There
are certain times dua (supplication) is more likely to be accepted by Allah
(Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) as mentioned by Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam). These
times are as follows:
1. The Last Third Of The Night
Abu
Hurairah (radiAllahu anhu) narrated that Allah’s Messenger (salAllahu alayhi
wasalam) 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]
Amr
ibn Absah narrated that the Prophet 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]
2. 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 (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) 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]
3. Between Adhan and Iqamah
Anas
(radiAllahu anhu) narrated that Allah’s Messenger (salAllahu alayhi wasalam)
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)]
4. An Hour on Friday
Narrated
Abu Hurairah (radiAllahu anhu): Allah’s Messenger (salAllahu alayhi wasalam)
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 (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) 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).
(Note: when we say an hour here we do not mean the hour everyone knows (60 minutes) but an unspecified period of time because the time counters which we use today came after the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) had died.
(Note: when we say an hour here we do not mean the hour everyone knows (60 minutes) but an unspecified period of time because the time counters which we use today came after the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) had died.
5. While Drinking Zamzam Water
Jaber
(radiAllahu anhu) narrated that Allah’s Messenger (salAllahu alayhi wasalam)
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.
6. While Prostrating
Abu
Hurairah (radiAllahu anhu) narrated that Allah’s Messenger (salAllahu alayhi
wasalam), 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.In prostration, recite Duas which prophet Muhammad had recited. Because they are the best duas.Make dua in the prostration during Salah.Dont do separate or special prostration for making Dua.
7. When Waking Up at Night
Narrated
Ubada Bin As-Samit that Allah’s Messenger (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) 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]
8. At The End Of The Obligatory Salat:
Narrated
Abu Omamah (radiAllahu anhu): that Allah’s Messenger (salAllahu alayhi wasalam)
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)
9. 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.
10. During The Rain
Narrated
Sahel Ibn Sa’ad (radiAllahu anhu): that the Messenger of Allah (salAllahu
alayhi wasalam) 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.
11. 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]
12. The one Who Is Suffering Injustice and Opression
The
Messenger of Allah (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said to Mua’ad Ibn Jabal
(radiAllahu anhu), ‘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
prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) declared, ‘Three men whose dua 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]
[Ahmad, at-Tirmidhi - Hasan]
In
another hadith; The Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) 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 (salAllahu
alayhi wasalam) said.
13. The Traveler
The
Messenger of Allah (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) 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.
14. The Parent’s Supplication for their Child
The
Messenger of Allah (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) 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]
15. Dua after praising Allah and giving salat on the Prophet
(salAllahu alayhi wasalam) in the tashahhud at the end of salat.
Narrated
Faddalah ibn Ubayd (radiAllahu anhu): that the Messenger of Allah (salAllahu
alayhi wasalam) 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 (salAllahu alayhi wasalam), then let him pray for whatever he wants’
[abu Dawud #1481, at-Tirmidhi #3477]
In
another hadith; Baqiy ibn Mukhallid (radiAllahu anhu) narrated that that the
Messenger of Allah (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said: ‘Every du’a is not
responded to until one sends blessings upon the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi
wasalam)’ [al-Bayhaqi]
In
another hadith; Umar (radiAllahu anhu) narrated that the Prophet (salAllahu
alayhi wasalam) 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 Prophet (salAllahu
alayhi wasalam)’
[at-Tirmidhi #486]
[at-Tirmidhi #486]
After
a person has finished his tashahhud and before saying the ’salam’, supplication
at this time is one likely to be responded to. Ibn Mas’ud narrates: I was once
praying, and the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam), Abu Bakr and Umar (were
all present). When I sat down (in the final tashahhud), I praised Allah, then
sent salams on the Prophet, then started praying for myself. At this, the
Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said:‘Ask, and you shall be given it! Ask,
and you shall be given it!’ [at-Tirmidhi #593 - hasan, Mishkat al-Misbah #931]
16. The dua of a Muslim for his absent brother or sister Muslim
stemming from the heart.
The
prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said:
‘There is no believing servant who supplicates for his brother in his absence where the angels do not say, ‘the same be for you” [Muslim]
‘There is no believing servant who supplicates for his brother in his absence where the angels do not say, ‘the same be for you” [Muslim]
17. Dua on the Day of Arafat
The
Messenger of Allah (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said: ‘The best supplication is
the supplication on the day of Arafat’.[at-Tirmidhi and Malik]
The
day of Arafat is the essence and pinnacle of Hajj. on this great and momentous
day, millions of worshippers gather together on one plain, from every corner
of the world, with only one purpose in mind – to respone to the call of their
Creator. During this auspicious day, Allah does not refuse the requests of His
worshippers.
18. Dua during the month of Ramadan
Ramadan
is month full of many blessings, thus the du’a of Ramadan is a blessed one.
This can be inferred from the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) saying: ‘When
Ramadan comes, the Doors of Mercy (another narration says Paradise) are opened,
and the doors of Hell are closed, and the Sahitans are locked up’ Thus, it is
clear that du’a during Ramadan has a greater chance of being accepted, as the
Gates of Paradise and Mercy are opened.
