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Times to make Du'a` (Supplication) As Mentioned By The Prophet
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1.
The Last Third Of The Night
Abu Hurairah (RA) narrated that Allah’s Messenger
(SAW) said: 'In the last third of every night our Rabb
(Cherisher and Sustainer) (Allah (SWT)) 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 (SWT) gives the believers an
opportunity, or an answer hour if they can fight sleep
and invoke Allah (SWT) for whatever they need. The
Prophet (SAW) 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 No. 757]
3. Between Adhan and Iqamah
Anas (RA) narrated that Allah’s Messenger (SAW)
said: 'A supplication made between the Adhan and Iqama
is not rejected.'
[Ahmad, abu Dawud No. 521, at-Tirmidhi No. 212, Sahih
al-Jami No. 3408, an-Nasai and Ibn Hibban graded it
sahih (sound)]
4. An Hour On Friday
Narrated Abu Hurairah (RA): Allah’s Messenger (SAW)
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 (SWT), then
Allah (SWT) will definitely meet his demand.' And he
(the Prophet (SAW) 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).
5. While Drinking Zamzam Water
Jaber (RA) narrated that Allah’s Messenger (SAW)
said: 'Zamzam water is for what it is drunk for.'
[Ahmad 3: 357 and Ibn Majah No. 3062]. This means that
when you drink Zamzam water you may ask Allah (SWT)
for anything you like to gain or benefit from this
water such as healing from illness.... etc.
6. While Prostrating
Abu Hurairah (RA) narrated that Allah’s Messenger
(SAW), said: 'The nearest a slave can be to his Lord
is when he is prostrating, so invoke (supplicate)
Allah (SWT) much in it. [Muslim, abu Dawud, an-Nasa'i
and others, Sahih al-Jami No. 1175]
When a Muslim is in his Salat (prayer) he is facing
Allah (SWT) and when he prostrates he is the nearest
he can be to Allah (SWT) so it is best to invoke Allah
(SWT) 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.
7. When Waking Up at Night
Narrated Ubada Bin As-Samit that Allah’s Messenger
(SAW) 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 (SWT) He is the
only one who has no partners. His is the kingdom and
all the praises are for Allah (SWT) All the glories
are for Allah (SWT) And none has the right to be
worshipped but Allah (SWT) and Allah (SWT) is the most
Great and there is neither might nor power except with
Allah (SWT) and then says, Allahumma ighfir li (O
Allah! Forgive me) or invokes Allah (SWT), 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 (RA): that Allah’s Messenger
(SAW) was asked, O Messenger of Allah, which
supplication is heard (by Allah (SWT), 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 (SWT) 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 (RA): that the Messenger of
Allah (SAW) 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 No. 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 No.
1469]. The time of the rain is a time of mercy from
Allah (SWT) so, one should take advantage of this time
when Allah (SWT) 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 No.
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 No. 2106, al-Sahihah
No. 1413]
12. The One Who Is Suffering Injustice and
Opression
The Messenger of Allah (SAW) said to Mua'ad Ibn Jabal
(RA), '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 (SWT)' [Sahih Al-Bukhari and
Muslim]
The prophet (SAW) 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]
In another hadith; The Prophet (SAW) 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 (SWT) when he
invokes Allah (SWT) to retain his rights from the
unjust one or oppressor. Allah (SWT) has sworn to help
the one who is suffering from injustice sooner or
later as the Messenger of Allah (SAW) said.
13. The Traveler
The Messenger of Allah (SAW) said; Three supplications
will not be rejected (by Allah (SWT)), 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 (SWT) 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 (SAW) said; Three supplications
will not be rejected (by Allah (SWT)), 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 (SAW) in the tashahhud at the end of salat.
Narrated Faddalah ibn Ubayd (RA): that the Messenger
of Allah (SAW) 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 (SAW),
then let him pray for whatever he wants'
[abu Dawud No. 1481, at-Tirmidhi No. 3477]
In another hadith; Baqiy ibn Mukhallid (RA) narrated
that that the Messenger of Allah (SAW) said: 'Every
du'a is not responded to until one sends blessings
upon the Prophet (SAW)' [al-Bayhaqi]
In another hadith; Umar (RA) narrated that the Prophet
(SAW) 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 (SAW)' [at-Tirmidhi No.
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 (SAW), 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 (SAW) said:
'Ask, and you shall be given it! Ask, and you shall be
given it!' [at-Tirmidhi No. 593 - hasan, Mishkat al-Misbah
No. 931]
16. The dua of a Muslim for his absent brother or
sister Muslim stemming from the heart.
The prophet (SAW) 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]
17. Dua on the Day of Arafat
The Messenger of Allah (SAW) 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 (SAW) saying: 'When Ramadan comes, the
Doors of Mercy (another narration says Paradise) are
opened, and the doors of Hell are closed, and the
Shaitans 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 No. 1899, Muslim No. 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 (RA) narrtaed the the Prophet (SAW)
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 No. 2540, ibn Majah, al-Hakim]
20. When Muslims gather for the purpose of invoking
and remembering Allah (Dhikrullah).
The Prophet (SAW) 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]
21. First Ten days of Dhul-Hijjah
The Prophet (SAW) said: 'There are no days during
which good deeds are more beloved to Allah than during
these ten days'
[Sahih al-Bukhai No. 969 and others]
22. Dua when the heart reaches out to Allah and is
ready to be totally sincere
23. At Midnight
Abu Umamah (RA) said, the Prophet (SAW) 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 (RA) narrated that the
Prophet (SAW) 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]
26. Dua of the one fasting until he breaks his
fast.
The Messenger of Allah (SAW) said; Three supplications
will not be rejected (by Allah (SWT)), 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 (SAW) 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]
29. Dua of a just Ruler
The prophet (SAW) 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]
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 No. 472]
31. Dua immediately after wudu`
Umar ibn Al-Khattab reported that the Prophet (SAW)
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 No.
234, abu Dawud No. 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 (SAW) 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 No. 1753 and
others]
33. At the Crowing of a Rooster
Abu Hurairah (RA) narrated that the Prophet (SAW)
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 No. 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 (SAW)
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 (SAW) would make long
du'as at Safa and Marwah. [Muslim No. 1218 and others]
36. Dua at any of the holy sites.
37. While reciting Surah al-Fatihah
The Prophet (SAW) 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]
38. Saying 'Ameen' during prayer
After finishing the recitation of al-Fatihah, the
saying of'Ameen' in congregation. The Prophet (SAW)
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 No. 780,
Muslim No. 410 and others]
39. While visiting the sick, and dua made by the
sick
Umm Salamah narrated that the Prophet (SAW) said:
'When you visit the sick, or the dead then say good,
because the angels say 'Ameen' to whatever you say
[Muslim No. 2126]
Ali (RA) reported that the Prophet (SAW) 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
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