The month of Dhu’l-Qa`dah (Zilqad) is the first of the Sacred Months to which Almighty Allah has referred in the Holy Qur'an. Sayyid Ibn Tawoos defines this month as the month of responding to the prayers in hardships. It is narrated from the Holy Prophet (Peace be upon him and his progeny) that it is recommended to offer this salaat on Sunday in the month of Dhil Qa'da .
Reference Mafateeh Al Jinan by Shiekh Abbas Qummi


Benefits of this salaat in narrations:-

  • Sins will be forgiven and repentance will be accepted.
  • Allah (swt) will make liabilities to others cleared and when will die with faith (Iman).
  • Religion will be intact. Grave will be widened and enlightened.
  • Parents will be pleased and Allah (swt) will forgive parents and children and will give more wealth.
  • The Angel of Death will be gentle when taking the soul.


Sunday Namaz : It is recommended to do Ghusl & Wudhoo ( only Ghusl is insufficient). Recite a 4 rakat ( 2 X 2) Salaat on any /all Sunday's in Zilqaad month. at any time during the day.

4 Unit (2x2)
Niyyah - Qurbatan Ilallah
* Ist Unit : Surah Fatiha once, Surah al-Tawheed 3 times, Surah Falaq once and Surah Naas once
*2nd Unit : Surah Fatiha once, Surah al-Tawheed 3 times, Surah Falaq once and Surah Naas once

After Salaam, Recite Istaghfar 70 times,

أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللّهَ وَأَتُوبُ إلَيْهِ.
میں اللہ سے مغفرت چاہتا/چاہتی ہوں اور اسی کی طرف توبہ کرتا/کرتی ہوں
I seek the forgiveness of Allah and I repent before Him.

Then recite once

لاَ حَوْلَ وَلاَ قُوَّةَ إِلاَّ بِٱللَّهِ ٱلْعَليِّ ٱلْعَظِيمِ
نہیں ہے کوئی حرکت و قوت مگر وہی جو بلند و برتر خدا سے ملتی ہے
There is no power and no strength except with Allah, the Most High, the All-great.

Then recite once

يَا عَزِيزُ يَا غَفَّارُ ٱغْفِرْ لِي ذُنُوبِي وَذُنُوبَ جَمِيعِ ٱلْمُؤْمِنِينَ وَٱلْمُؤمِنَاتِ فَإِنَّهُ لاَ يَغْفِرُ ٱلذُّنُوبَ إِلاَّ انْتَ
اے زبردست ! اے بہت بخشنے والے بخش دے میرے گناہ اور بخش دے تمام مومن مردوں اور مومنہ عورتوں کے گناہ کیونکہ تیرے سوا کوئی گناہوں کا بخشنے والا نہیں ہے
O Almighty! O All-forgiving!(Please) forgive my sins and the sins of all believing men and women, for none can forgive sins save You.