These are a few du’as immortalized in the Noble Quran.
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What is Du’a ?
On February - 20 - 2009
This post covers - the meaning of du’a, the word “du’a” mentioned in the Quran and definition of du’a by scholars.
The meaning of Du’a
The word “du’a” is the verbal noun (masdar) of the verb da’a, which means to call out, to summon.
The word “Du’a” mentioned in the Quran
1. Worship
And invoke not besides Allâh, any that will neither profit you, nor hurt you, but if (in case) you did so, you shall certainly be one of the Zâlimûn (polytheists and wrong-doers). (10:106)
2. The seeking of aid
And if you (Arab pagans, Jews, and Christians) are in doubt concerning that which We have sent down (i.e. the Qur’ân) to Our slave (Muhammad Peace be upon him ), then produce a Sûrah (chapter) of the like thereof and call your witnesses (supporters and helpers) besides Allâh, if you are truthful. (2:23)
3. A request
And your Lord said: “Invoke Me, [i.e. believe in My Oneness (Islâmic Monotheism)] (and ask Me for anything) I will respond to your (invocation). Verily! Those who scorn My worship [i.e. do not invoke Me, and do not believe in My Oneness, (Islâmic Monotheism)] they will surely enter Hell in humiliation!” (40:60)
4. A call
On the Day when He will call you, and you will answer (His Call) with (words of) His Praise and Obedience, and you will think that you have stayed (in this world) but a little while! (17:52)
5. Praise
Say (O Muhammad SAW): “Invoke Allâh or invoke the Most Beneficent (Allâh), by whatever name you invoke Him (it is the same), for to Him belong the Best Names. And offer your Salât (prayer) neither aloud nor in a low voice, but follow a way between. (17:110)
6. Speech
Their way of request therein will be Subhânaka Allâhumma (Glory to You, O Allâh!) and Salâm (peace, safe from each and every evil) will be their greetings therein (Paradise)! and the close of their request will be: Al-Hamdu Lillâhi Rabbil-’Alamîn [All the praises and thanks are to Allâh, the Lord of 'Alamîn (mankind, jinns and all that exists)] (10:10)
7. A Question
They said, “Call upon your Lord for us that He may make plain to us what it is!” He said, “He says, ‘Verily, it is a cow neither too old nor too young, but (it is) between the two conditions’, so do what you are commanded.” (2:68)
Definitions by scholars
1. Al-Khattabi
The meaning of du’a is the servant’s asking his Lord for His Help, and asking His continued support. Its essence is that a person shows his neediness to Allah, and frees himself from any power or ability to change (any matter by himself). This characteristic is the mark of servitude, and in it is the feeling of human submissiveness. Du’a also carries the meaning of praising Allah, and attributing to Him Generosity and Bounteousness.
2. Ibn al-Qayyim
Asking what is of benefit to the person, ans asking the removal of what is harming him, or (asking) the repelling of it (before it afflicts him)
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Week 1
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On the authority of Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah, sal
Allahu alayhi wa salla, said: “Seek out that which benefits you,
seek help only from Allah and never say you can’t do it.
“If any adversity comes to you, do not say: ‘If I had
only acted in such-and-such a way, it would have been
such-and-such;’ but instead, say: ‘Allah has decreed (it)
and what He willed, He has done,’ for verily, (the word) (if)
opens the way for the work of Satan.” - Saheeh Muslim
[Lessons from this hadith]
If there is something that will benefit you, make every effort and go after it! Seek it out. There is no failure, only lessons.
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Week 2
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Allah’s Messenger, sal Allahu alayhi wa sallam, said:
“If Allah loves someone He calls (angel) Jibreel and says: I
love so-and-so, so you love him. Jibreel loves him, and calls
the other angels in Heaven to love that person. They love him,
then his love will be made upon earth, and he becomes loved.
“And if Allah hates someone He calls Jibreel and says: I hate
so-and-so and you hate him. Jibreel hates him and calls the
angels in Heaven and says: Allah hates so-and-so, so you all
hate him. They all hate him, and his hatred is made upon earth
and he becomes hated.” - Muslim
[Lessons from this hadith]
People do things for the sake of seeking out love from other humans. All the love you need is found in obeying Allah. Do actions sincerely to win Allah’s love, and love will be yours!
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Week 3
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The Messenger of Allah, sal Allahu alayhi wa sallam, said,
“Allah has commanded that everything (one does) they should do
it with excellence (ihsan). When you sacrifice, sacrifice well.
Sharpen your knife and make it easy for the animal to be
slaughtered.” - Muslim
[Lessons from this hadith]
Don’t just aim to be ‘good’, be outstanding! This is what is required of a Muslim, in everything they do!
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Week 4
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One day Allah’s Messenger, sal Allahu alayhi wa sallam, noticed a
Bedouin leaving his camel without tying it. He asked the
Bedouin, “Why don’t you tie down your camel?”
The Bedouin answered, “I placed my trust in Allah.”
At that, the Prophet, sal Allahu alayhi wa sallam, said, “Tie
your camel and place your trust in Allah” - Tirmidhi
[Lessons from this hadith]
Placing trust in Allah means doing everything that is necessary for success! <–that’s a big one!
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Week 5
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Qur’an, from the story of Nuh with his people:
“Next I appealed to them publicly; then I broadcast it to them
and confided with them privately, proclaiming: ‘Seek forgiveness
from your Lord; He is so Forgiving. He causes the sky to send
torrents down upon you and He supplies you with wealth and
children, and grants you gardens and even grants you rivers.”
- Surah Nuh 78/9-12
[Lessons from these verses]
Whatever you are seeking in life, knock on the doors of forgiveness and they will both open.
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Week 6
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From the Qur’an
{Allah will grant a way out for anyone who heeds Him, and
provide for him in a manner he could have never anticipated.
Allah is enough for anyone who relies on Him; Allah will
accomplish His purpose. Allah has granted everything in due
proportion.}
~ Surat Talaq 65/2-3
[Lessons from these verses]
Do the right thing, do what you know
is pleasing to Allah, and success will be yours.
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Week 7
On February - 20 - 2009
From the Qur’an
{That is a nation which has already passed away: there awaits it
whatever it has earned, while you will have what you have
earned. You will not be questioned about what they have been doing.}
~ Surat Al-Baqarah 2/141
[Lessons from this verse]
We spend and waste oh-so-much time on
the faults of others, yet on the enormous day we will not be
asked about them. We will be asked about how we spent OUR
lives. Focus on what is in YOUR control today.
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Week 8
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From the Qur’an
{It may be that you detest something which is good for you; and
it may be you love something even though it is bad for you.
Allah knows, and you do not know.}
~ Surat AlBaqarah 2/216
[Lessons from this verse]
Pain doesn’t feel good when it happens, but Allah knows that it may be the best thing for us at that moment. And sometimes we may be praying so hard for stuff, and Allah knows how bad it is for us. Allah knows and we do not. Trust in Allah.
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Week 9
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From the Qur’an
{So she watched out for him from a distance while they did not
notice. We kept him from nursing at first, and so (his
sister) said: “Shall I lead you to a family who will look after
him for you? They will take good care of him.” Thus We returned him to his mother so that he might comfort her and she would not feel sad, and so that she would know that Allah’s promise is true, even though most of them do not realize it.}
~ Surat AlQasas 28/12-13
[Lessons from these verses]
Allah promised to protect and return baby Musa, alayhis salam, … and He fulfilled His promise. When Allah promises us something, it will happen. What has Allah promised you, and is there any doubt in your Creator
fulfilling it?
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