The Prophet ﷺ said: "Dua is worship." It is the most intimate act a believer can perform — to call upon the Lord of the heavens and the earth, knowing He hears, He responds and He is near.
The Etiquette of Dua
Begin with praise of Allah and salutations upon the Prophet ﷺ. Face the qiblah, raise your hands, and call with certainty of response. Allah is displeased with the one who does not ask of Him.
"Call upon Me; I will respond to you." — Quran 40:60
Times of Accepted Dua
- The last third of the night.
- Between the adhan and iqamah.
- While prostrating in salah.
- On the day of Jumu'ah.
- While fasting, and at the time of breaking the fast.
How Dua is Answered
Scholars explain that every sincere dua is answered in one of three ways: the request is granted in this world, a harm is averted equal to it, or it is stored for the Hereafter. Never despair — delay is not denial.
Sadikur Rahman Azhari
Sadikur Rahman Azhari is an Islamic scholar and public speaker devoted to presenting the authentic message of Islam through the Quran and Sunnah. A graduate of Islamic theology, he has delivered thousands of lectures across Bangladesh and abroad, focusing on spiritual reform, community building and contemporary Islamic guidance.