[Sahih al-Bukhari #1899, Muslim #1079 and others]
[Sahih al-Bukhari #1899, Muslim #1079 and others]
19. Dua when the Armies meet
When
the Muslim is facing the enemy in battle, at this critical period, the du’a of
a worshipper is accepted.
Sahl
ibn Sa’d (radiAllahu anhu) narrtaed the the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam)
said:
‘Two duas are never rejected, or rarely rejected: the du’a during the call for prayer, and the du’a during the clamity when the two armies attack each other’ [abu Dawud #2540, ibn Majah, al-Hakim]
‘Two duas are never rejected, or rarely rejected: the du’a during the call for prayer, and the du’a during the clamity when the two armies attack each other’ [abu Dawud #2540, ibn Majah, al-Hakim]
In
another narration: ‘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]
20. When Muslims gather for the purpose of invoking and
remembering Allah (Dhikrullah) .
The
Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said:
If a group of people sit together remembering Allah, the angels will circle them, mercy will shroud them, peace will descend onto them and Allah will remember them among those with Him. [Muslim]
If a group of people sit together remembering Allah, the angels will circle them, mercy will shroud them, peace will descend onto them and Allah will remember them among those with Him. [Muslim]
21. First Ten days of Dhul-Hijjah
The
Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said:
‘There are no days during which good deeds are more beloved to Allah than during these ten days’ [Sahih al-Bukhai #969 and others]
‘There are no days during which good deeds are more beloved to Allah than during these ten days’ [Sahih al-Bukhai #969 and others]
22. Dua when the heart reaches out to Allah and is ready to be
totally sincere
23. At Midnight
Abu
Umamah (radiAllahu anhu) said, the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) was
questioned; ‘Which du’a is heard (by Allah)?’ He answered, ‘At midnight and at
the end of every obligatory prayer.’[at-Tirmidhi - Hasan]
25. Dua of people after the death of a person
In
a long hadith, Umm Salamah (radiAllahu anha) narrated that the Prophet
(salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said, when Abu Salamah had just passed away, and had
closed his eyes,
‘Do not ask for yourselves anything but good, for the angels will say ‘Ameen’ to all that you ask for. O Allah, forgive Abu Salamah, and raise his ranks among those who are guided.’
[Muslim, abu Dawud, Ahmad]
‘Do not ask for yourselves anything but good, for the angels will say ‘Ameen’ to all that you ask for. O Allah, forgive Abu Salamah, and raise his ranks among those who are guided.’
[Muslim, abu Dawud, Ahmad]
26. Dua of the one fasting until he breaks his fast.
The
Messenger of Allah (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) 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]
27. Dua of the one fasting at the time of breaking fast
The
prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) declared,
‘Three men whose dua is never rejected (by Allah) are: when a fasting person breaks fast (in another narration, the fasting person until he breaks his fast), the just ruler and the one who is oppressed.’ [Ahmad, at-Tirmidhi - Hasan]
‘Three men whose dua is never rejected (by Allah) are: when a fasting person breaks fast (in another narration, the fasting person until he breaks his fast), the just ruler and the one who is oppressed.’ [Ahmad, at-Tirmidhi - Hasan]
29. Dua of a just Ruler
The
prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) declared,
‘Three men whose dua 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]
‘Three men whose dua 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]
30. Dua of a son or daughter obedient to his or her parents
It
is well known in the story narrated in hadith os three men who were trapped by
a huge stone in a cave. one of them who was kind to kis parents asked Allah to
remove the stone, and his du’a was answered. [Sahih al-Bukhari 3:36 #472]
31. Dua immediately after wudu
Umar
ibn Al-Khattab reported that the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said:
‘There is not one of you that makes wudu, and does it perfectly, then says: I testify that there is no diety worthy of worship except Allah. he is Alone, having no partners. And I bear witness that Muhammad is His slave and messenger’, except that the eight gates of Paradise are opened for him, and he can enter into it through whichever one he pleases’
[Muslim #234, abu Dawud #162, Ahmad, an-Nasa'i]
Saying what has been mentioned in the hadith that is directly related to it (ablution)
‘There is not one of you that makes wudu, and does it perfectly, then says: I testify that there is no diety worthy of worship except Allah. he is Alone, having no partners. And I bear witness that Muhammad is His slave and messenger’, except that the eight gates of Paradise are opened for him, and he can enter into it through whichever one he pleases’
[Muslim #234, abu Dawud #162, Ahmad, an-Nasa'i]
Saying what has been mentioned in the hadith that is directly related to it (ablution)
32. Dua after stoning the Jamarat at Hajj
The
stoning of the small Shaitan (jamrat sugra), or the middle Shaitan (jamrat
wusta) pillars during Hajj.
