And Allah’s close friend, Abraham, said:

“Indeed, my Lord hears supplication.” (39) [Ibrāhīm 39]

This is like the saying, “Allah hears whoever praises Him,” meaning that He answers his supplication, for He answers the supplicant. As Allah Most High says:

“And if I am guided, it is through what my Lord reveals to me. Indeed, He is All-Hearing, Near.” (50) [Sabaʾ 50]

The Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said:

“You are not calling upon one who is deaf or absent; you are calling upon One who hears and is near.”

And Allah Most High said, condemning certain people: