Page 205 - The Importance of the Ahl Al-Sunnah

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The Grace of Supplication (Du`ah)
The Prophet Muhammad (saas) was the most predominant
among all creation in remembering Allah (swt). He never
refrained from the remembrance of Allah (swt) and supplica-
tion at any time during the day, whatever he was engaged in.
Through his beautiful character, he always remained entirely
focused on religion and the Hereafter, the intended target of
all sincere Muslims. In the Qur’an, it is revealed: “Say: ‘What
has my Lord to do with you if you do not call on Him?.’...”
(Surat al-Furqan, 77). The Messenger of Allah (saas) never
stopped praying and remembering Allah (swt), no matter
what.
We can better comprehend the importance he attached to
supplication in his own sayings:
“In the sight of Allah, nothing is more honorable than sup-
plication.” (al-Tirmidhi)
“The servant of Allah receives at least one of the three in
his supplication: either his sin is forgiven or he receives a
reward in this world or achieves the reward in the
Hereafter.” (al-Daylami)
“Ask Allah to grant from His bounties for Allah loves to be
asked.” (al-Tirmidhi)
“Man is closest to Allah when he is prostrating. Call upon
Allah much in prostration.” (Sahih Muslim)
“Your Lord, may He be blessed and exalted, is Kind and
Most Generous, and He is too kind to let His servant, if he
raises his hands to Him, bring them back empty.” (al-
Tirmidhi and Abu Dawud)
“Call upon Allah with firm conviction that He will answer.
Know that Allah does not answer a supplication that

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