Is it permissible to perform an act of worship (such as a night vigil or قرآن recitation) to show gratitude to someone who has done a favor, and to supplicate for them for the reward of this act without supplicating for oneself, and is a specific dedication formula required for this, or is the intention of the heart sufficient?
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There is no impediment to supplicating for oneself along with supplicating for others. The is for a person to begin by supplicating for himself, then for others.
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