How often do you want to make heartfelt dua, yet struggle to covey your words to Allah? Or, even when making a general dua, do you feel like you are lost for words? Well, we’ve put together a step-by-step guide on how you can make your duas more effective. We’ve highlighted both the etiquettes and actions of dua which will help bring more substance and purpose when you’re asking or generally speaking to Allah (swt).
“And when My servants ask you concerning Me, then surely I am very near; I answer the prayer of the suppliant when he calls on Me, so they should answer My call and believe in Me that they may walk in the right way.” [2:186]
Etiquettes of your dua:
1. Start off with salawat on the prophet saw (Allahummasalli…)
The Prophet (saw) said, “Every dua is kept back until you send blessings upon the Prophet.”
2. Use Allah’s beautiful names to call Him. E.g., Al-Rahman, Al-Raheem, Al-Khaliq
3. Praise Allah as He deserves
4. Face the qiblah
‘Umar (ra) narrated, “..then the Prophet (saw) turned to face the qiblah, then he stretched forth his hands and started to cry out to his Lord”
5. Raise your hands into the position of making dua
6. Have faith that your dua will be accepted and Allah will respond one way or another
Ibn al-Jawzi (rh) said. “I think part of the test is when a believer supplicates and receives no response, and he repeats the dua for a long time and sees no sign of a response. He should realise that this is a test and needs patience.”
7. Ask frequently – don’t lose hope. Remember, Allah’s kingdom is vast, so do not restrict yourself when asking Him for something.
8. Be firm in your asking - i.e. don’t say “Allah forgive me if you wish”, rather, beg Allah for exactly what you want.
Content of your dua:
1. Ask Allah for exactly what you want. Talk to Allah like you’re having a conversation with Him. Describe to Him what’s on your mind. Tell Him how you feel. Be very precise in your dua.
2. When making dua for all the Muslims around the world, don’t just end it at “Allah help all the Muslims.” Rather, be specific, describe to Allah what's going on. Ask Him specifically for those in Rohingya, in Syria, in Gaza etc. For that, you'll need to be aware of what’s happening to our brothers and sisters around the world. Do your research, stay aware and make dua for them all.
3. Sometimes when we make dua, we run out of things to say and so we say ‘ameen’ and end our dua quickly. However, don’t give up, when you face that silence in your dua, stay how you are, you'll eventually think of many more things to make dua for.
4. Lastly, finish your dua off with salutations to the prophet (saw).
We hope this guide is of benefit to you, allowing you to structure your dua more efficiently. We pray that Allah (swt) accepts your duas and grants you what’s best for you. Please utilise this guide on the blessed days of hijjah, allowing you to gain maximum benefit on these blessed days.
By Human Appeal
Manchester, United Kingdom
FAQs
Etiquettes of your dua:
- Start off with salawat on the prophet saw (Allahummasalli…) ...
- Use Allah's beautiful names to call Him. ...
- Praise Allah as He deserves.
- Face the qiblah. ...
- Raise your hands into the position of making dua.
- Have faith that your dua will be accepted and Allah will respond one way or another.
8 Tips for Making Dua, from Shukr
- Say your duas out loud. ...
- Begin by praising Allah (SWT). ...
- Send prayers upon the Prophet (SAW). ...
- Mention the attributes of Allah (SWT) using the ninety-nine names in a way that relates to your duas. ...
- Ask for forgiveness. ...
- Mention good deeds you have done for the sake of Allah (SWT).
The etiquette of du'a
- The one who is making du'a should believe in Tawhid with regard to the divinity, Lordship, names and attributes of Allah. ...
- Sincerity towards Allah Alone in making du'a . ...
- We should ask of Allah by His most beautiful names . ...
- We should praise Allah as He deserves before we call upon Him.
Did you know crying when making Dua to Allah is a sign of sincerity. It helps to purify the heart, bringing you closer to Allah!
Which Surah is for dua acceptance? ›
Beside all the benefits that we have seen so far a hadith mentioned two benefits of reading surah yaseen after Fajr or morning, which are: Allah accepts one's Dua and fulfills his/ her needs.
What are the 3 duas accepted? ›
Abu Hurayrah (may Allaah be pleased with him) narrated that the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “There are three whose du'aa' is answered: the du'aa' of the fasting person, the du'aa' of the oppressed and the du'aa' of the traveler.”
Which surah to recite to get rich? ›
There are hadith that pertain to reading Surah Waqiah. Our Prophet (SAW), said in a hadith, “Whoever recites Surah Waqiah at night will never encounter poverty” (Ibn Sunni 620). Another hadith from our Prophet (SAW) says, “Surah Waqiah is the Surah of Wealth, so recite it and teach it to your children” (Ibn Asakir).
What dua is used to get immediate help from Allah? ›
Dua for relief from anxiety
O Allah, I take refuge in you from anxiety and sorrow, weakness and laziness, miserliness and cowardice, the burden of debts and from being overpowered by men. Allahumma innee a3uzubika min alham wa alhuzn wa al3ajz wa alkusl wa albukhl wa aljubn wa galbah aldayn wa Galbah alrijaal.
What are the 3 ways Allah answers dua? ›
Either He is given what he asked for swiftly, or it is stored for him (as a reward) in the afterlife (Akhirah), or it is used to fend off equivalent harm from him.” They said, in that case we will increase (our supplication).
How do you make Allah forgive you? ›
Follow up your misdeed immediately with regret and remorse towards Allah. Repent sincerely by verbalizing 'astaghfirullah,' which means, “I seek forgiveness from Allah.” Resolve to never commit the sin again.
Al-Fattah - The Opener, The Revealer, The Granter of Success | Asma ul Husna - 99 Names of Allah. Allah is Al-Fattah - The Opener, The Revealer, The Granter of Success The One who is the judge and revealer.
How to make dua to marry someone you love? ›
Allahummajal li nasiban fi kulli shay'in 'ahbabtuh, wajaal fihil khayril katheer! Oh Allah, make me a share in everything I loved. And do a lot of good in it.
What is the most important dua? ›
O Allah, send upon Sayyidinā Muhammad a prayer through which You deliver us from all tribulations and harm; and through which You fulfill for us every need; and through which You purify us from every bad thing; and through which You raise us to the loftiest of degrees in Your sight; and through which You cause us to ...
How do you praise Allah before making dua? ›
How can we praise Allah?
- We praise Him as He has praised Himself. ...
- Praise Him as our beloved Messenger ﷺ praised Him. ...
- Praise Him with words used by the companions (radiy Allāhū 'anhum) and the pious predecessors.
- Praise Him with one's own words emanating from the heart, so long as it does not contradict sound beliefs.
Al-Mujeeb is the Answerer of prayers. According to al-Ghazali, this means that it is He who responds to the requests of those who ask by assisting them, to the call of those who call upon Him by answering them, and responds to the plight of the poor with all they need.
Can you give charity to get dua accepted? ›
Allah increases the wealth and the sustenance of the person who regularly gives sadaqah. Dua is accepted when you intercede using your good deed, what is better than asking Allah for something using your sadaqah as intercession?
Where are duas accepted? ›
Hatwim (Hateem):
According to Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) Hatwim is considered as the inner part of Kaaba, one who offers two rakaat Salah in hatwim (hateem) is like to offer Salah inside the Holy Kaaba. It is the place where supplication is accepted.
