DEVOUT Muslims are expected to constantly remember Allah (SWT) and seek Him out to have their prayers answered be it for forgiveness, happiness, health or even success.
In yesterday's sermon which touched on the power of doa, imams describing the simple act as a major aspect in Islam, a light that illuminates both earth and sky, as well as a weapon against catastrophe and disasters. It does not matter how quickly or slowly one's doa is answered but its the efforts that counts and the faith one has that Allah (SWT) may hear it.
When the prayers were not answered, Muslims were advised not to give up hope but rather have faith in that there may reasons behind it.
To get the best out of a doa, one needs to be humble yet confident that Allah (SWT) will answer it. The sermon also points out some rites that needs to be done prior to saying the doa in order for it to be answered. These include performing an ablution, to speak praises for Allah (SWT) and give salawat to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), all while reciting the doa in a soft voice and full of concentration.
In addition, one must also ensure that one consume food, drink and wearing clothes that came from halal sources.
Imams also warned yesterday against asking for the impossible or bad things to befall another individual.
It was pointed out that the best times to perform doa are on Thursday evenings and Fridays, during sujud (prostrate) during prayers, and the holy month of Ramadhan. They also warned that those who do not recite the doa are seen as arrogant in the eyes of Allah (SWT). (NAS1)
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