Causes of the Answering of Supplication
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, a questioner says: What are the reasons for the acceptance of supplication?
Answer:
The reasons for the acceptance of supplication are many. The first is the presence of the heart, meaning that one supplicates to Allah (Mighty and Majestic) with a present heart. If he supplicates with his tongue while his heart is heedless, it will not be accepted, because supplication is an act of worship, and the presence of the heart is necessary in it.
Second, eating what is lawful. For eating what is forbidden prevents the acceptance of supplication, even if a person is in a state where supplication is usually answered for others, such as a traveler.Sahih Muslim 1015? His state calls for a response because he is a traveler, and there is no arrogance in him because he is a traveler and in need. Also, he raises his hands to the sky, and this is one of the causes of acceptance: raising the hands. He repeats, “O Lord, O Lord,” but despite this, his supplication is not answered because he eats what is forbidden. Therefore, a person must purify his food and clothing so that his supplication is answered. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “Respond.” The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
And among the causes of acceptance is dire necessity; if a person is compelled, his supplication is answered. As for the verse, “Does He not respond to the distressed one when he calls upon Him?” In a state of dire necessity, Allah brings out even the polytheists. Also, among the causes of the acceptance of supplication is seeking the times of response, such as the last part of the night, the time of the Divine Descent, and the last hour of Friday. And in the state of prostration, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Sunan Abi Dawud 875Sahih (Al-Albani) This is among the causes of the acceptance of supplication. There are many causes of acceptance. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
Honorable Shaykh, a questioner says: What are the reasons for the acceptance of supplication?
Answer:
The reasons for the acceptance of supplication are many. The first is the presence of the heart, meaning that one supplicates to Allah (Mighty and Majestic) with a present heart. If he supplicates with his tongue while his heart is heedless, it will not be accepted, because supplication is an act of worship, and the presence of the heart is necessary in it.
Second, eating what is lawful. For eating what is forbidden prevents the acceptance of supplication, even if a person is in a state where supplication is usually answered for others, such as a traveler.
He lifts his hand towards the sky (and thus makes the supplication): "O Lord, O Lord," whereas his diet is unlawful, his drink is unlawful, and his clothes are unlawful and his nourishment is unlawful. How can then his supplication be accepted?
يمد يديه إلى السماء يا رب يا رب مطعمه حرام ومشربه حرام وملبسه حرام وغذي بالحرام فألا يستجاب لذلكPurify your food.
أطب مطعمك.Purify your supplication.
فجر دعوتك.And among the causes of acceptance is dire necessity; if a person is compelled, his supplication is answered. As for the verse, “Does He not respond to the distressed one when he calls upon Him?” In a state of dire necessity, Allah brings out even the polytheists. Also, among the causes of the acceptance of supplication is seeking the times of response, such as the last part of the night, the time of the Divine Descent, and the last hour of Friday. And in the state of prostration, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
And as for prostration, increase in it your supplication, for you are assured that it will be answered
وأما السجود فأكثروا فيه من الدعاء فأمنوا أن يستجاب لكمThe nearest a servant come to his Lord is when he is prostrating himself
أقرب ما يكون العبد من ربه وهو ساجدThe presenter:
May Allah reward you
Source
75-اللقاء الأسبوعي مع الشيخ صالح الفوزان - 12 — archive.org (5:49)
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