Best Times to make Du'a (Supplication.)

**- Qatada -** · 08-03-2006

Best Times to make Du'a (Supplication.)
by Asma

There are certain times dua (supplication) is more likely to be accepted by Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) as mentioned by Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam). These times are as follows:

1. The Last Third Of The Night

Abu Hurairah (radiAllahu anhu) narrated that Allah’s Messenger (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said: 'In the last third of every night our Rabb (Cherisher and Sustainer) (Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala)) descends to the lowermost heaven and says; "Who is calling Me, so that I may answer him? Who is asking Me so that may I grant him? Who is seeking forgiveness from Me so that I may forgive him?."'
[Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith Qudsi]

Amr ibn Absah narrated that the Prophet said: 'The closest any worshipper can be to His Lord is during the last part of the night, so if you can be amongst those who remember Allah at that time, then do so.'
[at-Tirmidhi, an-Nasa'i, al-Hakim - Sahih]

2. Late at night

When people are sleeping and busy with worldly pleasures Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) gives the believers an opportunity, or an answer hour if they can fight sleep and invoke Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) for whatever they need.

The Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said: 'There is at night an hour, no Muslim happens to be asking Allah any matter of this world or the Hereafter, except that he will be given it, and this (occurs) every night.'
[Muslim #757]

3. Between Adhan and Iqamah

Anas (radiAllahu anhu) narrated that Allah’s Messenger (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said: 'A supplication made between the Adhan and Iqama is not rejected.'
[Ahmad, abu Dawud #521, at-Tirmidhi #212, Sahih al-Jami #3408, an-Nasai and Ibn Hibban graded it sahih (sound)]

4. An Hour On Friday

Narrated Abu Hurairah (radiAllahu anhu): Allah’s Messenger (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) talked about Friday and said:
'There is an hour on Friday and if a Muslim gets it while offering Salat (prayer) and asks something from Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala), then Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) will definitely meet his demand.' And he (the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) pointed out the shortness of that particular time with his hands.
[Sahih al-Bukhari]

Some have said that this hour is from the time the Imam (prayer’s leader) enters the mosque on Friday’s prayer until the prayer is over (ie between the two khutbahs), whereas others have said that it is the last hour of the day (ie after the Asr prayer until the Maghrib prayer).
(Note: when we say an hour here we do not mean the hour everyone knows (60 minutes) but an unspecified period of time because the time counters which we use today came after the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) had died.

5. While Drinking Zamzam Water

Jaber (radiAllahu anhu) narrated that Allah’s Messenger (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said: 'Zamzam water is for what it is drunk for.'
[Ahmad 3: 357 and Ibn Majah #3062]

This means that when you drink Zamzam water you may ask Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) for anything you like to gain or benefit from this water such as healing from illness.... etc.

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6. While Prostrating

Abu Hurairah (radiAllahu anhu) narrated that Allah’s Messenger (salAllahu alayhi wasalam), said:
'The nearest a slave can be to his Lord is when he is prostrating, so invoke (supplicate) Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) much in it.
[Muslim, abu Dawud, an-Nasa'i and others, Sahih al-Jami #1175]

When a Muslim is in his Salat (prayer) he is facing Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) and when he prostrates he is the nearest he can be to Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) so it is best to invoke Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) at this time.
It is said that while in prostration, one should not ask for worldy needs (ie a nice car, a new job, etc), but for the Hereafter.

7. When Waking Up at Night

Narrated Ubada Bin As-Samit that Allah’s Messenger (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said: 'Whomever wakes up at night and says La ilaha illallahu wahdahu la shrika lahu lahulmulku, wa lahul hamdu, wa huwa ala kulli shai'in qadir. Alhamdu lillahi, wa subhanallahi wa la ilaha illallahu, wallah akbir, wa la hawla wala quwata illa billah

(none has the right to be worshipped but Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) He is the only one who has no partners. His is the kingdom and all the praises are for Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) All the glories are for Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) And none has the right to be worshipped but Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) and Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) is the most Great and there is neither might nor power except with Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) and then says,

Allahumma ighfir li (O Allah! Forgive me) or invokes Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala),

he will be responded to and if he makes ablution and performs Salat (prayer), his Salat (prayer) will be accepted. [Sahih al-Bukhari]

8. At The End Of The Obligatory Salat:

Narrated Abu Omamah (radiAllahu anhu): that Allah’s Messenger (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) was asked, O Messenger of Allah, which supplication is heard (by Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala), he said the end of the night and at the end of the obligatory Salat (prayer)
[at-Tirmidhi]

