Power of Du'a

In al-Qur'an, Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala says:
"When My servants ask about Me, I am indeed close to them. I listen to the prayer of every supplicant, when he calls on Me. Let them also, with a will, listen to My call, and believe in Me, so that they may walk in the right way"
al-Qur'an 2:186



Introduction

The word du'a in Arabic means "calling" - the act of remembering Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala and calling upon Him.

Aside from the daily prayers, Muslims are encouraged to call upon Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala for forgiveness, guidance, and strength throughout the day. Muslims can make personal supplications or prayers (du'a) in their own words, in any language, but there are also recommended examples from the Qur'an al kareem and Sunnah.







The Power of Dua

The dua can change our life, our outlook, and our fate.
It is the most potent weapon of a believer.

Once Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) passed by a people who were suffering from some affliction. "Why don't they make du'a (pray ) to Allah for protection," he said. With all the suffering and disasters Muslims are facing in various parts of the world, the question can be directed to all of us today.


It is not that we have forgotten du'a completely; we refer to it regularly. But, our ideas and practice regarding dua have become distorted. Often it is reduced to the level of a ritual. Generally it is considered when all our efforts have failed --- an act of last resort. It is belittled through actions and sometimes even with words. Is it any wonder that today mostly a mention of du'a is meant to indicate the hopelessness of a situation.


What a tragedy, for du'a is the most potent weapon of a believer. It can change fate, while no action of ours ever can. It is the essence of ibadah or worship. With it we can never fail; without it we can never succeed. In the proper scheme of things, du'a should be the first and the last resort of the believer, with all his plans and actions coming in between.


Du'a is conversation with Allah, out Creator, our Lord and Master, the All Knowing, the All Powerful. This act in itself is of extraordinary significance. It is the most uplifting, liberating, empowering, and transforming conversation a person can ever have. We turn to Him because we know that He alone can lift our sufferings and solve our problems. We feel relieved after describing our difficulties to our Creator. We feel empowered after having communicated with the All Mighty. We sense His mercy all around us after talking to the Most Merciful. We get a new commitment to follow His path for that is the only path for success. We feel blessed with each such commitment.


In every difficulty our first action is du'a, as is our last. We ask Allah to show us the way to handle that difficulty; we seek His help in following the path He shows to us; we seek His aid in making our efforts successful. When we fall sick, we know that we cannot find the right doctor without His Will; that the best doctor may not be able to diagnose our condition without His Command; that the best treatment plan will not succeed without His Permission. We make du'a for all of these. We make du'a before we seek medical help, while we are receiving it and after it has been delivered. The same is true of all other difficulties we may encounter.


Du'a is the essence of ibadah. A person engaged in du'a affirms his belief in Tawheed (monotheism) and shuns belief in all false gods. With each du'a his belief in Allah grows. He beseeches Him, affirming his own powerlessness. A person seriously and sincerely engaged in dua understands exactly the relationship between himself and the Creator and affirms it through his actions. That is the essence of worship! Additionally, such a person can never become arrogant or proud, a logical result of true worship.


Du'a is our most potent weapon in all struggles of life as well as in jihad in the battlefield. During the battle of Badr, the Prophet Muhammad stood up all night in prayer seeking Allah's help in the battle between unequal armies that would follow the next day. In the decisive battles against the crusaders, Sultan Salatuddin Ayyubi was busy day and night. His days were devoted to Jihad. His nights were spent making du'a, crying, seeking Allah's help. This was the practice of all true mujahideen.


We should make it a point to make du'a for all things big and small. It is the beginning of wisdom to realize that big and small are arbitrary labels that are totally irrelevant in this context. Nothing is too big for Whom we are asking from; nothing is too small for the one who is asking. That is why we have been taught to ask Allah when we need something as small as shoelaces. We should ask as a beggar, as a destitute person, for that is what we in reality are in relationship to Allah. At the same time we should ask with great hope and conviction that we shall be granted our prayers. We should remember the Hadith: "There is nothing more dear to Allah than a servant making dua to Him." On the other hand, a prayer lacking concentration and conviction is no prayer at all.


