Firmer the Faith of the supplicant...

Firmer the Faith of the supplicant, better the chance of his prayers getting answered. Imam Musa al-Kadhim (as) was asked by someone, “O son of the Prophet (S)! We pray, but our prayers are not answered.” The Imam replied, “Do you know Him whom you approach for granting your wishes!” Fifth Condition : Beseeching and lamentation during supplication is very effective for acceptance of the prayers.

The more humility a supplicant manifests, the more there will be the chance of Allah granting his wish. It is common knowledge that even in mundane affairs, the persons in power respond to those who appeal to them for help with humility and beseeching. Sixth Condition : The etiquette of supplication demands that the supplicant doesn’t reveal the purpose his prayer. The belief is that Allah prefers the individual prayer of a suppliant over that of a group.

However, if the suppliant feels that he is a sinner, he can join a group of persons of piety to make a supplication. Imam Ja'far As-Sadiq (as) has said in this regard that if forty persons supplicate as a group on Friday, their prayers will definitely be answered. The Imam (as) also said, “Whenever my revered father did supplication, he used to call all the members of the family to join in. He would recite the supplication and the rest would say, ‘ Amen ’ !

” Seventh Condition : The timing of a supplication too is very vital for the effectiveness of the prayers. Imam Ja'far As-Sadiq (as) has said that four times are most suitable for prayer: 1. When there is a sandstorm. 2 When it rains. 3. At the time when a battle is going on. 4. When a mu’min is martyred and the first drop of his blood falls to the ground. Amir’ul-Mu'mineen ‘Ali (as) has said that four timings are specific for supplications: 1. While reciting the Holy Qur’an. 2.

When one hears the call for prayer- Adhaan. 3. When it rains. 4. When a battle is raging and mu’mins get martyred. The Prophet of Allah (S) has said that the best time for supplication is near dawn ( Sahar). Imam Ja'far As-Sadiq (as) has said “Do your supplication before sun-rise. This is the time when the rivers of the Firmament are opened, sustenance is distributed and prayers are answered.” Amir’ul-Mu'mineen ‘Ali (as) has said, “If one wants…