Supplication is the art of invoking the blessings of Allah the almighty. Very few people know how to supplicate and when their supplication is not granted they lose heart and sometimes utter such words, which are enough to relieve them of their faith. Therefore, it is essential for the people to learn the art of supplication.

Why is supplication necessary? Allah the most exalted is fully aware of the problems of every person. He knows better who needs what and when. “Verily supplication is worship”….(Al Tirmidhi, Abu Dawud). This is a concession from Allah the almighty. Asking for Allah’s help is in itself worship and therefore, a virtuous deed. So a person who raises his hands and seeks blessings of Allah the almighty pleases Him. Allah grants the supplication. “Seek and I shall give”….(Al Quran).
Supplication relieves a person of vices like arrogance and pride. When a person kneels down and says, “Oh Allah, You are my Master. I am helpless. Have mercy on me”, he gets purified. He admits his helplessness. He shuns his arrogance. He admits the supremacy. And, when this happens the person can understand the problems of others and even take measures to solve them.
One day the most revered Prophet (SAW) uttered a few words, which have been translated by Al Tirmidhi as: “Nothing is more honourable before Allah the almighty than supplication".
Allah is most merciful. According to renowned scholars Allah either grants a supplication immediately or shall reward the person handsomely on the day of judgement in lieu of his supplication.
While supplicating a person has to fulfill certain conditions. For example the food he is taking and the clothes he is wearing must be earned through halal means. One should not supplicate for something, which is forbidden. For example one should not supplicate for wine, or for a win in the casino.
The supplication must be started by praising Allah the most merciful and by sending salutations to the most revered Prophet (SAW). Then the person must admit his evil deeds and seek pardon for them.