Times Of Supplication

            There are certain times supplication is more likely to be accepted by Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala) as the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said. These times are:

The Last Third Of The Night

            Narrated Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) that Allah's Messenger (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said:� In the last third of every night our Lord (Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala) descends to the lowermost heaven and says: Who is calling Me, so that I may answer him? Who is asking Me so that may I grant him? Who is seeking forgiveness from Me so that I may forgive him?� [Reported by Bukahri]. Late at night, when people are sleeping and busy with worldly pleasures Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala) gives the believers an opportunity, or an answer hour if they can fight sleep and invoke Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala) for whatever they need.

Between Adhan and Iqama

            Narrated Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) Allah's Messenger (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said:� A supplication made between the Adhan and Iqama is not rejected.� [Reported by An-Nasai and Ibn Hibban graded it sahih (sound)].

An Hour On Friday

            Narrated Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) Allah's Messenger (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) talked about Friday and said:� There is an hour on Friday and if a Muslim gets it while offering Salat (prayer) and asks something from Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala), then Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala) will definitely meet his demand� And he (the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him)) pointed out the shortness of that time with his hands. [Reported by Bukahri]. Some said this hour is from the time the Imam (prayer's leader) enters the mosque on Friday's prayer until the prayer is over where others have said that it is the last hour of the day. (Note: when we say an hour here we do not mean the hour everyone knows [60 minutes] but an unspecified period of time because the time counters which we use today came after the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) had died.)

While Drinking Zam Zam Water

            Narrated Jaber (may Allah be pleased with him) Allah's Messenger (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said:� Zam Zam water is for what it is drunk for.� [Reported by Ahmed and Ibn Majah]. This means that when you drink Zam Zam water you may ask Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala) for anything you like to gain or benefit from this water such as healing from illness.... etc.

While Prostrating

            Narrated Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) Allah's Messenger (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said:� The nearest a slave can be to his Lord (Creator) is when he is prostrating, so invoke (supplicate) Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala) much.� [Reported by Muslim]. When a Muslim is in his Salat (prayer) he is facing Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala) and when he prostrates he is the nearest he can be to Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala) so it is best to invoke Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala) at this time.

On The Day Of Arafa

            The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said:� The best supplication is the supplication on the day of Arafa.� [Reported by At-Tirmidhi and Malik].

When Waking Up at Night

            Narrated Ubada Bin As-Samit that Allah's Messenger (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said:� Whomever wakes up at night and says La ilaha illallahu wahdahu la shrika lahu lahulmulku, wa lahul hamdu, wa huwa ala kulli shai'in qadir. Alhamdu lillahi, wa subhanallahi wa La ilaha illallahu, wallah akbir, wa la hawla wala quwata illa billah (none has the right to be worshipped but Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala)). He is the only one who has no partners. His is the kingdom and all the praises are for Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala). All the glories are for Allah(subhanahu wa ta'ala). And none has the right to be worshipped but Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala) and Allah(subhanahu wa ta'ala) is the most Great and there is neither might nor power except with Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala) and then says, Allahumma ighfir li (O Allah! Forgive me) or invokes Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala), he will be responded to and if he makes ablution and performs Salat (prayer), his Salat (prayer) will be accepted.� [Reported by Bukhari].

At The End Of The Obligatory "Salat"

            Narrated Abu Omamah (may Allah be pleased with him) that Allah's Messenger (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) was asked:� O Messenger of Allah, which supplication is heard (by Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala)), he said the end of the night and at the end of the obligatory Salat (prayer).� [Reported by At-Tirmidhi]. This time is after saying "At-tahyat", and before making Tasleem (finishing prayer).

The Night Of "Qadr" (Decree)

            This night is the greatest night of the year. This is the night which the almighty Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala) said about it:� The night of Al-Qadar (Decree) is better than a thousand month.� (97:3).

During The Rain

            Narrated Sahel Ibn Saad (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said:� Two will not be rejected, Supplication after the Adhan (call of prayer) and at the time of the rain.� [Reported by Al-Hakim and Abo Dawood]. The time of the rain is a time of mercy from Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala) so, one should take advantage of this time when Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala) is having mercy on His slaves.

At the Adhan

            See the previous paragraph.

The One Who Is Suffering Injustice

            The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said to Moaad Ibn Jabal (may Allah be pleased with him):� Beware of the supplication of the unjustly treated, because there is no shelter or veil between it (the supplication of the one who is suffering injustice) and Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala).� [Reported by Al-Bukhari and Muslim]. The One who is suffering injustice is heard by Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala) when he invokes Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala) to retain his rights from the unjust one. Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala) has sworn to help the one who is suffering from injustice sooner or later as the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said.

The Traveler

            The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said� Three supplications will not be rejected (by Allah [subhanahu wa ta'ala]), the supplication of the parent for his child, the supplication of the one who is fasting, and the supplication of the traveler.� [Reported by Al-Bayhaqi and approved by Al-Albani]. During travel supplication is heard by Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala) if the trip is for a good reason, but if the trip is for a bad intention or to perform illegal things (making sins) this will not apply to it.

The Fasting

            See the previous paragraph.

The Parents Supplication for His Child

            See the previous paragraph.

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