Salaatul Dhuhaa (Chaasht)

 

Time of performance: It commences after some part of the day has passed (10 am+) and performance remains until midday (zawaal).

Number of Rakaats: Consists up to 12 Rakaats. One may perform 2,4,6,8,10 or 12 Rakaats.

Benefits: Hazarat Aisha (R.A) used to perform 8 Rakaats of Salaatul Dhuhaa. She said that even if her parents arose from their graves she would not leave Salaatul Dhuhaa to go and meet them.

Hazarat Abu Darda (R.A) narrates that the Prophet (Peace be upon him) said: “Whosoever offers 2 Rakaats of Chast Salaat cannot be counted among the indolent. One who offers 4 Rakaats is among the devotees. Those who offer 6 Rakaats at Chast are made immune from all worries for the whole day. Those who offer 8 Rakaats are recorded as pious. One offering 12 Rakaats has his house built in Jannah.

(Tibrani)

Anas (R.A) reported that the Prophet (Peace be upon him) said: “Who so prays the forenoon Salaat with 12 Rakaats, Allah will build for him a castle for him in Jannah.

(Ibn Maja Tirmidi)

Ref: Nafl Salaah By Mufti A. H.Elias Page 4