Ethics when making du'a (praying)

And when My servant question thee concerning Me, then surely I am nigh. I answer the prayer of the suppliant when he crieth unto Me. So let them bear My call and let them trust in Me, in order that they may be led aright. (Al-Baqarah: 186)

With the du'a (praying), human communicating with his creator and with the du'a human admitted his weakness in front of his creator. The du'a is a weapon for those who believe because they believe that Allah will listen and grant their du'a.

The du'a itself have some ethics and with etiquette in making the du'a we can expect our prayers to be granted by Allah.

Here's ethics when we making the du'a:

1-Praising Allah and sending peace to His Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him.

2-Admitting one’s sins and showing repentance.

3-During supplication, one should begin with himself.

4-Repeating one’s supplication three times.

5-Asking Allah with firm will and seriousness.

6-Using short rich expressions in supplication.

7-Observing humbleness and humility during supplication.

8-The voice of the suppliant should be neither so loud nor so low.

9-The suppliant should end his supplication with saying ‘Ameen’ meaning ‘O Allah! Accept my supplication!’

10-Gaining provision through lawful means.


Reference: islamonline.net