This time is after saying 'At-tahyat' , and before making Tasleem (finishing prayer)

9. The Night Of 'Qadr' (Decree)

This night is the greatest night of the year. This is the night which the almighty Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) said about it, "The night of Al-Qadar (Decree) is better than a thousand months."
[Surah al-Qadr, 97: 3]

The Night of Decree is one of the odd nights of the last ten nights of the blessed month of Ramadan. The angels descend down to the earth, and the earth is overwhelmed with peace and serenity until the break of dawn and when he doors of Paradise are opened, the worshipper is encouraged to turn to Allah to ask for his needs for this world and the Hereafter.

10. During The Rain

Narrated Sahel Ibn Sa'ad (radiAllahu anhu): that the Messenger of Allah (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said: 'Two will not be rejected, Supplication when the Adhan (call of prayer) is being called, and at the time of the rain'.
[Al-Hakim 2: 114, and Abu Dawud #2540, ibn Majah]

'Seek the response to your du'as when the armies meet, and the prayer is called, and when rain falls'
[reported by Imam al-Shafi' in al-Umm, al-Sahihah #1469]

The time of the rain is a time of mercy from Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) so, one should take advantage of this time when Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) is having mercy on His slaves.

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11. At the Adhan

'Seek the response to your du'as when the armies meet, and the prayer is called, and when rain falls'
[reported by Imam al-Shafi' in al-Umm, al-Sahihah #1469]

In another hadith; 'When the prayer is called, the doors of the skies are opened, and the du'a is answered'
[al-Tayalisi in his Musnad #2106, al-Sahihah #1413]

12. The One Who Is Suffering Injustice and Opression

The Messenger of Allah (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said to Mua'ad Ibn Jabal (radiAllahu anhu), 'Beware of the supplication of the unjustly treated, because there is no shelter or veil between it (the supplication of the one who is suffering injustice) and Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala)'
[Sahih Al-Bukhari and Muslim]

The prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) declared,
'Three men whose dua is never rejected (by Allah) are: the fasting person until he breaks his fast (in another narration, when he breaks fast), the just ruler and the one who is oppressed.'
[Ahmad, at-Tirmidhi - Hasan]

In another hadith; The Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) declared:
'Three du'as are surely answered: The du'a of the oppressed, the du'a of the traveler, and the du'a of the father/mother (upon their child)'

The One who is suffering injustice is heard by Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) when he invokes Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) to retain his rights from the unjust one or oppressor. Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) has sworn to help the one who is suffering from injustice sooner or later as the Messenger of Allah (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said.

13. The Traveler

The Messenger of Allah (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said; Three supplications will not be rejected (by Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala)), the supplication of the parent for his child, the supplication of the one who is fasting, and the supplication of the traveler.
[al-Bayhaqi, at-Tirmidhi - Sahih]

During travel supplication is heard by Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) if the trip is for a good reason, but if the trip is for a bad intention or to perform illegal things (making sins) this will not apply to it.

14. The Parent's Supplication for their Child

The Messenger of Allah (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said; Three supplications will not be rejected (by Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala)), the supplication of the parent for his child, the supplication of the one who is fasting, and the supplication of the traveler.
[al-Bayhaqi, at-Tirmidhi - Sahih]

15. Dua after praising Allah and giving salat on the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) in the tashahhud at the end of salat.

Narrated Faddalah ibn Ubayd (radiAllahu anhu): that the Messenger of Allah (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said:
'When anyone of you makes du'a, let him start by glorifying his Lord and praising Him, then let him send blessings upon the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam), then let him pray for whatever he wants'
[abu Dawud #1481, at-Tirmidhi #3477]

In another hadith; Baqiy ibn Mukhallid (radiAllahu anhu) narrated that that the Messenger of Allah (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said:
'Every du'a is not responded to until one sends blessings upon the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam)'
[al-Bayhaqi]

In another hadith; Umar (radiAllahu anhu) narrated that the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said:
'Du'a is detained between the heavens and the earth and no part of it is taken up until you send blessings upon your Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam)'
[at-Tirmidhi #486]

After a person has finished his tashahhud and before saying the 'salam', supplication at this time is one likely to be responded to.
Ibn Mas'ud narrates: I was once praying, and the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam), Abu Bakr and Umar (were all present). When I sat down (in the final tashahhud), I praised Allah, then sent salams on the Prophet, then started praying for myself. At this, the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said:
'Ask, and you shall be given it! Ask, and you shall be given it!'
[at-Tirmidhi #593 - hasan, Mishkat al-Misbah #931]

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16. The dua of a Muslim for his absent brother or sister Muslim stemming from the heart.

The prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said:
'There is no believing servant who supplicates for his brother in his absence where the angels do not say, 'the same be for you''
[Muslim]

17. Dua on the Day of Arafat

The Messenger of Allah (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said: 'The best supplication is the supplication on the day of Arafat'.
[at-Tirmidhi and Malik]

The day of Arafat is the essence and pinnacle of Hajj. On this great and momentous day, millions of worshippers gather together on one plain, from every corner of the world, with only one purpose in mind - to respone to the call of their Creator. During this auspicious day, Allah does not refuse the requests of His worshippers.

18. Dua during the month of Ramadan

Ramadan is month full of many blessings, thus the du'a of Ramadan is a blessed one. This can be inferred from the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) saying:

'When Ramadan comes, the Doors of Mercy (another narration says Paradise) are opened, and the doors of Hell are closed, and the Sahitans are locked up'
Thus, it is clear that du'a during Ramadan has a greater chance of being accepted, as the Gates of Paradise and Mercy are opened.
[Sahih al-Bukhari #1899, Muslim #1079 and others]

19. Dua when the Armies meet

When the Muslim is facing the enemy in battle, at this critical period, the du'a of a worshipper is accepted.

Sahl ibn Sa'd (radiAllahu anhu) narrtaed the the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said:
'Two duas are never rejected, or rarely rejected: the du'a during the call for prayer, and the du'a during the clamity when the two armies attack each other'
[abu Dawud #2540, ibn Majah, al-Hakim]

In another narration: 'Seek the response to your du'as when the armies meet, and the prayer is called, and when rain falls'
[reported by Imam al-Shafi' in al-Umm, al-Sahihah #1469]

20. When Muslims gather for the purpose of invoking and remembering Allah (Dhikrullah).

The Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said:
If a group of people sit together remembering Allah, the angels will circle them, mercy will shroud them, peace will descend onto them and Allah will remember them among those with Him.
[Muslim]

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21. First Ten days of Dhul-Hijjah

The Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said:
'There are no days during which good deeds are more beloved to Allah than during these ten days'
[Sahih al-Bukhai #969 and others]

22. Dua when the heart reaches out to Allah and is ready to be totally sincere

23. At Midnight

Abu Umamah (radiAllahu anhu) said, the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) was questioned; 'Which du'a is heard (by Allah)?' He answered,
'At midnight and at the end of every obligatory prayer.'
[at-Tirmidhi - Hasan]

25. Dua of people after the death of a person

In a long hadith, Umm Salamah (radiAllahu anha) narrated that the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said, when Abu Salamah had just passed away, and had closed his eyes,

'Do not ask for yourselves anything but good, for the angels will say 'Ameen' to all that you ask for. O Allah, forgive Abu Salamah, and raise his ranks among those who are guided.'
[Muslim, abu Dawud, Ahmad]

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26. Dua of the one fasting until he breaks his fast.

The Messenger of Allah (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said; Three supplications will not be rejected (by Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala)), the supplication of the parent for his child, the supplication of the one who is fasting, and the supplication of the traveler.
[al-Bayhaqi, at-Tirmidhi - Sahih]

27. Dua of the one fasting at the time of breaking fast

The prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) declared,
'Three men whose dua is never rejected (by Allah) are: when a fasting person breaks fast (in another narration, the fasting person until he breaks his fast), the just ruler and the one who is oppressed.'
[Ahmad, at-Tirmidhi - Hasan]

29. Dua of a just Ruler

The prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) declared,
'Three men whose dua is never rejected (by Allah) are: the fasting person until he breaks his fast (in another narration, when he breaks fast), the just ruler and the one who is oppressed.'
[Ahmad, at-Tirmidhi - Hasan]

30. Dua of a son or daughter obedient to his or her parents

It is well known in the story narrated in hadith of three men who were trapped by a huge stone in a cave. One of them who was kind to his parents asked Allah to remove the stone, and his du'a was answered.
[Sahih al-Bukhari 3:36 #472]

**nennar** · 08-03-2006

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31. Dua immediately after wudu

Umar ibn Al-Khattab reported that the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said:

'There is not one of you that makes wudu, and does it perfectly, then says: I testify that there is no diety worthy of worship except Allah. he is Alone, having no partners. And I bear witness that Muhammad is His slave and messenger', except that the eight gates of Paradise are opened for him, and he can enter into it through whichever one he pleases'
[Muslim #234, abu Dawud #162, Ahmad, an-Nasa'i]
Saying what has been mentioned in the hadith that is directly related to it (ablution)

32. Dua after stoning the Jamarat at Hajj

The stoning of the small Shaitan (jamrat sugra), or the middle Shaitan (jamrat wusta) pillars during Hajj.

It is narrated that the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) would stone the small Jamarah (one of the three pillars that is stoned in the last days of Hajj), then face the qiblah, raise his hands, and make du'a for a long time. He would then stone the middle Jamarah and do the same. When he stoned the large Jamarah, he would depart without making any du'a.
[Sahih al-Bukhari #1753 and others]

33. At the Crowing of a Rooster

Abu Hurairah (radiAllahu anhu) narrated that the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said:
'When you hear a rooster crowing, then ask Allah for His bounties, for it has seen an angel, and when you hear a donkey braying, then seek refuge in Allah from Shaitan, for it has seen a Shaitan'
[Sahih al-Bukhari, Muslim, Ahmad, Sahih al-Jami #611]

34. Du'a made inside the Ka'bah

The Ka'bah is a sanctuary that has no comparison in the entire world. The du'a of one who prays inside the hijr is considered as being made inside the ka'bah, as it is part of the house (Baitullah). [This is the semicircle to the right of the Ka'bah if you face the door, opposite to the Yemeni corner and the Black stone wall.]

Usamah ibn Zayd narrated, 'When the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) entered the House (Ka'bah), he made du'a in all of its corners
[Muslim 2: 968 and others]

35. Du'a on the mount of Safa or Marwah during Umrah or Hajj

It is narrated that the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) would make long du'as at Safa and Marwah.
[Muslim #1218 and others]

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36. Dua at any of the holy sites.

37. While reciting Surah al-Fatihah

The Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said that Allah the Exalted had said:

' I have divided the prayer into two halves between Me and My servant, and My servant will receive what he asks for. When the servant says: Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the universe, Allah the Most High says: My servant has praised Me. And when he (the servant) says: The Most Compassionate, the Merciful, Allah the Most High says: My servant has lauded Me. When he (the servant) says: Master of the Day of Judgment, He remarks: My servant has glorified Me, and sometimes He will say: My servant entrusted (his affairs) to Me. When he (the worshipper) says: Thee do we worship and of Thee do we ask help, He (Allah) says: This is between Me and My servant, and My servant will receive what he asks for. Then, when he (the worshipper) says: Guide us to the straight path, the path of those to whom Thou hast been Gracious -- not of those who have incurred Thy displeasure, nor of those who have gone astray, He (Allah) says: This is for My servant, and My servant will receive what he asks for.

[Muslim 4: 395]

38. Saying 'Ameen' during prayer

After finishing the recitation of al-Fatihah, the saying of 'Ameen' in congregation.

The Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said: 'When the Imam says 'Ameen', then recite it behind him (as well), because whoever's Ameen coincides with the Ameen of the angels will have all of his sins forgiven.'
[Sahih al-Bukhari #780, Muslim #410 and others]

39. While visiting the sick, and dua made by the sick

Umm Salamah narrated that the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said:
'When you visit the sick, or the dead then say good, because the angels say 'Ameen' to whatever you say.

[Muslim #2126]

Ali (radiAllahu anhu) reported that the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said:

'When a Muslim visits his sick Muslim brother in the morning, seventy thousand angels make dua for his forgiveness till the evening. And when he visits him in the evening, seventy thousand angels make dua for his forgiveness till the morning, and he will be granted a garden for it in Jannah.'
[at-Tirmidhi, abu Dawud]

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**Khayal** · 08-10-2006

An excellent sharing Brother, jazaak ALLAH khayr..:rose:

**aishaazher** · 08-19-2006

Salaam,
Wow, masha'allah...thankyou for sharing. it just makes us realized how blessed we are. how many chances we have to ask for forgivness and gain ajr....
w'salaam

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**wafa islam** · 11-10-2006

Jaza KAllahu khairun for the information.

