There are certain times Dua is more likely to be accepted by Allah (SWT) as mentioned by Prophet
(pbuh). Some of these times are as follows:
1. THE LAST THIRD OF THE NIGHT

The Prophet (pbuh) said: “When it is the last third of the night, our Allah (SWT), the Blessed, the
Superior, descends every night to the heaven of the world and says, ‘Is there anyone who invokes
Me (demand anything from Me), that I may respond to his invocation; Is there anyone who asks Me
for something that I may give (it to) him; Is there anyone who asks My forgiveness that I may
forgive him?” (Bukhari, Volume 8, Book 75, Number 333)

2. AN HOUR ON FRIDAY

The Prophet (pbuh) said, “On Friday there is a particular time. If a Muslim happens to be praying
and invoking Allah for something good during that time, Allah will surely fulfill his request.” The
Prophet (pbuh) pointed out with his hand. We thought that he wanted to illustrate how short that
time was. (Bukhari, Volume 8, Book 75, Number 409)

The Prophet (pbuh) said: “Seek the time in which hope is placed on Friday from after the afternoon
prayer till sunset.” (Al-Tirmidhi Hadith 1360)
3. THE NIGHT OF ‘QADR’ (DECREE)

This night in Ramadan is the greatest night of the year. The Almighty Allah (SWT) said about it,
“The night of Al-Qadar (Decree) is better than a thousand months.” (Qur’aan 97:3)

4. THE DUA OF A MUSLIM FOR HIS MUSLIM BROTHER OR SISTER

The Prophet (pbuh) said “He who supplicates for his brother behind his back (in his absence), the
Angel commissioned (for carrying dua to his Lord) says: Ameen, and it is for you also”.
(Muslim, Book 035, Number 6589)

5. DUA DURING THE MONTH OF RAMADAN

The Prophet (SAW) said, “When the month of Ramadan comes, the gates of mercy are opened,
and gates of Hell are locked and devils are chained”. (Muslim Book 6, No. 2361)

6. A TRAVELLER’S AND A PARENT’S DUA

The Prophet (SAW) said, three duas are answered, there being no doubt about them; that of a
father, that of a traveller and that of one who has been wronged.
(Abu Dawud Book 8, Number 1531)