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Thousands of practices reveal how much beauty lies in Islam. One of their most significant is that we can ask Allah for mercy, forgiveness, and our needs. Other formalities like Quran recitation, Namaz, and Charity also bring us close to Allah Almighty, but dua hai has its unique importance. Allah is the Lord and listens to everyone. Still,  some people complain that their Duas do not get acceptance in the companionship of Allah. It is not that. In reality, their procedure to make dua is not that good, and the following are the tips to make dua effective.

What is Dua and Its Importance?

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Dua is a beautiful practice in Islam, asking Allah for His blessings and compassion and fulfilling our needs. In other words, it is begging from the Almighty, and He loves to be asked. Allah says I do not welcome a Namaz, where the praying person does not make dua. This tells how important it is to make Dua. However, when you make supplication, ensure to purify your soul first. Likewise, we can follow various practices to make dua effective, which we will discuss in the following passages.

Tips to Make Dua Effective

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While there are no specific conditions for making Dua, a few etiquette must be followed, such as performing wudu, turning one's face towards Kaaba, and many others. This blog post will explain these tips and etiquette.

Perform Wudu

A person once asked the Holy Prophet about Wude, and the Holy Prophet said Wudu purifies the soul. Making dua is conversing with Allah Almighty, and while talking to Him, we should bring ourselves into a condition that He likes to hear us. Here, an event of Imam Ali flashed through the mind when a person came to him and complained that Allah did not listen to him. Imam Ali asked him whether he had performed Wudu before or not. He replied, “No.” Then, Imam turned his face towards the people sitting in that gathering and said, “No one has the right to complain about his dua acceptance until he has not performed Wudu.” However, Wudu does not fall on the list of obligatory actions, but it is profoundly important.

Turn Your Face Towards Qiblah

Muslims turn towards the Qiblah during both prayers and supplications. This practice follows the example of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), who always faced the Qiblah when making Dua. There are two main reasons for this tradition:

Habit and Consistency

Prayers are obligatory acts of worship where facing the Qiblah is a requirement. By facing the Qiblah during supplications, Muslims maintain consistency in their actions and connect Dua with prayer.

Respect and Significance

The Kaaba is a highly sacred site in Islam.  Facing the Qiblah during Dua demonstrates respect and acknowledges the importance of this direction in Islamic practice.  Just as Allah accepts prayers offered facing the Kaaba, it is hoped that supplications in this direction will also be well-received.

Raise Your Hands

The next tip to make Dua effective is to raise your hand while sullicating. A common saying is: How can someone help you if you do not ask him? Although Allah knows the deep secrets in our hearts, He likes us to ask him. So, facing Qiblah when performing Wudu and raising hands while appealing helps make Dua effective.

Use Moderate Tone

When you have raised your hands, it is time to appeal to the Almighty. The Holy Prophet advised us not to keep our tone high while asking Allah for something. Therefore, we never raise our voice in front of a person we ask to help us, so how can we do it in front of our Creator?

One more thing: Do not directly ask Allah for help, but praise Him first. When done, ensure that you beg for forgiveness for your wrongdoings. On the authority of Anas (RA), who said: I heard the Messenger of Allah (SAW) say: “Allah the Almighty said: ‘O son of Adam, so long as you call upon Me and ask of Me, I shall forgive you for what you have done, and I shall not mind. O son of Adam were your sins to reach the clouds of the sky and were nine you then to ask forgiveness of Me, I would forgive you. O son of Adam, were you to come to Me with sins nearly as great as the earth, and were you then to face Me, ascribing no partner to Me, I would bring you forgiveness nearly as great as it.’” [40 Hadith Qudsi]

Make Dua for Others

The people of Hazrat Moosa complained about fulfilling their supplications, and the Prophet asked Allah to answer their queries. Allah said, “O Moosa, ask your companions to pray for others, not themselves.” This shows how essential it is to pray for others and ask others to pray for you. So, whenever you make a supplication next time, remember others and seek betterment for them. Allah is aware of our hearts and knows what we want!

Conclusion

After reading this blog post, you must have learned the tips to make Dua effective. It is not that difficult; all we need to do is perform Wudu, face towards Qiblah, raise our hands, and Ask Allah to be more merciful to us. Another thing is to remember others and ask others to remember our name while praying to Allah Almighty. More importantly, supplication is a way to develop a connection with Allah; nothing is more valuable than having a connection with Allah.

What is the best time to make Dua?

Allah says I never leave a person empty-handed who asks me at midnight. On the other hand, Holy Ramadan is the best month for praying.

How to make Dua in Sujood?

To make Dua in Sujood, simply recite your personal supplications while in the position of prostration during Salah. Focus on your requests and speak earnestly to Allah, as this is a special time when prayers are highly recommended.

How to make Dua in Tahajjud?

To make Dua in Tahajjud, offer your prayers during the night after performing the Tahajjud prayer. Speak sincerely to Allah, expressing your needs and desires, as this is a time when prayers are especially effective and accepted.

In dua, how may one glorify Allah?

Saying "SubhanAllah alhamdulillah Allah o akbar lailaha illalah" and "Darud on prophet" like "Sallal lahu alaihi wassalam" are two ways to glorify Allah. You can make a dua in Arabic or your own language after that.

What is the importance of Dua according to Hadith Al Qudsi?

"Verily, your Lord is Generous and feels shy (out of His immense kindness) to reject the supplication of His servant when he raises his hands to Him (in supplication)."

What time is the prayer of Tahajjud?

Usually, Tahajjud starts after the Isha Prayer and ends before the Fajr Prayer. The Holy Prophet liked to pray Tahajjud in the third part of the night. According to today’s time calculations, this time starts at 2:00 AM to 4:00, depending on the part of the year!