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The Art Of Dua

Dua is an Arabic term for supplication. A core form of worship to Allah the Almighty – One who created me and you. We supplicate our needs and gratitude to Him for Allah, the Most High is our sole provider. He created everything inside us, around us, and everywhere. He sees. He listens. He hears. He understands. Allah, the Most High, says in the Quran:

“When my servants ask you concerning me, (tell them) I am indeed close (to them). I listen to the prayer of every suppliant when he calls on me.” [2:186]

Our Beloved Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him said: “Nothing is more honorable to Allah the Most High than dua.” [Sahih al-Jami` no.5268]

“The most excellent worship is dua.” [Sahih Al-Jami` no. 1133].

Dua is so powerful that when we make dua, it can change our fate as Allah, the Most High, grants what He believes is best for us as He knows the Unseen. He answers each person in need and every request. The manner in which we make dua should be done with utmost respect and sincerity. We should never give up dua nor lose hope in Allah’s blessings and mercy. For Allah is the Most Generous so never put in mind that He will not grant your request.

Our Beloved Prophet peace and blessings be upon him said: “Verily your Lord is the One modest and Generous, and when His servant raises his hands to Him in supplication, He is diffident (in some wordings, shy or hesitant) from returning them empty.” [Ahmad, Abu Dawud and at-Tirmidhi – Hasan]

Making dua is recognition of our weakness and His power and greatness.

“O mankind! It is you who stand in need of Allah, but Allah is Rich (Free of all wants and needs), Worthy of All Praise.” [Quran 35:15]

Our Beloved Prophet peace and blessings be upon him said: “Ask Allah for everything, even the lace of your shoes. If Allah does not provide, it will never be available.” [Ibn al-Sunni, no. 349 – Hasan. Supported by at-Tirmidhi 4/298 and others.]

Dua’s Are Not Answerd Because Our Hearts Are Dead

Ibrahim Bin Adham [Allah be pleased with him] was asked as to why our Dua’s do not get accepted even though ALLAH (Azza wa Jal) has said: “And ask of ME I shall grant you…”

So Ibrahim Bin Adham [Allah be pleased with him] answered: Your ‘Dua’s’ do not get answered because your hearts are dead.

They said, ‘Why are our hearts dead ?’ he answered, because of eight things

  1. You know the rights of ALLAH upon you but you do not fulfill them.
  2. You read the ‘Qur’an’ but you do not act on its commandments.
  3. You claim that you love the Prophet (may peace and blessing of ALLAH be upon him) but you don’t follow his way.
  4. You say we fear Death, but you don’t prepare for it.
  5. ALLAH (Azza Wa Jall) says, “Indeed Shaytan is your enemy, so take him as your enemy…” but you obey him in committing sins and disobeying ALLAH!
  6. You claim that you fear the hellfire but you have thrown yourselves therein.
  7. You claim that you love Paradise but you don’t make an effort for it.
  8. When you get up from your beds in the morning, you throw your deficiencies behind your backs and involve yourselves with other people’s faults.

Thus, you have angered your Lord, so why would HE answer your prayers?

Son of Adam! You are nothing but a number of days, whenever each day passes then part of you has Gone. Al-Hasan Al-Basree (r)

Note: Ibrahim ibn Adham [Allah be pleased with him] was a third-century scholar, a teacher, and a companion of Sufyan ath-Thawri,[Allah be pleased with him].
Source: [Taken from: Ihya Ulum al-Din; Kitab Sharh `Aja’ib al-Qalb]