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Q1. What is Dua in Islam. Explain in the light of the teachings of Holy Quran and Hadis?

Ans. It Means to call out, in terms of Shariah, it Means to call Allah for something. When man turns
to Allah, who is the solver of all difficulties and asks for His help. Such supplication and invocation
are called Dua. Allah says in Surah Monmin "Call out to Me, I will answer you. Those who refrain
from worshipping Me, shall enter into hell, humiliated." Here the Quran compares Dua to the very
act of worship itself. Dua can be invoked at any time, in any language, at any place and state of
purity, as Allah is close by at all times and all places. There are no prerequisites for Dua as in other
acts of worship such as salah etc. Allah declares in the Quran: He is with you wherever you may be".
The Holy Prophet pbuh, being the most perfect teacher for all times, has instructed the Muslims to
beautify their method of prayer, and he said that Allah shall converse with you on the Day of
judgment in the same manner that you converse with Him in your Dua. The Holy Prophet pbuh has
prescribed Dua for each and every occasion that a person may encounter. It is narrated that he used
to supplicate at times with his hands lifted upwards and palms facing up, and sometimes without
this action. After ending the supplication, he would wipe his palms on his face. At times he also
prayed silently in his heart. Thus, both modes, Silent and vocal, are Sunnah. Allah says "He hears you
whether you call out silently or openly"

Q.2 Outline the main difference between Private prayer and regular prayer?

Ans. Difference between regular and private prayer

RUGULAR

• There is a proper mandatory method for regular prayer

• Complete purification is required.

• It is offered according to prescribed time.

• Facing the Oiblah is compulsory.

PRIVATE

• There is no proper method for Private prayer.

• It can be performed in any state of purity.

• It can be offered at any time.

• Facing the Qiblah is not compulsory.