God told Noah that his disbelieving son was not of his family and that it is unrighteous to ask God for something one does not know, which Dr. Khalifa calls significant.1, 2, 3
This night is the greatest of all nights, the night God mentions in the Quran, and Quran 2:186 says that He accepts the prayers.1, 2, 3
Abraham's prayer that Mecca be provided with fruits was answered, and today all kinds of fruits and great wealth are found there.1, 2, 3
God answers a believer's prayer at the time best for him, not necessarily when he wants, while angels around us may rush to fulfill our statements.1, 2, 3
God is always near and answers prayers, on the condition that we respond to Him, meaning follow His commandments, and believe in Him.1, 2, 3
Some people ask God only for this life and have no share in the Hereafter, while others ask for righteousness in both lives; the first seek the material things of this fleeting world.1, 2, 3
Believers are brothers and sisters whose bond lasts for eternity, longer than the bond of blood siblings, so praying for the believers is praying for one's eternal family.1, 2, 3
Even though everything is already recorded, prayer to God is a fantastic form of worship because it declares one's belief in God, even when one asks for something materialistic.1, 2, 3, 4
One cannot ask God to forgive an idol worshiper, as Abraham was reprimanded for doing for his father; one may only pray for that person's guidance.1, 2, 3
One may ask forgiveness for the believers in general, including believers who have died, but should not name a specific person, since one cannot know whether that person is a believer or an idol worshiper.1, 2, 3, 4
Being guided to worship God alone is the greatest blessing, so believers must thank God and ask Him to keep them steadfast on the path no matter what happens.1
Although our provisions are assigned from birth to death, we should still ask God, because asking is a form of worship.1, 2
When people are in danger at sea they forget their idols and sincerely implore God, but once He saves them to shore they revert.1, 2, 3
Believers should pray that God guides them to appreciate His miracles, which God says cause mountains to crumble and make hearts tremble.1, 2, 3
God answered Dr. Khalifa's prayer that no one ask him point blank whether he was God's messenger before the destined time.1
Saying grace and supplicating God for favors is fine and God loves it, and it contributes to the soul, but the contact with God is a specific, real meal for the soul.1, 2, 3