We should make dua at all times, not only during times of distress. The Prophet Muhammad said: "Whosoever desires that Allah answers his duas in unfavorable and difficult conditions, he should make plentiful dua in days of ease and comfort." Also he said: "The person who does not ask from Allah, Allah becomes angry with him."


We should ask for all of our needs: those related to this world as well as those related to the Hereafter. Those who only concentrate on the former are, in effect, announcing that they don't care for their life in the permanent abode. They should blame no body but themselves for the total ruin in that world that Qur'an assures us awaits them. Those who only concentrate on the later are also showing lack of balance, for we need Allah's help to lead a good life here as well.


We should make dua not only for ourselves but also for our parents, brothers and sisters, spouses and children, relatives and friends, teachers and other benefactors, and destitute and struggling Muslims everywhere. We should pray for them for the good in this world as well as in the Hereafter. The Prophet said: "The dua of a Muslim for his brother (in Islam) in his absence is readily accepted. An angel is appointed to his side. Whenever he makes a beneficial dua for his brother the appointed angel says, 'Aameen. And may you also be blessed with the same.'" [Sahih Muslim]


In the dark ages that we are living in today, everyday brings fresh news about atrocities committed against our brothers in Palestine, Kashmir, India, Afghanistan, Iraq, Chechnya, Lebanon and the list goes on. And what do we do? We can continue to just feel frustrated and depressed. We can petition the determined perpetrators or a fictional "International Community". We can just forget all this and move on to some other subject. Or we can stand up before Allah and pray for His help, who alone can help. The dua can change our life, our outlook, and our fate. It is the most potent weapon. But it works only for those who try sincerely and seriously to use it.



Dua is conversation with Allah … It is the most uplifting, liberating, empowering, and transforming conversation a person can ever have.





Benefits of Du'a


Hadrat Numan bin Basheer Radi Allahu anhu narrates from Rasool-Allah Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam, "Du'a is ibadat." Then He read this ayat. (Tirmidhi, Abu Dawod, and Ibn-e-Majah)

Hadrat Abu Hurairah Radi Allahu anhu narrates from Rasool-Allah Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam, "In the court of Allah, there is no greater thing than du'a" (Ibn-e-Majah)

Hadrat Abdullah bin Umar Radi Allahu anhu narrates from Rasool-Allah Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam, "Among whatever has been descended and whatever has not been descended du'a is beneficial of all. Oh people of Allah! Assume du'a must for yourselves. (Tirmidhi)

Hadrat Abdullah bin Umar Radi Allahu anhu from Rasool-Allah Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam, "For whoever the door of du'a opened, for him the doors of mercy are opened. Whatever du'a is asked from Allah the best du'a is for well-being and safety among them." (Tirmidhi)

Hadrat Abu Hurairah Radi Allahu anhu narrates from Rasool-Allah Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam,, "Allah is extremely displeased with the person who doesn't do du'a to Allah". (Tirmidhi)

Hadrat Salman Radi Allahu anhu narrates from Rasool-Allah Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam,, "Your Rab is modest and kind. A person raise his hands in HIS court and HE leave them empty, Allah shies from it." (Tirmidhi and Abu Dawood)

Hadrat Jabir Radi Allahu anhu narrates from Rasool-Allah Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam,, "Whoever does du'a to Allah, Allah fulfills his seeking or in exchange averts misfortune until the du'a is not related to sin or breaking some relation." (Tirmidhi)

Hadrat Abu Hurairah Radi Allahu anhu narrates from Rasool-Allah Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam,, "Do du'a to Allah with this confidence that HE will accept it and know this well that Allah doesn't accept the du'a done with a negligent and careless heart. (Tirmidhi)


Hadrat Salman Farsi Radi Allahu anhu narrates from Rasool-Allah Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam, "du'a turns away destiny and good deeds lengthen age. (Tirmidhi)

Hadrat Umar Radi Allahu anhu narrates that, "Whenever Rasool-Allah raised his hands for du'a He did not put down them down until HE took both hands over his face." (Tirmidhi)

Hadrat Aisha Radi Allahu Anha narrates that, "Rasool-Allah liked du'a that were inclusive and he left the rest." (Abu Dawood)

