19/04/2021
Dua is the strongest weapon. But it works only for those who try sincerely and seriously to use it. As a Muslim, we should never give up, because we have the ultimate weapon to counter our fears, depression, oppression, and adversity in the shape of Dua.
Freedom from Jahannam and Acceptance of Dua
Abu Saeed al-Khudree relates that Rasulullah ﷺ said: “During each day and night of Ramadhaan, Allah sets free many people from Jahannam, and during each day and night, at least one dua for every Muslim is certainly accepted.”
Note: Besides this Hadeeth, there are many others saying that the dua of a fasting person is accepted (mustajaab). In one Hadeeth, we read that the dua is accepted at the time of breaking the fast, but we are generally so busy eating, that we lose this chance.
Three Persons, whose Dua is surely accepted
Abu Hurairah رَضِيَ ٱللّٰهُ عَنْهُ reports that Rasulullah ﷺ said: “There are three persons whose dua is not rejected, The fasting person until he breaks the fast, the just ruler and the oppressed person, whose dua Allah lifts above the clouds and opens to it the doors of Jannah and Allah says, “I swear by my honour, verily, I shall assist you, even though it may be after sometime.”
Note: It is reported from Aa’isha (R.A.) that, when Ramadhaan came, the colour of Rasulullah’s ﷺface used to change. He then used to increase his Salaah, become even more humble in his dua and show even more fear of Allah .
Three Persons, whose Dua is surely accepted
Yes, dua is indeed very important and to leave it out at any time is a great loss. Hope should not be lost, even when it seems that our dua is not accepted. Should Allah find that giving us what we ask from Him is for our own good, He gives it, otherwise not. Actually, it is Allah’s favour on us that we do not always get what we ask for because, very often, due to our lack of understanding, we beg for things that are not good for us at a particular time.
Dua is the strongest weapon. But it works only for those who try sincerely and seriously to use it. As a Muslim, we should never give up, because we have the ultimate weapon to counter our fears, depression, oppression, and adversity in the shape of Dua.
May Allah guide us to the straight path أمين