Qalam Institute Podcast The Remedy : EP 25 – The Quranic solution to hoplessness in our dua
Mar 14, 2026
A focused look at overcoming hopelessness in dua during Ramadan's final nights. Deep dive into Quran 2:186 and the Arabic nuance of 'I am near.' Discussion of prophetic guidance, Ibn al-Qayyim and Imam Ghazali on dua as healing and a spiritual weapon. Three ways Allah answers supplication and practical reminders to persist while doing your part.
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Qur'an Directly Answers Doubt About Dua
- The Qur'an preempts our doubt about dua by stating people will ask about Allah and His responsiveness.
- In Ayah 186 Allah answers directly: إِنِّي قَرِيبٌ and أُجِيبُ دَعْوَةَ الدَّاعِ إِذَا دَعَانِي, emphasizing ongoing nearness and response.
Maryland Visit Confusion Shows False Assumptions
- The speaker uses a humorous exchange about travel confusion with Hafidh Naeem to illustrate how people get upset over things that never happened.
- This anecdote shows despair in dua is often based on false assumptions, like thinking Allah isn't listening when He is.
Three Ways Allah Answers Every Dua
- Every sincere dua is answered in one of three ways: immediate fulfillment, reward in the Hereafter, or diversion to a better outcome.
- Imam Ahmad hadith and Ibn al-Qayyim explain answers can be expedited, stored for akhirah, or converted into protection.