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Does Allah Accept the Du`a of Sinners?
A sinner’s Du`a may be answered as a means of leading him gradually towards his punishment, or for another reason. The fact that a Du`a is not answered does not always mean that the one who is praying is corrupt.23,629Should a person call upon Allaah even though Allaah knows his needs?
58,369Overstepping the mark in making du`a’?
33,333Starting and ending du`a with blessings upon the Prophet
53,214Is Wiping The Face after Du`a Sunnah?
Wiping the face with the hands after making Du`a is not prescribed in Islam, because the Hadiths that have been narrated concerning that are inauthentic.174,792How to Make Du’a
This is how to make du’a: 1. Believing in Tawhid. 2. Sincerity towards Allah Alone in making du’a. 3. Ask of Allah by His most beautiful names. 4. Praising Allah as He deserves. 5. Sending blessings upon the Prophet. 6. Facing the qiblah. 7. Raising the hands. 8. Asking frequently. 9. Having certain faith that Allah will respond. 10. Saying du’a three times. 11. Ensuring that one’s food and clothing are good/lawful. 12. Saying du’a silently.323,019Times When Du`a Is Accepted
Among the times when du`a is accepted are the following: 1. Laylat al-Qadar 2. In the depths of the night 3. Following the prescribed prayers 4. Between the adhan and the iqamah 5. When the call for the prescribed prayers is given 6. When rain falls 7. At a certain time of the night 8. A certain time on Friday 9. When drinking Zamzam water 10. When prostrating 11. When hearing the crowing of a rooster 12. Du`a of one who is sick406,493The hadeeth: “Allaah loves those who are persistent in making du’aa’”
17,279Du’aa’ is suspended between heaven and earth until you send blessings upon the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him)
36,519Ruling on making du`a in languages other than Arabic in the prayer
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