The document discusses the importance and etiquette of making dua (supplication) to Allah in Islam. It notes that dua is a necessity, not an option, and outlines proper etiquette including praising Allah, seeking his nearness, and sending blessings upon the Prophet before making requests. The document provides several hadith emphasizing that Allah commands believers to make dua and that he answers the supplications of those who call upon him. It warns that not making dua can anger Allah and notes the psychological and spiritual benefits of dua, including increased faith, hope, humility and closeness to Allah.

2. Making dua to Allah is not an
option, but a necessity
Literally the word Dua means “to call
upon.” In Islam Dua or supplication means
to address Allah (SWT) with praise,
thanksgiving, hope, and to mention one’s
needs.

3. Etiquette for making Dua.
Just like when we speak to a dignitary, or head of a state, we use certain
language; follow the protocol to get proper attention and response.
Similarly there are formulas and language taught by the Quran, the
Prophet (S.A.W.) and his progeny, and the Imams to make Dua.
The guidance from the Quran, the Prophet and the Imams (A.S.) about
making Dua can be summarized as follows:
• Address Allah (SWT) directly and mention your needs, difficulties and
distresses.
• Praise and glorify Allah before making the Dua. Seek His nearness and
good pleasure; and remember that making Dua is also an act of
worship.
• Before and after making Dua send peace and blessings on the
Prophet and his progeny peace be upon them all

4. Making dua lets us seek Allah’s
attention.
Allah (SWT) has commanded in Quran that we should
make Dua to Him.
.It has been reported that the prophet (S.A.W.) related
that Allah (SWT) says: “O My servants, all of you are
misguided except him whom I guide, so ask Me for
guidance, and I will guide you. All of you are poor except
whom I enrich, so ask Me for riches, and I will provide for
you. All of you are sinners except him whom I release, so
ask Me to forgive you, and I will forgive you.”

5. “And your Lord says: Call on
Me; I will answer your (prayer).
But those who are too arrogant
to ask Me, will surely find
themselves in Hell-in
humiliation.” 40: 60.

6. “And when My servants ask
Thee (O’ Prophet) about Me,
then verily I am near, I answer
the prayer (Dua) of the
supplicant when he beseeches
unto Me. So let them hear My
call, and believe in Me, so that
they may be led right.” S. 2: 186

7. “Dua is higher form of worship.
Dua can change fate”
Al-Tirmidhi narrated that Al-Nu’maan ibn Basheer (RA)
said: I heard the Messenger of Allah (SAW) say on the
minbar:
“Dua is worship.” Then he recited the verse (interpretation
of the meaning): “And your Lord said: Invoke Me [i.e.
believe in My Oneness (Islamic Monotheism) and ask Me
for anything] I will respond to your (invocation)…”

8. Not making Dua makes Allah
angry
 The Prophet (SAW) said:
 “Whoever does not ask from Allah,
He becomes angry with him.”
 “And your Lord says: Call on Me; I
will answer your (prayer). But those
who are too arrogant to serve Me
will surely find themselves in Hell-in
humiliation.” 40: 60

9. we should NEVER let go of
making dua to Allah swt.
One should not say “this can not happen.” Nothing is
beyond the reach and the power of Allah (SWT). He
is most generous and full of mercy.

10. Acceptance of dua is a great
favor from the Almighty Allah
 it’s only logical for us to thank Him
for his blessings and bounties.

11. Mistake We make after dua is
answered
 Unfortunately it is common for
many of us to forget the time,
when we were desperately calling
on Allah for His help, and get so
carried away with enjoying the
results, that we forget
remembering Allah and thanking
Him for His grace.

12. Lose hope in the effectiveness
and powers of our Dua.
About the matter of Dua’s not being answered. Ibn al-Jawzi in
one of his books commented .
I think part of the test is when a believer supplicates and receives
no response, and he repeats the dua for a long time and sees no
sign of a response. He should realize that this is a test and needs
patience.

13. Dua’s being accepted
 It was narrated that Faddalah ibn „Ubayd said: The
Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon
him) heard a man making dua after his prayer, but
he did not send blessings upon the Prophet (peace
and blessings of Allah be upon him). The Prophet
(peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said:
“This man is in a hurry.” Then he called him and
said to him or to someone else: “When any one of
you has finished praying (and makes dua), let him
start by praising Allah, then let him send blessings
upon the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be
upon him), then after that let him ask for whatever
he wants.” Al-Albani said: it is a saheeh hadeeth.
(Saheeh Sunan al-Tirmidhi, 2765.

14. Psychological and spiritual
benefits of making Dua.
a) It increases the faith of the
supplicant, who acknowledges the
fact that Allah (SWT) is Omnipotent,
Omnipresent and is the ultimate
recourse.
b) It gives hope and the strength to the
distressed soul, and saves from despair.
c) It brings the supplicant closer to the
Creator, strengthening the bond
between them.
d) It increases humility, which in turn
increases piety.
e) It curbs ego and vanity.