1. In order for du'a to be accepted, a person should ensure that their earnings and possessions are all halal.
2. It is recommended to face the Qiblah while making du'a.
3.There are certain times and places that are more opportune for making du'a, such as: Day of Arafah, during the month of Ramadhan,Friday, last third of the night, at dawn, during sajadah, during rainfall, between adhan and iqamah, after the fard prayers.
4.It is recommended to raise your hands to your shoulders with the palms upwards.
5. It is best to begin the du'a with the praise of Allah and blessings upon the Prophet saw.
6.Du'a should be made with full of attention and humility, in neither too loud a voice nor too quiet.
7.You should not make du'a for anything is haram or that involves people.
8. You must be patient in having ur du'a accepted.
9.Be confident and have belief in Allah that he will accept ur du'a
10.It is recommended to repeat ur du'a three times
11.The best of prayers are the du'as of the prophet saw.
12.When you make du'a for someone, begin by praying for urself.