Chapter 3

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Tawassul is an important aspect of making dua. Linguistically it means trying to get closer to a goal. Islamically, it involves using methods prescribed in Islamic law to help get your du'a answered.
The concept of Tawassul is one of the most important etiquettes of dua, and one of the greatest factors that increase the chances of a dua being accepted. Many people have an incorrect understanding of this concept, and because of it fall into shirk or innovation. Linguistically, tawassul means to come closer to an objective and to gain proximity to a desired goal. In Islamic terms, it signifies the act of trying to come closer to Allah through manners that have been prescribed by the Qur'an and Sunnah. In other words, it is a means of seeking nearness to Allah. This concept is referred to in the following verse:

O you who believe! Do your duty to Allah and fear Him. Seek the means of approach to Him, and strive hard in His Cause as much as you can. So that you may be successful.[The Qur'an Al-Ma'idah 5:35]

When used in the context of dua, tawassul takes on a more specific meaning. It refers to seeking a means of having one's dua accepted, or increasing the chances of it being accepted.

Dua🔮
رَبَّنَا لاَ تُؤَاخِذْ نَا إِ ن نَّسِيْنَا أَوْ أَخْطَأْ نَا ﴿٢٨٦﴾

Rabbana la tu'akhidhna in-nasina aw akhta'na

Our Lord, do not impose blame upon us if we have forgotten or erred.

Dua 🔮
رَبَّنَا وَلاَ تَحْمِلْ عَلَيْنَا إِصْرًا كَمَا حَمَلْتَهُ عَلَى الَّذِ يْنَ مِنْ قَبْلِنَا ﴿٢٨٦﴾

Rabbana wala tahmil alayna isran kama hamaltahu 'alal-ladheena min qablina

Translation
Our Lord, and lay not upon us a burden like that which You laid upon those before us.

Daily adkhar:

Small deed great rewards

لَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِاللهِ

Abdullah Ibn Qays (may Allah be pleased with him) related that the Prophet (may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said to him, “O Abdullah Ibn Qays, shall I not inform you of a treasure from the treasures of paradise?”

He (may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) then said, “Say,

‘There is no might nor power except with Allah.’”

laa ḥawla wa laa quwwata illaa billaah

Sources: Bukhari No# 4205, 6384, 6409, 7386; Muslim No# 2704; Abu Dawud No# 1526; At-Tirmidhi No# 3601; Ibn Majah No# 3824, 3825