Fiqh of Dua

Importance of Du’a

O you who have believed, remember Allah with much remembrance, And exalt Him morning and afternoon [Al-Ahzab 42-42]

And when My servants ask you concerning Me, then surely I am very near; I answer the prayer of the supplicant when he calls on Me, so they should answer My call and believe in Me that they may walk in the right way. (Surat al-Baqara, 2:186)

Say: Call upon Allah or call upon, the Beneficent Allah; whichever you call upon, He has the best names; and do not utter your prayer with a very raised voice nor be silent with regard to it, and seek a way between these. (Surat al-Isra, 17:110)

1. The Remembrance of Allah is an immunization against HypocrisyIndeed, the hypocrites [think to] deceive Allah , but He is deceiving them. And when they stand for prayer, they stand lazily, showing [themselves to] the people and not remembering Allah except a little,[An Nisa:142]

Thus best way to save ourselves from hypocrisy and stay away from it is to increase the remembrance of Allah with our hearts and tongues

2. The Remembrance of Allah is most effective weapon to defeat our enemy, the shaytan

And whoever is blinded from remembrance of the Most Merciful - We appoint for him a devil, and he is to him a companion[Az-Zukhruf:36]

Importance of Du’a

2. Making Du’a is obedience to Allah and a fulfillment of His order“And your Lord says, "Call upon Me; I will respond to you." [Surah Ghaafir: 60]

3. Making Du’a puts you away from having kibr arrogance/pride]“And your Lord says, "Call upon Me; I will respond to you." Indeed, those who disdain My worship will enter Hell [rendered] contemptible.” [Surah Ghaafir: 60]

4. Du’a is ibaada““And I did not create the jinn and mankind except to worship Me.” surah Dhariyat 56

The messenger of Allah (saw) said: “Du’a is worship” Tirmidhee:2969

5. Du’a is the noblest thing to AllahAbu Huraira (ra)reported that the Prophet (saw) said: “There is nothing which is noblest to Allah-The mighty and majestic than the Du’a.” Al- hakim in Mustadrak1/490.

Benefits of Du’a

6. Making Du’a is a characteristic of the righteous slaves of Allah.““…….Indeed, they used to hasten to good deeds and supplicate Us in hope and fear, and they were to Us humbly submissive.” [Surah Anbiya:90]

7. Du’a is a means for steadfastness and victory over the enemies““They said, "Our Lord, pour upon us patience and plant firmly our feet and give us victory over the disbelieving people.”[Surah Baqarah:250]

8. The Remembrance of Allah is the most deserving of deeds in rewardand the men who remember Allah often and the women who do so - for them Allah has prepared forgiveness and a great reward.[Al-Ahzab:35]

The Condition of Du’a

1. Knowing that Allah alone is the one capable of answering him“Is He [not best] who responds to the desperate one when he calls upon Him and removes evil and makes you inheritors of the earth? Is there a deity with Allah ? Little do you remember.” [Surah Naml:62]

2. You ask only Allah“And [He revealed] that the masjids are for Allah , so do not invoke with Allah anyone.”[Surah Jinn:18]

3. Not Being HastyNarrated Abu Huraira(ra):Allah's Messenger ملسو هيلع هللا ىلصsaid, "The invocation of anyone of you is granted (by Allah) if he does not show impatience (by saying, "I invoked Allah but my request has not been granted.") [Sahih al-Bukhari 6340]

The Condition of Du’a

4. Certainty of ResponseThe Prophet of Allah (saw) said: “Make Du’a to Allah while you are certain of a response”. [Tirmidhee:3479]

5. Concentration“The Prophet (saw) said: “… And know that Allah does not accept Du’a from the heart which is heedless [Tirmidhee:3479]

6. Whatever you consume has to be Pure"Indeed, Allah only accepts from the righteous ” [Surah Maaida-27]

Narrated from Abu Hurayrah (ra) that Rasulullah (saw) said: “O people, Allah is Good & Pure (tayyib) and He, therefore, accepts only that which is good.” …….. He then made a mention of a person who travels widely, his hair disheveled and covered with dust. He lifts his hand towards the sky : “O Lord, O Lord!” Whereas his diet is unlawful, his drink is unlawful, and his clothes are unlawful and his nourishment is unlawful. How can then his supplication be accepted? [Muslim]

