The Quran says: “And your Lord says: “Call on Me; I will answer your (Prayer)!”
( 40:60 )
What is du'a?
The term is derived from an arabic word meaning 'call out' or to 'summon'.
In the terminology of islam, du'a (دعاء) is the act of supplication. At times of great despair and distress there is a deep-rooted primordial instinct in man to turn towards Allah.
This is when Muslim people from all over connect with God and ask him for forgivness and favors.
Examples of such times are if a man is drowning, or very close to death, or a loved one is sick and dying. Man, no matter how wealthy, successful, intelligent or proud he might be then realizes how powerless he is and turns to a greater power. Also, when he tried but couldn't succeed in a matter and than he realizes that without Allah's help all his knowledge and skills are useless and than turns to him in repentance asking for help.
AL QUR'AN :
Du'a is different from the daily 5 times of "fard" prayer still it is a profound act of worship. To call out for help to God presume infinite trust in the mercy of the Allmighty. It is an act which emanates from man’s realization that he is weak and limited and that the creator is not. Every time we turn towards him we are thus saying he is all powerful. Thats why it's said in the hadeeth: "Du'a is the Essence of Ibadah (worship)" ( at-Tirmidhi, Ahmad, Bukhari )
The Quran says: “And your Lord says: “Call on Me; I will answer your (Prayer)!”
Anyone can turn to the creator and ask him in any language. However in Islam there are guidelines.
Our deen tells us that the best way to do du’a is to raise your hands and to:
- Praise Allah and call him by his names in Arabic, i.e. “Ya Rahman” (Oh Merciful one) or “Ya Razzaq” (Oh provider)
"There is nothing more dear to Allah Ta'alah than a servant making du'a to him." (Tirmidhi)
- Ask for peace and prayers on his beloved prophet, Muhammad (peace be upon him).
`Abdullah bin `Amr bin Al-`As (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: I heard the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) saying: "Whoever supplicates Allah to exalt my mention, Allah will exalt his mention ten times.''
[Muslim].
[Muslim].
Ibn Mas`ud (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said: "The people who will be nearest to me on the Day of Resurrection will be those who supplicate Allah more often for me.''
[At-Tirmidhi].
[At-Tirmidhi].
- Abstaining from unlawful (haram) food, drink, clothing, income, actions
- Being sincere in what we are asking for (not wishing harm for anybody), as several hadeeths says that "bad" du'as wont be accepted from Allah, and with humility in front of Allah
- Having purity on soul, body and cloths, being in the state of Wudu
- To make the du’a three times. It is preferrable to do a du’a which the prophet himself (peace be upon him) did, but any du’a in any language is fine as long as it does not ask for something which is wrong.
- Making du'a for others / in someones absence
Abud-Darda' (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: I heard the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) saying, "Whenever a Muslim supplicates for his (Muslim) brother in his absence, the angels say: `May the same be for you too'.''
[Muslim].
"And ask forgiveness for your sin, and also for (the sin of) believing men and believing women''. ( Quoran 47:19) [Muslim].
- Then to finish the du’a by praising Allah and asking for peace and prayers on his prophet (peace be upon him) once again, and saying Ameen
Best times for du'a (instances when our du'a is accepted) :
- Between the adhan / aza'an and the iqama
- After obligatory (fard) prayers
Abu Umamah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) was asked: "At what time does the supplication find the greatest response?'' He (PBUH) replied, "A supplication made during the middle of the last part of the night and after the conclusion of the obligatory prayers.''[At-Tirmidhi].
- The entire day of friday (joma'a)
Aus bin Aus (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "Among the best of your days is Friday; so supplicate Allah more often for me in it , for your supplications will be displayed to me.'' (Abu Dawud) - During the month of ramadan
Some examples of the Prophet (s.a.w)'s most powerfull du'as:
- Anas (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The supplication most often recited by the Prophet (PBUH) was: "Allahumma atina fid-dunya hasanatan, wa fil-akhirati hasanatan, wa qina `adhab-annar (O our Rubb! give us in this world that which is good and in the Hereafter that which is good, and save us from the punishment of the Fire).'''
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
- `Abdullah bin Mas`ud (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (PBUH) used to supplicate: "Allahumma inni as'alukal-huda, wat-tuqa, wal-`afafa, wal-ghina (O Allah! I beseech You for guidance, piety, chastity and contentment).''
- Tariq bin Ashyam (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Whenever a man entered the fold of Islam, the Prophet (PBUH) would show him how to perform Salat and then direct him to supplicate: "Allahumm-aghfir li, warhamni, wa-hdini, wa `afini, warzuqni (O Allah! Forgive me, have mercy on me, guide me, guard me against harm and provide me with sustenance and salvation).'''
[Muslim].
[Muslim].
- In another narration Tariq said: A man came to the Prophet (PBUH) and said to him: "O Messenger of Allah! What shall I say if I want to pray to my Rubb?'' He (PBUH) said, "Say: `Allahumma-ghfir li, warhamni, wa `afini, warzuqni (O Allah! Forgive me, have mercy on me, protect me and provide me with sustenance).' Surely, this supplication is better for you in this life and in the Hereafter.''
- `Abdullah bin `Amr bin Al-`As (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) supplicated: "Allahumma musarrifal-qulubi, sarrif qulubana `ala ta`atika (O Allah! Controller of the hearts, direct our hearts to Your obedience).''
[Muslim].
[Muslim].
- `Ali (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said to me, "Recite: `Allahumma-hdini wa saddidni (O Allah! Direct me to the Right Path and make me adhere to the Straight Path).'' Another narration is: `Allahumma inni as'aluk-alhuda was-sadad (I beg You for guidance and uprightness).''
[Muslim].
[Muslim].
- Anas (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) used to supplicate: "Allahumma inni a`udhu bika minal-ajzi wal-kasali, wal-jubni wal-harami, wal-bukhli, wa a`udhu bika min `adhabil-qabri, wa a`udhu bika min fitnatil-mahya wal-mamat [O Allah! I seek refuge in You from helplessness (to do good), indolence, cowardice, senility, and miserliness; and I seek Your Protection against the torment of the grave and the trials of life and death].'' Another narration adds: "wa dala`id-daini wa ghalabatir-rijal (And from the burden of indebtedness and the tyranny of men).''
[Muslim].
[Muslim].
[Muslim].
Ameen
MashaAllah
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