLAH or anything that can help
> me remove our sorrows and difficulties.
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asalamoalikum, i am raelly tensed now a days as i am interested in somoone with deep cores of my heart as well as he also , we both want to marry but my family is not agree for my happiness , my mind is alot disturbed shoul i do istakhara but if answer do not comes in my favour than ? i wont be able to accept it bc i can not think of getting far from him . will u guide me ?
Hina,
Please read the article on Istikhara, it seems that your understanding of istikhara is not correct.
If you have any further question, please log in and submit it as a separate post.
SisterZ
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Asalam 3aleekum
Bis Allah al-Rahman al-Raheem
Allah humaa salee wa Salem 3alaa saeedna Mohamed
I just wanted to let everyone that will read know that I have read this in a hadeeth .. ” Praise Allah and use Allah’s names, send salaam to Prophet (SAW) then you make Dua. (Best name- Allah, Al Hayy, Al Qayuum)
Raise your hands up to Allah, palms with your hands and together, to your chest level. For an extreme case raise them up higher and separate hands with armpits showing.
When someone raises his hands to Allah, Allah feels shy to let those hands come back without giving him what he asks. For” I really loved it when I read it so I wanted to share it with you . And also I ask Allah to answer all your duas
And guide us all thru the right path. I ask you to please please make dua for I am in a situation where something is going on in my family where they are all mad at me . And I love this peron and he also loves me back and it is true love and we want to get married 3alaa sinat Allah wi rasoolah .. He wants to come and ask for my hand but because of what is going on in my family I’m afraid he will be rejected .. So please I really really need your duas please who ever reads this please make duaa for me that allah will solve eveythibg between me and my family and also that allah will let me marry whom I love . I am really in the need of duaa at this time . So thank you so much . And I will make duaa for everyone that will ask because I know how it really feels ..
And is there any particular dua to read to ask Allah to give you whom u want ..
And I also heard in a hadeeth that a dua will be answered when a Muslim brother or sister makes for her or his brother/sister In Islam .. Sorry I know that's alot .. But I really need help
Salam everyone.
I needed your help.
I am in love with a girl and we intend to get married. But my mother performed Salat-ul-Istikhara and she didnt get a clear answer but she says it's slightly inclined towards a no.
So I dont know what to do.
Do I pray myself and see what the answer is.
And what if the answer is no? Will it be a sin if I still marry the girl? I know the girl for a long time and dont really want to lose her.
I really need some help here, so please help me.
Regards,
Hashim.
Hashim, pray Istikhara yourself, then do proceed with whatever is in your heart, trusting Allah to guide you to the best choice. If you need any more advice, please log in and write your question as a separate post, thank you.
Wael
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AOA i have wanted to ask you one thing please im so confused..actually i have wanted to start wazifa for love marriage..the wazifa is "Ya Badi ul Ajaib Bil Khair Ya Badiu" recite 1200 times daily after isha prayer for 12 days.yei wazifa net se dehka hai meine..but meine perha hai k without permission wazifa start nae krna chahye..please mujhe advice chahaye k kya mein yei wazifa start kr dun iska koi negative effect to nae hoga...please reply me soon shukriya...
Ariba,
If you want to recite something athentic, recite your morning and evening dhikr:
http://www.zawaj.com/askbilqis/dua-in-islam/morning-and-evening-dhikr-part-1/
Al Baadi - The Originator, this is one of the 99 known Names of Allah(swt). Instead of chanting without meaning, learn the meaning of Allah's Names and call upon Him using the Name that is relevant to your need.
SisterZ
IslamicAnswers.com Editor
thanks alot for replying...i have already started the names of Allah which relevent with my needs...meine kafi time se hajat k nafel bhi start kiye hue hai daily 2 raket nafal isha k sath perhti hon...yaseen or manzil uske baad perhti hon or dopher mein quran...masala yei hai k mere ghar wale maane hue hein mager larkey k abu nae maan rae unka reaction bht bura tha...mein apne cousin ko bachpan se pasand krti hon or usse shadi krna chahti hon..lakin wo abhi settled nae hai or hum dono hein bhi age fellows...
mera eik ristha aya tha pichle dino or unhi dino mein yei baat khuli or meine Allah pr chor dia tha sb kynke parents ki izzat ka sawaal tha meine Allah pr chor dia sb lakin dosre proposal ka jb isthekhara meine or meri ami ne kia to negative aya to Allah ki taraf se inkaar ho gaya dosre risthey ka.....mein ab koi aisa strong wazifa chahti hon k mere khalu maan jayein or beech mein jitni problems hein sb dor ho jayein....mujhe please koi dua or wazif bataiyein shukriyaa...
Ariba,
Life doesnt work that way - that you read a magic wazifa and hey presto, you get what you want. Read this link on power of Dua in Islam: http://www.zawaj.com/askbilqis/dua-in-islam/
At the same time, figure out what obstacles are preventing you from reaching what you want and work on those. If you have tried and things are not changing, it may be time for you to change your direction. If you have any further questions, please log in and sumbit them as a separate post, preferably in English please. Thank you.
SisterZ
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