Calling upon Allah
The etiquette of duʿāʾ — when, how, with what heart.
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Book 9: The Mysteries of Supplication
Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din
Al-Ghazali presents a complete guide to dhikr and du'a — the daily litanies, the etiquettes of supplication, and the spiritual states that make remembrance of Allah the foundation of a peaceful life.
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"In another authentic narration, Ubadah bin As-Samit reported that the Prophet, peace be upon him, said, "Whoever wakes up at night and says, 'There is no deity but Allah alone, with no partner, His is the dominion and His is the praise, and He is over all things capable. Subhanallah [Glory be to Allah], walhamdulillah [praise be to Allah], la ilaha illallah [there is no deity but Allah], waAllahu akbar [and Allah is the greatest], and there is no power nor might except by Allah, the Exalted, the Great,' and then says, 'O Allah, forgive me,' he will be forgiven."
— Imam al-Ghazali, Book 9: The Mysteries of Supplication
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"know that part of the decree is averting calamity with supplication, as supplication is a means. In a hadith, it is mentioned: "In the name of Allah, as Allah wills, there is no power except with Allah, as Allah wills, every blessing is from Allah, as Allah wills, all good is in the hands of Allah. This is found in Al-Kamil from a hadith of Ibn Abbas, who said, "Al-Khidr and Elias, peace be upon them, meet every year during the season in Mina and each shaves the other's head, and they part with these words."
— Imam al-Ghazali, Book 9: The Mysteries of Supplication
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"found beneath the Throne: "There is no power or strength except through Allah. When one says this, Allah responds, "My servant has submitted and surrendered. This was reported by al-Nasa'i in 'Day and Night' and by al-Hakim, who confirmed its authenticity. Al-Hakim also mentioned that whoever says, "Glory be to Allah, praise be to Allah, there is no god but Allah, Allah is great, and there is no power or strength except through Allah," receives the same divine acknowledgment."
— Imam al-Ghazali, Book 9: The Mysteries of Supplication