The One Making Dua for His Muslim Brother in His Absence
Hazrat Abdullah bin Amr bin Aas (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma) reports that Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “Indeed the dua that gains acceptance most swiftly is the dua which one makes for a person in his absence.” [3]
The Mujaahid and the One Performing Hajj or Umrah
Hazrat Abu Hurairah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) narrates that Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “The mujaahid and those performing hajj and umrah are the delegation of Allah Ta‘ala If they make dua to Allah Ta‘ala, He answers their dua and if they beg Him for anything, He grants it to them.” [4]
The Sick Person
Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “When you meet the one who is sick then request him to make dua for you, as his dua is like the dua of the angels (i.e. on account of the sickness, his sins have been forgiven, hence he resembles the angels in being free of sins, due to which his dua will gain quick acceptance).” [5]
The One who Makes Dua in Times of Ease
Hazrat Abu Hurairah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “The one who wishes that Allah Ta‘ala answers his duas during times of difficulty and hardship should make abundant dua in times of ease and comfort.” [6]
The One who Assists a Person in Financial Difficulty
Hazrat Ibnu Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma) reports that Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “The one who wishes that his dua be answered, and his difficulty be alleviated, should assist one in financial difficulty.” [7]
The Old Person with White Hair
Hazrat Anas (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “Indeed Allah Ta‘ala feels shy to reject the dua of a person (an old person) with white hair, when he is rightly-guided and steadfast upon the sunnah.” [8]
The Person Making Dua in Congregation
Hazrat Habeeb bin Maslamah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “There is no group of people who congregate, then some of them make dua while others say aameen, except that Allah Ta‘ala accepts their dua.” [9]
[1] سنن الترمذي، الرقم: 3448، وقال: هذا حديث حسن
ولم يذكر الوالدة لأن حقها أكثر فدعاؤها أولى بالإجابة (مرقاة المفاتيح 4/1535)
[2] سنن الترمذي، الرقم: 3598، وقال: هذا حديث حسن
[3] سنن أبي داود، الرقم: 1535، سنن الترمذي، الرقم: 1980، وقال: هذا حديث غريب لا نعرفه إلا من هذا الوجه والأفريقي يضعف في الحديث
[4] سنن ابن ماجه، الرقم: 2893، وإسناده حسن كما في مصباح الزجاجة فى زوائد ابن ماجة 3/183
[5] سنن ابن ماجه، الرقم: 1441، وقال العلامة البوصيري رحمه الله في مصباح الزجاجة (2/21): هذا إسناد رجاله ثقات إلا أنه منقطع قال العلائي في المراسيل والمزي في التهذيب أن رواية ميمون بن مهران عن عمر مرسلة
[6] سنن الترمذي، الرقم: 3382، وقال: هذا حديث غريب
[7] مسند أحمد، الرقم: 4749، ورجال أحمد ثقات كما في مجمع الزوائد 4/133
[8] المعجم الأوسط للطبراني، الرقم: 5286، وقال العلامة الهيثمي رحمه الله في مجمع الزوائد، الرقم: 17213: وفيه صالح بن راشد وثقه ابن حبان وفيه ضعف وبقية رجاله ثقات
[9] المستدرك على الصحيحين للحاكم، الرقم: 5478، وقال العلامة الهيثمي رحمه الله في مجمع الزوائد، الرقم: 17347: ورجاله رجال الصحيح غير ابن لهيعة وهو حسن الحديث