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﴿ فَاسْأَلُوا أَهْلَ الذِّكْرِ إِن كُنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ ﴾

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Is it permissible to take from a long supplication only what is needed?

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The Shaykh : Is it permissible?

The questioner : Is it permissible to take a part of a long supplication according to one's need?

The Shaykh : A part of the long medicine?

The questioner : The supplication.

The Shaykh : The long supplication, yes?

The questioner : We take from it according to need, meaning we say, "O Allah, guide me to good character..."?

The Shaykh : Since the transmitted text has no problem, it is permissible. Who is behind? Who is behind? Raise your hand! Yes.

The questioner : ... The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said the takbir and then mentioned the supplication.

The Shaykh : Yes.

The questioner : ... an explanation of a general statement, or it is said ...

The Shaykh : No, no, it is after the takbir, and it is part of the opening supplication, but is it specific to the night prayer or every prayer? Yes.
Source alathar.net

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