What is dua?

Dua is a servant's humble asking of God. The Qur'an commands it and promises an answer, and scholars regard it as the essence of worship.

Dua is an act of worship in itself, and the Sunna records its etiquette, such as facing the qibla and raising the hands ^{1 2}. The entry on dua sets out its meaning and etiquette, and it is linked to remembrance of God and to prayer.