He says in the Holy Qur'an...

He says in the Holy Qur'an: “Allah would not care for you were it not for your supplications.” (25:77).Ahadith also tell us of how Allah loves those who pray and ask from Him: • “God loves nothing better than that His servants ask from Him.” Imam al-Baqir (a) • “Supplicate, for there is nothing like Dua to get you closer to Allah, and do not leave out your minor needs, for the One who is the Master of the major needs is also the Master of the minor ones.” Imam as-Sadiq (a) Gives Peace and Contentment A person who prays to Allah, putting all faith and trust in Him, never feels alone or lonely.

He has harnessed his own insignificant power onto a being who is the Supreme Power, and who has promised to answer His call. This gives him great peace of mind. It makes him confident that with the help of Allah, all things can be done. He knows also that whatever happens to him is the decree of the Wise, the almighty.

Says the Holy Qur'an: “Those who believe and whose hearts are set at rest by the remembrance of Allah, surely by Allah's remembrance are hearts set at rest.” ( 13:28) Increases Knowledge and Humility Most duas teach us about the greatness of Allah, and His qualities. They also make us aware of our lowly position and our helplessness. That is why Allah says: “Call unto Me, I will answer you.

Those who are too proud to worship Me will enter Hell.” (40:60) Those who do not ask from Allah are described as the proud ones. Believers are encouraged to pray all the time, and for all things - even those which seem minor. Allah once told Nabi Musa (a), O Musa! Ask Me for everything, even the mending of your shoelace. When a human being realizes that he is in constant need of the favors of Allah, this will prevent him from becoming proud and arrogant.

It reminds him of his own neediness and poverty. Changes what is destined Du`a reverts what has been destined. Although Allah decrees all things, He has given us the ability to make changes through Dua. The Holy Prophet (S) has said: What is destined cannot be averted except through Dua. Another Hadith says: Indeed caution cannot save you from what is destined, but what can save you from it is Dua.

Imam `Ali(a) Averts Difficulties “Many problems and difficulties in life can be avoided by praying to Allah. He is in complete control, and can keep away all afflictions from those who ask Him for that.