Hadrat Abdullah bin Umar Radi Allahu anhu narrates from Rasool-Allah Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam, "du'a for a person not present is accepted quickly by Allah." (Tirmidhi and Abu Dawood)

Hadrat Abu Hurairah Radi Allahu anhu narrates from Rasool-Allah Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam, "Three du'a are such in which there is no doubt of their acceptance: 1) Father's du'a 2) Traveler's du'a 3) du'a of the oppressed". (Timidhi, Ibne Majah)

Hadrat Abu Hurairah Radi Allahu anhu narrates from Rasool-Allah Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam, "Three types of people's du'a are not rejected: 1) At the time of iftar the person who has fasted 2) Adil ruler's du'a 3) The du'a of the oppressed. Allah raises the du'a of the oppressed on the clouds and the doors of heaven are opened for it and Allah says, "Oath of MY Majesty and Honour! I will help and aid you. Even though if the help is after few days." (Tirmidhi)

Hadrat Abu Hurairah Radi Allahu anhu narrates from Rasool-Allah Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam, "When anyone of you does du'a then don't say "Oh Allah! Forgive me if you want", "Have mercy on me if you want", "Give me subsistence if you wish" rather believe completely that HE will do whatever HE wishes. Nobody can force HIM." (Bukhari)

Hadrat Abu Hurairah Radi Allahu anhu narrates from Rasool-Allah Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam, "Allah excepts the du'a of a person till the du'a is not related to sin or breaking of some relation and until he does not haste in that du'a. The people (May Allah be happy with them) asked, "Oh Rasool-Allah! What is meant by haste?" He replied, "That the person say "I did du'a again and again but my du'a wasn't accepted and afterwards he becomes hopeless and leaves the du'a. This is called haste." (Muslim)

Hadrat Jabir Radi Allahu anhu narrates from Rasool-Allah Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam, "Don't do Bad-du'a [against] yourself, your wealth, or for your children. May it be the moment of acceptance in the court of Allah and your Bad-du'a be accepted. (Muslim)

Hadrat Boraidah Radi Allahu anhu narrates that Rasool-Allah Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam, heard a man performing du'a like so, so He said, "He [the man] has performed du'a with the Ism-e-Azam and when Allah is asked through the Ism-e-Azam, Allah grants and when du'a is performed with it HE accepts it." (Tirmidhi and Abu Dawood)

Asma binte Yazeed Radi Allahu Anha narrates from Rasool-Allah Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam, "Ism-e-Azam is in these two ayahs and in the beginning of Ale-Imran . " (Tirmidhi and Abu Dawood)

Hadrat Abu Hurairah Radi Allahu anhu narrates from Rasool-Allah Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam, "Saying is dearer to me than this world and all that is in it." (Mislim)

Hadrat Abu Hurairah Radi Allahu anhu narrates from Rasool-Allah Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam, "Whoever said hundred times in one day his sins are erased even if they are equal to the foam of the sea." (Muslim and Bukhari)

Hadrat Abu Hurairah Radi Allahu anhu narrates from Rasool-Allah Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam, "Every Prophet had a special du'a which is accepted in the court of Allah. All Prophets were in quick in their du'as. On the day of Judgment, for the intercession of my Ummah, I have saved my du'a. My du'a will reach to every person in my ummah, who did not make any partners with Allah. (Muslim)





Etiquette

The Etiquette of Du'a

The following etiquettes are narrated in the Hadith. For reasons of brevity, only the following summary and reference of each Hadith is mentioned instead of the entire Hadith.



To abstain from haraam food, clothing and earnings. (Muslim : Tirmidhi)


To make Du'a with sincerity. In other words, one should firmly believe that nobody but Allah Ta'ala will fulfill his objectives. (Hakim)


One should perform a good deed prior to making the Du'a & he should mention this during the course of the Du'a. For e.g. He should say, O Allah! I had performed so & so deed solely for Your pleasure. O Allah! accept my Du'a due to the barkat of that deed. (Muslim, Tirmidhi, Abu Dawud).

To make Du'a whilst one is paak & clean. (Tirmidhi, Abu Dawud, Ibn Majah, Nasai, Ibn Hibbaan, Mustadrak).

