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In this book, the etiquette of Dua (Supplication) in terms of time, place and the supplicant have been discussed and the main question as to why our prayers are not answered despite the fact that God has promised to answer our prayers has been sufficiently dealt with
Contents
Laudation in Praise of the Lord
Definition of Dua (supplication) and its exhortation
Chapter One: How to urge others to Dua
Dua as recommended by Intellect
"Dua" as recommended by the Quranic verses and Hadiths
Why "Duas" are not answered?
Wrong articulation of Dua
Advantages of Dua
Advice
What should be done when Duas are not answered
Hadiths on Dua
Chapter Two: How Duas are answered?
Time of Dua
Advice
Advantage
Place of Dua
Duas which are answered
Importance of Time of Dua
The Importance of place of Dua
Relation of Good Deeds with Dua
How to Give Alms
Kinds of charity
The Virtue of Knowledge and the Duty of Scholars
Warning: Coordination Between Knowledge and practice
A Disciple's Duties Towards His Teacher
Kinds of knowledge (Science)
The Etiquette of Business First-Necessities of life
Parents-Children Rights Against Each Other
The Blessings of Having Daughters
Rights of wife
The Virtue of Relying on God
On the Censure of Asking Something from Others
One the Censure of Rejecting the Beggar
Some of the Etiquettes of Charity
Extras of life
The Sinister Result of Amassing Wealth
Some of Heavenly Blessings
The positive Result of poverty (contentment)
The Lifestyle of Prophets and imams (A.S.)
1. Prophet Moses (A.S.)
2. Prophet Jesus (A.S.)
3. Prophet Nooh (A.S.)
4. Prophet Ibrahim (A.S.)
5. Prophet Yahya (John), son of Zakaria (A.S.)
6. Prophet Solemon (A.S.)
7. The Holy Prophet (SAW)
8. Imam Ali (A.S.)
7- Dua under Special circumstancesRanks and Rewards of an III Person
What kind of Ring To Wear
Chapter Three: Who is a Supplicant?
Those who Duas are answered
Caution
Admonition
Those whose Duas not Answered
Chapter Four: The Manner of Dua
Things to Do before Dua
Hope in God's Mercy
Fear of God
Examples of the prophets and Imam's fear
Things to do along with Dua
Saying Amen in Dua
Tabaaki (Pose for weeping)
Admonition
Caution
The Necessity of Affection among Brethren
Fulfilling a believer's desire
Make Your Brother in Faith Happy
Caution
Note
Acts to Follow Dua
Consequences of Sins
Mubahila (Mutual Cursing)
Conclusion
Hypocrisy
The Consequences of Hypocrisy
The Root of and Motivation behind Hypocrisy
How to cure hypocrisy
How to cure hypocrisy practically
Note
Self-Admiration
What is self-admiration?
How to cure self-admiration
Zekr
Encourage others to "Zekr"
As for reason
As for the Holy Quran
As for Tradition
Zekr is praiseworthy at anytime
Zekr is praiseworthy in Every Place
Zekr is praiseworthy among the Neglectful Ones
Classification of "Zekr"
1. "Tahmeed"
2. "Tamjeed"
3. "Tahleel"
4. "Tasbeeh"
5. "Tasbeeh" and "Tahmeed"
6. The following Zekr
7. Fivefold Words
8. Four "Tasbeeh"
9. Seeking Forgiveness from AllahThe Best time for "Zekr"
Special Duties for Special Occasions
Healing Through Dua and Its Inspiration
Chapter Six: Recitation of the Holy Quran
Encouraging others to recite the Holy Quran
Reciting the Holy Quran before Going to Bed
Having the Holy Quran at Home and Reciting it
Some of the Benefits of the Holy Quran
Various Properties of the Holy Quran
Guidance: The Importance of Piety and Renouncing Sins
Guidance
The Best Kind of "Zekr"
Piety and Its Results
The Importance of Renouncing Sin
Jihad against "Self"
Epilogue: The Best names of God(Under Construction - Partly Available)
Why mentioning Allah's Best Names
Elaborating Allah's Best Names