In Islam, duʿāʾ (Arabic: دعاء IPA: [duˈʕæːʔ], plural: ʾadʿiyah أدعية [ʔædˈʕijæ]) is a prayer of invocation, supplication or request, [1][2] asking help or assistance from God. Duʿāʾ is an integral aspect of Islamic worship and spirituality, serving as a direct line of communication between a believer and Allah.