of calamities that have descended and those which have not. O servants of Allah عَزَّوَجَلَّ! Make it compulsory (upon yourselves) to perform du'a.^[1]

4.   Sayyiduna Jabir bin ‘Abdullah رَضِىَ اللهُ عَـنْهُ has narrated that the Messenger of Allah  صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم said:

“Should I not tell you of such a thing that will bring you protection against your enemy and increase your sustenance? Make du'a to Allah عَزَّوَجَلَّ day and night, because du'a is the weapon of a believer.”^[2]

Dear Islamic brothers, you have just heard about the innumerable virtues of making du'a that have been mentioned in blessed Hadith. Du'a is highly effective to get rid of troubles and difficulties. It also brings about an increase in rizq. It is a source of protection against enemies, and it is also a weapon of a true believer. By making du'a, we can overcome great troubles and tough circumstances. Every Muslim should remember Allah عَزَّوَجَلَّ in times of joy and sorrow and should sincerely make du'a in order to attain goodness in this world and the Hereafter. We should make du'a at every step, when facing every matter and in every difficulty. Do not remain heedless of this great blessing!

صَلُّوۡا عَلَى الۡحَبِيۡب                                                     صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلٰى مُحَمَّد

Dear Islamic brothers, remember that du'a is the most superior act of worship through which a Muslim converses with his Lord. It is stated in a