it coincides with one of the supplications which the Prophet—may Allah bless him and grant him peace—stated were especially likely to be answered or contained Allah’s Greatest Name.” End of his words—may Allah have mercy on him.1

These words are immensely beneficial and mention several important conditions and sublime manners in whose presence a supplication is hardly ever rejected. These manners may be summarized as follows:

First: The heart should be attentive and wholly focused on what is sought.

Second: One should seek out the times when supplications are answered.

Third: The supplication should be made with humility of heart, submission, earnest entreaty, tenderness, and brokenness before Allah—Mighty and Majestic.

Fourth: The supplicant should face the qiblah.

Fifth: He should be in a state of ritual purity.

Sixth: He should raise his hands to Allah—Mighty and Majestic—when supplicating.

Seventh: He should begin his supplication by praising and extolling Allah, then follow this by invoking blessings and peace upon His servant and Messenger Muhammad—may Allah bless him and grant him peace.

Eighth: Before presenting his need and request, he should repent and seek forgiveness.

Ninth: He should persistently implore Allah, humbly seek His favor, and commune with Him often.

Tenth: He should combine hope and fear in his supplication.

Eleventh: He should seek nearness to Allah through His most beautiful names, His sublime attributes, and His oneness.