Prerequisites of an Answered Du'a 1/2

Avoid Du'aa (Invocation) against Others

Jabir narrated this hadeeth about a man who cursed his animal. The Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) said, "Who is this who cursed his animal?" The man replied, "It is me O Messenger of Allah." The Prophet (SAWS) said, "Get down from it, for a cursed one must not escort us. Do not make Du'aa against yourselves, do not make Du'aa against your children and do not make Du'aa against your wealth. It might coincide with a time when Allah answers what you asked for." (Muslim)

Humble your Voice

It is recommended to invoke Allah (SWT) in a low tone, and it is mentioned in the following evidences; it is known to be a sign of sincerity. Allah said, "Call upon your Lord in humility and privately; indeed, He does not like transgressors." (Holy Qur'an, 7:55). He also tells us, "And remember your Lord within yourself with humility and with fear and without being apparent in speech-in the mornings and the evening. And do not be among the heedless." (Holy Qur'an, 7:205)

Abu Mousa al-Ash'ari narrated, "We were with the Prophet (SAWS) in a journey so the people started raising their voice while making Takbeer. The Prophet (SAWS) said, "O people, calm down, you are not calling one who is either deaf or absent, you are calling One Who is All-Hearing, Near, and He is with you." (Bukhari and Muslim). This hadeeth means that Allah (SWT) knows and sees all that you do.

Perseverance

We must attend to our Du'aa with perseverance, repetition and persistence. Ibn Rajab discusses this aspect in his book: Jami' al-Uloom wal Hikam. He suggests that we invoke Allah (SWT) with His Names and Attributes, as this is among the greatest means of having our Du'aa accepted.

Repetition

It is preferable to repeat your Du'aa three times as it is more likely to be answered. An evidence of this is mentioned in the following authentic hadeeth narrated by Abdullah Ibn Masoud, "Once the Prophet (SAWS) was offering salah (prayer) at the Ka'bah. Abu Jahl was sitting with one of his companions. One of them said to others, 'Who among you will bring a viscera of a camel and put it on the back of Muhammad, when he prostrates? The most unfortunate of them got up and brought it. He waited till the Prophet (SAWS) prostrated and then placed it on his back between his shoulders. I wished I had some people with me to hold out against them.

They started laughing and falling on one another. Allah's Messenger was in prostration and did not lift his head up till his daughter, Fatima, came and removed the camel's viscera from his back. He raised his head and said three times, 'O Allah punish Quraish.' So it was hard for Abu Jahl and his companions when the Prophet (SAWS) invoked Allah (SWT) against them as they had the conviction that the Du'aa and invocations were accepted in this city (Makkah).

The Prophet (SAWS) said, 'O Allah, punish Abu Jahl, Utbah Ibn Rabi'ah, Shaiba Ibn Rabi'ah, Al-Waleed Ibn Utbah, Umayya Ibn Khalaf and Uqba Ibn Abi Mu'ait.' And he counted the seventh whose name I cannot recall. By Allah, I saw the dead bodies of those persons who were counted by Allah's Messenger in the Qaleeb (one of the wells) of Badr." (Bukhari and Muslim)

Confess your Sins with Regret

When making Du'aa, confess your sins with sincere regret for your mistakes, although Allah (SWT) is aware of all your actions. Also, it is worthwhile to acknowledge all of Allah's mercy bestowed upon you. In the hadeeth narrated by Shaddad Ibn Aws, the Prophet (SAWS) taught us Sayyid-ul-Istighfar: "Aboo-u laka bini'matika alayaa wa aboo-'u bithambi fagh-firli, fa-innahu la yaghfir-u-thunuba illa anta." (Meaning: I acknowledge Your favor upon me and I acknowledge my sin, so forgive me for verily, none can forgive sin except You). (Bukhari)

Face the Qiblah

One of the good manners when making Du'aa is to face the Qiblah, however, this is not compulsory. Abdullah Ibn Zaid narrated that the Messenger of Allah came to this place of worship to offer the Istisqaa salah (for rain), so he invoked Allah (SWT) and made Du'aa for rain. Then, he faced the Qiblah and overturned his gown (Bukhari)

Raise your Hands in Du'aa

It is a recommended practice to raise one's hands in making Du'aa as it was done by the Prophet (SAWS) at different occasions. Abu Musa al-Ash'ari narrated, 'The Prophet invoked and raised his hands and I saw the whiteness of his armpits." (Bukhari)

