Seven Keys to Answered Prayer
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In the Name of Allah, Most-Gracious, Most-Merciful
Seven Keys to Answered Prayer
To worship Allah, offering Him sincere devotion, being true (in faith) (985)
#1 pray sincerely and fervently to Almighty Allah. pray to Him for each and every of your need. Do not feel shy, ask Him for EVERYTHING you need, become totally dependent on Him through salaat. Remain true to His cause and to the Faith, and offer Him any and every sacrifice which you are called to do.
These are the Ayats of Revelation, of a Qur'an that makes things clear (151)
#2 Study the Holy Quran regularly and consistently, do independent study as well as attend dars Quran classes in your local masjid or jamaat. Studying the Holy Quran will give you greater understanding and wisdom, and will thus increase your faith and draw you nearer to your Lord above.
Then He turned to them, that they might repent for Allah is Oft-Returning, Most Merciful (911
#3 Repent of your past sins and lifestyle. Amend your evil ways, and begin a new life as a religiously observant Muslim. Every now and then people fall and go astray, but you must resolve to refresh your life and return to the Straight Path. Do not go further down the pit of doom, but once you have realized your peril, begin to climb up toward the light.
For these, there is hope that Allah will forgive For Allah doth blot out (sins) and forgive again and again (499)
#4 Forgive other people what they have done to you, and become humble. If you want Allah Taala to forgive you and begin a fresh relationship with you, you must do the same with others.
And in Allah should the faithful (Ever) put their trust (3122)
#5 Have absolute and unconditional faith in Allah. No matter how ugly the situation may be, never lose hope or faith in the promise of Allah. Never believe for a second that He will not come to your rescue when you need Him.
And be steadfast in prayer; practise regular charity; and bow down your heads with those who bow down (in worship). (243)
#6 Be consistent in your worship, pray five times a day daily. If you are consistent in your prayers, and not erratic, you will find Allah will answer your prayers and He will manifest His favour in your life very clearly. Also, give frequent charity and alms for the cause of Allah. Do not become attached to money, but derive joy from spending it for the sake of strengthening your faith.
Then do ye remember Me; I will remember you. Be grateful to Me, and reject not Faith (2152)
#7 Praise Allah and be grateful for what you already have. Become happy and not gloomy, and sing the praises of Allah for each and every little, as well as big thing, that helps you.