Dua – The Weapon of the Believer_by_Abu Ammar Yasir Qadhi_Power of Supplication in Islam

Dua – The Weapon of the Believer is a powerful Islamic book that highlights the importance of supplication as the strongest tool a Muslim possesses. Rooted in Qur’an and Sunnah, it explains how sincere dua brings relief, strengthens faith, and connects the heart directly with Allah. With practical examples, authentic references, and inspiring reminders, this book motivates readers to turn to Allah in every situation and rely on Him as their ultimate source of help and guidance.

From Author:

The author of Dua – The Weapon of the Believer is a renowned Islamic scholar known for presenting Qur’an and Sunnah-based teachings with clarity and depth. His works emphasize the importance of supplication, faith, and reliance upon Allah, offering Muslims practical guidance to strengthen their spiritual journey.

Content:

Du'a: A Noble Act of Worship

The book explains the profound status of Du'a and its connection to worship. When a believer turns to Allah in times of need, seeking His help, peace, contentment, and serenity, Du'a becomes a powerful expression of humility, faith, and dependence upon Allah.

Understanding the Basics of Du'a

The opening chapter establishes the foundations of Du'a, including:

The meaning of Du'a
Du'a as a form of worship
The relationship between Du'a and ‘Aqidah
Why directing Du'a to other than Allah is Shirk
Types & Benefits of Du'a

The book explores different classifications of Du'a and dedicates a detailed section to its many virtues and benefits. Among them are that Du'a:

• Is among the most noble acts in the sight of Allah
  
• Is an important act of worship
  
• Is connected to a believer's Eemaan
  
• Is an act of obedience to Allah
  
• Reflects humility before Allah
  
• Is an indication of Allah's generosity
  
• Repels Allah's anger
  
• Can be a cause of salvation from the Fire
  
• Helps protect against spiritual laziness
  When & How Is Du'a Accepted?

One of the key themes of the book is understanding how Du'a is answered. It discusses the conditions required for acceptance, recommended etiquette, and the times and situations in which Du'a is more likely to be answered.

It also examines factors that may aid or prevent the acceptance of Du'a, helping readers understand how to approach their supplications with greater awareness and sincerity.

Du'a & Divine Decree

The book addresses an important question: If everything has already been decreed, why should we make Du'a? It explores the relationship between Du'a and Qadr, along with the wisdom behind a response that may be delayed.

A Practical Guide for Every Muslim

With its focus on the meaning, types, virtues, etiquette, conditions, and acceptance of Du'a, this work provides readers with a deeper appreciation of one of the most important acts of worship.

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Dua
الدعاء : سلاح المؤمن
THE WEAPON OF THE BELIEVER
A treatise on the status and etiquette of du'a in Islām
by Abu Ammaar Yasir Qadhi
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And your Lord has said: "Call upon me, and I will answer
you!" Verily, those who are (too) arrogant to worship Allah will enter Hell, humiliated!+
So when one visualises such a person, and the state that he will be in, one can understand the Prophet's() statement:
Du'a is worship.
So the entire concept of worship, the purpose for which man- kind was created, can infact, be summarised in one simple act: that of du ä.
Du a is a noble, spiritual form of worship which allows the cre- ated to appreciate the majesty and eminence of the Creator. This is because the worshipper turns to his Lord at his time of need, after all other types of aid have been cut off, and all other sources have been despaired of. He turns to his Lord to obtain from Him con- tentment, peace and serenity, and he finds Beneficence which will never be found from other sources. And how can this not happen, when he is turning to the Lord of all lords, and the King of all kings, the One Who is Self-Sufficient from all wants, and Who is Praised at all times?
So with the noble status of this act of worship in mind, it be- comes obligatory on every single believer, without exception, to be- come familiar with this great concept of du a. So many questions that abound in one's mind must be answered. What is du'a? What are its blessings and its excellence? What is the proper etiquette that one must follow while making du'a? Why is someone's du ä responded to, and someone else's not? And how can one increase one's chances of getting one's du'a accepted? And what are the factors that prevent one's du' a from being accepted? Also, if every- thing is already predestined, then what is the purpose of making
4 Surah Ghafir, 60.
Authentic, narrated by Ahmad and the four Sunans, and others, from Nu'man ibn Bashir, as reported in Sahih al-Jami' # 3407.
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CONTENTS
Introduction
Chapter 1: The Basics
1. The Meaning of Du'a.
2. Du'a is a Form of Worship
3. Du'a and its Relationship to Aqidah. 4. Du'a to other than Allah is Shirk.
Chapter 2: The Types of Du as
1. With Respect to the Actuality of Du'a
2. With Respect to the One Being Asked
3. With Respect to the One Making Du'a
4. With Respect to What is Asked
Chapter 3: The Excellence and Benefits of Du'a
1. Du'a is the Most Noble of all Acts in the Sight of Allah
2. Du'a is the Best Act of Worship.
3. Du'a is the Essence of Worship
4. Du'a is a Sign of One's Iman.
5. To Make Du'a is To Obey Allāh
6. Allah is Close to the One Making Du'a.
7. Du'a is the Only Cause of Allah's Concern for Us.
8. Du'a is an Indication of Allah's Generosity
9. Du'a is a Sign of Humility.
10. Du'a Repels Allah's Anger
11. Du'a is a Cause of Being Saved from the Fire
12. Leaving Du'a is a Sign of Laziness
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الدعاء : سلاح المؤمن
Du'a
The Weapon of the Believer
A treatise on the status and etiquette of du'a in Islām
by Abu Ammaar Yasir Qadhi
About the Book:
In this work, the author elaborates on the status, importance and etiquette of du à in Islām. In the most comprehensive work yet to be written in English on this topic, the author discusses, amongst other matters: the excellence and benefits of dua; the types of dua; the pre-conditions that are needed in order for a dua to be accepted; the recommended etiquette of performing dua; the timings and situations in which a dua is more likely to be answered; the various factors that aid or prevent a du'à from being accepted; the relationship of du'a with the Divine Decree (qadr); the wisdom behind a delayed response, and many other relevant topics.
A highly informative and essential book for every Muslim household.
About the Author:
Abu Ammaar Yasir Qadhi was born in Houston, Texas, but completed his primary and secondary education in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. He graduated with a B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Houston, after which he was accepted as a student at the Islamic University of Madinah. After completing a diploma in Arabic, he graduated with a B.A. from the College of Hadith and Islamic Sciences.
He is presently doing an M.A. in Islamic Theology (Aqeedah) from the College of Dawah at the University. Of his published works are: Riyaa: Hidden Shirk; An Introduction to the Sciences of the Qur`aan; Asmaa bint Abee Bakr (booklet); Safiyyah bint Abd al-Muttalib (booklet); and other works.

