Why do some scholars object to praying for forgiveness for Muslim men and women, considering it an excess in supplication, even though the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, commanded praying for believing men and believing women? And does supplication repel destiny?
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Scholars did not object to supplicating for forgiveness for Muslim men and women; rather, they affirm and recommend it.
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