In another hadeeth, Salman narrated that the Messenger of Allah said, "Your Lord is Living and Generous. He is too ashamed of his servant if he raises his hands to Him to return them unanswered." (Abu Dawud and Tirmithi)

Make Wudhu (Ablution) before Du'aa

Although it is not compulsory, one is recommended to supplicate Allah (SWT) while he is in a state of wudhu. An evidence of this is in the narration of Abu Mousa when his uncle Ubaid Ibn Amir, prior to his death, sent him to the Prophet (SAWS) after the battle of Hunain and instructed him to ask the Prophet (SAWS) to invoke Allah (SWT) and seek forgiveness for him. So the Messenger of Allah requested some water, performed wudhu, raised his hands and said, "O Allah, forgive Abi Amir." (Bukhari and Muslim)

Crying in Du'aa

Abdullah Ibn Umar narrated that the Prophet (SAWS) recited the verse in which Ibrahim (Abraham) (AS) is invoking Allah (SWT): "O my Lord, they (the idols) have indeed led astray many among mankind. But whoever follows me, he verily is of me. And whoever disobeys me, still you are indeed Most Forgiving, Most Merciful." (Holy Qur'an, 4:36)

He (SAWS) recited another verse, where Prophet Isa [Jesus (alaihi assalam)] is invoking Allah (SWT): "If You punish them, they are Your slaves, and if You forgive them, verily You - only - are the Almighty, the All-Wise." (Holy Qur'an, 5:118)And he then raised his hands and said, "Allahumma Ummati, Ummati (O Allah, my nation, my nation)," and then he cried. So Allah said, "O Jibreel (Gabriel), go to Muhammad and ask him, what makes you cry?" So Jibreel approached the Prophet and asked him. So Allah's Messenger informed him of what he said. So Allah said to him, "O Jibreel, go to Muhammad and tell him, "We will make you content with regard to your nation and will not mistreat you."(Muslim). Therefore, the Prophet (SAWS) gave us an example to sincerely cry when beseeching Allah (SWT) during supplication.

Make Du'aa for Yourself Before Making Du'aa for Others

It is Sunnah in Du'aa to start with yourself prior to mentioning others as was narrated by Ubay Ibn Ka'b. He said that if someone was mentioned to the Prophet (SAWS) he would invoke Allah for him but would begin with himself (Tirmithi). However, it was also narrated of Allah's Messenger that, on certain occasions, he would not begin with himself, (for example, when he supplicated for Ibn Abbas, Anas and Umm-Isma'eel, as was mentioned by Imam Muslim).

Do not Transgress in Du'aa

When appealing to Allah (SWT) in Du'aa, we should not get into much detail by asking for the different rewards of Jannah (Paradise). If a person is granted Jannah, he will be granted Jannah and all that is present in it. It was reported of Abi Nu'mah that Abdullah Ibnul-Muhgaffal heard his son saying (in invocation), "O Allah, I ask You for the white palace on the right of Paradise if I were to enter it." So he said, "Dear son, ask Allah (SWT) for Paradise and seek refuge from the Hellfire for I have heard the Messenger of Allah saying, "There will come in this nation people who will transgress (or exceed) in ablution and Du'aa." (Abu Dawud)

**wafa islam** · 11-10-2006

Prerequisites of an Answered Du'aa 2/2

Make Du'aa (supplication) for Your Parents

It is good to mention one's Muslim parents (dead or alive) in invocation for the great favor they owe us, a favor which can never be compensated. Allah said, "And lower to them the wing of humility out of mercy and say, 'My Lord, have mercy upon them as they brought me up (when I was) a child.'" (17:24)

Make Du'aa for the Believers

Also, it is recommended to remember the Muslims around the globe in invocations. Allah says, "Ask forgiveness for your sins and also for the believing men and women." (47:19)

Ask Allah Alone

Instead of complaining to people when struck by calamity, one must make it a habit to ask Allah alone for refuge. However, there is no harm to mention your problem to people and share their opinion. In the hadeeth narrated by Ibn Abbas, the Prophet (SAWS) said to him while Ibn Abbas was riding behind him on the same mount, "Young man, I shall teach you some words (of advice): Be mindful of Allah and Allah will protect you. Be mindful of Allah and you will find Him in front of you. If you ask, ask only Allah and if you seek help, seek help only from Allah. And know that if all the nations were to gather together to benefit you, they would benefit you only with something that Allah had already prescribed for you, and if they gather together to harm you, they would harm you only with something that Allah had already prescribed for you. The pens have been lifted and the pages are dry." (Tirmithi).

