Dua

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In the terminology of Islam , Du'a ( دعاء ) is the 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. The Islamic prophet Muhammad is reported to have said "Dua is the very essence of worship," while one of Allah 's commands expressed through the Qur'an is for them to call out to Him: "And your Lord says: "Call on Me; I will answer your (Prayer)!" There is a special emphasis on du'a in Muslim spirituality and early Muslims took great care to record the supplications of the Prophet and transmit them to subsequent generations. These traditions precipitated new genres of literature in which Prophetic supplications were gathered together in single volumes that were memorised and taught. Collections such as Imam al-Nawawi 's Kitab al-adhkar and Shams al-Din al-Jazari's al-Hisn al-Hasin exemplify this literary trend and gained significant currency among Muslim devotees keen to learn how the Prophet supplicated his Lord. Du'a literature however is not restricted to Prophetic supplications; many later Muslim scholars and sages composed their own supplications, often in elaborate rhyming prose that would be recited by their disciples. Popular du'as would include Jazuli 's Dala'il al-Khayrat , which at its peak spread throughout the Muslim world, and Imam al-Shadhili 's Hizb al-Bahr which also had widespread appeal. Du'a literature reaches its most lyrical form in the Munajat , or 'whispered intimate prayers' such as those of Ibn 'Ata Allah al-Iskandari . Among the shia schools, the Al-Sahifa al-Sajjadiyya records du'as attributed to Ali and his grandson Zayn al-Abidin .

( Learn how and when to remove this message ) In the terminology of Islam , duʿāʾ ( , plural: ʾadʿiyah أدْعِيَة ; also transliterated Doowa ), 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. The Islamic prophet Muhammad is reported to have said "Dua is the very essence of worship," while one of God's commands expressed through the Quran is for them to call out to Him: And your Lord says: "Call on Me; I will answer your (Prayer): — Quran, sura 40 ( Ghafir ), ayah 60 There is a special emphasis on du'a in Muslim spirituality and early Muslims took great care to record the supplications of Muhammad and transmit them to subsequent generations. These traditions precipitated new genres of literature in which prophetic supplications were gathered together in single volumes that were memorized and taught. Collections such as Al-Nawawi 's Kitab al-adhkar and Shams al-Din al-Jazari's al-Hisn al-Hasin exemplify this literary trend and gained significant currency among Muslim devotees keen to learn how Muhammad supplicated to God. However, Du'a literature is not restricted to prophetic supplications; many later Muslim scholars and sages composed their own supplications, often in elaborate rhyming prose that would be recited by their disciples. Popular du'as would include Muhammad al-Jazuli 's Dala'il al-Khayrat , which at its peak spread throughout the Muslim world , and Abul Hasan ash-Shadhili 's Hizb al-Bahr which also had widespread appeal. Du'a literature reaches its most lyrical form in the Munajat , or 'whispered intimate prayers' such as those of Ibn 'Ata Allah . Among the Shia schools, the Al-Sahifa al-Sajjadiyya records du'as attributed to Ali and his grandson Ali ibn al-Husayn Zayn al-'Abidin . Anas reported that Allah 's Messenger (may peace be upon him ) visited a person from amongst the Muslims in order to inquire (about his health) who had grown feeble like the chicken. Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) said: Did you supplicate for anything or beg of Him about that? I used to utter (these words): Impose punishment upon me earlier in this world, what Thou art going to impose upon me in the Hereafter. Thereupon Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) said: Hallowed be Allah, you have neither the power nor forbearance to take upon yourself (the burden of His Punishment). Why did you not say this: O Allah, grant us good in the world and good in the Hereafter, and save us from the torment of Fire. He (the Holy Prophet) made this supplication (for him) and he was all right. — Muslim ibn al-Hajjaj , Sahih Muslim Narrated Anas: Allah's Apostle said," None of you should long for death because of a calamity that had befallen him, and if he cannot, but long for death, then he should say, 'O Allah! Let me live as long as life is better for me, and take my life if death is better for me.' " — Muhammad al-Bukhari , Sahih al-Bukhari "Bombay High Court:Haji Bibi vs H.H. Russell, High Court of Bombay .

Islamic prayer of invocation, supplication or request For other uses, see Dua (disambiguation) . ( Learn how and when to remove this message ) In Islam , duʿāʾ ( , plural: ʾadʿiyah أدعية ) is a prayer of invocation , supplication or request, even asking help or assistance from God . The Oxford Dictionary of Islam . Encyclopaedia of Islam (2nd ed.).

Islamic prayer of invocation, supplication or request For other uses, see Dua (disambiguation) . ( Learn how and when to remove this message ) In Islam , duʿāʾ ( Arabic : دعاء IPA: [duˈʕæːʔ] , plural: ʾadʿiyah أدعية [ʔædˈʕijæ] ) is a prayer of invocation , supplication or request, asking help or assistance from God . Duʿāʾ is an integral aspect of Islamic worship and spirituality, serving as a direct line of communication between a believer and Allah. Unlike the formal five daily prayers ( Salah ) which have specific timings and rituals, duʿāʾ is more flexible and can be made at any time and in any place. Through duʿāʾ, Muslims affirm their dependence on Allah and their trust in His wisdom and mercy. A special position of prayers are prayers of Sufi-Masters, the mustajaab ad-du'a , prayers answered immediately. Requirements for these prayers are that the Sufi is never asking God for worldly but only for spiritual requests. In times of sickness, danger, or drought, they were answered, while their prayers could also punish those who oppose them. The Oxford Dictionary of Islam . Encyclopaedia of Islam (2nd ed.).