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When Dua Is Answered

Six moments — Allah hears every call, and these are times the Prophet ﷺ singled out as especially open.

When Dua Is Answered

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Allah says: “Call upon Me; I will respond to you” (Qur’an 40:60). He hears every dua at every moment, yet the Sunnah points to special times when the doors are especially open. Make the most of them.

ادْعُونِي أَسْتَجِبْ لَكُمْ

“Call upon Me; I will respond to you.” — Qur’an 40:60

1. The last third of the night

Our Lord calls out: “Who is calling upon Me, that I may answer him?” — Sahih al-Bukhari 1145

2. In sujood

A servant is closest to his Lord while in prostration, so make much dua there. — Sahih Muslim 482

3. Between the adhan and iqamah

The dua made in this window is not turned away. — Sunan Abi Dawud 521; Jami‘ at-Tirmidhi 212

4. An hour on Friday

There is a moment on Jumu‘ah when a believer’s request is granted. — Sahih al-Bukhari 935

5. When the fasting person breaks the fast

One of three whose dua is not rejected. — Jami‘ at-Tirmidhi 3598

6. For a brother or sister, in their absence

An angel replies: “And for you the same.” — Sahih Muslim 2733

A moment to reflect

Write down three things you want to ask Allah for, and bring them to one of these moments this week — then trust His timing.

Sources

Qur’an 40:60; Sahih al-Bukhari 935, 1145; Sahih Muslim 482, 2733; Sunan Abi Dawud 521; Jami‘ at-Tirmidhi 212, 3598. Please check wording with a qualified teacher before quoting.

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