Du'a (Supplication)

In Islam, duʿāʾ (Arabic: دُعَاء‎, plural: ʾadʿiyah أدْعِيَة), literally meaning "invocation", is an act of supplication. The term is derived from an Arabic word meaning to 'call out' or to 'summon', and Muslims regard this as a profound act of worship.

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Salah (Prayers) . Du'a (Supplication)

Is lifting the gaze to the heavens whilst praying permissible?

Zoheir Ali Esmail, Shaykh Zoheir Ali Esmail has a Bsc in Accounting and Finance from the LSE in London, and an MA in Islamic Studies from Middlesex University. He studied Arabic at Damascus University and holds a PhD... Answered 6 years ago

Bismillah

Thank you for your question. It is permissible and does not invalidate the prayer.

May you always be successful

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Wudu (Ablution) . Menstruation (Haidh) . Du'a (Supplication)

Is it required to be on Wudhu in order to perform Du'a Ahad? If so, how can women perform this 'Amal for 40 days when they are not able to pray for a period of time?

Amina Inloes, Amina Inloes is originally from the US and has a PhD in Islamic Studies from the University of Exeter on Shi'a hadith. She is the program leader for the MA Islamic Studies program at the... Answered 6 years ago

It is not necessary to have wudhu to recite Du'a 'Ahad.

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Du'a (Supplication) . Hadith

How authentic is the transmission in our books of Dua-e-Faraj and Dua-e-Nudba? Have they been recorded through acceptable chains of narration?

Abbas Di Palma, Shaykh Abbas Di Palma holds a BA and an MA degree in Islamic Studies, and certifications from the Language Institute of Damascus University. He has also studied traditional Islamic sciences in... Answered 6 years ago

as salam alaikum

from an isnad-perspective these invocations are not authentic. However their recitation became popular in the Shi'ah world.

With prayers for your success.

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Anxiety . Children . Qur'anic Verse . Du'a (Supplication)

Are there any Duas or Quranic verses one can recite for developmental delay and anxiety for special needs children?

as salam alaikum

daily recitation of Qur'an is good for the spiritual and mental development of the child insh'Allah. The supplication of Imam al-Sajjad, peace be upon him, for his children that can be found in the al-Sahifah al-Sajjadiyyah (dua number 25) has some good words for the protection of children from difficulties.

The company with good-hearted people that avoid too much formalities but are able to give real love is also very important in the mentioned case. Be aware of people who do vain talks and spiteful comments but look for people and families who are sincerely committed to the Din of Islam and purity of heart.

With prayers for your success.

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Language . Du'a (Supplication) . Nafl . Salah (Prayers) . Qunut

Can one recite the Qunoot and other Duas in one's own language while performing any Nafilah prayers?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 6 years ago

Qunoot as Qunoot should be in Arabic according to the precaution, but Du'a , any Du'a (supplication) is permissible during Prayers in any language.

Wassalam.

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Signs of Zuhur . Du'a (Supplication) . Imam al-Mahdi

When will the sun rise from the West in reference to Imam al-Mahdi's reappearance? Will it be before or after his advent? Is it the case that no repentance or Dua will be accepted after this sign?

There are many narrations in Sunni books about the Sun rising from the
west as a sign of the Day of Judgment as it is narrated in Sahih
Bukhari (vol. 5 pg. 195 and also vol. 7 pg. 191) and in Shahih
Muslim (vol. 1 pg. 95). The narrations says that after that incident,
the repentance will not be accepted.

In our Shia books of Hadeeth, we also have many narrations that the
rising of the Sun from the west will take place but not as s sign of
the Day of Judgment. In Kitab al-Irshad by Shaikh Mufeed (pg. 358)
narrated from Abi Hamzah al-Thimali saying : “I asked Abu Ja’far
al-Baqir (AS) : “Is the coming of Sufyani definite?” He (AS) said
“Yes. And the huge sound from the sky and the rising of the Sun from
the west and the dispute between Bani Al Abbas and the killing of
al-Nafs al-Zakiyah and the coming back of Imam al-Mahdi (ATFS) are all
definite”.”

Wassalam.

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Du'a (Supplication)

What are the benefits of performing Dua?

1. Du'a (supplication to Allah) is a direct link between the human being and his Creator , Allah (SWT).

2. Du'a is a vital need for every one who believes in Allah (SWT) and confesses his need to Allah Who Has the full ability to fulfill our needs.

3. Du'a is the realistic way to deal with life with all its challenges which can never be met but by help from Allah (SAW).

4. Du'a is the weapon of all the prophets and their followers.

5. Du'a is a continuous practice of the prophets and Infallible Imams.

6. More faith leads to more Du'a and vice versa.

7. Du'a is the spirit of worship as the Hadeeth says.

8. Du'a makes the believer feel more peace of mind as he trusts and relies on Allah (SWT) and endless Power and Mercy.

Wassalam.

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Du'a (Supplication) . Miscarriage

I have had two consecutive miscarriages and I am trying hard to deal with the trauma without questioning my faith. What Dua's can I recite during these trying times? Are there any Dua's to prevent miscarriages?

