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Islamic Etiquette of Dua(Invocation)
Imam al-Sadiq (a.s) said: “ Ask Allah whatever you need even the sandal’s strap, for if He does not help make it available, it won’t be.” [Reference: Makarim al-Akhlaq]
Imam al-Sadiq (a.s) said: “ Whosoever likes his to see his prayers answered during hardship must frequently pray during ease.” [Reference: Makarim al-Akhlaq]
Imam al-Reza (a.s) said: “ A single prayer in secret equals seventy in public.” [Reference: Makarim al-Akhlaq]
Imam al-Sadiq (a.s) said: “ Allah, The Most High, knows what man wants even before he begins praying, but He likes to hear him complain.” [Reference: Makarim al-Akhlaq]
Imam al-Sadiq (a.s) said: “ God, The Almighty, won’t answer an inattentive prayer; so when you pray make sure to give your attention, and be sure then of the answering.” [Reference: Makarim al-Akhlaq]
Imam al-Sadiq (a.s) said: “ Insisting on Allah for a need guarantees its fulfillment.” [Reference: Makarim al-Akhlaq]
According to Imam al-Sadiq (a.s): “ Stated in Imam Ali’s book (or letter) that praising comes before asking. So, when you pray to Allah, glorify Him first.” “How is that done?” I asked. He said: “ You say: O You, who is nearer to me than my Jugular vein. O You, the Performer of what He desires. O You who stands between a man and his heart. O You who is in the Highest Horizon. O You who like Him there is naught”. [Reference: Makarim al-Akhlaq]
Imam Ali (a.s) said: “ Seize he opportunity to pray at four situation: During the recitation of Qur'an, azaan (call to prayer), rainfall, and when the two armies meet for martyrdom (to fight).” [Reference: Makarim al-Akhlaq]
Imam al-Sadiq (a.s) said: “ When you feel your heart softening take the opportunity to pray, for a heart that softens is surely a pure heart.” [Reference: Makarim al-Akhlaq]
Imam al-Baqir (a.s) said: “ From among His faithful servants, Almighty Allah favors most the one who prays frequently; then, seize the opportunity to invoke Allah just before daybreak till sunrise, for at this time the heaven’s gates are opened, the livelihoods are apportioned and the great wishes are fulfilled.” [Reference: Makarim al-Akhlaq]
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