Etiqquettes of Dua

- firmly believe that nobody but Allah Ta’aala will fulfill his objectives. (Haakim)
- perform a good deed prior to making the Duaa & he should mention this during the course of the Duaa. e.g. He should say, O Allah! I had performed so & so deed solely for Your pleasure. O Allah! accept my Duaa due to the barkat of that deed. (Muslim, Tirmidhi, Abu Dawud).
- sit with humility and respect. (Muslim, Abu Dawud, Tirmidhi, Abu Dawud)
- mention ones helplessness and dependence. (Tirmidhi)
- mention the Asma al-Husnaa (the names of Allah Ta’aala ) and the sublime qualities Of Allah Ta’aala. (Ibn Hibbaan and Mustadrak)
- make Duaa with firm conviction (e.g. he should not say: “O Allah! If you wish fulfil so and so task of mine.” (All six major hadith collections)
- enthusiasm & yearning. (Ibn Hibbn & Abu Awana).
- “presence of heart and mind” and cherish a high hope of the Duaa being accepted. (Haakim)
- repeatedly. (Bukhari, Muslim)
- at least thrice (Abu Dawud)
- Ask only Allah Ta’aala alone for all your needs. Do not depend upon His creation. (Tirmidhi/Ibn Hibbaan)
- Don’t be impatient over the acceptance of Duaas. In other words, don’t say: “I’ve made Duaa repeatedly but to no avail.” (Bukhari, Muslim, Abu Dawud, Nasai, Ibn Majah)