Is it permissible to say, “O Allah, I ask You for constant faith”?
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Question:
The questioner asks: Is it permissible for a person to say, “O Allah, I ask You for constant faith”?
Answer:
Yes, that is fine. This is asking Allah to keep you firm in faith always, meaning throughout your life. It is a good thing. You ask for faith, saying, “I ask You for firm faith” or “sincere faith.” In the hadith, it is “sincere faith that fills my heart.” If he asks Allah for sincere faith, that is good. Instead of saying “constant faith,” say, “O Allah, keep me firm, O Allah, keep me firm in faith.” Yes.
The questioner asks: Is it permissible for a person to say, “O Allah, I ask You for constant faith”?
Answer:
Yes, that is fine. This is asking Allah to keep you firm in faith always, meaning throughout your life. It is a good thing. You ask for faith, saying, “I ask You for firm faith” or “sincere faith.” In the hadith, it is “sincere faith that fills my heart.” If he asks Allah for sincere faith, that is good. Instead of saying “constant faith,” say, “O Allah, keep me firm, O Allah, keep me firm in faith.” Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل يجوز قول اللهم إني أسألك إيمانا دائما؟ للشيخ الفوزان — youtube.com
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