Can dua negatively impact you, even if it was made sincerely?
Can dua negatively impact you, even if it was made sincerely?
Dear Brother / Sister,
The supplication (dua) a person says for himself will not have a negative effect. However, a sincere dua is more acceptable. If what is meant by the dua in the question is cursing (damnation), it can definitely have negative effects.
However, we cannot say that dua or cursing will definitely be accepted and have an effect because its acceptance depends on Allah’s will; if He wishes, He will accept; if He does not wish, He will not accept. If He wishes, He will give exactly what is requested in dua, or an equivalent of it if He wishes. If He wishes, He will not give at all and will delay it to the hereafter. He will do what He regards appropriate based on His infinite wisdom.
Questions on Islam
- What are the things that are necessary to pay attention while making dua (saying prayers)? One of my relatives said we should ask anything from our Lord unless it is haram. Do you think it is true? Is it permissible to make dua like that?
- Why do we repeat duas (supplications) three times?
- What is the reason of refusal of a supplication? Is supplication a sort of worship?
- Why are our prayers not accepted? What is the reason for a prayer not to be accepted?
- Is a prayer accepted when one prays sincerely? If a person trusts Allah fully for something that he desires very much, will Allah give it to him immediately?
- How is the best supplication (dua) made?
- Is there a moment when all prayers are accepted?
- Is the prayer (dua) of a person who eats haram not accepted? Is it accepted if he repents?
- How are the ways of saying prayers (making dua) in verses and hadiths?
- Why are great oppressions and oppressors not punished in the world?
