How to make Dua: Tip #34

To make dua at all times

Dua can be made anywhere, any time. One should take advantage of this blessing Allah has given us, and make Dua in every situation for everything, whether small or great.

Dua should be done at both times of ease and times of hardship. Dua is one of the greatest acts of worship, and should be performed as much as possible. Many people have a bad habit of only praying when a calamity befalls them, or when they wish for a particular good to occur. This goes against the attitude of a believer, for it shows that he only remembers Allah at times of need. The true believer always remembers Allah.

The Prophet [May the Peace and Blessings of Allah be upon him] stated: “Whoever wishes that Allah responds to his dua at a time of hardship, then let him increase his dua at times of ease!” [al-Tirmidhi #3382, al-Hakim 1/544, al-Sahihah #593]

Allah is not like His creation, in the sense that, if you continue to ask Him, He will get sick of you, rather there is nothing like Allah, and the more you ask of Him, the greater He will love you.