From this narration, the benefits of du'â are made clear, and
its value is understood. For not only is a person rewarded for
a making a du'â, but it is also a cause of repelling an evil
that was destined for him, and in obtaining the good that he
was expecting.
" ... Bless me in what You have given me. And avert and turn
away from me the evil that has been decreed for me, for
verily You Decree (all things), and none can decree against
You ... " [Reported by at-Tirmidhee #464, an-Nasaa'ee
#1725 and others, with an authentic chain]