إِذْ نَادَىٰ رَبَّهُۥ نِدَآءً خَفِيًّۭا
Iz naadaa Rabbahoo nidaaa'an khafiyyaa
When he called to his Lord a private supplication.
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Lessons from past peoples
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when idh is semantically connected to rahma ‘mercy’ he called out to his Lord a call entailing a supplication in secret in the middle of the night because this time of the night invites a faster response to one’s supplication.
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The nearest a servant come to his Lord is when he is prostrating himself, so make supplication often.
"He has asked Allah using His Greatest Name."
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: The nearest a servant comes to his Lord is when he is prostrating himself, so make supplication (in this state).
He prayed beside the Prophet (ﷺ) one night. He recited, and when he came to a verse that mentioned punishment, he would pause and seek refuge with Allah; if he came to a verse that mentioned mercy, he would pause for mercy. In his bowing he would say: 'Subhana Rabbil-Azim (Glory be to my Lord Almighty)' and in his prostration he would say: 'Subhan Rabbil-A'la (Glory be to my Lord the Most High).'"
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: Supplication (du'a') is itself the worship.
(He then recited:) "And your Lord said: Call on Me, I will answer you" (xI.60).
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