Dua

What Does Dua Mean in Detail?

Dua is one of the most fundamental acts of worship in Islam, described by নবী করীম Muhammad (সাল্লাল্লাহু আলাইহি ওয়া সাল্লাম) as 'the weapon of the believer' and 'the essence of worship.' Unlike the formal Salah (ritual সালাত), Dua is an informal, personal conversation with Allah that can be made at any time, in any language, and in any position. During হজ্জ, Dua takes on heightened significance. The most important time for Dua is the afternoon of the Day of আরাফাত — নবী করীম said, 'The best Dua is the Dua of the Day of আরাফাত.' Other মুস্তাহাব times include: during তাওয়াফ (especially between the Rukn Yamani and হাজরে আসওয়াদ), at the Multazam, while drinking Zamzam, at Safa and Marwa during সাঈ, after stoning the small and middle জামারাত, and after all ওয়াজিব সালাতs. Proper Dua etiquette includes: beginning with praise of Allah and salawat upon নবী করীম, being sincere and humble, having conviction that Allah will respond, and not hastening the response. Pilgrims are encouraged to prepare their Dua lists before হজ্জ and to make Dua for their families, the Muslim ummah, and all of humanity.