Etiquettes of Du’a1. Praising Allah and saying salaat/salam on the prophet

Fadhaalah bin Ubaid narrated: While the Messenger of Allaah (saw) was seated, a man entered and performed the Salaah, and he said: ‘O Allaah! Forgive me, and have mercy upon me.’ The Messenger of Allaah (saw)said: “You have rushed, O praying person. When you perform Salaah, and then sit, then praise Allaah with what He is deserving of, and send prayers upon me, then call upon Him”

He (Fadhaalah) said: Then another man performed the Salaah after that, so he praised Allaah and sent prayers upon the Prophet(saw). The Prophet said to him:“O praying person! Supplicate, and you shall be answered.” [Sunan al-Tirmidhee (3476)]

2. Confessing sins and mistakes you do“…….And he called out within the darknesses, "There is no deity except You; exalted are You. Indeed, I have been of the wrongdoers.”“ [Surah Anbiya:87]

3. Be Humble:When you are praying, do not act as if you are enjoined the right to deserve whatever you are asking for. Make sure that you know that your Lord is the Most Gracious and you the Most Humble. Acknowledge your status before the Magnificent and do not be proud.

“Call your Lord humbly and secretly. He does not love those who transgress the boundaries.” (Sura al-Araf: 55)

4. Having submissiveness, humility, hope and fear “So We responded to him, and We gave to him John, and amended for him his wife. Indeed, they used to hasten to good deeds and supplicate Us in hope and fear, and they were to Us humbly submissive.”[Surah Anbiya: 90]

Etiquettes of Du’a5. Having Certainty

Narrated Abu Huraira:Allah's Messenger (saw) said, "None of you should say: 'O Allah, forgive me if You wish; O Allah, be merciful to me if You wish,' but he should always appeal to Allah with determination, for nobody can force Allah to do something against His Will." [Sahih al-Bukhari: 6339]

6. Constantly making Du’a Abu Hurairah [ra] narrated that:The Messenger of Allah (saw)said: “Whoever wishes that Allah would respond to him during hardship and grief, then let him supplicate plentifully when at ease.” [Tirmidhi:3382]

7. Avoid making du’a against yourself or ur children or ur wealthThe Prophet (peace be upon him) said: “Never beseech Allah against yourselves or against your children or against your wealth, lest you do in an hour where a petition is granted and you will be answered.” [Sahih Muslim (3009)]

8. Repeating three timesThe Prophet (peace be upon him) did so when he besought Allah in supplication against the tribe of Quraysh. [Sahih Muslim (1794)]

Etiquettes of Du’a

9. Facing the QiblahNarrated Àbdullah bin Zaid: Allah's Messenger (saw) went out to this Musalla (praying place) to offer the prayer of Istisqa.' He invoked Allah for rain and then faced the Qibla and turned his Rida' (upper garment) inside out.- Sahih al-Bukhari 6343

10. Raising the handsAbû Mûsâ al-Ashàrî relates, describing a supplication of the Prophet (peace be upon him): “…then he raised his hands and I could see the whiteness of his armpits.” [Sahîh al-Bukhârî (4323) and Sahîh Muslim (2498)]

11. Using the siwaak(Tooth stick)

12. WudhoThis is also mentioned by Abû Mûsâ al-Ashàrî in his description. He says: “He asked for water, then he made wudû’, then he raised his hands and said: ‘O Allah! Forgive Ùbayd b. Àmir.’ and I could see the whiteness of his armpits.” [Sahîh al-Bukhârî (4323) andSahîh Muslim (2498)]


13. The goal should be goodThe supplication made by Moses (peace be upon him): “My Lord! Expand my breast and ease my task for me and remove the impediment from my speech so that they may understand what I say. And give me a minister from my family – Aaron my brother. Add to my strength through him and have him share my task, that we may glorify You and remember You in abundance. Indeed, You are watchful over us.” [Sûrah TâHâ: 25-35]

14. Crying during Du’a Abd Allah b. `Amr b. al-`As relates that Allah’s Messenger (peace be upon him) recited the verse where Abraham says: “O my Lord! Indeed they (i.e. the idols) have led astray many people. So whoever follows me is from me and whoever disobeys me, then indeed You are Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.” [Sûrah Ibrâhîm: 36]

And he related the verse containing the following words of Jesus: “If You punish them, then they are indeed Your servants, and if You forgive them, you are indeed the Mighty, the Wise.” [Sûrah al-Mâ’idah: 118].