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Dua
الدعاء : سلاح المؤمن
THE WEAPON OF THE BELIEVER
A treatise on the status and etiquette of du'a in Islām
by Abu Ammaar Yasir Qadhi
Page:02
And your Lord has said: "Call upon me, and I will answer
you!" Verily, those who are (too) arrogant to worship Allah will enter Hell, humiliated!+
So when one visualises such a person, and the state that he will be in, one can understand the Prophet's() statement:
Du'a is worship.
So the entire concept of worship, the purpose for which man- kind was created, can infact, be summarised in one simple act: that of du ä.
Du a is a noble, spiritual form of worship which allows the cre- ated to appreciate the majesty and eminence of the Creator. This is because the worshipper turns to his Lord at his time of need, after all other types of aid have been cut off, and all other sources have been despaired of. He turns to his Lord to obtain from Him con- tentment, peace and serenity, and he finds Beneficence which will never be found from other sources. And how can this not happen, when he is turning to the Lord of all lords, and the King of all kings, the One Who is Self-Sufficient from all wants, and Who is Praised at all times?
So with the noble status of this act of worship in mind, it be- comes obligatory on every single believer, without exception, to be- come familiar with this great concept of du a. So many questions that abound in one's mind must be answered. What is du'a? What are its blessings and its excellence? What is the proper etiquette that one must follow while making du'a? Why is someone's du ä responded to, and someone else's not? And how can one increase one's chances of getting one's du'a accepted? And what are the factors that prevent one's du' a from being accepted? Also, if every- thing is already predestined, then what is the purpose of making
4 Surah Ghafir, 60.
Authentic, narrated by Ahmad and the four Sunans, and others, from Nu'man ibn Bashir, as reported in Sahih al-Jami' # 3407.
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CONTENTS
Introduction
Chapter 1: The Basics
1. The Meaning of Du'a.
2. Du'a is a Form of Worship
3. Du'a and its Relationship to Aqidah. 4. Du'a to other than Allah is Shirk.
Chapter 2: The Types of Du as
1. With Respect to the Actuality of Du'a
2. With Respect to the One Being Asked
3. With Respect to the One Making Du'a
4. With Respect to What is Asked
Chapter 3: The Excellence and Benefits of Du'a
1. Du'a is the Most Noble of all Acts in the Sight of Allah
2. Du'a is the Best Act of Worship.
3. Du'a is the Essence of Worship
4. Du'a is a Sign of One's Iman.
5. To Make Du'a is To Obey Allāh
6. Allah is Close to the One Making Du'a.
7. Du'a is the Only Cause of Allah's Concern for Us.
8. Du'a is an Indication of Allah's Generosity
9. Du'a is a Sign of Humility.
10. Du'a Repels Allah's Anger
11. Du'a is a Cause of Being Saved from the Fire
12. Leaving Du'a is a Sign of Laziness
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الدعاء : سلاح المؤمن
Du'a
The Weapon of the Believer
A treatise on the status and etiquette of du'a in Islām
by Abu Ammaar Yasir Qadhi
About the Book:
In this work, the author elaborates on the status, importance and etiquette of du à in Islām. In the most comprehensive work yet to be written in English on this topic, the author discusses, amongst other matters: the excellence and benefits of dua; the types of dua; the pre-conditions that are needed in order for a dua to be accepted; the recommended etiquette of performing dua; the timings and situations in which a dua is more likely to be answered; the various factors that aid or prevent a du'à from being accepted; the relationship of du'a with the Divine Decree (qadr); the wisdom behind a delayed response, and many other relevant topics.
A highly informative and essential book for every Muslim household.
About the Author:
Abu Ammaar Yasir Qadhi was born in Houston, Texas, but completed his primary and secondary education in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. He graduated with a B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Houston, after which he was accepted as a student at the Islamic University of Madinah. After completing a diploma in Arabic, he graduated with a B.A. from the College of Hadith and Islamic Sciences.
He is presently doing an M.A. in Islamic Theology (Aqeedah) from the College of Dawah at the University. Of his published works are: Riyaa: Hidden Shirk; An Introduction to the Sciences of the Qur`aan; Asmaa bint Abee Bakr (booklet); Safiyyah bint Abd al-Muttalib (booklet); and other works.