Abstract:
Du‘a, the Arabic word for prayer or
supplication, is the calling of a servant to His Deity.
Summoning to God is highly encouraged in Islam, as
prayer is considered to be the essence of worship. But
what exactly is sincere supplication, and what do we
achieve from it? How do we ensure a response from
God, and what prevents a prayer from being accepted?
This article explores the stages of a sincere prayer, as
well as explaining its importance, etiquette, and
conditions to enable one to acquire moral virtues,
improve one’s self-discipline and intellect, add
brightness to the heart, and above all, achieve nearness
to God.
Machine summary:
"This article explores the stages of a sincere prayer, as well as explaining its importance, etiquette, and conditions to enable one to acquire moral virtues, improve one’s self-discipline and intellect, add brightness to the heart, and above all, achieve nearnessto God. ABSTRACT: 1 PhD student of the Jami’at al-Zahra (a), Qum. Introduction One of the most enduring manifestations of the human soul and one of the most fundamental aspects of human existence is the act and longing to supplicate and worship.
Although a person may believe that it is simply a supplication, this kind of du‘a in its real essence is ordering and commanding God and shows one’s insolence and arrogance towards Him. 1 God says in the Holy Qur’an: (رجوع شود به تصویر صفحه) So supplicate God, putting exclusive faith in Him.
Rather, higher life requires a second birth, which is only possible through knowing God and turning to Him, as said in the holy Qur’an: (رجوع شود به تصویر صفحه) O you who have faith!
(رجوع شود به تصویر صفحه) And our concluding call is ‘All praise belongs to God, the Lord of all the worlds’ Conclusion Having true faith in God, awareness of one’s neediness, while invoking and hoping in God are some of the fundamentals of a sincere supplication."