Between the Azaan and Iqaamah

Hazrat Anas (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “The dua made between the azaan and iqaamah is not rejected.” ^[2]

The Middle of the Night

Hazrat Uthmaan bin Abil Aas Thaqafi (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “The doors of the sky are opened when half the night passes. An angel then calls out, ‘Is there anyone making dua so that his dua can be accepted? Is there anyone asking for anything so that his request may be granted? Is there any person in difficulty so that his hardship may be alleviated?’ Thereafter, there is no Muslim who makes dua to Allah Ta‘ala accept that Allah Ta‘ala answers his dua, except for a prostitute or a person who usurps the wealth of people by force.” ^[3]

Dua after the Fardh Salaah and at the Time of Tahajjud

Hazrat Abu Umaamah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that on one occasion, Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) was asked, “Which dua is most heard (and readily accepted)?” Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) replied, “The dua made in the last portion of the night and after the fardh salaah.” ^[4]

^[1] سنن أبي داود، الرقم: 2540، وسكت عنه هو والمنذري في مختصره

^[2] سنن أبي داود، الرقم: 521، سنن الترمذي، الرقم: 212، وقال: حديث أنس حديث حسن

^[3] المعجم الكبير للطبراني، الرقم: 8391، وقال العلامة الهيثمي رحمه الله في مجمع الزوائد، الرقم: 17245: رواه الطبراني ورجاله رجال الصحيح

^[4] سنن الترمذي، الرقم: 3499، وقال هذا حديث حسن