The Prophet ο·Ί stated in an authentic hadith: "Supplication (dua) is worship itself." (Sunan Abi Dawud). When making dua, a servant displays their absolute dependence upon Allah and their certainty in His boundless generosity.
Key Etiquettes of Supplication
- Begin with Praise and Salawat: Start by praising Allahβs attributes and sending blessings on the Prophet Muhammad ο·Ί.
- Face the Qibla and Raise Hands: Demonstrating humility and expectation of mercy.
- Make Dua with Certainty (Yaqeen): The Prophet ο·Ί instructed: "Call upon Allah while you are certain of being answered, and know that Allah does not answer a supplication from a careless, inattentive heart." (Jami at-Tirmidhi).
- Do Not Be Impatient: Avoid saying "I supplicated but was not answered." Answers may come immediately, or be stored as reward for the Hereafter, or used to avert a harmful calamity.
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