du'as that are never rejected

There's something so comforting about how Islam teaches us that certain du'as or supplications are never turned away. It's beautiful how deeply faith and du'a are intertwined, it becomes a powerful lifeline for our soul. When the world feels like it's falling apart, and nothing seems to work, we can hold on to the certainty that Allah ﷻ is always listening. It fills the heart with hope and keeps us going. And when you dig deeper, you'll discover certain moments and situations where du'as are even more powerful. 

Du'a of the oppressed

The du'a of someone who's been wronged has a straight path to Allah ﷻ—no barriers, no waiting. A hadith revealed that it also includes non-Muslim, as long as they're not actively opposing Islam. That's the level of justice we're talking about here.

The Messenger of Allah ﷺ sent Mu'adh bin Jabal to Yemen, and said: "Beware of the supplication of the oppressed; for indeed there is no barrier between it and Allah."
[Status: Sahih | Jami' At-Tirmidzi 2014]

Du'a of a musafir (traveler)

Traveling back in the day, when animals were the main mode of transportation, was hard. But even now, it's not all smooth sailing. Being away from home, out of your comfort zone. Add in the unfamiliar cultures or the occasional cold shoulder from people, and it can feel like you're just trying to survive the trip. The Prophet ﷺ mentioned that the du'a of a traveler holds special weight. It's like all that vulnerability and need make their prayer even more heartfelt.

Du'a of a parent for their child

A mother praying for her son, or a father wishing the best for his daughter—it comes from such a deep, selfless place that Allah ﷻ just doesn't turn it away.

The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: Three supplications are answered without doubt. The supplication of the oppressed, the supplication of the traveler, and the supplication of the parent for his son.
[Tirmidzi & Abu Daud | Riyad As-Salihin 980]

If you think about it, these three situations have something in common: they're rooted in emotional vulnerability. A parent's heart aches for their child, the traveler feels the loneliness of being away, and the oppressed suffer under injustice. When people are in these states, their du'a comes from a raw, sincere place.

Du'a made in the last third of the night

Ever been up at 2 or 3 in the morning, just sitting in the stillness of the night while everybody is sound asleep? That's when Allah ﷻ is closest to us. It's the perfect time to pour our heart out.

The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: Our Lord who is blessed and exalted descends every night to the lowest heaven when the last one-third of the night remains, and says: "Who supplicated Me so that I may answer him? Who asks of Me so that I may give to him? Who asks My forgiveness so that I may forgive him?"
[Status: Sahih | Sunan Abi Daud 1315]

Du'a on Fridays evening

Friday is considered the best day of the week, and there is a special hour during which du'as are accepted. The Prophet ﷺ mentioned that there is a moment on Friday when a Muslim does not ask Allah ﷻ for anything without it being granted.

The Prophet ﷺ said: "On Friday there is a particular time. If a Muslim happens to be praying and invoking Allah for something good during that time, Allah will surely fulfill his request." The Prophet ﷺ pointed out with his hand. We thought that he wanted to illustrate how short that time was.
[Sahih Al-Bukhari 6400]

Scholars agree that this golden moment is likely after Asr and before Maghrib.

There are so many other moments when du'as are guaranteed. The du'a of a fasting person until they break it, the du'a of a sick person, du'a made in the rain, du'a made between the azan and the iqamah.. and the list goes on. Allah ﷻ has promised in the Qur'an [40:60] that He will respond to whoever calls upon Him, and these specific hadiths just further emphasize that Allah ﷻ will never disregard us, offering constant reassurance in all situations.

Let's reflect on this gem:

The Prophet ﷺ said: Allah says: "When a slave of Mine draws near to Me a span, I draw near to him a cubit; and if he draws near to Me a cubit, I draw near to him a fathom. And if he comes to Me walking, I go to him running."
[Al-Bukhari | Riyad As-Salihin 96]