A “ruhani dua” refers to a spiritual supplication in Islam, aimed at seeking help, guidance, or blessings from Allah. Here are some general guidelines on making a ruhani dua effectively:
- Intention (Niyyah): Before making any dua, ensure your intention is pure and sincere. Your intention should be to seek Allah’s help and mercy.
- Choose Appropriate Time: While dua can be made at any time, there are certain times when duas are more likely to be accepted, such as during the last third of the night, after performing salah (prayer), during prostration (sujood), and on Fridays.
- State Your Needs: Clearly articulate what you are asking for in your dua. Be specific about your requests, whether it’s guidance, forgiveness, healing, or blessings in specific aspects of your life.
- Use Quranic Verses and Sunnah: Incorporate verses from the Quran and supplications from the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) in your dua. Examples include the dua for seeking forgiveness (Rabbana atina fid-dunya hasanatan…) and the dua for guidance (Rabbana la tu zigh quloobana ba’da idh hadaytana…).
- Praise Allah: Begin your dua by praising and glorifying Allah (Subhanahu wa ta’ala), as this emphasizes His greatness and your humility before Him.
- Persistency and Patience: Keep making dua persistently and be patient in awaiting Allah’s response. Trust that Allah hears all prayers and answers them in the best way and time.
- End with Salaam: Conclude your dua by sending blessings upon Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and concluding with “Ameen”.
It’s important to remember that dua is a powerful act of worship in Islam, and Allah promises to respond to the supplications of those who call upon Him sincerely. Therefore, make dua with full conviction and trust in Allah’s mercy and wisdom.