Prayers (Duas) shouldn’t be seen from the perspective of resolution of our problems solely or solely for the sake of acceptance, instead they should be seen from the perspective of rationale as to why we are doing them. They are an expression of association of a Muslim with the Almighty and of our belief that beyond the realm of ’cause and effect’, everything happens with ALLAH’s Izn. Whatever one’s troubles are, one should ask and pray to Allah with sincerity and utmost humbleness after putting in all the effort. The best way to do it would be through Salah. But resolution of one’s problems are subject to Allah’s izn and overall scheme of tests and trials human beings have been put through in this world. And hopefully, when a person demonstrates Sabr (Patience) when surrounded by troubles and kept praying to Allah, He/ She will be rewarded Insha’Allah.

Following videos shed some light on what’s the principle behind acceptance of Prayers (Dua):

Please refer to the video below from 34:48 to 39:44

https://youtu.be/ePJ_rFosKDs?t=2088

Please also refer to the video below from 3:08 to 5:29 and from 26:34 to 29:14

https://youtu.be/yoqoiPzey1w?t=188

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