What is solat Dhuha?
Solat Dhuha is a sunnah (voluntary) prayer offered in the forenoon, during the Dhuha period when the sun has risen. It is a beloved, uncomplicated prayer that many Muslims keep as a daily habit, often associated with seeking barakah (blessing) in one's provision and starting the day in remembrance of Allah. Being sunnah, it is not obligatory — but it carries great encouragement and reward.
The prayer itself follows the ordinary form: two rakaat at a time, with the usual recitation, ruku' and sujud. Its distinguishing features are its timing in the forenoon and the well-known doa many recite once they have finished.
- A voluntary (sunnah) forenoon prayer
- Prayed in the ordinary two-rakaat form
- Associated with seeking blessing in one's provision
When is the time for solat Dhuha?
The Dhuha window opens a short while after sunrise (Syuruk) — once the sun has visibly risen, roughly fifteen to twenty minutes after sunrise — and lasts until shortly before Zohor enters at midday. A common recommendation is to pray it once the morning is well underway. Because the exact window depends on sunrise and Zohor, which shift by a minute or two each day, it helps to check the day's timetable.
- Starts a short while after sunrise (Syuruk)
- Ends shortly before Zohor at midday
- The window shifts slightly each day with the sun
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How many rakaat?
Solat Dhuha is prayed in sets of two rakaat. The minimum is two rakaat, and it is commonly prayed as four, six or eight, with some accounts mentioning up to twelve. You perform two rakaat, give salam, and repeat as many pairs as you wish within the Dhuha window. Even two rakaat is a complete and rewarded observance, so it is easy to begin with a small, consistent habit.
- Prayed two rakaat at a time
- Minimum two; commonly four, six or eight
- Give salam after each pair, then repeat
The doa after solat Dhuha
After completing the prayer, many recite the well-known Doa Dhuha, which asks Allah for blessing and ease in one's provision. It is a longer supplication, so it is best learned in full from a qualified source; a widely known opening is:
Rumi: "Allahumma innad-dhuha-a dhuha-uka, wal-bahaa-a bahaa-uka, wal-jamaala jamaaluka, wal-quwwata quwwatuka." Meaning: "O Allah, verily the forenoon is Your forenoon, the splendour is Your splendour, the beauty is Your beauty, and the strength is Your strength." The doa continues to ask that if one's provision is in the heavens it be brought down, and if it is difficult it be made easy — closing with hope in Allah's mercy and power.
- Recited after finishing the prayer
- Asks for blessing and ease in one's provision (rezeki)
- Learn the full wording from a qualified source
Where to learn the full text and audio
The timing, rakaat and doa above are the widely taught essentials, but the full Arabic of the Doa Dhuha, its correct pronunciation and audio are best learned directly. Wording can differ slightly between teachers, and there are recognised differences of opinion on some details. For the complete text and any rulings, refer to MUIS resources and your local asatizah. This guide is an introduction to help you begin, not a ruling.
