Dua

Dua, duʿāʾ (Arabic: دعاء, plural: ʾadʿiyah أدعية) literally translates to "invocation" and is a fundamental act of prayer and worship in Islam. Unlike other formal religious prayers, dua is informal and is considered, by Muslims, a direct channel of communication with the divine. There are multiple types of dua and specific etiquette to be followed when performing dua.