Special Times when Du'aa is More Likely Accepted

It is recommended to invoke Allah at certain times, such as:

1. In Ramadhan and especially Lailatul-Qadr: The preferred Du'aa on Lailatul-Qadr is, "O Allah! You are pardoning and you love to pardon, so pardon me." (Tirmithi and Ibn Majah)
2. After the Obligatory Salah: Abu Umamah al-Bahili narrated that, it was said to the Prophet, "O Messenger of Allah, which Du'aa is most likely to be answered?" He said, "In the depth of the last part of the night and after the obligatory salah." (Tirmithi)
3. In the Last Part of the Night: Abu Hurairah narrated that Allah's Messenger said, "Our Lord, (Tabaraka, wa Ta'ala) descends every night to the lowest heaven, when the last third of the night remains and He says, 'Is there anyone to invoke Me so that I may respond to his invocations? Is there anyone to ask Me for something so that I may grant him his request? Is there anyone to ask for forgiveness so that I may forgive him?" (Bukhari and Muslim)
4. Between Aathan and Iqamah: One must try to make it a habit whenever he hears the Aathan (call of salah) that he who immediately departs for the Masjid (Mosque) is among the most fortunate who invoke Allah between Aathan and Iqamah for their invocation is accepted. Anas Ibn Malik narrated that Allah's Messenger said, "The invocation is not rejected (when made) between Aathan and Iqamah, so do invoke." (Tirmithi, Abu Dawud, and Ahmed) Sahl Ibn Sa'ad narrated that Allah's Messenger said, "Two (invocations) are not rejected or rarely rejected; Du'aa at the time of distress and when (two armies) encounter each other"; and in another narration, "at the time of rain." (Abu Dawud)
5. On Jumu'ah (Friday Prayer): Abu Musa al-Ash'ari said, "Abdullah Ibn Umar said, 'Did you hear your father relating from Rasoolullah (Allah's Messenger) about the hour of Jumu'ah (in which Du'aa is accepted)?' I said yes, I heard him saying, he heard Allah's Messenger saying 'It is between the times when the Imams sits (for Khutbah) till the prayer is over." (Muslim). Ibn al-Qayyim, in his book Zadal-Ma'ad, in agreement with other scholars, has favoured the opinion that the hour on the day of Jumu'ah is after Asr (afternoon prayer). However, a Muslim must try his best to spend the whole day of Jumu'ah in the remembrance of Allah, seeking His forgiveness and invoking Him.
6. In Prayer After at-Tashahud: Invocation after finishing At-Tashahud, prior to saying salam, it is recommended and was the practice of the Prophet . Abdullah Ibn Masoud narrated, "I was offering prayer while the Prophet, Abu Bakr and Umar were together. After I sat (for the last Tashahud), I began by praising Allah. Then I said blessings on the Prophet and then I made Du'aa for myself. The Prophet said, "Ask and you will be given, ask you will be given." (Tirmithi)
7. When Prostrating: Abu Hurairah narrated that Allah's Messenger said, "The closest a person gets to his Lord is during sujood (prostration). Therefore, increase Du'aa." One must try to invoke Allah during sujood, be it in an obligatory or voluntary prayer.

Conclusion

Du'aa is an awe-inspiring gift that our Lord has given us, a way for His believers to communicate to Him directly to express our every notion, dream and fear. Du'aa is our key to our spiritual happiness and offers us a certainty of hope for our future and for the future of our children.

Du'aa even continues to work for us in our graves, as our friends, children and grandchildren supplicate on our behalf. But most of all, Du'aa is a potent cleansing tool that helps us to unburden our souls of the darkest skeletons and the deepest of pain, things that only our Creator knows.

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**Sadia25** · 11-10-2006

jazakallah 4 sharing!!

**al Amaanah** · 11-13-2006

Allahu akbar. Jazaak Allahu gairan.

**Samira_01** · 01-20-2007

Jazakallahu Qayran .. Its wonderfull .. was searching for dese information while ago .. JZK again

**ilm.seeker** · 02-05-2007

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**Abdul-Raouf** · 11-06-2007

Wonderful Thread...

Thanks.. Bro.Qatada .. Sis.Wafa Islam ..
and
Bro. Abdurrehman.med for sharing these wonderful infos

May ALLAH reward u all...

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