What is the virtue of supplication in the life of a Muslim? What are the times for supplication? And what is the response that a Muslim seeks for his supplication?

Question:
What is the virtue of supplication in the life of a Muslim? What are the times for supplication? And what are the times of response that a Muslim seeks for his supplication for his Muslim brothers?

Answer:
Answer: Supplication is a matter of great importance, and Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He) has commanded it. He (Exalted and Majestic is He) said: He called it supplication, He called it worship, and He called it religion. So supplication is a matter of great magnitude. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “Supplication is worship,” meaning that the greatest pillar of worship is supplication. This is like his (peace and blessings be upon him) statement, “Hajj is 'Arafah,” meaning that standing at 'Arafah is the greatest pillar of Hajj. Likewise, supplication is the greatest support of this religion. Muslims should increase their supplication, especially in the times when supplication is preferred over other times, such as supplication in the last part of the night, supplication in prostration, and supplication in the last part of the night when the last third of the night remains. Generally, supplication in all times has a great scope, which is worship, as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “Supplication is worship.” This is especially true in times of crises and hardships. Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He) commanded us to supplicate and promised us that He will respond to us, and He does not break His promise. If a failure to respond occurs, it is from us. Therefore, we must rectify our relationship with Allah and be sincere in our supplication for ourselves and for the Muslims, especially in times of crisis. Allah is near and responsive; our connection with our Lord is that we seek from Him help and success, and we call upon Him in times of need and calamity, and at all times.