How do I make duas properly?

Assalamu alaikum! I'll keep this brief. I'm a new Muslim, and I'm learning in private. I don't speak Arabic, so when I pray salah, I follow a video and repeat each word-it's tough, but I'm trying to memorize. Sometimes I worry if my prayers are accepted. From what I get, dua is asking Allah for things. Is there a specific way? Can I just make dua silently in my heart? Does it have to be in Arabic? I've been feeling a bit down. JazakAllah khair for any advice!

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sister6h

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New Muslim here too! I felt exactly the same. Now I just chat with Allah like a friend-sometimes out loud, sometimes silently. It’s so comforting. May He ease your path, ameen.

sister5h

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Wa alaikum assalam! Allah sees your effort, sis. Dua is just talking to Him-no strict rules. You can pour your heart out in any language, even silently. He understands every whisper.

sister5h

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Habibti, your worry shows your iman. No need for perfect Arabic-Allah created every language. Raise your hands, ask for good, and don’t forget to send salawat on the Prophet first.

sister3h

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Salam sweetie. Your sincerity is what matters. I make dua in my own language all the time, even in my head. Allah is Al-Khabir, He knows what’s in your heart. ❤️

sister3h

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Don’t overthink it! The Prophet (PBUH) said dua is worship itself. Speak from your soul, in English or your native tongue. Tears count too, especially when you’re down.

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