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  2. Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

193 Questions

Why do Shias invoke Ali when making Dua? Is it due to their belief that mentioning him increases the likelihood of their Dua being fulfilled or because they attribute a certain special status to him?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

We invoke Ameerul Mo’mineen Ali (AS) because he is the most humble servant of Allah (SWT) after the Prophet Muhammad (SAWA). We believe that his Du’a for us has greater weight in front of Allah (SWT). In Quran, sins of Proohet Ya’qoub (AS) requested the father to seek forgiveness from Allah for them and he accepted their request and promised to pray for their forgiveness (Sura Yousuf , verse 97).

The Du'a of Ameerul Mo;mineen (AS) for us is a great blessing.

Wassalam.
Can I raise my hand and scroll through my phone to make Dua if I have the Dua screenshoted but not memorized?
Amina Inloes

Yes
Should I pray at home more often in order to have more time to make Dua during Sujood, as compared to praying at the mosque where there is less opportunity for Dua due to the Imam's speed?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Praying in the Masjid and with Jamaa’ah (congregation) has greater reward than praying alone at home. This is in the obligatory Prayers, but performing recommended Prayers at home is much better than in the Masjid. While you perform recommended Prayers at home, you will have full chance to do long Sojood and recite long Du’a. So, kerfirn your obligatory Prayers in the Masjid and your recommended Prayers and supplication and worshipping at your home.

Wassalam.
Is it correct that there is a period between Tashahhud and Salam during which Dua is accepted? If so, is it allowed to do a lengthy Dua of around 5 minutes at this time or is it more preferable to keep it brief?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

There is no specific period between Tashahhud and Salaam as both should be recited simultaneously. Du'a is always permissible during any part of Salah including Tashahhud and Salaam or between them. We have narrated supplications with Tashahhud. The Du'a can be short or long but it should not take you away from the Salah situation.
'Wassalam.