Dua

Dua is the essence and core of Ibadah. Sometimes, even after making a lot of dua to Allah Ta’ala, we do not get what we have been asking for. However, this should not stop us from supplicating to Allah Ta’ala. This is because outwardly, it may seem that we are not getting what we are asking for, but actually, Allah Ta’ala is already rewarding us for making Dua unto Him. Duas that have been made are accepted in several ways.

In reality, we do not know what we need the most. However, Allah Ta'ala does. So, Allah Ta'ala in His infinite wisdom, gives us what is best for us instead of what we had asked for. It may be something which is not favourable to us, but according to Allah Ta'ala’s knowledge and wisdom, it is. Our duty is to extend our hands to ask. Thereafter, we should leave everything in the hands of Allah Ta'ala. Allah Ta'ala is very pleased with this action of extending the hands to Him, like a poor beggar in front of Him.

[English version of "Dua" – Al Jamiat Vol.8 No.3]