Understanding The Prophet's Life
From Issue: 1000 [Read full issue]
Firm Request
According to the Traditions, Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said in regard to supplication, "Whenever anyone of you invokes God for something, be firm in asking. You should not say, 'If You wish, give me...' for none can compel God to do something against His Will" (Bukhari, vol. 9, hadith no. 556).
He also said in another Tradition, "None of you should say, 'O God! Forgive me if You wish,' or 'Bestow Your Mercy upon me, if You wish,' or 'Provide me with means of subsistence if You wish,' but you should be firm in your request for God does what He will and nobody can force Him (to do anything)" (Bukhari, vol. 9, hadith no. 569).
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Ramadan: Motivating Believers To Action, "Remembrance of God" - Munir Abu Salman