should believe that his du’a will be accepted by Allah. The beloved Messenger  صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم said:

اُدْعُوا اللَّهَ وَاَنْتُمْ مُوقِنُونَ بِالْاِجَابَۃِ وَاعْلَمُوا اَنَّ اللَّهَ لَا يَسْتَجِيبُ دُعَاءً مِنْ قَلْبٍ غَافِلٍ لَاهٍ

“Make du'a to Allah عَزَّوَجَلَّ in such a way that you are absolutely sure of acceptance, and remember that Allah عَزَّوَجَلَّ does not accept the du'a of a heedless heart.”^[1]

Sayyiduna Musa عَـلَيْـهِ الـسَّـلَام once passed by a person who was humbly making du'a. Sayyiduna Musa عَـلَيْـهِ الـسَّـلَام said: ‘If it were in my power, I would definitely fulfil his need.’ Allah عَزَّوَجَلَّ then sent a revelation to Sayyiduna Musa عَـلَيْـهِ الـسَّـلَام, saying, ‘O Musa! I am more merciful and generous than you; the truth of the matter is, this person may be calling upon Me, but his heart is focused on his goats. I do not accept the du'a of such a person whose heart is inclined towards others.’ When Sayyiduna Musa عَـلَيْـهِ الـسَّـلَام relayed this to that person, he made du'a to Allah عَزَّوَجَلَّ from his heart, and his need was fulfilled.^[2]

Dear Islamic brothers, it has become obvious that one should not make du'a without paying attention and without being certain, rather du'a should be made with complete concentration and utmost hope. Sometimes, we make one du'a for a long time, but it is not visibly accepted. Satan then whispers various Satanic thoughts in our hearts. To protect ourselves from Satanic thoughts, we should consider it as our own fault if the du'a is not answered. We should remind ourselves that there is no deficiency in the bestowal of Allah عَزَّوَجَلَّ, and our uncertainty, lack of attention or any other deficiency has led to our du'a not being accepted. Also, remember that sometimes you may ask for something you want, but it may not be good for you.