Then he raised his hands and said: “O Allah. My people! My people!” and wept. Then Allah said: “O Gabriel! Go to Muhammad – and your Lord knows best – and ask him why he weeps.” So Gabriel went to him and Allah’s Messenger (peace be upon him) informed him of what he had said. Allah knew best. Allah said: “O Gabriel! Go to Muhammad and say: We will truly make you pleased regarding your people and We shall not grieve you.” [Sahîh Muslim (202)]

Etiquettes of Du’a15. Showing need and complaining only to Allah

“He said, "I only complain of my suffering and my grief to Allah , and I know from Allah that which you do not know.” [Surah Yusuf 86]

“So he watered [their flocks] for them; then he went back to the shade and said, "My Lord, indeed I am, for whatever good You would send down to me, in need.” [Surah Qasas:24]

16. Choosing the comprehensive Du’a

17. To start with one’s selfWe see examples of this approach often in the Qur’ân. For instance: “Our Lord! Forgive us and our brethren who preceded us in faith.” [Sûrah al-Hashr: 10]

18. Make Du’a for fellow believers “…..there is no deity except Allah and ask forgiveness for your sin and for the believing men and believing women.” [Surah Muhammad:19]

"My Lord, forgive me and my parents and whoever enters my house a believer and the believing men and believing women. And do not increase the wrongdoers except in destruction.“ [Surah Nuh:28]


18. Lowering the voice“Call upon your Lord in humility and privately; indeed, He does not like transgressors.” [Surah A'raf:55]

Abû Musa relates: “We were with the the Prophet (peace be upon him) when the people began extolling the greatness of Allah in a loud voice. So the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: ‘O people! Calm your voices. You are not calling upon one who is deaf or absent. Indeed, you are calling upon the One who hears and is nearby, and He is with you’.” [Sahîh al-Bukhârî (6384)]

19. Correct formal grammar without going overboard.20. To choose the Appropriate name or Attribute OF Allah.21. Not to constrict what is encompassing. 22. Saying Ameen.23. Ask for everything.

It is authentically related that `A’ishah (ra) said: “Ask Allah even for the strap of your sandal, for indeed if Allah does not facilitate it, it will not be a simple thing.”

Special Time, Places & Situation To make Du’a

1. The last third of the NightAbu 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 nightWhen 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]

Special Time, Places & Situation To make Du’a.

3. Between Adhan and IqamahAnas (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 FridayNarrated Abu Hurairah (radiAllahu anhu): Allah’s Messenger (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) talked about Friday and said: ‘There is an hour o-n 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 o-n 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 WaterJaber (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.

6. While ProstratingAbu 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, o-ne should not ask for worldy needs (ie a nice car, a new job, etc), but for the Hereafter.


7. When Waking Up at NightNarrated 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 o-nly o-ne 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 o-ne 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, o-ne should take advantage of this time when Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) is having mercy o-n His slaves.


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 o-ne 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 o-ne 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 o-ne 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 o-ne or oppressor. Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) has sworn to help the o-ne who is suffering from injustice sooner or later as the Messenger of Allah (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said.


13. The TravelerThe 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. [alBayhaqi, atTirmidhi – 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 ChildThe 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. [alBayhaqi, atTirmidhi – Sahih]

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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, atTirmidhi #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)’ [alBayhaqi]

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)’ [atTirmidhi #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!’ [atTirmidhi #593 – hasan, Mishkat alMisbah #931]


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 ArafatThe Messenger of Allah (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said: ‘The best supplication is the supplication on the day of Arafat’.[atTirmidhi 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 RamadanRamadan 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 alBukhari #1899, Muslim #1079 and others]


19. Dua when the Armies meetWhen 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, alHakim]

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 alShafi’ in alUmm, alSahihah #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]

21. First Ten days of DhulHijjahThe Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said:‘There are no days during which good deeds are more beloved to Allah than during these ten days’ [Sahih alBukhai #969 and others]


22. Dua when the heart reaches out to Allah and is ready to be totally sincere23. At MidnightAbu 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.’[atTirmidhi – Hasan]

25. Dua of people after the death of a personIn 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]

26. Dua of the one fasting until he breaks his fastThe 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. [alBayhaqi, atTirmidhi – Sahih]

27. Dua of the one fasting at the time of breaking fastThe 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, atTirmidhi – Hasan]


29. Dua of a just RulerThe 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, atTirmidhi – Hasan]

30. Dua of a son or daughter obedient to his or her parentsIt 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 kis parents asked Allah to remove the stone, and his du’a was answered. [Sahih alBukhari 3:36 #472]

31. Dua immediately after wuduUmar ibn AlKhattab 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, anNasa’i]

Saying what has been mentioned in the hadith that is directly related to it (ablution)


