We continued with the last 15 Ayat of Surat Al Furqan describing Ebad AlRahman / The Servants of The most Merciful. We studied Ayat 77
قُلْ مَا يَعْبَأُ بِكُمْ رَبِّي لَوْلَا دُعَاؤُكُمْ ۖ فَقَدْ كَذَّبْتُمْ فَسَوْفَ يَكُونُ لِزَامًا (77)
(77) Say, “What would my Lord care for you if not for your supplication?” For you [disbelievers] have denied, so your denial is going to be adherent.
– In Surat Al-Furqan last 14 Ayat, Allah mentioned “Duaa” or supplication 2 times directly & 3 time indirectly due to its importance for humanity.
– For the “Duaa” to be accepted, one must (a) be sincere; (b) consistent and repeating; (c) sure of Allah’s positive answer; (d) have a present mind and understanding of what he is saying not just recite memorized words & (e) be serious is his asking from Allah.
– For the “Duaa” to be NOT accepted, one may (a) be indulged in Haram occupation, food, drink or clothing; (b) committing forbidden acts; (c) abandoning what Allah has made compulsory; (d) not doing what is needed for the “Duaa” to be accepted; or (e) asking Allah for what is forbidden and is Haram.
– Allah may deal with the Duaa by (a) answer it as is in different time that He deems best for the person asking; (b) answer it in different form that He deems best for the person asking; or (c) save answering it in the form of reward in the hereafter.
– The ideal Duaa: (a) begins & end with thanking Allah and asking Allah for greetings and peace upon His messenger PBUH; (b) while raising both opened hands (c) invoke the names of Allah relevant to the subject of Duaa, (d) mention good deeds the asking person made sincerely for Allah, (e) while having Wudu; (f) while facing the Qibla and (f) ask for the same good things for other Muslims.
– Some good places to make Duaa; (a) city of Makah especially in the Masjid Al-Haram; in Kaaba and Mounts Safa & Marwa & in-between; (b) the Prophet PBUH masjid, (c) Masjid Al-Aqsa in Jerusalem, (d) Mount Arafa; (e) Mount Tor of Sainai.
– Some good times for making Duaa; (a) Night of Al-Qader; (b) After the Azan; (c) between the Azan & Iqamah of obligatory prayers; (d) during prostration or Sujood; (e) before making Salam at end of prayer; (f) after ending the obligatory prayer; (g) when breaking fasting; (h) Friday specially after Asr; (i) during raining; (j) 9th of Dhu Al-Hija or day of Arafa; (k) while traveling & (l) while visiting the sick.
– One can ask others such as his parents or others whom he thinks are pious person to make Duaa for him as long as they are alive.
– The Sura closes with an open threat to those who disbelieve and not follow the message of Allah that their disbelieve will stick to them for eternity causing them unspecified punishment from their lord & Master, Allah.

New Homework,
Make Duaa for this poor teacher that Allah protect him from all evil so the Angeles will wish you the same.
Elective memorization of Surat Alfurqan Ayat 27-31 & 63-77 for $20 reward. Testing In Shaa Allah next time we meet during break time at 7A class room

Permanent Home work:
1- Read at least one page of Quran daily and the meanings. Give it priority over all else 1st thing in the morning.
2- Use the weekly check chart for the daily things you should be doing including, but not limited to, the 5 daily prayers, daily Quran, being best to parents, chores, …etc…
3- Think of the meaning of Surat Alfatiha during your prayers especially asking Allah for guidance to the straight with its two components. If you do so at least 17 times a day, He will guide you definitely.
4– Practice lowering your voice when speaking to or in the presence of your parents, elders and those of authority.
5- Receive the news and media with critical thinking and don’t form opinions without independent verification.
6 – Recognize Allah’s Gifts and appreciate by preserving them and using them properly in accordance to His guidance.
7 – Fix broken relationships with or between others.
8- Practice not to make fun of others, no calling others bad nick names, avoid suspicion, no spying on others and no backbiting.
9- Think of a sin you know you make and practice repentance “Towba”.
10- Treat others equally.
11- Stay away from bad friends and befriend good Muslims.
12- Exercise moderation in all your behavior.
13- Don’t be provoked
14- Pray at least 2 Rakaat extra in the middle of the night weekly.
15- Ask Allah to protect you from Hell.