How to Make Dua (Supplication):

1. Begin with Praise: Start your supplication by praising and glorifying Allah. You can use phrases like “Subhanallah” (Glory be to Allah), “Alhamdulillah” (All praise is due to Allah), and “Allahu Akbar” (Allah is the Greatest) to express your reverence.
2. Send Blessings Upon the Prophet: It is recommended to send blessings upon the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) before making your personal supplications. You can say, “Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam” (peace and blessings be upon him).
3. Be Humble: Approach your dua with a sincere and humble heart. Recognize your dependence on Allah and your need for His help.
4. Use Your Own Words: While there are many established supplications from the Quran and Hadith, you can also make dua in your own words. Speak to Allah from your heart, expressing your desires, concerns, and gratitude.
5. Raise Your Hands: It is a common practice to raise your hands while making dua, especially during specific times of supplication.
6. Face the Qiblah: While it’s not obligatory, facing the Kaaba in Mecca (the Qiblah) is a recommended practice during dua.
7. Choose Special Times: There are specific times when dua is more likely to be accepted, such as during the last third of the night, while fasting, on Fridays (especially during the Friday prayer), between the adhan (call to prayer) and iqamah (start of the prayer), and when it’s raining.

The Best Time for Dua: While you can make dua at any time, there are special moments when your supplications are more likely to be accepted. These include:

• During the last third of the night: This is a time when Allah’s mercy descends, and He responds to the prayers of His servants.
• While fasting: The dua of a fasting person, especially during Ramadan, is highly regarded.
• On Fridays: There is a special hour on Fridays when dua is accepted. Some scholars suggest it is during the last part of the day, just before sunset.
• Between the adhan and iqamah: This is a time when the dua is not rejected, especially if you are in the mosque.

The Meaning of “Ameen” in Dua: “Ameen” is an Arabic word often recited at the end of a supplication. It signifies agreement, confirmation, and the hope that Allah will accept the prayer. It’s a way for the supplicant to express their sincerity and trust in Allah’s wisdom and mercy.

The Ayat about Those Who Remember Allah: The verse you referred to is from Surah Al-Jumu’ah (62:10) and it goes as follows:

“Then when the prayer is ended, disperse in the land and seek of Allah’s grace, and remember Allah much, that you may be successful.”

This verse encourages believers to disperse in the land after the Friday prayer and engage in the remembrance of Allah, which includes making dua. It emphasizes the importance of remembering and supplicating to Allah for success in this life and the hereafter.

Making dua is a deeply personal and spiritual act, and it can be done at any time and in any place. The key is sincerity, humility, and trust in Allah’s wisdom and mercy.