The human being can do many things unconsciously, but cannot ask something from someone without conscious effort. When we make a request to someone, we deliberately converse face to face with him. That is why dua is called the mind of worship. In dua, we really face Allah; we are humbled and submissive. There are many kinds of specific duas which we make for specific needs. We habitually seek refuge from enemies, Jinn/ Shaytan or trials and tribulations. "Wa Iyyaka Nasta'een" is a book which has an array of such duas, by means of which we can ask for protection from Allah.
The human being can do many things unconsciously, but cannot ask something from someone without conscious effort. When we make a request to someone, we deliberately converse face to face with him. That is why dua is called the mind of worship. In dua, we really face Allah; we are humbled and submissive. There are many kinds of specific duas which we make for specific needs. We habitually seek refuge from enemies, Jinn/ Shaytan or trials and tribulations. "Wa Iyyaka Nasta'een" is a book which has an array of such duas, by means of which we can ask for protection from Allah.