To make wudhu before the Du'a (All six major hadith collections)

To face the Qiblah (All six major hadith collections)

To sit as in the Tashahhud position (Abu Awanah)

To praise Allah Ta'ala at the beginning as well as at the end of Du'a (All six major hadith collections)

To convey Durood upon the Beloved Prophet Salla Allahu Ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam at the beginning as well as the end. (Abu Dawud, Musnad-e-Ahmad)

To spread out both the hands. (Tirmidhi, Mustadrak)

To raise both the hands up to the shoulders (Abu Dawud, Musnade-Ahmad)

To sit with humility and respect. (Muslim, Abu Dawud, Tirmidhi, Abu Dawud)

To mention ones helplessness and dependence. (Tirmidhi)

To abstain from raising the eyes towards the sky whilst making Du'a (Muslim)

To mention the Asma al-Husnaa (the names of Allah Ta'ala ) and the sublime qualities Of Allah Ta'ala. (Ibn Hibbaan and Mustadrak)

To abstain from ceremonies rhyming of the Du'a phrases (Bukhari)

To abstain from saying the Du'a in a "sing-song" tone if the Du'a is in a poetic form (Hisn)

One should make Du'a through the medium of the Ambiyaa alayhimus-salaam and other Pious servants. (For e.g. He should say: 'O Allah! Accepts my Du'a through The good offices of these saintly people). (Bukhari, Bazzaar, Haakim)

To make the Du'a in a soft voice (All six major hadith collections on the authority if Abu Musa )

To utter the Du'a phrases transcribed from the Beloved Prophet Salla Allahu Ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam because Rasulullah didn't leave out a single need of the Deen nor of the dunya whilst teaching us how to make Du'a (Abu Dawud/Nasai)

To make a Du'a that encompasses most of the needs of Deen and the dunya. (Abu Dawud)

To make Du'a in favour of oneself first, thereafter ones parents and to include the other Muslims in the Du'a as well (Muslims)

If the Imam is making Du'a, he should not make Du'a for himself only but he should Include all the congregants in the Du'a (Abu Dawud, Tirmidhi, Ibn Majah)

Abu Dawud Radi Allahu anhu : Narrates that Rasulullah Salla Allahu Ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam, said that
'' the Imam who makes Du'a for himself only, has betrayed the people." In other words, the Imam should not Make a Du'a that is restricted to him alone. For e.g. He should not say, "O Allah! cure my son." or "O Allah! Return my lost item." etc. but he should make a Du'a that includes all the congregation for e.g. He may say "O Allah! Forgive us and have mercy upon us."

To make Du'a with firm conviction (for e.g. he should not say: "O Allah! If you wish fulfil so and so task of mine." (All six major hadith collections)

To make Du'a with enthusiasm & yearning. (Ibn Hibbn & Abu Awana).

As far as possible endeavour to bring about a "presence of heart and mind" and cherish a high hope of the Du'a being accepted. (Haakim)

To make Du'a repeatedly. (Bukhari, Muslim)

This repetition should be at least thrice (Abu Dawud)

Note One may repeat the Du'a thrice in none sitting or he may repeat it on three different occasions. The "repetition of the Du'a" can be interpreted in both ways."

To make Du'a earnestly and insistently. (Nasai, Hakim, Abu awanah)

To abstain from making Du'a of severing family ties or other sins. (Muslim, Tirmidhi)

Avoid making Du'as of pre-determined and fixed things (for e.g. woman should not make a du'a of being transformed into a man or a tall person shouldn't make Du'a thus: "O Allah! Make me short ." etc) (Nasai).

Don't Make Du'a for impossible things. (Bukhari)

Don't make a Duaa in which you ask Allah Ta'ala to confine His Mercy to yourself Only (Bukhari, Abu Dawud, Nasai, Ibn Majah)

Ask only Allah Ta'ala alone for all your needs. Do not depend upon His creation. (Tirmidhi/Ibn Hibbaan)

The one making the Du'a as well as the person listening to it, both should say Aameen at the end. (Bukhari, Muslim, Abu Dawud, Nasai)

Rub both hands over the face at the termination of the Du'a (Abu Dawud, Tirmidhi, Ibn Hibbaan, Majah, Hakim)

