What is the meaning of 'Raja' in the context of prayer?
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Peace be upon you and God's mercy and blessings.
Ayatollah Khamenei and Ayatollah Sistani (may God protect them):
There is no specific prayer known as 'Raja' (the prayer of hope). This term is used in situations where a person is uncertain whether the time for a prayer, such as the Fajr prayer, has ended or not. They perform the prayer with the hope that the time is still valid and that the prayer is required at that moment. It can also be applied in other cases, such as in certain non-obligatory acts that are not firmly established or after their time has passed, performed with the hope that the act is still recommended.
The conclusion is that the individual does not intend to legislate through their action, but rather hopes that their action is desired.
May you be successful in all good.
Source:
Ayatollah Khamenei (may God protect him): Message on Prayer and Fasting, Prayer, Traveler's Prayer, Rulings on Non-Obligatory Prayers during Travel + I'tikaf, Presence in One Mosque
Ayatollah Sistani (may God protect him): Official site: 1, 2.