The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “Du’a (supplication) is worship.” Dua is a powerful weapon of the believer. If his/her dua does not get accepted it could either be a source of salvation in the hereafter or a way to ward off evil from you. If it does get accepted, there’s khair or goodness in it.
In short, a du’a will either result in three things: Allah will either answer the du’a immediately, He will postpone it for a better time and we’ll be rewarded for the patience or it will be rejected because Allah knows what’s best for us and it can help ward off harm in the Dunya or Aakhirah (here or hereafter).
So, what are the secrets behind a du’a that gets accepted?
There are plenty but we have listed a few below:
- Supplicate for others
Make dua for others what you want for yourself. As a Muslim, we are supposed to feel the pain of other Muslims and pray for them. Life can throw us in the same situation where we might need du’as from others.
- Ask during the accepted times
Allah did not place a limit on the number or type of du’as you can make. Show Allah your dependence on Him through constant supplications. Following is the list of best places and times to make duas. 1. Laylat al-Qadar 2. After obligatory prayers 3. Between adhan and the iqama 4. At the time of rain 5. A certain time on Friday 6. While traveling 7. In sickness/ pain/ oppression (during calamity) 8. While prostrating 9. During Hajj (On the day of Arafah) 10. Whatever you drink Zamzam for.
- Show gratitude
Be thankful for what you already have, no matter how meager it is, in order to receive more or better.
When your dua is answered, say Alhamdulillah from the heart, make sujood, increase in your ibadah and decrease your disobedience. Show gratefulness through your actions and words both.
- Hope for positive results and do not give up
Ask and you shall receive. Have firm faith that your du’a will be answered and your wish will definitely be granted. You have asked the King – for Whom, nothing is impossible. No matter how big your need is, or how difficult you think your problem is, or how messy your situation is, it is a matter of Kun fayakun for Him.
If the dua leaves your lips without the feeling of excitement and hope of acceptance, then try tweaking your du’a a little. Put anticipation in your dua. For eg: Instead of saying – “O Allah! Grant me, children”. Maybe you can ask “O Allah! Let me be a part of my Child’s wedding”. This may keep you more hopeful and excited every time you make this dua.
Alhamdullilah for all the answered du’as and remember don't lower your standards, raise your DUA!
Written by Yaseen Johaar