Let's All Make More Dua (supplications)

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And when My servants ask you (O Muhammad concerning Me, then answer them), I am indeed near (to them by My knowledge).
I respond to the invocations of the supplicant when he calls on Me (without any partner).
So let them obey Me and believe in Me, so that they may be led aright.
(Quran 2:186 click for tafsir)

As
we all know, anytime is a great time to spiritually recharge! And
anytime is a great time to make Dua. I can personally tell you all that
it does wonders. Honestly, things I’ve asked for persistently and I did
not think would, have come true.

It’s
incredible. I look back and can’t believe I’ve gotten so many of things
I asked so desperately for, Allah truly does not leave the hands of a
believer empty when raised to Him. I get excited every year around this
time because I get to make that wish list again.

I
would highly recommend making a personal dua list of your own! As an
incentive, our Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “Allah is
angry with those who do not ask Him for anything” (Tirmidhi).

So, why should we make Allah angry with us?

Some things to consider when writing your dua list:

1. Write it all down

Put
down what you want to ask for on paper or on your phone so for the
first few weeks you don’t miss a single item. It can be as long as you
want! It can be private and you don’t need to share it with others so
feel free to only make a list of keywords to remind you of each item.

2.Ask anything & everything that is good

When
choosing your items, imagine that Allah is asking you to ask Him for
anything and everything you’ve ever wanted! Imagine the possibilities.
Write down everything you want to ask Allah with no limitations (but
keep it halal!). Remember brothers and sisters you are asking Al Mujeeb
(The One Who Responds & Supreme Answerer)

3. Organize

Try separating your duas into categories so you know that you’ve properly hit each one. I would recommend:

dunya (this life)
akhirah (Next Life)
ibadah (worship)
the ummah (Muslims everywhere)
Relationships (with others)

Now in each category, consider what you need most and start writing them out.

4. Make the dua when duas are most likely answered

These
times include right before breaking the fast, during your salah in
sujood and after the obligatory prayers, Qiyam ul layl (midnight
prayers) etc. I personally make mine just before iftar (breaking fast).

5. Remember the etiquette of dua

There
is a right and proper way to make dua. Remember that we must praise
Allah first, ask for peace and blessings upon our Prophet (peace and
blessings be upon him) and then make our dua.

I
pray you all have your prayers answered. May Allah preserve you all to
reap the benefits of making dua and bring you closer to Him. May He give
you all strength, knowledge, patience and humility. Ameen!

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