Don't be impatient over the acceptance of Du'as. In other words, don't say: "I've made Du'a repeatedly but to no avail." (Bukhari, Muslim, Abu Dawud, Nasai, Ibn Majah)











The best times to pray Du'a

There are certain times du'a (supplication) is more likely to be accepted by Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala as mentioned by the Most Beloved to Allah Salla Allahu 'alayhi wa 'aalihi wa Sallam. These times are as follows:



The Last Third Of The Night

Hadrat Abu Hurairah Radi Allahu anhu narrated that Allah’s Messenger Salla Allahu 'alayhi wa 'aalihi wa Sallam 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]


Hadrat Amr ibn Absah narrated that the Most Beloved Prophet Salla Allahu 'alayhi wa 'aalihi wa Sallam 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]





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 Salla Allahu 'alayhi wa 'aalihi wa Sallam 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]




Between Adhan and Iqamah

Hadrat Anas Radi Allahu anhu narrated that Allah’s Beloved Messenger Salla Allahu 'alayhi wa 'aalihi wa Sallam 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)]




An Hour On Friday

Narrated Abu Hurairah Radi Allahu anhu : Allah’s Messenger Salla Allahu 'alayhi wa 'aalihi wa Sallam 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 Salla Allahu 'alayhi wa 'aalihi wa Sallam 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).




While Drinking Zam zam Water

Hadrat Jaber Radi Allahu anhu narrated that Allah’s Messenger Salla Allahu 'alayhi wa 'aalihi wa Sallam 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.




While Prostrating

Hadrat Abu Hurairah Radi Allahu anhu narrated that Allah’s Messenger Salla Allahu 'alayhi wa 'aalihi wa Sallam, 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.




When Waking Up at Night

Narrated Ubada Bin As-Samit that Allah’s Messenger Salla Allahu 'alayhi wa 'aalihi wa Sallam 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]




At The End Of The Obligatory Salat:

Narrated Abu Omamah Radi Allahu anhu : that Allah’s Beloved Messenger Salla Allahu 'alayhi wa 'aalihi wa Sallam 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).




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.




During The Rain

Narrated Sahel Ibn Sa'ad Radi Allahu anhu: that the Most Beloved Messenger of Allah Salla Allahu 'alayhi wa 'aalihi wa Sallam 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.




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]




The One Who Is Suffering Injustice and Opression

The Beloved Messenger of Allah Salla Allahu 'alayhi wa 'aalihi wa Sallam said to Mua'ad Ibn Jabal (RA), '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 Beloved Messenger Salla Allahu 'alayhi wa 'aalihi wa Sallam declared, 'Three men whose du'a 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 Beloved Messenger Salla Allahu 'alayhi wa 'aalihi wa Sallam 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 Salla Allahu 'alayhi wa 'aalihi wa Sallam said.




The Traveller

The Most Beloved of Allah Salla Allahu 'alayhi wa 'aalihi wa Sallam 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.




The Parent's Supplication for their Child

The Beloved Messenger of Allah Salla Allahu 'alayhi wa 'aalihi wa Sallam 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]




Du'a after praising Allah and giving salat on the Beloved Prophet Salla Allahu 'alayhi wa 'aalihi wa Sallam in the tashahhud at the end of salat.

Narrated Faddalah ibn Ubayd Radi Allahu anhu: that the Messenger of Allah Salla Allahu 'alayhi wa 'aalihi wa Sallam 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 Salla Allahu 'alayhi wa 'aalihi wa Sallam, then let him pray for whatever he wants' [abu Dawud #1481, at-Tirmidhi #3477]


In another hadith; Baqiy ibn Mukhallid Radi Allahu anhu narrated that that the Beloved Messenger of Allah Salla Allahu 'alayhi wa 'aalihi wa Sallam said: 'Every du'a is not responded to until one sends blessings upon the Prophet Salla Allahu 'alayhi wa 'aalihi wa Sallam' [al-Bayhaqi]


In another hadith; Hadrat Umar Radi Allahu ta'ala anhu narrated that the Most Beloved Prophet Salla Allahu 'alayhi wa 'aalihi wa Sallam 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 Beloved Prophet Salla Allahu 'alayhi wa 'aalihi wa Sallam' [at-Tirmidhi #486]