What is the ruling on this supplication: “O Allah, I do not ask You to change the decree, but for gentleness in it”?

The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh, the questioner asks: What is the ruling on this phrase: “O Allah, I do not ask You to change the decree, but for gentleness in it”?

The Shaykh:
I do not know that this is reported among the supplications of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him). I do not know of any basis for this, but one should ask Allah the Exalted to protect him from evil and to guide him to good. Yes. As for the decree, one does not intervene in it; the decree is the affair of Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He). One does not say, “O Allah, do not decree such a thing upon me, or do not judge me with such a thing.” Yes.

The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. The questioner says:

The Shaykh:
And it is reported: “O Allah, whatever You have decreed, make its outcome good for me in all matters.” This is what is said. Yes.