Duha Prayer Benefits: A Detailed Explanation for Two, Four, Six, Eight, Ten, and Twelve Rakats

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Hi all readers! Are you looking for an explanation of the benefits of the Duha prayer for each rakat? If your answer is "Yes," congratulations! You are now reading the right article. Why? Because that is exactly what I will explain here. As Muslims, we must understand this. That’s why I wrote this article. So, make sure to read it to the end!

Before I explain more about the benefits of the Duha prayer for each rakat, I would like to emphasize that the Duha prayer is one of the recommended prayers in Islam. This means Muslims will be rewarded for performing it. However, if they do not perform it, they are not sinful. We can find this explanation in the hadith below:

عَنْ أَبِيْ هُرَيْرَةَ رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهُ : أَوْصَانِيْ خَلِيْلِيْ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَٕمَ بِثَلَاثٍ : صِيَامُ ثَلَاثَةِ أَيَّامٍ مِنْ كُلِّ شَهْرٍ ، وَرَكْعَتَيْ الضُّحَى ، وَأَنْ أُوْتِرَ قَبْلَ أَنْ أَنَامَ

From Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him), he said, "My beloved (Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him) instructed me to do three things: fast three days every month, pray two rakats of Duha, and pray Witr before I go to sleep."

Specifically, there are six important aspects of the benefits of the Duha prayer for each rakat, which I will explain in this article. The six aspects are as follows:

Benefits of the Duha Prayer for Two Rakats

The first important aspect of the Duha prayer’s benefits is its rewards for two rakats. I want you to understand this because it is one of the most essential points about the Duha prayer.

How Many Rakat in Duha Prayer?

Before explaining the benefits of two rakats, I would like to quote a related hadith. The hadith is as follows:

مَنْ صَلَّى الضُّحَى رَكْعَتَيْنِ لَمْ يُكْتَبْ مِنَ الْغَافِلِيْنَ ، وَمَنْ صَلَّى أَرْبَعًا كُتِبَ مِنَ الْعَابِدِيْنَ ، وَمَنْ صَلَّى سِتًا كُفِيَ ذَلِكَ الْيَوْمَ ، وَمَنْ صَلَّى ثَمَانِيٛا كَتَبَهُ اللهُ مِنَ الْقَانِتِيْنَ ، وَمَنْ صَلَّى ثِنْتَيْ عَشَرَ رَكْعَةً بَنَى اللهُ لَهُ بَيْتًا فِيْ الْجَنَّةِ

Whoever prays two rakats of Duha will not be recorded as one of those who forget. Whoever prays four rakats will be recorded as one of the worshippers. Whoever prays six rakats will have sufficiency on that day. Whoever prays eight rakats, Allah will record them as one of those who are devout. Whoever prays twelve rakats, Allah will build a house for them in Paradise.

All readers! If we understand the hadith above, we can conclude that one of the benefits of the Duha prayer for two rakats is that Allah will not classify us among those who forget their obligations in Islam.

This is a brief explanation of the benefits of the Duha prayer for two rakats. As Muslims, we must understand this.

Duha Prayer Benefits for Four Rakats

The benefits of the Duha prayer, particularly when performed for  four rakats, are significant. Understanding these benefits is essential for every Muslim seeking to deepen their spiritual practice.

Duha Prayer and How to Pray Duha Prayer?

Before delving into the benefits of performing four rakats of Duha prayer, let us reflect on the following hadith:

عَنْ عَائِشَةَ رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهَا قَالَتْ ؛ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ يُصَلِّي الضُُحَى أَرْبَعًا أَوْ يَزِيدُ مَا شَاءَ اللهُ . رَوَاهُ مُسْلِمُ

From Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her), she said, "The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) used to pray Duha with four rakats, and he would increase it as Allah willed." (Narrated by Muslim)

Another relevant hadith states:

مَنْ صَلَّى الضُُحَى رَكْعَتَيْنِ لَمْ يُكْتَبْ مِنَ الَغَافِلِيْنَ ، وَمَنْ صَلَّى أَرْبَعًا كُتِبَ مِنَ الْعَابِدِيْنَ ، وَمَنْ صَلَّى سِتًّا كُفِيَ ذَلِكَ الْيَوْمَ ، وَمَنْ صَلَّى ثَمَانِيٛا كَتَبَهُ اللهُ مِنَ الْقَانِتِيْنَ ، وَمَنْ صَلَّى ثِنْتَيْ عَشَرَةَ رَكْعَةٍ بَنَى اللهُ لَهُ بَيْتًا فِيْ الْجَنَّةِ

Whoever prays Duha two rakats will not be recorded among the forgetful. Whoever prays four rakats will be recorded among the worshippers. Whoever prays six rakats will have their needs met for the day. Whoever prays eight rakats will be recorded as among the devout. Whoever prays twelve rakats, Allah will build a house for them in Paradise.

From these hadiths, we understand that performing four rakats of Duha prayer results in being recorded by Allah as a worshipper. This is a significant reward and demonstrates the spiritual benefits of Duha prayer.

