The Etiquette and Importance of Making Du'a for the Sick, and Its Acceptance on Jumu'ah
Hazrat Qari Ismail Desai Saheb
Hijri date
13 Safar 1436
Date
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15:07
Summary
Allah blesses us with countless favors, including every breath.
Many requests for Du'as (supplications) are received for the sick.
The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) mentioned two blessings we are often heedless of: good health and free time.
Good health enables us to fulfill religious obligations like Salah, Hajj, and fasting properly.
When one loses health, performing these duties becomes difficult or incomplete, leading to regret.
Sickness can affect anyone, regardless of age; young people are increasingly suffering from serious illnesses.
When requesting Du'a for someone sick, do not disclose the specific type of illness, especially if it pertains to women, to preserve modesty (haya). Simply stating that the person is unwell is sufficient.
The person asked to make Du'a should not inquire about the specific illness; knowing the person is sick is enough for the Du'a to be made.
Modesty has unfortunately decreased significantly in society, even among Muslims, leading to oversharing of personal and sensitive information.
Every believer's Du'a is accepted by Allah.
Allah becomes pleased when we ask of Him and displeased when we do not.
When making Du'a for a fellow Muslim in their absence, angels say "Ameen" and Allah grants the same blessing to the one making the Du'a.
On Jumu'ah (Friday), there is a special moment when Du'as are readily accepted, specifically between the two Khutbahs (sermons) when the Imam is seated.
During this precise moment, Du'a should be made with deep focus and sincerity in the heart, without raising hands or speaking aloud.
We should always place our trust in Allah and ask Him for all our needs, whether related to faith, worldly matters, or the afterlife.