Du'a (Supplication)

In Islam, duʿāʾ (Arabic: دُعَاء‎, plural: ʾadʿiyah أدْعِيَة), literally meaning "invocation", is an act of supplication. The term is derived from an Arabic word meaning to 'call out' or to 'summon', and Muslims regard this as a profound act of worship.

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Arabic . Du'a (Supplication) . Salah (Prayers) . Meaning . Qunut

Is it permissible to make Dua in a language other than Arabic during Kunoot in prayer in order to express our needs or requests?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 1 year ago

Seeking your needs from Allah (SWT) in your own language is permissible during Qunout after reciting any Du;a in Arabic for Qunout. Du'a of Qomout should involve Arabic part then rest can be in any language.

Wassalam.

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Fear . Family . Anxiety . Health . Du'a (Supplication)

I am worried about myself or a family member contracting an incurable disease, and my work in a medical environment heightens this fear. Is there a specific Dua that can help alleviate my anxiety regarding this situation?

There are many supplications for protection beside repeating Estighfaar and Salawaat and giving Sadaqa. These supplications are mentioned in many books like Mafateeh Al-Jinan. One of these Du'as is (أُعيذُ نفسي وديني وأهلي ومالي وما رَزَقَني رَبِّي بالله الواحد الأحد الذي لم يلد ولم يولد ولم يكن له كفوا أحد.

(O'EETHU NAFSI WA DEENI WA AHLI WA MAALI WA MACRAZAQANI RABBI BILLAH AL WAAHUD AL-AHAD ALLATHI LAM YALID WALAMBYIULAD WALAMBYAKON LAHU KOFOWAN AHAD)

Wassalam.

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Qur'an . Du'a (Supplication) . Tawassul

Does the Quran or any authentic supplication mention the practice of using Wasila or asking someone (whether deceased or alive) to pray on your behalf?

Yes. We have in Quran many verses to prove that:

‘First: In Sura Yusuf, verse 97. The sons of Prophet Ya'qoub said : O our father, pray for forgiveness for us from our sins. He replied them : I will pray pray for your forgiveness. If it was not right to ask someone to pray for your sins, the Prophet Ya'qoub should have told them not to ask, and he should have not accept their request to pray for their forgiveness.

Second: Allah (SWT) in Sura An-Nisa;, verse 64 is teaching us in Quran how to seek forgiveness. ( Had they when they wronged themselves (by sinning) come to you and prayed for forgiveness and the prophet prayed for their forgiveness, should have Allah accepting repentance and Merciful.

These are just two examples from Quran. We have many authentic Hadeeths from the Prophet (SAWA) in this regard.

Wassalam.

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Du'a (Supplication)

I have experienced multiple issues in the past two months, including damaged laptop and phone screens, a bent tablet, and injuries while playing football. Should I be worried? Are there any protective Dua I can recite?

You should not be worried as all what have mentioned are usual incidents in life. You need to be sure that you are not involved in any sinful act or acts and you need to repeat Isteghfaar (ASTAGHFIRULLAH) or (ASHTAGHFIRULLAH RABBI WA ATIUBU ELAYH. It is also very useful to repeat (LA HAWLA WALA QOWWATA ILLA BILLAH) as many times as you can.

payung Sadaqa is also very useful in protecting you from harm or danger or hardships.

Wassalam.

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Surah . Du'a (Supplication) . Ayat al-Kursi

Is it permissible for an individual to wear Ayatul Kursi or any other Surah or Dua as a necklace for protection against evil and for healing purposes?

Amina Inloes, Amina Inloes is originally from the US and has a PhD in Islamic Studies from the University of Exeter on Shi'a hadith. She is the program leader for the MA Islamic Studies program at the... Answered 1 year ago

Yes

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Sleep . Memory . Du'a (Supplication)

What solutions or Duas in Islam can help address extreme sleep deprivation and memory fog?

After consulting your doctor, you might be able to tackle sleep deprivation by reciting Tasbeeh of Fatima Zahra (AS) with understanding every word of it (Allahu Akbar 43 times , Alhamdulillah 33 times then Subhanallah 33 times). By repeating this Tasbeeh, you might be able to tackle this problem.'

For better memory there are many solutions including : 1. Performing every Prayer on time and never postponing it. 2. Reciting Quran or listening to Quranic recitation as much as you can. 3. Trying to memorize Quranic verses as much as you can and trying to add more gradually.

4. Reciting this Du'a after Prayers : ALLAHUMMA EJ'AL LI FI QALBI NOORAN WA BASARAN WA FAHMAN WA ;ELMAN INNAKA 'ALA KULLI SHAY;IN QADEER. اللهم إجعل لي في قلبي نوراً وبصراً وفهماً وعلماً إنك على كل شيءٍ قدير.

Wassalam.

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Sleep . Bed . Du'a (Supplication)

Is it acceptable to recite all our supplications before sleep while lying down in bed, or should we be sitting up on the bed instead?

Yes it is allowed to recite our supplications while lying on bed. It is not necessary to be sitting on the bed for reciting the supplications. It is important to be sure that lying on the bed should not make you quickly fall asleep before completing the supplications which you intend to recite.

Wassalam.

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Fajr . Masjid . Salah (Prayers) . Du'a (Supplication)

If someone wakes up for Fajr and prays at the masjid, should they make supplication before going back to sleep, or is it permissible to sleep without making any supplication?

It is highly recommended to recite Ta'beebaat and supplications after every Peater , especially after Fajr Prayer. It is not obligatory but highly recommended.

Wassalam.