Duha Prayer Benefits for Six Rakats

The benefits of performing six rakats of Duha prayer are also noteworthy. Let us explore the spiritual and worldly advantages associated with this act of worship.

The previously mentioned hadith includes the following statement:

وَمَنْ صَلَّى سِتًّا كُفِيَ ذَلِكَ الْيَوْمَ

"Whoever prays six rakats of Duha will have their needs met for that day."

This benefit highlights the sufficiency and protection granted by Allah to those who perform six rakats of Duha. It is a reflection of Allah’s mercy and generosity.

Duha Prayer Benefits for Eight Rakats

Understanding the benefits of Duha prayer when performed for eight rakats is crucial. This section focuses on the significance of praying Duha for eight rakats, which is one of the essential discussions related to this sunnah prayer.

Before delving into the details, let us reflect on a hadith related to this discussion:

عَنْ عَائِشَةَ رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهَا قَالَتْ ؛ دَخَلَ رَسُوْلُ اللهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ بَيْتِيْ فَصَلَّى الضُّحَى ثَمَانِيَ رَكَعَاتٍ . رَوَاهُ ابْنُ حِبَّانٍ

From Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her), she said, "The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) entered my house. Then he prayed eight rakats of Duha." This hadith was narrated by Ibn Hibban.

Another hadith further elaborates:

مَنْ صَلَّى الضُّحَى رَكْعَتَيْنِ لَمْ يُكْتَبْ مِنَ الْغَافِلِيْنَ ، وَمَنْ صَلَّى أَرْبَعًا كُتِبَ مِنَ الْعَابِدِيْنَ ، وَمَنْ صَلَّى سِتًّا كُفِيَ ذَلِكَ الْيَوْمَ ، وَمَنْ صَلَّى ثَمَانِيًا كَتَبَهُ اللهُ مِنَ الْقانِتِيْنَ ، وَمَنْ صَلَّى ثِنْتَي عَشَرَ رَكْعَةً بَنَى اللهُ لَهُ بَيْتًا فِيْ الْجَنَّةِ

Whoever prays Duha two rakats will not be recorded among the heedless. Whoever prays four rakats will be recorded among the worshippers. Whoever prays six rakats will be granted sufficiency for that day. Whoever prays eight rakats, Allah will record them among the obedient. Whoever prays twelve rakats, Allah will build a house for them in Paradise.

From the above hadiths, it is evident that performing eight rakats of Duha prayer brings immense rewards. One of the primary benefits is that Allah will record the person as obedient and pious.

Duha Prayer Benefits for Ten Rakats

The discussion now shifts to the benefits of Duha prayer for ten rakats. While there is no direct hadith specifying ten rakats, it is permissible based on general principles from hadiths about Duha prayer.

For instance, the Prophet (peace be upon him) has encouraged Muslims to perform this prayer with any number of rakats, depending on their ability and time.

One of the significant benefits of performing ten rakats of Duha prayer is that it earns the performer immense rewards from Allah, as this is a form of voluntary worship.

Duha Prayer Benefits for Twelve Rakats

Lastly, let us explore the benefits of Duha prayer for twelve rakats. This discussion is supported by the following hadith:

عَنْ أَنَسٍ بْنِ مَالِكٍ رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهُ قَالَ ؛ قَالَ رَسُوْلُ اللهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ ؛ مَنْ صَلَّى الضُّحَى اِثْنَتَي عَشَرَةَ رَكْعَةً بَنَى اللهُ لَهُ قَصْرًا فِيْ الْجَنَّةِ . رَوَاهُ التِّرْمِذِيُّ

From Anas bin Malik (may Allah be pleased with him), he said, "The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said, 'Whoever prays Duha twelve rakats, Allah will build a palace for them in Paradise.'" This hadith was narrated by at-Tirmidhi.

The benefits of twelve rakats are further highlighted in the following hadith:

مَنْ صَلَّى الضُّحَى رَكْعَتَيْنِ لَمْ يُكْتَبْ مِنَ الْغَافِلِيْنَ ، وَمَنْ صَلَّى أَرْبَعًا كُتِبَ مِنَ الْعَابِدِيْنَ ، وَمَنْ صَلَّى سِتًّا كُفِيَ ذَلِكَ الْيَوْمَ ، وَمَنْ صَلَّى ثَمَانِيًا كَتَبَهُ اللهُ مِنَ الْقانِتِيْنَ ، وَمَنْ صَلَّى ثِنْتَي عَشَرَ رَكْعَةً بَنَى اللهُ لَهُ بَيْتًا فِيْ الْجَنَّةِ

One of the most notable benefits of praying Duha for twelve rakats is that Allah will build a palace in Paradise for the worshipper.

Conclusion

The benefits of Duha prayer are immense, whether it is performed in eight, ten, or twelve rakats. Each number of rakats comes with its unique rewards, ranging from being recorded as obedient to earning a house or palace in Paradise.

As Muslims, we must strive to include Duha prayer in our daily routine to attain these blessings and rewards.

If you have any questions about this article or Duha prayer, feel free to ask.

May this explanation be beneficial. See you in the next article!