If I had a [single] supplication which was [certain] to be answered [by Allaah], I would make it for the ruler; for the wellbeing and righteousness of the ruler entails the wellbeing of the land and...
Category: Supplication
Thirsty and feared for themselves
Ayyoob as-Sikhtiyaanee was on his way to Makkah, and the people became so thirsty that they feared [for themselves].
So be patient
'Abdul-Majeed ibn Ibraaheem رحمه الله said to Abu 'Abdillaah al-Bukhaaree رحمه الله: 'How is it that you do not supplicate against those who oppress you, backbite you, and slander you!?' He replied
Should you remember me, then supplicate for me
O my brother, the benefit of getting together is [that it reminds us] to supplicate [for one another].
Supplicating for your teacher
[When] I supplicate to Allaah, I make specific mention of [Imaam] ash-Shaafi'ee رحمه الله [in my supplication].
Praying for his brothers in their absence
Certainly, there is not a man who supplicates for his brother in his absence, except that Allaah appoints for him two angels who both say
I love you for the sake of Allaah
The Prophet ﷺ met me and said:
O Mu'aadh, indeed I love you for the Sake of Allaah.
[And] I replied
Sincere and genuine reliance upon Allaah alone
at-Tawakkul (having a good expectation and trust) upon Allaah [alone] is the culmination of [one's] eemaan.
And he would supplicate [to Allaah, saying]
Patience in supplicating to Allaah
I haven't ever been consumed by anger, and for the past twenty years I have sought [a cure for] a need from Allaah, and [in His infinite wisdom] He hasn't cured me, yet I have not tired in...
Engaged in supplicating to Allaah
I saw Taawoos and his companions; having prayed the 'Asr [prayer], they faced the [direction of] the qiblah and did not speak to anyone, [each one instead individually engaged in] supplicating [to...