Why did the Prophet forbid qualifying supplication with the phrase "if You will"?
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Question:
May Allah reward you. This questioner asks: What is the ruling on qualifying supplication with the phrase "if You will"? And how do we reconcile this with what was reported from him (peace and blessings be upon him) regarding the prohibition of doing so, given his statement: "Let him be firm in his request."
Answer:
Yes, this applies to supplication for forgiveness and asking Allah for one's needs. You do not say "if You will," because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) forbade that. So you leave that out and be firm in your request.
May Allah reward you. This questioner asks: What is the ruling on qualifying supplication with the phrase "if You will"? And how do we reconcile this with what was reported from him (peace and blessings be upon him) regarding the prohibition of doing so, given his statement: "Let him be firm in his request."
Answer:
Yes, this applies to supplication for forgiveness and asking Allah for one's needs. You do not say "if You will," because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) forbade that. So you leave that out and be firm in your request.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [3436/1585] لماذا نهى النبي عن تعليق الدعاء بالمشيئة؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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