Literally the word Supplication (Dua) means, “to call upon.” In Islam Dua or supplication means to address Allah (SWT) with praise, thanksgiving, hope, and to mention one’s needs.
Dua is an important part of our faith and belief. It is a higher form of worship that Allah loves. It is a means of keeping in touch with the Creator, and draws the supplicant closer to the Almighty. It causes increase in bounties and helps remove pain and suffering. There are many ways that people make Dua.
Dua in one’s own words, depending upon need or situation. It may be based upon verses of Qur’an. Quran has many Duas. It may be very spontaneous or may be well thought over (Duas make my prophets). In Islam Dua has a very special place. Allah (SWT) has commanded in Quran that we make Dua to Him.
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported that Allah’s Messenger (PBUH) said:
“Whoever does not ask from Allah, He (Allah) becomes angry at him.”
(An authentic Hadeeth reported by Ibn Majah, At-Tirmidhi, Al-Haakim and others)
“Allah becomes angry when you abandon asking Him, while the Son of Adam becomes angry, when you ask him for something.”
Therefore, Allah loves from His servants that they ask Him and that they turn towards Him and that they manifest their destitution and lowliness in front of Him.
This application is on repentance and contains useful supplications from Quran and Sunnah. By the help of this application we can repent to Allah in a proper manner and can attain His attentions and His Mercy.