Earning Dua

It is a trend that people ask the pious or their parents for Dua. This is good, but more effective is to earn the Dua of people by affecting their lives in some way.

Service
Abdullah Ibn Abbas radhiallahua ahuma used to stay close to the Prophet sallallahu alaihi wa sallam as a young boy. He would run to fetch water for him when he wanted to make wudhu. The Prophet sallallahu alaihi wa sallam prayed: ‘O Lord, make him acquire a deep understanding of the religion of Islam and instruct him in the meaning and interpretation of things.’ As a result, Ibn Abbas radhiallahu anhuma memorised about 1,160 sayings of the Prophet sallallahu alaihi was sallam and was exceedingly knowledgeable in Tafseer (commentary) of the Qur’aan.

Charity
The Prophet sallallahu alaihi wa sallam prayed for Abdur Rahman Ibn Awf radhiallahu anhu that Allah bless his wealth. Abdur Rahman radhiallahu anhu spent hundreds of thousands in the cause of Islam and became one of the richest of the Sahaba. After the Prophet sallallahu alaihi wa sallam passed away, he used to give money to the Prophet sallallahu alaihi wa sallam’s wives. One of his wives, Aisha radhiallahu anha prayed for him: ‘May God give him to drink from the water of Salsabil (a spring in Paradise).’

Sacrifice
Sa’ad Ibn Abi Waqqas radhiallahu anhu fought bravely in the defence of the Prophet sallallahu alaihi wa sallam at Uhud. The Prophet sallallahu alaihi wa sallam prayed that his prayers be accepted. His Duas were thereafter accepted.

Earn the sincere Duas of parents, the pious and others by making an impression on their hearts with actions.

Inspired by Moulana Sulaiman Moola