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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Du'a (Supplication) . Takabbur (Arrogance)

How should I make Dua to get closer to Allah and seek what is best for me without being arrogant or demanding? What really does being happy with decree of Allah (swt) mean?

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 1 year ago

Sincere believers seek from Allah (SWT) to Grant them the best for them according to He Knows, not what they think. Supplications Du'a narrated from the Prophet (SAWA) and Ahlul Bayt (AS) are full of these submissions. We admit that we have no knowledge in front of what Allah Knows about us and our future, that is why, we need to totally submit to His Will and seek from Him to a grant us what He Knows the best for us in this life and hereafter.

Wassalam.

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Vow . God (Allah) . Du'a (Supplication) . Ahl al-Bayt

Can I supplicate or make a vow to the Ahl al-Bayt in the same manner as I do to Allah for forgiveness, guidance and increase in life?

Believing that every good is from Allah and every wish is granted by Allah, seeking from Ahlul Bayt (AS) their intercession to Allah to grant us our wishes is very good.

'Wassalam.

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Ramadan . Du'a (Supplication)

Is it permissible during Ramadan, or in general, to recite long Duas like Dua Jawshan-e-Kabeer in segments with breaks, or must it be recited all at once?

Yes it is permissible to recite a part or parts from any Du'a and it can be recited at any time even within Qunoot or after prayers and in any language.

'Wassalam.

Ramadan . Du'a (Supplication)

Is it permissible during Ramadan, or in general, to recite long Duas like Dua Jawshan-e-Kabeer in segments with breaks, or must it be recited all at once?

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 2 years ago

Yes it is ok to take breaks.

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Du'a (Supplication)

How can I maintain motivation and remain positive about Allah's planning and timing while continuing to make the same Dua for the past four years?

By believing that Allah Has The Absolute Knowledge, and The Absolute Wisdom, and The Absolute Mercy, and He is The Absolute Able and The Absolute Generous. We seek from Him what we wish and think good for us, but He Knows everything about us and everything including what we wish, and He Knows all the past, the present and the future. He knows whether our wish which we think good according to our limited knowledge, is really good for us now and in the future or not. He does not follow our thinking but He Has His Absolute Knowledge. His Absolute Mercy on us makes Him avoid us what can be harmful for us in the future. That is why, we need to submit to the Will of Allah which is based on His Absolute Knowledge, Wisdom and Mercy. We keep on seeking from Allah our wishes even for decades, being sure that He Will Grant us The Best according to His Knowledge not our imagination.

‘We keep praying and seeking from Allah, submitting to His Will and thanking Him always for His countless bounties on us.

‘Wassalam.

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Du'a (Supplication)

Is it permissible to recite supplications in English?

Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 2 years ago

Bismihi ta'ala

Yes, it is permissible to do so. Of course, it is recommended to recite supplications that have been transferred to us from Ahlul Bayt (a.s.), but at times if you want to just pray to Almighty God, and converse with Him, etc, then you can do so in any language.

And Allah knows best.

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Husband . Du'a (Supplication)

Is there any action I can take or any mistake I might be making if I haven't received a positive response to my prayers for a good and responsible husband, despite my efforts?

Allah The Glorious Knows the reasons behind such situations when we do not see an obvious response to our prayers. We must continue praying and never give up or lose hope. The Hadeeth states: Keep on praying and never think that the matter has been closed.

'We need always to seek forgiveness (Istighfaar) as well as Salawaat and LA HAWLA WALA QOWWATA ILLA BILLAH.

Our minds and hearts should always trust that Allah Will definitely Grant us the best which He Knows, and we don't.

'Wassalam.

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Du'a (Supplication) . Surat al-Fatihah . Salah (Prayers)

Is it permissible to recite Thana (opening Dua) before Fatiha in prayers, as practiced by the Hanafis?

Reciting any Du’a (Supplication) during Salah is permissible.

‘Wassalam.

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Du'a (Supplication) . God (Allah) . Ahl al-Bayt . Imam Ali Zayn al-Abidin . Hadith al-Nur

I have read that in the Monday dua of Imam Sajjad (as) it reads that there was no witness when Allah created the heavens and Earth. If the Noor of the Prophet (s) and Ahlulbayt (a) had already been created, would they not have been witnesses?

Allah The Exalted Has Created the Noor of the Prophet (SAWA) and Ahlul Bayt (AS) with out any witness. They were the first creatures. Creating these most sacred servants of Allah (SWT) is the start of the creation of the heavens and earth and took place with out any witness.

‘Wassalam.

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Autism . Mental Illness . Salah (Prayers) . Du'a (Supplication)

Does my autism and ADHD affect the validity of my prayers and duas if my mind wanders and I forget which Raka'ah or Surah I recited?

No, autism or any illness never affect the validity of your Prayers as far as you perform your worship properly or as much as you can.

‘Wassalam.

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Father . Du'a (Supplication) . Children

Is it appropriate to teach a child the supplication "رب اغفر لي ولوالدي وارحمهما كما ربياني صغيرا" if their father has expressed hostility towards Islam or the Prophet (s)?

Yes,this supplication can help every Muslim parent even if they are sinners.

wassalam.

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Repentance (Tawbah) . Du'a (Supplication) . Marriage

What supplication can I recite to seek forgiveness and save my marriage, considering that I am now regular in performing Salah?

1 Fulfilling and performing all the obligatory duties on time. Like prayers fasting khums Zakat Hajj etc.

2 Compensating the missed obligatories of the past.

3 Returning back the rights of others and seeking forgiveness from everyone who has been wronged or harmed by us wether intentionally or unintentionally.

4 Performing the night prayer Salat Al Layl ( Namaz e Shab) as it has got a great benefit in purifying the heart and omitting the sins.

5 Repeating " ASTAGHFIRULLAH'' or ASTAGHFIRULLAH Rabbi wa ATOOBU Ilayih. Especially at night and more especially in the state of sajdah.

6 Seeking the supplication of your parents for your forgiveness, even if they are dead, by visiting their graves and praying there.

7 Reciting Ziyarat Ashura every day.

8 Repeating Salawaat as many times as possible.

9 Praying for the forgiveness for you and all the believers who are dead or alive, including believers who have harmed you.

10 Reciting Sura Al Qadr while performing Wudu, as the Hadeeth states that it is a great way to get our sins forgiven.

11 Arranging, helping and attending Majaalis of Ahlulbayt AS and weeping for their tragedies that they suffered.

12 Paying charity for the sake of Allah on behalf of Ahlulbayt AS.

13 Reciting the Munajaat of Al Sahifa Al Sajjadiya, Munajaat al Mustagfireen.

14 Reciting Sura Tawheed after every Salah.

These are few acts to gain forgiveness and there are many more.

Wassalam

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