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Is it acceptable to make dua for my parents who passed away?

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Yes. It is very important to make dua for those who passed away. All your duas will reach and benefit the dead ones.

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What does "repent and try to make amends" mean?

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It means to return back to Allah and ask for forgiveness. No matter what you have done, no matter how much bad you have done, if you ask forgiveness from Allah, from the bottom of your heart sincerely, he will definitely 100% forgive you. As he says in the Quran "he is oft forgiving."

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Can I make dua in my own language and then send blessings to the prophet in Arabic?

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Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyah said that it is permissible to make du’aa’ in Arabic and in languages other than Arabic. Allaah knows the intention of the supplicant and what he wants, no matter what language he speaks, because He hears all the voices in all different languages, asking for all kinds of needs.

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Can I pray against non-Muslims?

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You should not wish for harm or bad against any person, Muslim or non-Muslim. You should pray for them to be guided to Islam, but nothing harmful or spiteful.

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Can I ask dua for my grandson and my children?

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You may make dua for anyone, whether it's strangers on the street or your nearest family.

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What should I read if I want my kids to respect their parents or other older people?

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Any du'a will work, as the du'a of a parent for their child is surely accepted.

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Is there any Dua to help sharpen my memory?

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There is a Dua to recite before studying, it will help you to learn easily. It is ''allah humma rabbi ziddni ilmi".

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Can I say dua to improve my memory and concentration skills?

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You may make dua for whatever you please, but the best thing for memory is to make Salawat: "Allahumma Salli ala Muhammadin wa Ala aleh Muhammadin wa sallim."

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How can a new Muslim learn to recite Dua?

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Have a sheet of paper next to you while you ask dua to use as a guide until you feel more comfortable saying dua on your own. You can also ask your imam for advice.

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Why is Allah not answering my dua or my prayers?

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You have to be patient, say the prayer/dua right, and be a proper Muslim. It may also be that you are asking for something that you are not meant to have in the first place.

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Is there a dua to forget bad thought and intentions?

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Reciting aazobillahi minash-shaitaunrajeem will help you to clear your bad thoughts, which are coming from Saitaan.

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I have been praying every mentioned way, but my prayers are not answered, why?

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Allah hears all duas. It happen sometimes that Allah has planned better for us, or our dua would have to be accepted at another time that is more appropriate. We should be patient while waiting for the acceptance our dua.

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I am a newly converted Muslim, I want to join the prayer in Masjid for this coming Eid al Adha, please advise on the way I should pray.

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To Perform Eid Salah , you pray as normal, but there are seven extra takbeerat in the first rak'ah and five extra takbeerat in the second rak'ah. There are no other specific details for the Eid prayer; the rest is the same as normal prayer .

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Can I ask a Dua to refuse a proposal that I don't like?

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Yes, you surely can.

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How many times should I say dua in a day?

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You should say dua after your prayers. But you can say it as often as you wish, following the instructions above.

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Can I ask Dua for anything?

Sobi

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Anything you want, as long as it is not about enmity or wishing harm upon someone.

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Can I ask to get good grades on exams?

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InshaAllah, seeking knowledge is a praiseworthy thing. Ask Dua for any good thing.

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I hate someone because he abused me sexually. How can I get free of this hatred by dua?

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Pray for yourself. Ask Allah for protection. You need to know if that person does not get punishment in this world, he will be getting punishment in the hereafter. Bear with patience, stay bold and avoid the person.

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How do Muslims repent?

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Muslims repent by asking forgiveness from Allah and asking for paradise. A repentant person needs to know his mistake or sin and be deeply grieved by it; ask Allah for forgiving with a sincere heart; and promise to never do it again.

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Is it wrong if I ask Allah to guide a non-Muslim to the path of Islam?

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Of course not. We are always encouraged to make du'a to guide non-Muslims to Islam.

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As a non-Muslim, can I make dua?

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Du'a is a supplication to Allah. If you believe in and put your faith in Allah, you are a Muslim, so I don't think one can be a non-Muslim yet supplicate to Allah.

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Can I say a dua to improve a skill, such as sports?

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You can ask dua for anything, but it is preferable if you ask dua for religious improvement along with it.

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Is it necessary to cry?

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No, it is definitely not necessary to cry.

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Can I make dua in any language?

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Yes, but it's better to do it in the language you know best so you can pour your heart out to Allah.

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When I am doing my dua, do I have to cry?

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If you feel like crying, you can let it out, but do not force yourself to cry.

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Can I ask for dua if I'm not a Muslim, but I believe in Allah?

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Yes, you can.

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Is it acceptable to ask Allah to make a person Muslim?

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No, in fact it is very good of you ask dua for it. You can ask for any dua you want, whatever it is and however impossible it seems, for everything is possible by Allah.

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Is there a dua to memorize the Quran?

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Start by reciting this dua. ''Allah humma rabbi ziddni ilmi". It helps with memorization and learning, in general, the rest belongs to your faith. MaShaAllah.

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I'm a non-Muslim. Can I recite dua for my Muslim friend?

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Du'a is a Muslim act of worship, so as a non-Muslim, it would not be permissible for you to invoke Allah for help or support (because that is a Muslim way of worship). You are able to supplicate differently depending on what religion you follow.

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Can I make dua for a non-Muslim relative or my child?

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Yes. You can make dua for anyone in the world, whether it be yourself for a test, your non-Muslim friend or even a murderer. Allah is with everyone.

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