There are many authentic hadiths about morning and evening adhkar. See the detailed answer for some of these narrations.

1. There is no du’a to be recited before the adhan.

2. There are no specific words to be recited before the iqamah.

3. Du’a is highly recommended between the adhan and the iqamah.

4. There is no du’a after the iqamah.

5. It is Sunnah to repeat what the muadhdhin is saying. For more, see the detailed answer.

The Prophet Muhammad said: “When any one of you recites the Tashahhud, let him seek refuge with Allah from four things – from the punishment of Hell, the punishment of the grave, the trials of life and death, and the evils of the Dajjal, then let him pray for himself for whatever he wants.” For more about du’a in the final tashahhud, see the detailed answer.

Any du`a which has not been narrated in a report and which is not part of another act of worship is regarded as general du`a; in this case there is nothing wrong with raising the hands.

Among the times when du`a is accepted are the following:
1. Laylat al-Qadar
2. In the depths of the night
3. Following the prescribed prayers
4. Between the adhan and the iqamah
5. When the call for the prescribed prayers is given
6. When rain falls
7. At a certain time of the night
8. A certain time on Friday
9. When drinking Zamzam water
10. When prostrating
11. When hearing the crowing of a rooster
12. Du`a of one who is sick

Making du’a after salah is not Sunnah if it is done by raising the hands. If du’a after prayer is done without raising the hands, there is nothing wrong with it.

Conditions of accepting Du`a are:

• You should call upon no one except Allah.

• You should seek to draw close to Allah in one of the ways that are prescribed in Shari`ah.

• You should avoid seeking a quick response.

• The Du`a should not involve sin or severing of the ties of kinship.

• You should think positively of Allah.

• You should be focused, aware of the greatness of the One upon Whom you are calling.

• Ensuring that one’s food comes from permissible sources.

• You should avoid aggression in Du`a.

• You should not let Du`a distract you from an obligatory duty.

This is how to make du’a:
1. Believing in Tawhid.
2. Sincerity towards Allah Alone in making du’a.
3. Ask of Allah by His most beautiful names.
4. Praising Allah as He deserves.
5. Sending blessings upon the Prophet.
6. Facing the qiblah.
7. Raising the hands.
8. Asking frequently.
9. Having certain faith that Allah will respond.
10. Saying du’a three times.
11. Ensuring that one’s food and clothing are good/lawful.
12. Saying du’a silently.

Wiping the face with the hands after making Du`a is not prescribed in Islam, because the Hadiths that have been narrated concerning that are inauthentic.

5 Reasons Why Du`as May Be Delayed

1. A test of sincerity and patience
2. Protection from potential harm
3. A greater reward in the Hereafter
4. Timing isn’t right – Allah’s wisdom prevails
5. The Du`a itself may not be best for you

The strongest of scholars’ views on the time of Hour of Response on Friday in terms of evidence are that it is the time between the Adhan of Jumu`ah and the end of Jumu`ah prayer, and that it is the time after `Asr until the sun sets. There is evidence in the Sunnah for both of these times, and there are scholars who support each of them.

There is nothing wrong with a person making du’a for patience, restricting that to calamity if it should happen, or if something should occur that requires patience.

The virtue of Du`a in the last third of the night lies in the fact that Allah descends to the lowest heaven during this time and invites His servants to supplicate to Him. This period is highly praised in Hadiths, where Allah promises to answer those who call upon Him, forgive those who seek forgiveness, and grant requests to those in need. It is a time of divine mercy and an unparalleled spiritual opportunity.