(Ablay wa Akhladi) Does this not indicate the permissibility of supplicating for a long life?
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The questioner : Al-Bukhari's hadith ... .
The Shaykh : Yes.
The questioner : Does it indicate the permissibility of supplicating for a long life?
The Shaykh : No, it is not absolute longevity, because the lifespan of a garment is limited.
The questioner : ... .
The Shaykh : It is not longevity, but a limited duration until the garment becomes worn out. As for longevity, it should be qualified; one should say, "Lengthen your life in His obedience," because a long life may be praiseworthy or blameworthy, and it may be good or evil. Yes? 'Adil?
The Shaykh : Yes.
The questioner : Does it indicate the permissibility of supplicating for a long life?
The Shaykh : No, it is not absolute longevity, because the lifespan of a garment is limited.
The questioner : ... .
The Shaykh : It is not longevity, but a limited duration until the garment becomes worn out. As for longevity, it should be qualified; one should say, "Lengthen your life in His obedience," because a long life may be praiseworthy or blameworthy, and it may be good or evil. Yes? 'Adil?