Is it permissible for a person to supplicate for himself for success in marrying a girl and to mention her name in his heart?

The questioner : Is it permissible for a person to supplicate for himself for success in marrying a girl and to mention her name in his heart?

The Shaykh : Yes. It is permissible for a person to ask Allah the Exalted to facilitate for him the marriage to a specific girl, and there is no blame on him for that. However, I advise this person and others like him not to become attached to her in a way that invites trial. Yes.

The questioner : Very well. May Allah reward you.