Question:
As-Salaamu alaiykum wr wb,
Insha Allah, may Allah raise and protect you all and you followers and make them champions over there egos. I currently say {Rabbi ighfirli wa arhamni}, can I say something that encorages Allah (swt) to give more mercy. I am a Shafi’i, alhamdulillah.
Jazaka Allah khair. Should we follow our own inclination with such things? Like looking up additional dzikrs and choosing the one that we most prefer? Should we make istikhara? Or ask?
Thankyou and Salaatul Nabi,
As-Salaamu alaiykum wr wb.
Answer:
Alaykum as-Salam,
All of what you said is correct and fine. Listening to the suhba of our masters and following your heart will inspire you to progress in your use of du`as. Raising du`as in sajda is also excellent, especially at night.
Hajj Gibril Haddad
