Questions on the Explanation of the Book of Tawhid

Question:
The Shaykh, there is a statement by Ibn Taymiyyah that I would like you to clarify. He says that the one who seeks something must complete the means to that sought thing. Please clarify this statement?

Answer:
I have not come across this specific wording, but it appears he means that whoever wants something from Allah and asks Allah for something, he must fulfill the conditions that realize what he asked of Allah. First is sincerity to Allah (Exalted and Majestic is He) in worship, because supplication is not accepted except with pure tawhid (the oneness of Allah). Second, that this sought thing or this request be from what Allah the Exalted has made permissible; one should not ask Allah for something that is not permissible, because the innovators come with their supplications asking Allah for things that are not prescribed. Also, the one who asks Allah for something must follow the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him), following the Sunnah of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him), so that he is from the people of the Sunnah and not an innovator.
Among the conditions for this is also that the request not be something unsuitable for him, such as asking Allah to attain the rank of the prophets or the angels or the like. This is transgression in supplication. Rather, he should ask Allah for what is fitting for him. Perhaps this is what is intended. Yes. May Allah reward you.