And it is recommended [for the khateeb] to supplicate for the Muslims with that which comprises of goodness for their religion and their worldly affairs as well as [to supplicate] for the Leader of...
Category: Du'a & Its Etiquette
O my Lord! My sins are great in number
In the biography of the Khaleefah, 'Abdul-Malik ibn Marwaan, [it states]: He delivered an eloquent khutbah, and then [abruptly] stopped and began weeping profusely. Then, he said
Supplicating against someone
Do not fear the supplication of the one who supplicates against you without [any] right [to do so].
Increase in supplicating to Allaah
We therefore encourage our brothers to increase in supplicating to Allaah عز و جل. That is because [doing so] achieves one of three [outcomes]
Be prompt in repenting for your sins
[If you are not prompt in repenting for a sin], perhaps the punishment [for that sin] may be delayed, and come [to you] towards the end of [your] life.
Illumination for the heart
Some of the Salaf would say: 'The darkness of the night is illumination for the heart.' That is, the hidden acts of worship [done] at night, [such as] the night prayer, [engaging in] supplication...
Supplication for the parents
The supplication you make for your father during the taraaweeh or tahajjud prayer is better by far than you slaughtering 10 camels [on his behalf].
The importance of exercising patience
Exercising patience whilst waiting for relief [from the trial] is an act of worship, for indeed, Allaah is most generous in giving.
The most all-encompassing of supplications
Our Lord, give us in this world that which is good and in the Hereafter that which is good, and protect us from the punishment of the Fire.
An important issue for all who make istikhaarah
It is not necessary for the one who makes istikhaarah that he see anything to guide him to that which is best for him.