Supplicating for Misfortune Upon Oneself
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Question:
This questioner says: Shaykh al-Islam (may Allah have mercy on him) said that misfortunes are a blessing. Is it permissible for me to supplicate for misfortune upon myself?
Answer:
No, ask Allah for well-being. You do not know whether you will be patient when misfortune strikes or not. Do not declare yourself righteous. Ask Allah for well-being. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sahih Muslim 1742a
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh,
This questioner says: Shaykh al-Islam (may Allah have mercy on him) said that misfortunes are a blessing. Is it permissible for me to supplicate for misfortune upon myself?
Answer:
No, ask Allah for well-being. You do not know whether you will be patient when misfortune strikes or not. Do not declare yourself righteous. Ask Allah for well-being. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
do not wish for an encounter with the enemy. Pray to Allah to grant you security; (but) when you (have to) encounter them exercise patience, and you should know that Paradise is under the shadows of the swords.
لا تتمنوا لقاء العدو واسألوا الله العافية، فإذا لقيتموهم فاصبروا واعلموا أن الجنة تحت ظلال السيوفThe presenter:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh,
Source
فتح المجيد شرح كتاب التوحيد-17-07-1439هـ — alfawzan.live (52:15)
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