1. Rasulullah (SAW) said:
“The dua of a Muslim for his brother (in Islam) in
his absence is readily accepted, an angel is appointed to his side, whenever
he makes a beneficial dua for his brother the appointed angel says aameen and
may you also be blessed with the same."
(Sahih Muslim)
2. Rasulullah (SAW) said:
“There is nothing more dear to Allah Ta’ala than a
servant making dua to him”
(Tirmizi)
3. Rasulullah (SAW) said:
“The person who does not ask from Allah Ta’ala,
Allah Ta’ala becomes angry with him.”
(Tirmizi)
4. Rasulullah (SAW) said:
“Whosoever desires that Allah Ta’ala answers his
duas in unfavourable and difficult conditions, he should make plentiful dua in
days of ease and comfort. "
(Tirmizi)
5. Rasulullah (SAW) said:
"Dua is the essence of Ibadah (worship) "
(Tirmizi)
Commentary:
There are deep sighs of remorse and sorrow echoed from every corner of the
Muslim World. Frustration and anger at the attitude and behaviour of so-called
“Islamic states” has only added fuel to the already blazing fire. No matter
what we do and how much we speak, Allah Ta’ala is fully aware of the plight
and condition of every soul. Everything happens only with his permission and
will. In every crisis Rasulullah (SAW) total effort and focus was directed
towards dua. The most glaring example was during the battle of Badr, when
Rasulullah (SAW) spent the entire night in fervent dua until the Sahaba (R.A)
had to stop him. Dua is certainly the most lethal weapon we have and no crisis
or catastrophe should deter us a single degree from this course. The benefits
of dua are innumerable and its effects and fruits will be seen in the
hereafter also. However, acceptance of dua is dependant on two crucial aspects
viz. pure halaal sustenance and total unconditional abstention from sin.