Is this supplication permissible? (O Allah, protect me from my friends, as for my enemies, I am their guarantor)
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The questioner : The honorable Shaykh, there is a common saying, which is a supplication found in books by those called writers, and in magazines and newspapers, that says: "O Allah, protect me from my friends, as for my enemies, I am their guarantor". Is such a saying permissible?
The Shaykh : This is a saying that is not permissible. If one were to say: "O Allah, protect me from everyone who intends me harm", that would be correct. But saying "protect me from my friends, and I will take responsibility for my enemies" means that he is pleased with himself and that he is capable of repelling the enemies. Furthermore, the form of this supplication contradicts reality. Who does one actually fear, the friends or the enemies? Without a doubt, it is the enemies. Therefore, we see that this supplication is not valid and is not sound. Yes.
The Shaykh : This is a saying that is not permissible. If one were to say: "O Allah, protect me from everyone who intends me harm", that would be correct. But saying "protect me from my friends, and I will take responsibility for my enemies" means that he is pleased with himself and that he is capable of repelling the enemies. Furthermore, the form of this supplication contradicts reality. Who does one actually fear, the friends or the enemies? Without a doubt, it is the enemies. Therefore, we see that this supplication is not valid and is not sound. Yes.