Generally, in the world, people become angry and lose respect for the person who continuously seeks assistance from them. However, Allah Ta‘ala, the Creator of the universe, is such that his love for His servants knows no bounds. Hence, Allah Ta‘ala commands His servants to continuously turn to Him in dua and becomes pleased with them when they beg of Him.

Hence, it is extremely essential for a believer to make dua part of his daily routine, thereby seeking the Divine grace of Allah Ta‘ala in all his affairs and seeking solutions for all his problems.

Virtues of Dua

The Weapon of a Believer

Hazrat Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “Dua is the weapon of a believer, a pillar of Deen, and the noor of the heavens and earth.” ^[4]

Dua is the Essence of Ibaadah

Hazrat Anas (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “Dua is the essence of ibaadah.” ^[5]

Allah Ta‘ala becomes Pleased when the Servant Makes Dua

Hazrat Aaishah (radhiyallahu ‘anha) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “Certainly Allah Ta‘ala loves those who continuously make dua to Him.” ^[6]

In the narration of Tirmizi reported by Hazrat Abu Hurairah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu), Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) mentioned, “The one who does not make dua to Allah Ta‘ala, Allah Ta‘ala becomes displeased with him.” ^[7]

Dua Benefiting a Person for the Present and the Future

Hazrat Ibnu Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma) reports that Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “Dua is beneficial for the present and for the future. Therefore, O servants of Allah, remain steadfast on making dua.” ^[8]

One who makes Dua always Gains

Hazrat Abu Sa’eed Khudri (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “Whichever Muslim makes dua to Allah Ta‘ala and supplicates to Him, and his dua does not contain any sin (i.e. asking for anything which is impermissible) or the severance of family ties, Allah Ta‘ala will grant him one of three things. Either He will grant him what he had asked for (in this world), or He will keep the reward of the dua for him in the Aakhirah, or He will avert a calamity from him.” The Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) said, “In that case, we will engage in abundant dua.” Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) replied, “Allah Ta‘ala is more than everything (i.e. His power and treasures are more than what you ask for).” ^[9]

A Means of Blessings in Sustenance and Security Against Enemies

Hazrat Jaabir bin Abdillah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said to the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum), “Shall I not show you a way through which you will be saved from your enemies and will receive abundance in your sustenance? Turn to Allah Ta‘ala in dua during the night and day, as dua is the weapon of a believer.” ^[10]

Angel Making Dua for the One who Makes Dua for his Brother

Hazrat Abud Dardaa (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) used to say, “The dua made by a Muslim for his brother in his absence is accepted. Whenever he makes dua for goodness for his brother, there is an angel that is appointed to stand at his head-side. The appointed angel says aameen to his dua and the angel makes dua for him saying, ‘May Allah Ta‘ala grant you the likeness of what you have asked for your brother.’” ^[11]

Virtue of Making Dua for the Believers

Hazrat Abud Dardaa (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that he heard Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) say, “Whosoever seeks forgiveness from Allah Ta‘ala for the believing men and women twenty-five or twenty-seven times daily, he will be from those who are mustajaabud da’waat (i.e. those whose duas are accepted by Allah Ta‘ala) and he will be from among those pious servants on account of whose pious deeds Allah Ta‘ala sends down sustenance to the world.” ^[12]

^[1] سنن الترمذي، الرقم: 3371، وقال: هذا حديث غريب من هذا الوجه لا نعرفه إلا من حديث ابن لهيعة

^[2] أخرجه الطبراني في الدعاء بسند رجاله ثقات إلا أن فيه عنعنة بقية عن عائشة مرفوعا إن الله يحب الملحين في الدعاء كذا في فتح الباري 11/95

^[3] سنن الترمذي، الرقم: 3373، وحديثه رفعه من لم يسأل الله يغضب عليه أخرجه أحمد والبخاري في الأدب المفرد والترمذي وابن ماجه والبزار والحاكم كلهم من رواية أبي صالح الخوزي بضم الخاء المعجمة وسكون الواو ثم زاي عنه وهذا الخوزي مختلف فيه ضعفه بن معين وقواه أبو زرعة (فتح البارى 11/95)

^[4] المستدرك للحاكم، الرقم: 1812، وقال الحافظ في إتحاف المهرة (الرقم: 14167):كم في الدعاء: ... وقال: صحيح فإن محمد بن الحسن هو ابن التل وهو صدوق

^[5] سنن الترمذي، الرقم: 3371، وقال: هذا حديث غريب من هذا الوجه لا نعرفه إلا من حديث ابن لهيعة

^[6] أخرجه الطبراني في الدعاء بسند رجاله ثقات إلا أن فيه عنعنة بقية عن عائشة مرفوعا إن الله يحب الملحين في الدعاء كذا في فتح الباري 11/95

^[7] سنن الترمذي، الرقم: 3373، وحديثه رفعه من لم يسأل الله يغضب عليه أخرجه أحمد والبخاري في الأدب المفرد والترمذي وابن ماجه والبزار والحاكم كلهم من رواية أبي صالح الخوزي بضم الخاء المعجمة وسكون الواو ثم زاي عنه وهذا الخوزي مختلف فيه ضعفه بن معين وقواه أبو زرعة (فتح البارى 11/95)

^[8] سنن الترمذي، الرقم: 3548، وقال: هذا حديث غريب لا نعرفه إلا من حديث عبد الرحمن بن أبي بكر القرشي وهو المكي المليكي وهو ضعيف في الحديث قد تكلم فيه بعض أهل الحديث من قبل حفظه

^[9] مسند أحمد، الرقم: 11133، وقال العلامة الهيثمي رحمه الله في مجمع الزوائد، الرقم: 17210: رواه أحمد وأبو يعلى بنحوه والبزار والطبراني في الأوسط ورجال أحمد وأبي يعلى وأحد إسنادي البزار رجاله رجال الصحيح غير علي بن علي الرفاعي وهو ثقة

^[10] مسند أبي يعلى الموصلي، الرقم: 1812، وقال العلامة الهيثمي رحمه الله في مجمع الزوائد، الرقم: 17199: رواه أبو يعلى وفيه محمد بن أبي حميد وهو ضعيف صحيح مسلم، الرقم: 2733

^[11] صحيح مسلم، الرقم: 2733

^[12] رواه الطبراني وفيه عثمان بن أبي العاتكة وقال فيه: حدثت عن أم الدرداء وعثمان هذا وثقه غير واحد وضعفه الجمهور وبقية رجاله المسمين ثقات كذا في مجمع الزوائد، الرقم: 17600