It is narrated that the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) would stone the small Jamarah (one of the three pillars that is stoned in the last days of Hajj), then face the qiblah, raise his hands, and make du’a for a long time. He would then stone the middle Jamarah and do the same. When he stoned the large Jamarah, he would depart without making any du’a. [Sahih al-Bukhari #1753 and others]
It is narrated that the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) would stone the small Jamarah (one of the three pillars that is stoned in the last days of Hajj), then face the qiblah, raise his hands, and make du’a for a long time. He would then stone the middle Jamarah and do the same. When he stoned the large Jamarah, he would depart without making any du’a. [Sahih al-Bukhari #1753 and others]
33. At the Crowing of a Rooster
Abu
Hurairah (radiAllahu anhu) narrated that the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam)
said:
‘When you hear a rooster crowing, then ask Allah for His bounties, for it has seen an angel, and when you hear a donkey braying, then seek refuge in Allah from Shaitan, for it has seen a Shaitan’ [Sahih al-Bukhari, Muslim, Ahmad, Sahih al-Jami #611]
‘When you hear a rooster crowing, then ask Allah for His bounties, for it has seen an angel, and when you hear a donkey braying, then seek refuge in Allah from Shaitan, for it has seen a Shaitan’ [Sahih al-Bukhari, Muslim, Ahmad, Sahih al-Jami #611]
34. Du’a made inside the Ka’bah
The
Ka’bah is a sanctuary that has no comparison in the entire world. The du’a of one
who prays inside the hijr is considered as being made inside the ka’bah, as it
is part of the house (Baitullah). [This is the semicircle to the right of the
Ka'bah if you face the door, opposite to the Yemeni corner and the Black stone
wall.]
Usamah
ibn Zayd narrated, ‘When the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) entered the
House (Ka’bah), he made du’a in all of its corners [Muslim 2: 968 and others]
35. Du’a on the mount of Safa or Marwah during Umrah or Hajj
It
is narrated that the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) would make long du’as
at Safa and Marwah. [Muslim #1218 and others]
36. Dua at any of the holy sites.
37. While reciting Surah al-Fatihah
The
Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said that Allah the Exalted had said:
‘ I have divided the prayer into two halves between Me and My servant, and My servant will receive what he asks for. When the servant says: Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the universe, Allah the Most High says: My servant has praised Me. And when he (the servant) says: The Most Compassionate, the Merciful, Allah the Most High says: My servant has lauded Me. When he (the servant) says: Master of the Day of Judgment, He remarks: My servant has glorified Me, and sometimes He will say: My servant entrusted (his affairs) to Me. When he (the worshipper) says: Thee do we worship and of Thee do we ask help, He (Allah) says: This is between Me and My servant, and My servant will receive what he asks for. Then, when he (the worshipper) says: Guide us to the straight path, the path of those to whom Thou hast been Gracious — not of those who have incurred Thy displeasure, nor of those who have gone astray, He (Allah) says: This is for My servant, and My servant will receive what he asks for.
[Muslim 4: 395]
‘ I have divided the prayer into two halves between Me and My servant, and My servant will receive what he asks for. When the servant says: Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the universe, Allah the Most High says: My servant has praised Me. And when he (the servant) says: The Most Compassionate, the Merciful, Allah the Most High says: My servant has lauded Me. When he (the servant) says: Master of the Day of Judgment, He remarks: My servant has glorified Me, and sometimes He will say: My servant entrusted (his affairs) to Me. When he (the worshipper) says: Thee do we worship and of Thee do we ask help, He (Allah) says: This is between Me and My servant, and My servant will receive what he asks for. Then, when he (the worshipper) says: Guide us to the straight path, the path of those to whom Thou hast been Gracious — not of those who have incurred Thy displeasure, nor of those who have gone astray, He (Allah) says: This is for My servant, and My servant will receive what he asks for.
[Muslim 4: 395]
38. Saying
‘Ameen’ during prayer
After
finishing the recitation of al-Fatihah, the saying of‘Ameen’ in congregation.
The Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said: ‘When the Imam says ‘Ameen’, then recite it behind him (as well), because whoever’s Ameen coincides with the Ameen of the angels will have all of his sins forgiven.’ [Sahih al-Bukhari #780, Muslim #410 and others]
The Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said: ‘When the Imam says ‘Ameen’, then recite it behind him (as well), because whoever’s Ameen coincides with the Ameen of the angels will have all of his sins forgiven.’ [Sahih al-Bukhari #780, Muslim #410 and others]
39. While
visiting the sick, and dua made by the sick
Umm
Salamah narrated that the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said:
‘When you visit the sick, or the dead then say good, because the angels say ‘Ameen’ to whatever you say [Muslim #2126]
‘When you visit the sick, or the dead then say good, because the angels say ‘Ameen’ to whatever you say [Muslim #2126]
Ali
(radiAllahu anhu) reported that the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said:
‘When a Muslim visits his sick Muslim brother in the morning, seventy thousand angels make dua for his forgiveness till the evening. And when he visits him in the evening, seventy thousand angels make dua for his forgiveness till the morning, and he will be granted a garden for it in Jannah.’ [at-Tirmidhi, abu Dawud]
‘When a Muslim visits his sick Muslim brother in the morning, seventy thousand angels make dua for his forgiveness till the evening. And when he visits him in the evening, seventy thousand angels make dua for his forgiveness till the morning, and he will be granted a garden for it in Jannah.’ [at-Tirmidhi, abu Dawud]
