The Quran and hadith quotations below encourage calling upon Allah and describe supplication as worship. They do not name specific times or places for dua, so this introduction cannot establish a list of recommendations. It brings together the existing quotations and further reading on prayer, Ramadan and Laylat al-Qadr.
What do the quoted passages say about dua?
The Quran quotation encourages calling upon Allah, while the hadith quotation describes the importance of supplication.
Allah says in the Quran: “Call upon Me; I will respond to you.”
Anas (RAA) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Supplication is the pith of worship.”
Citation note: The original post supplies no surah and ayah reference for the verse, or collection, number or grading for the hadith.
Keep reading
For further reading on prayer and Ramadan, and another topic covered on the blog:
- The date of Laylat al-Qadr as indicated by the Prophet
- The best acts of worship in Ramadan
- Prayers in Islam
- The interpretation of dreams in Islam
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Frequently asked questions
Which places for dua are named in these passages?
No specific place is named in the quotations above. Recommendations about particular locations would need supporting evidence beyond these passages.
Do these quotations explain the prerequisites for dua?
They do not set out a list of prerequisites. Their focus is calling upon Allah and the importance of supplication.
Why might a dua seem unanswered?
The quotations included here do not explain why a particular supplication seems unanswered. They provide no basis for concluding that Allah has rejected someone's dua.
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January 20, 2022
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