The ruling on the supplication: “O Allah, we do not ask You to reverse the decree”
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Question:
May Allah reward you. There are some phrases commonly used in supplication, such as people saying, “O Allah, we do not ask You to reverse the decree, but we ask You for gentleness in it.” Is there anything wrong with this supplication, Honorable Shaykh?
Answer:
I do not know of any basis for this supplication. However, it was mentioned in the hadith: This is what was reported from the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him). Yes.
May Allah reward you. There are some phrases commonly used in supplication, such as people saying, “O Allah, we do not ask You to reverse the decree, but we ask You for gentleness in it.” Is there anything wrong with this supplication, Honorable Shaykh?
Answer:
I do not know of any basis for this supplication. However, it was mentioned in the hadith:
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the hardship of the trial, from the evil of the decree, and from the gloating of enemies,
اللهم إني أعوذ بك من جهد البلاء، ومن سوء القضاء، ومن شماتة الأعداء،
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 24 من 28|من أحكام الصيام|الأوقات التي يتحرى فيها إجابة الدعاء|صالح الفوزان|فقه|كبار العلماء — youtube.com (6:39)
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