DU’AA
The Weapon of BelieverRequesting Allah's personal attention by means of supplication and invocation for the fulfilment of one's personal needs directly from Allah Himself. Therefore, the need to turn to Allah is in simple words, du'aa.
Nu'maan Ibne Basheer radhiyallahu anhu reports that the Messenger of Allah sallallahu alayhi wasallam said, "Du'aa (supplication) is worship' Aboo Daawood
'Aa'ishah radhiyallahu anhaa has said that the Messenger of Allah sallallahu alayhi wasallam liked comprehensive du'aa and discarded others. Aboo Daawood
Anas radhiyallahu anhu narrated the du'aa most often recited by the Messenger of Allah sallallahu alayhi wasallam, "O Allah! Grant us goodness in this world and goodness in the Hereafter and save us from the fire (of Jahannam)." Bukhaari and Muslim
Taariq Ibne Ushaim radhiyallahu anhu has reported that whenever any person entered the fold of Islaam, the Messenger of Allah sallallahu alayhi wasallam used to teach them Salaat and thereafter he would direct them to supplicate in these words, "O Allah! Forgive me. Have mercy upon me. Guide me and forbear from me and provide me with sustenance and salvation." Muslim
Ubaadah Ibne Saamit radhiyallahu anhu has reported that the Messenger of Allah sallallahu alayhi wasallam said, "Whenever a Muslim makes du'aa to Allah, He accepts his du'aa, or averts any similar kind of trouble from him. (This happens) until he prays for something sinful or something that may break the ties of kinship, (after which it is not accepted)." Upon this the Companions of the Prophet of Allah sallallahu alayhi wasallam said, "Then we shall supplicate most frequently." Thereupon the Messenger of Allah sallallahu alayhi wasallam said , "Allah is the bestower of things in abundance." Tirmizi
Aboo Dardaa radhiyallahu anhu has reported that the Messenger of Allah sallallahu alayhi wasallam said, "Whenever a Muslim prays for his brother in his absence, the angels say, "The same be for you too!" Muslim
Aboo Dardaa radhiyallahu anhu has reported that the Messenger of Allah sallallahu alayhi wasallam said, "The du'aa of a Muslim for another Muslim (in his absence) is responded to, as long as he makes du'aa for goodness and blessings. And the angel says, "Aameen! And may the same be for you too! " Muslim
Aboo Hurayrah radhiyallahu anhu has reported that the Messenger of Allah sallallahu alayhi wasallam said, "A servant becomes nearest to his Lord when he is in prostration. So increase (your) du'aa in prostration." Muslim
Aboo Hurayrah radhiyallahu anhu has reported that the Messenger of Allah sallallahu alayhi wasallam said, "The du'aa of each one of you is granted if he does not demand it's answer quickly by saying, "I prayed to my Lord, but it was not granted." Muslim
Aboo Umaamah Al Baahily radhiyallahu anhu has reported that the Messenger of Allah sallallahu alayhi wasallam was asked, "At what time does the du'aa find the greatest response?" He replied, "A du'aa made during the midnight and after the conclusion of the compulsory Salaat." Tirmizi
Aboo Umaamah Al Baahily radhiyallahu anhu has reported that the Messenger of Allah sallallahu alayhi wasallam made many du'aa, which we could not memorise. Therefore we mentioned this to him, and he replied, "Shall I tell you a comprehensive du'aa?" Then he said, "Say: O Allah! I beg of you the good which your Nabee Muhammad sallallahu alayhi wasallam has begged you of. And, I seek your protection from the evil where from your Nabee Muhammad sallallahu alayhi wasallam has sought your protection. You are the one from whom help is sought and it is your responsibility to communicate the truth. There is no power or strength except with Allah, The Exalted, The Great." Tirmizi
Jaabir Ibne Samurah radhiyallahu anhu has reported that the Messenger of Allah sallallahu alayhi wasallam said, "Do not invoke curses on yourself, your children or your possessions, lest you should happen to do it at a time which may coincide with the time of acceptance of du'aa, thus your du'aa might be granted." Muslim