Wa `alaykum as-Salamu wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh.

There is no problem in making du`aa’ in whatever words and wishes you have as long as it does not contradict a divine instruction in the Qur’an or Hadith such as paying against someone or in a way that dissevers one’s relation to his kith and kin. There are other conditions for an accepted du`aa’. They are as follows:

1- Yaqeen or (certainty) that Allah will answer your call

2- Having patience when making du`aa’. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: “One of you may be answered so long as he is not hasty and says, ‘I said du`aa’ but I got no response.’” (Al-Bukhaari and Muslim)

3- Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him), “The supplication of every one of you will be granted if he does not get impatient and say (for example): `I supplicated my Rubb but my prayer has not been granted’.” (Al-Bukhari and Muslim).

4- Eating Halal. Prophet (peace be upon him) said, “…a man having been on a long journey is all disheveled and dust-coated and he stretches his hands upwards for du`aa’ (saying): ‘O my Lord! 0 my Lord!’ while his food is haram (unlawful), his drink: haram, his dress: haram, and he himself was brought up on the haram – how then, could his du’a become worth accepting?” (Muslim)

Allah Almighty knows best.