all the Muslims in your du'a, it would have been accepted.’^[1]

Sayyiduna ‘Ubadah bin Saamit رَضِىَ اللهُ عَـنْهُ has said that he heard the Messenger of Allah  صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم saying:

مَنِ اسْتَغْفَرَ لِلْمُوْمِنِيْنَ وَالْمُوْمِنَاتِ كَتَبَ اللهُ لَهُ بِكُلِّ مُوْمِنٍ وَ مُوْمِنَةٍ حَسَنَةً

‘Whoever seeks forgiveness for all Muslim men and women, Allah عَزَّوَجَلَّ writes a virtue for him in return for each and every Muslim man and woman.’^[2]

We should always remember our fellow Muslims, parents and religious teachers in our du'as. Remember, the religious teacher is like a spiritual father, and making du'a for him also brings about blessings for a person. It is stated in a blessed Hadith: ‘اِذَا تَرَكَ الْعَبْدُ الدُّعَاءَ لِلْوَالِدَيْنِ فَاِنَّهُ يَنْقَطِعُ عَنْهُ الرِّزْقُ’ - ‘When a person stops making du'a for his parents, his rizq is then withheld.’^[3]

You have now heard of how important it is to remember your parents and teachers in your du’a. A person’s rizq is withheld from him if he abandons this action. Whilst making du'a, one should be extremely humble, sincerely shed some tears, and express complete submission to Allah.

Regarding this manner of du'a, ‘Allamah Naqi ‘Ali Khan رَحْمَةُ اللهِ عَلَيْه has said: ‘More humbleness equates to more blessings.’ He further explains:

One should try to cry sincerely. Even a single tear can become evidence that du'a has been accepted. If a person is unable to cry, he should make a face as though he is crying, as the imitation of the pious is itself a virtuous deed. Sayyidatuna ‘Aaishah Siddiqah رَضِیَ اللهُ عَنْهَا