Bismillah

Thank you for your question and sorry for your loss. In our traditions it is reported that a miscarried child will refuse to enter heaven without its parents. The imagery that the Arabic word for refuses uses, is the same refusal that children have to sometimes the simplest of issues, where they will not budge until the grown up has to bow to their will. As such the loss of children at the stage of miscarriage is a gain for both them and you, and you will be reunited with them at the gates of heaven.

There are no specific narrated dua to prevent miscarriages that I know of, so recite the duas that you identify with and those which express your feelings. Seek closeness to Allah through understanding these tests as He only tests a person for their own improvement.

May you always be successful and may He provide you with plentiful offspring.

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Du'a (Supplication)

What is the speed of our prayers being heard if the speed of light is the maximum speed possible in the universe?

Bismillah

Thank you for your question. Prayers do not travel in a corporeal sense. God is all Hearing and there is no time when your prayers are unheard. Rather, the speed of a person's prayer being answered is an expression of how quickly the prayer is answered and how quickly the causes of the desired outcome come about.

May you always be successful

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Prophet Muhammad . Du'a (Supplication)

I have heard that the Prophet Muhammad S.A.W used to pray 2 Rakats whenever he felt like he was in need or difficulty and wanted help from Allah. Is this correct? If so, how may I pray it when in need?

Yes, it is right to pray two Rak'ats of Salaah for the sake of Allah (SWT) supplicating to Allah (SWT) to fulfill your difficulty and grant your need.

It is just like Fajr Salaah but it is not obligatory.

Wassalam.

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Sustenance . Du'a (Supplication)

Can you suggest any Dua's that can help increase my sustenance?

Sayed Mohammedhassan Alsheraa, Sayed MohammedHassan Alsheraa attended the Hawzah in Detroit, Michigan, in the United States. Thereafter he continued his Islamic studies in the Hawza of Karbala, Iraq. Alongside his Hawza studies... Answered 6 years ago

Salam Alaykom,

There are multiple supplications which are known to provide the blessing of sustenance/الرزق. However, amongst the most distinguished of these supplications is the dua that is highly recommended to be recited after Ishaa prayer; تعقيب صلاة العشاء

Abeed Ibn Zurara narrates that he was in the company of Imam Jafar Asadiq (a.s) while a poor man complained to the Imam (a.s) about his bad financial status and for a solution out of it. The Imam (a.s) replied "If you have completed your Ishaa prayer then say "O Allah! Verily, I lack acquaintance with the place of my sustenance; rather, I am seeking it owing to ideas that come upon my mind. I consequently wander in places searching for it. By doing such, I am as confused as the confounded, since I do not know whether my sustenance lies in a plain, on a mountain, on the ground, in the air, on lands, in seas, at whose hands, or who the source of it is. I have full knowledge that You know all these, the causes of them are in Your Hands, and it is You Who distribute it out of Your compassion and cause it out of Your mercy. O Allah, please send blessings to Muhammad and his Household and make, O Lord, Your sustenance that is provided (by You) to me expansive, my seeking for it easy for me, and its source close to me. Please, do not fatigue me by seeking that which You have not decided for me to take, because You are certainly in no need for tormenting me while I am in full need for Your mercy. [Please] send blessings upon Muhammad and his Household and confer liberally upon me, Your slave, out of Your graciousness. You are surely the Lord of great favor.”

اللهم إنه ليس لي علم بموضع رزقي، وإنما أطلبه بخطرات تخطر على قلبي فأجول في طلبه البلدان، فأنا فيما أنا طالب كالحيران، لا أدري أفي سهل هو أم في جبل أم في أرض، أم في سماء أم في بر أم في بحر، وعلى يدي من ومن قبل من؟ وقد علمت أن علمه عندك وأسبابه بيدك، وأنت تقسمه بلطفك وتسببه برحمتك، اللهم فصل على محمد وآله، واجعل يا رب رزقك لي واسعا، ومطلبه سهلا، ومأخذه قريبا، ولا تعنتني بطلب ما لم تقدر لي فيه رزقا، فإنك غني عن عذابي، وأنا فقير إلى رحمتك، فصل على محمد وآل محمد، وجد على عبدك بفضلك، إنك ذو فضل عظيم

Abeed Ibn Zurara concludes the narration by stating that not too much time passed until this same poor man became blessed with sustenance.

Of course it's important to note that one condition for this dua or any to be answered- is to have genuine faith in Allah (swt) and to satisfy His requests first before expecting Him to satisfy ours.

Hadith: Bihar Anwar V 83 Pg 124

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Sin . Forgiveness . God (Allah) . Du'a (Supplication)

How many times can Allah forgive a sin that is repeated? And how can I know if my sin is forgiven and my Dua for its forgiveness is accepted?

Bismillah

Thank you for your question. Allah is all-Forgiving and all-Merciful so there is no set limit to the amount of times He will forgive a sin, especially if the one who is seeking forgiveness is sincere. One of the signs of the acceptance of forgiveness can be seen in a real change in a person.

May you always be successful.

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