This I've never grasped. Can a learned Muslim please explain what is du'a, what is prayer, and what is the difference between the two? Shoukran.
2007-02-27 19:02:21 · 8 answers · asked by Dolores G. Llamas 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Gracias, Flaco. Muy amable. :^)
Okay, this is what I grasped so far... prayer is worship, like the khudba (sp?), or even worshipping alone, but du'a is when you make a request of God? Yes? No? Lemme know how I'm doing, folks. Thanx!
2007-02-27 19:14:08 · update #1
Okay, I believe it's cleared up now.
Both prayer and du'a are communion with God, but they are a different type of communion. Prayer is worship, while du'a is request.
For us English-speaking non-Muslims, especially those of us (me!) who can't speak Arabic (I only know a few choice words and phrases), "prayer" means ALL forms of communion with God, at least that's how it's used.
I saw a video tonight on YouTube, and this guy said he can't pray for someone, but he can make du'a for someone. This was so confusing before, but now it totally makes sense.
So, what about Arabic speaking non-Muslims, do they use the word du'a? Do they differentiate between praise/worship and petition?
Prayer vs. du'a ... Is this a Muslim religion thing, or an Arabic language thing?
2007-02-27 19:26:23 · update #2
Prayers in the sanse of worshipping and Dua means you ask some thing from God Almighty.
2007-02-27 19:07:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
"Both prayer and du'a are communion with God, but they are a different type of communion. Prayer is worship, while du'a is request"
Exactly, you are getting it right.
Peace Be With You !
2007-02-28 04:03:08 · answer #2 · answered by ★Roshni★ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
both of them are pray, ( u stand and try to make connection with god) in both of them, u worship god.
in arabic, du'a mean pray.
u will ask from god to lead u, u will show god that u worship him, and u will ask forgivness from god, because of ur mistake, and u try to show that god is only power in the world that u blieve in.
kindest person, the only power in the world, the only power who belive to be worhsipd.
2007-02-28 03:09:38 · answer #3 · answered by Pretty Girl 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes, du'a is prayer in arabic
2007-02-28 03:21:11 · answer #4 · answered by farina m 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dua is simply requests made to Allah AFTER prayer.
2007-02-28 16:42:16 · answer #5 · answered by Yazeed M 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
same
dua is worship. dua is extract of worship.
Muhammad bpuh said
2007-02-28 03:06:07 · answer #6 · answered by Punter 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Dolores, is a beautiful name
2007-02-28 03:07:28 · answer #7 · answered by Flaco 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes....your additonal remarks is correct.
2007-02-28 03:19:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