Linking Supplication to Divine Will
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Question:
Some people say that they link their supplication to the will of Allah, especially in condolences. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said: So what is your guidance for these people?
Answer:
No, it is not permissible to link supplication to the will of Allah, saying, “O Allah, forgive me if You will,” or “O Allah, have mercy on me if You will.” The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) forbade this. He said: (Glorified and Exalted is He). This also indicates the lukewarmness of the supplicant, his lack of need, as if he is saying, “If You forgive me,” and it is not necessary, as if he is free from the need for forgiveness. This matter is not permissible for these two reasons. One should be decisive in asking and have great hope in Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He). Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Some people say that they link their supplication to the will of Allah, especially in condolences. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
Let him be decisive in asking,
فليعزم المسألة،Answer:
No, it is not permissible to link supplication to the will of Allah, saying, “O Allah, forgive me if You will,” or “O Allah, have mercy on me if You will.” The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) forbade this. He said:
Let none of you say, “O Allah, forgive me if You will,” or “O Allah, have mercy on me if You will.” Rather, let him be decisive in asking, for Allah is not compelled to do anything.
لا يقل أحدكم اللهم اغفر لي إن شئت اللهم ارحمني إن شئت. إلى أن يعزم المسألة فإن الله لا مكره لهThe presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، محاضرات في العقيدة والدعوة-031-الشتاء وما فيه من النعم|صالح الفوزان|كبار العلماء — youtube.com (1:04:16)
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