Du'aa     literally means to call, and the word Dawah comes from Duaa which means the call of Islam. The Prophet (PBUH) linked duaa to be the essence of worship, the duaa (supplication) is the bone marrow of ibaada(whorship). The more people go back to Allah (Swt), the more people call on Allah (swt), and the more they worship Allah (Swt) — this is a reflection of their sincere iman — it a sign that they believe that Allah(Swt) exists and that Allah (swt) is the Provider.

When we make duaa, why is it that we make duaa in a low voice? Whether we are asking Allah swt for guidance, for help with our families, for help with our children, for help with school, or for help with our difficulties, NOBODY can hear us except for Allah (swt) – so when that duaa is answered, we are sure that it was only us and Allah, and we know that we lacked the ability to provide ourselves with what we were asking for, otherwise we would not have asked Allah swt for help. This causes to lose self-arrogance because when we beseech Allah, we are affirming our own powerlessness.

Some people put themselves down and they think that Allah (swt) will not answer their duaa’s due to their sins and wrong doings. However, did you know that the shaytan made duaa to Allah to grant him respite until a known day so that he may attack the sons of Adam — Allah (Swt) granted him the respite. If Allah (Swt) has answered the duaa of the worst of creations, Iblis, then we should never give up on ourselves and think that Allah (Swt) will not answer the duaa’s of those who seek Him sincerely and want to come back and develop a relationship — regardless of our sins.

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As a Reminder . .

The ninth day of Dhul-Hijjah is the day of ‘Arafah. It is the day when pilgrims stand on the plain of ‘Arafah to pray. On this day, Muslims all over the world who do not witness the annual hajj should spend the day in fasting, in preparation for the three days festivity following ‘Eid ul-Adha (the celebration marking the end of the hajj commemorating the Prophet Ibrâhîm’s willingness of sacrifice).

Abû Hafsah, may Allâh be pleased with him, reported that the Prophet, upon whom be peace, said:

“Fasting on the day of ‘Arafah absolves the sins for two years: the previous year and the coming year, and fasting on ‘ashûra, (the tenth day of Muharram) atones for the sins of previous years.” [Reported by all except al-Bukhârî and Tirmidhî]