Conditions for the Acceptance of Supplication

Question:
May Allah reward you with good. Honorable Shaykh, a questioner says: What are the conditions for supplication so that it is answered? And what are the times of acceptance? Because, in truth, I have a matter regarding supplication, and my supplication has not been answered yet.

Answer:
The conditions for the acceptance of supplication: What is reported in the hadiths is that you call upon Allah while being certain of the answer; this is one condition. The second condition is that you do not rush, saying, "I called and I called, but I was not answered," and then you abandon supplication. Do not rush, for Allah is near and responsive, Glorified and Exalted is He, and He knows best what is in your interest. He may hasten the answer for you, He may delay it, or He may give you something better than it. The important thing is that you call upon Allah, Mighty and Majestic. Also, among the most important conditions for acceptance is not transgressing in supplication. That is, you do not transgress by calling upon someone without right, or by calling for sin or severing family ties; this is not accepted from you. Also, an important condition for acceptance is that your food is from what is lawful, your drink is from what is lawful, and your clothing is from what is lawful. As for if you eat what is forbidden, or wear it, or drink it, your supplication will not be answered. Yes.