32. Dua after stoning the Jamarat at HajjThe 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 alBukhari #1753 and others]

33. At the Crowing of a RoosterAbu 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 alBukhari, Muslim, Ahmad, Sahih alJami #611]

34. Du’a made inside the Ka’bahThe 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 HajjIt is narrated that the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) would make long du’as at Safa and Marwah. [Muslim #1218 and others]

36. Dua at any of the holy sites

37. While reciting Surah alFatihahThe 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 alFatihah, 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 alBukhari #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.’ [atTirmidhi, abu Dawud]

Reason For Dua To Be Accepted1. Ikhlas2. Strong Hope in Allah3. Repentance and Returning back the rights of People4. Doing the voluntary Deeds

My slave does not draw near to Me with anything more beloved to Me than the religious duties I have enjoined upon him, and My slave continues to draw near to Me with voluntary works until i love him, When I love him, I am his hearing with which he hears, he seeing with which he sees, his hand with which he strikes and his foot with which he walks. Were he to ask [something] of Me, I would surely give it to him, and were he to ask Me for refuge, I would surely grant him it.” (al-Bukhaari, 6502).

5. Commanding Good & Forbidding Evil6. Using the Correct Ways of Tawassul

1. Tawassul by the Name & Attributes of Allah2. Tawassul by the good deeds3. Tawassul by the Dua of a righteous person

7. Asking by Dua of Yunus

Wisdom Behind the Delay in Response

“It may be that you hate something when it is good for you and it may be that you love something when it is bad for you. Allah (swt) knows and you know not.” (Sura al-Baqara, 2:216)

Allah (swt) Himself states, “Do not despair of solace from Allah (swt). No one despairs of solace from Allah except for people who disbelieve.” [Sura Yusuf, 87]

1.It is from the test requiring Patience2.Allah is the Owner of the Dominion3.The Slave has no right over the Master4.Allah has perfect wisdom5.Allah’s Choice for you is better6.Becoming the beloved to Allah7.Chance for Self Criticism8.May be the Dua is answered already9.May be he blocked the path by sins10.Continuance of Worships

Duas of some Messengers, Prophets and other Pious Muslims in the Quran

1) Dua of Adam (A.S) in repentance: Rabbana thalamna anfusana wain lam taghfir lana watarhamna lanakoonanna mina alkhasireena"Our Lord! We have wronged ourselves. If You forgive us not, and bestow not upon us Your Mercy, we shall

certainly be of the losers." Al-Qur'an, 007.023 (Al-Araf [The Heights])

2) Dua of Yunus (A.S) repenting in the belly of the whale: la ilaha illa anta subhanaka innee kuntu mina alththalimeena“La ilaha illa Anta [none has the right to be worshipped but You (O Allah)], Glorified (and Exalted) are You

[above all that (evil) they associate with You]. Truly, I have been of the wrong-doers." Al-Qur'an, 021.087 (Al-Anbiya [The Prophets])

3) Dua of Ayyub (Job, A.S) after he was ill for many years: Annee massaniya alddurru waanta arhamu alrrahimeena"Verily, distress has seized me, and You are the Most Merciful of all those who show mercy." Al-Qur'an,

021.083 (Al-Anbiya [The Prophets])

4) Dua of Ibrahim (Abraham (A.S)) for widom and piety: Rabbi hab lee hukman waalhiqnee bialssaliheena; WaijAAal lee lisana sidqin fee alakhireena; WaijAAalnee min warathati jannati

alnnaAAeemi; Waighfir liabee innahu kana mina alddalleena;Wala tukhzinee yawma yubAAathoona; Yawma la yanfaAAu malun wala banoona; Illa man ata Allaha biqalbin saleemin; My Lord! Bestow Hukman on me, and join me with the righteous; And grant me an honourable mention in later generations;

And make me one of the inheritors of the Paradise of Delight; And forgive my father, verily he is of the erring; And disgrace me not on the Day when (all the creatures) will be resurrected; The Day whereon neither wealth nor sons will avail, Except him who brings to Allah a clean heart.Al-Qur'an, 026.083-89 (Ash-Shuara [The Poets])


5) Dua of Ibrahim(Abraham (A.S) for forgiveness for his parents: Rabbana ighfir lee waliwalidayya walilmumineena yawma yaqoomu alhisabu "Our Lord! Forgive me and my parents, and (all) the believers on the Day when the reckoning will be established." Al-Qur'an, 14.041 (Ibrahim[Abraham])

