:salam2: brothers and sisters. I recently heard about a special prayer called Salat-ul-Hajja or The prayer of need. I was not sure regarding the origins of this prayer and its authenticity according to the Sunnah. I tried searching for this topic in previous threads but was unsuccessful in doing so. Could someone please throw more light upon the origins and authenticity of this prayer? Also, how many raka'ahs are involved, and is there a special dua or supplication that must be recited? Jazakum Allahu Khayran