IX
THE BOOK OF SUPPLICATIONS
It is related from Abú Hurairah that, 'The Apostle of God said, "There is a supplication which is accepted from every prophet. And every prophet hastened to offer his supplication; but I have concealed my supplication, namely intercession for my people, until the day of resurrection; and it will be available, if God will, for whoever of my people dies without associating anything with God."'—Muslim, Al Bukhárí.
It is related from Abú Hurairah that, 'The Apostle of God said, "O God, verily I have received a covenant from Thee which Thou wilt never break. But I am only a man, therefore whomsoever of the believers I injure, or revile, or curse, or scourge, do Thou make these for him prayers and alms and a means by which Thou mayest bring him near to Thyself on the day of resurrection."'—Muslim, Al Bukhárí.
It is related from Abú Hurairah that, 'The Apostle of God said, "When anyone of you prays, then let him not say, 'O God, forgive me, if Thou wilt; have mercy on me, if Thou wilt;' but let him pray with firm purpose. For He will do what He wishes; there is none who can compel him."'—Al Bukhárí.
It is related from Nuʿmán bin Bashír that, 'The Apostle of God said, "Supplication is worship." Then he recited (the words); "Your Lord said, 'Call upon me, and I will answer you.'"'—Aḥmad, At Tirmidhí, Abú Dáud, Ibn Majáh, An Nasái.
It is related from Ibn Masʿúd that, 'The Apostle of God said, "Pray to God for his favours, for verily God loves to be supplicated. And the best part of worship is waiting for relief."'—At Tirmidhí.
It is related from Abú Hurairah that, 'The Apostle of God said, "He who would be pleased by God's answering his prayer in times of distress, let him multiply his prayers in times of abundance."'—At Tirmidhí.
It is related from Abú Hurairah that, 'The Apostle of God said, "Pray to God when you are certain that it will be answer-
