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the Etiquette of Supplication
al-Sayyid Shaykh Muhammad bin ‘Alawi al-Mâliki, in his book, Abwâb al-Faraj, identifies
ten etiquettes of supplication.
Praying during the special times
It is best to make dua at the times that are considered to be special by Allah.
The Day of Arafat is the best day of the year. Ramadan is the best month of the year. Friday and its eve are the best days of the week. The last part of the night is the best period of the day.
Praying during the special occasions and states
Some times are special, for example when the lines meet in battle, when the rain descends and the time between the adhân and iqâma. The most special situation is in prostration. The Messenger, upon him be peace, said:
The closest the slave gets to his Lord is when he is in prostration and so supplicate a great deal
(Muslim on the authority of Anas)
Facing the Qibla
The Messenger of Allah, upon him be peace, used to raise his hands and turn his palms face upwards towards the sky, which is considered to be the qibla of supplication, to the extent that the whites of his armpits could be seen. One should not raise one’s head to the face the sky.
Lowering one’s voice
It is best to supplicate in a soft voice but not silently. Allah- Exalted be He said:
“Neither speak thy Prayer aloud, nor speak it in a low tone, but seek a middle
course between.”
(al-Isra 17:110)
Style
One should not strain one’s language to be poetic.
Humility
Allah – Exalted be He – said:
Call upon your Lord in humility and in private
(al-‘Arâf 7:55)
Certainty that the prayer will be answered
One should pray with attention and certainty in your heart that Allah – Exalted be He - will answer you supplication. The Messenger, upon him be peace said: Call on Allah with certainty of an answer and know that Allah the Exalted will answer the supplication from a heart that is inattentive and oblivious.
(al-Tirmidhi on the authority of Abu Huraira)
Repetition
It is appropriate that one repeats the supplication over and over again until the
prayer is answered. It is recommended to repeat it three times.
Starting and finishing
One should not ask immediately but should begin the supplication with remembrance and praise (al-hamd) of Allah and also sending of salutations upon the Messenger, upon him be peace. The salutations should be at the beginning and at the end.
Inner etiquette
The inner etiquettes are the essence of supplication. Among the inner etiquettes of supplication are to be in a state of repentance and to have returned any thing gained by illicit means and turning with one’s whole being towards the Creator.
May Allah grant us correct manners in our supplication and answer our prayers and the prayers of the nation. Amin.
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