6) Dua of Ibrahim(Abraham (A.S) to make him a muslim: Rabbana waijAAalna muslimayni laka wamin thurriyyatina ommatan muslimatan laka waarina manasikana watub AAalayna innaka anta alttawwabu alrraheemu "Our Lord! And make us submissive unto You and of our offspring a nation submissive unto You, and show us our Manasik (all the ceremonies of pilgrimage - Hajj and 'Umrah, etc.), and accept our repentance. Truly, You are the One Who accepts repentance, the Most Merciful.” Al-Qur'an, 2.128 (Al-Baaqarah[The Cow])

7) Dua of Ibrahim(Abraham (A.S) and his followers when dealing with the idol worshippers: Rabbana AAalayka tawakkalna wailayka anabna wailayka almaseeru" Our Lord! In You (Alone) we put our trust, and to You (Alone) we turn in repentance, and to You (Alone) is (our) final Return” Al-Qur'an, 060.4(Al-Mumtahina [The Woman to be Examined])

8) Dua of Musa (Moses, A.S) for any good: Rabbi innee lima anzalta ilayya min khayrin faqeerun"My Lord! Truly, I am in need of whatever good that You bestow on me!" Al-Qur'an, 28.024 (Al-Qasas [The Narrations])


9) Dua of the people of the Cave: Rabbana atina min ladunka rahmatan wahayyi lana min amrina rashadan"Our Lord! Bestow on us mercy from Yourself, and facilitate for us our affair in the right way!" Al-Qur'an, 18.010 (Al-Kahf [The Cave])

10) Dua of Yusuf (Joseph, A.S) to make him die as a muslim: Fatira alssamawati waalardi anta waliyyee fee alddunya waalakhirati tawaffanee musliman waalhiqnee bialssaliheena“The (only) Creator of the heavens and the earth! You are my Wali (Protector, Helper, Supporter, Guardian, etc.) in this world and in the Hereafter, cause me to die as a Muslim (the one submitting to Your Will), and join me with the righteous." Al-Qur'an, 12.101 (Yusuf [Joseph])

11) Dua of the new beleivers whom Pharaoh was threatening to torture for their belief: Rabbana afrigh AAalayna sabran watawaffana muslimeena“Our Lord! pour out on us patience, and cause us to die as Muslims." Al-Qur'an, 7.126 (Al-Araf [The Heights])

12) Dua of Musa (Moses, A.S) for good speech, when he was sent by Allah to Pharaoh: Rabbi ishrah lee sadree; Wayassir lee amree; Waohlul AAuqdatan min lisanee; Yafqahoo qawlee"O my Lord! Open for me my chest (grant me self-confidence, contentment, and boldness). "And ease my task for me; "And make loose the knot (the defect) from my tongue, (i.e. remove the incorrectness from my speech) "That they understand my speech,” Al-Qur'an, 20.025-28 (Ta Ha [Ta Ha])


13) Dua of Talut (Saul) and his army for victory over Jalut(Goliath) and his forces: Rabbana afrigh AAalayna sabran wathabbit aqdamana waonsurna AAala alqawmi alkafireena"Our Lord! Pour forth on us patience and make us victorious over the disbelieving people." Al-Qur'an, 2.250 (Al-Baqarah [The Cow])

14) Dua of Lut (A.S) for help : Rabbi onsurnee AAala alqawmi almufsideena "My Lord, support me against the corrupting people." Al-Qur'an, 29.030 (Al-Ankaboot [The Spider])

15) Dua of Pharaoh's wife when she was being tortured by Pharaoh: Rabbi ibni lee AAindaka baytan fee aljannati"My Lord, build for me near You a house in Paradise..” Al-Qur'an, 66.011 (Al-Tahrim [The Holding])

16)Dua of Shuaib (A.S) against his people: Rabbana iftah baynana wabayna qawmina bialhaqqi waanta khayru alfatiheena“Our Lord! Judge between us and our people in truth, for You are the Best of those who give judgment." Al-Qur'an, 7.089 (Al-Araf [The Heights])

17) Dua seeking refuge from the shaytaan: Rabbi aAAoothu bika min hamazati alshshayateeni; WaaAAoothu bika rabbi an yahdurooni"My Lord! I seek refuge with You from the whisperings (suggestions) of the Shayatin (devils). And I seek refuge with You, My Lord! lest they may attend (or come near) me."Al-Qur'an, 23.097-98 (Muminun [The Believers])

Fiqh of Dua

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