1️⃣ Begin with Praise of Allah and Ṣalawāt

Imam al-Ṣādiq (a):

“Any supplication that is not preceded by ṣalawāt is veiled.”

? al-Kāfī, vol. 2, p. 493

2️⃣ Confess Sins and Repent

Imam ʿAlī (a):

“Sin delays the acceptance of supplication.”

? Ghurar al-Ḥikam, hadith 3465

3️⃣ Pray for Others Before Yourself

The Prophet ﷺ said:

“The supplication of a believer for another believer in his absence is answered.”

? al-Kāfī, vol. 2, p. 509

4️⃣ Persist and Be Consistent in Supplication

Imam al-Bāqir (a):

“Allah loves a servant who persists in supplication.”

? al-Kāfī, vol. 2, p. 473

5️⃣ Choose Special Times

The Prophet ﷺ said:

“A supplication made between the adhān and the iqāmah is not rejected.”

? Sunan al-Tirmidhī, vol. 1, p. 212

6️⃣ Consume Lawful (Ḥalāl) Sustenance

The Prophet ﷺ said:

“Whoever consumes lawful food, his supplication will be answered.”

? Biḥār al-Anwār, vol. 93, p. 374