Du'a Timings
There are
certain times supplication is more likely to be accepted by Allah
(Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) as mentioned by Prophet (saw). These times
are:
1. The Last Third Of The
Night
Abu Huraira (Ra) narrated that
Allah’s Messenger (SAW) said: In the last third of every night
our Rabb (Cherisher and Sustainer) (Allah (Subhanahu
wa Ta'ala)) descends to the lowermost heaven and says; “Who is
calling Me, so that I may answer him? Who is asking Me so that
may I grant him? Who is seeking forgiveness from Me so that I may
forgive him?.” (Bukhari) <O:P></O:P>
2. Late at night
When people are sleeping and busy with worldly pleasures Allah (SWT)
gives the believers an opportunity, or an answer hour if they can
fight sleep and invoke Allah (SWT) for whatever they need.
3. Between Adhan and Iqama <O:P></O:P>
Anas (Ra) narrated that Allah’s
Messenger (SAW) said: “A supplication made between the
Adhan and Iqama is not rejected.” (An-Nasai
and Ibn Hibban graded it sahih (sound))
4. An Hour On Friday<O:P> </O:P>
Narrated Abu Huraira (ra):
Allah’s Messenger (SAW) talked about Friday and said: “There is
an hour on Friday and if a Muslim gets it while offering Salat
(prayer) and asks something from Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala),
then Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) will definitely meet his
demand.” And he (the Prophet (SAW) pointed out the
shortness of that time with his hands. (Bukhari)
Some said this hour is from the
time the Imam (prayer’s leader) enters the mosque on Friday’s
prayer until the prayer is over where others have said
that it is the last hour of the day. (Note: when we say an hour
here we do not mean the hour everyone knows (60 minutes) but an
unspecified period of time because the time counters which we use
today came after the Prophet (SAW) had died
5. While Drinking Zamzam
Water
Jaber (Ra) narrated
that Allah’s Messenger (SAW) said: “Zamzam water is for what it
is drunk for.” (Ahmed and Ibn Majah)
This means that when you drink
Zamzam water you may ask Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) for anything
you like to gain or benefit from this water such as healing from
illness.... etc.
6. While Prostrating <O:P></O:P>
Abu Huraira (Ra)
narrated that Allah’s Messenger (SAW), said: “The nearest a
slave can be to his Rabb (Cherisher and Sustainer) is when he is
prostrating, so invoke (supplicate) Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala)
much. (Muslim) When a Muslim is in his Salat
(prayer) he is facing Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) and when he
prostrates he is the nearest he can be to Allah (Subhanahu wa
Ta'ala) so it is best to invoke Allah (SWT) at this time.
On The Day Of Arafa: The
Messenger of Allah (SAW) said: The best supplication is the
supplication on the day of Arafa. (At-Tirmidhi and
Malik)
7. When Waking Up at Night
Narrated Ubada Bin As-Samit that Allah’s Messenger (SAW) said:
“Whomever wakes up at night and says La ilaha illallahu wahdahu
la shrika lahu lahulmulku, wa lahul hamdu, wa huwa ala kulli
shai'in qadir. Alhamdu lillahi, wa subhanallahi wa la ilaha
illallahu, wallah akbir, wa la hawla wala quwata illa billah”
(none has the right to be worshipped but Allah (Subhanahu wa
Ta'ala) He is the only one who has no partners. His is the
kingdom and all the praises are for Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala)
All the glories are for Allah(SWT) And none has the right to be
worshipped but Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) and Allah(SWT) is the
most Great and there is neither might nor power except with Allah
(Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) and then says, Allahumma ighfir li (O
Allah! Forgive me) or invokes Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala), he
will be responded to and if he makes ablution and performs Salat
(prayer), his Salat (prayer) will be accepted. (Bukhari)
8. At The End Of The
Obligatory “Salat” : <O:P></O:P>
Narrated Abu Omamah (Ra): that
Allah’s Messenger (SAW) was asked, O Messenger of
Allah, which supplication is heard (by Allah (SWT), he said the
end of the night and at the end of the obligatory Salat (prayer)
(At-Tirmidhi)
This time is after saying
“At-tahyat” , and before making Tasleem (finishing prayer)
9. The Night Of 'Qadr'
(Decree) <O:P></O:P>
This night is the greatest night
of the year. This is the night which the almighty Allah (Subhanahu
wa Ta'ala) said about it,
"The night of Al-Qadar (Decree) is better than a thousand
month."
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10. During The Rain <O:P></O:P>
Narrated Sahel Ibn Saad (Ra):
that the Messenger of Allah (SAW) said: Two will not be rejected,
Supplication after the Adhan (call of prayer) and at the time of
the rain. (Al-Hakim and Abu Dawud)
The time of the rain is a time
of mercy from Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) so, one should take
advantage of this time when Allah (SWT) is having mercy on His
slaves.
11. At the Adhan
12. The One Who Is Suffering
Injustice <O:P></O:P>
The Messenger of Allah (SAW)
said to Mua'ad Ibn Jabal (Ra), Beware of the supplication of the
unjustly treated, because there is no shelter or veil between it
(the supplication of the one who is suffering injustice) and
Allah (SWT) (Al-Bukhari and Muslim)
The One who is suffering
injustice is heard by Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) when he invokes
Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) to retain his rights from the unjust
one. Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) has sworn to help the one who is
suffering from injustice sooner or later as the Messenger of
Allah (SAW) said.
13. The Traveler
The Messenger of Allah (SAW)
said; Three supplications will not be rejected (by Allah
(SWT)), the supplication of the parent for his child, the
supplication of the one who is fasting, and the supplication of
the traveler,. [al-Bayhaqi]
During travel supplication is
heard by Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) if the trip is for a good
reason, but if the trip is for a bad intention or to perform
illegal things (making sins) this will not apply to it.
14. The Fasting
15. The Parent's Supplication
for their Child