What is the ruling on supplicating for patience, and does the saying of the Prophet, peace be upon him, "You asked Allah for tribulation, so ask Him for well-being," contradict the Quranic verses that encourage patience?
The narrated by Al-Tirmidhi from Mu'adh ibn Jabal (may Allah be pleased with him): "The Prophet (peace be upon him) heard a man saying: 'O Allah, I ask You for patience,' so he said: '(You have asked Allah for affliction, so ask Him for well-being),' is weak in its chain of transmission ().
Patience is sought after the occurrence of an affliction or calamity, as the prophets and righteous individuals did in the Holy Qur'an. However, in a state of well-being, one should ask Allah for the continuity of blessings and well-being.
There is no harm in supplicating for patience if the situation necessitates it, as life is not devoid of trials. Asking for patience in these cases is considered a supplication for what is more beneficial as a remedy for the trial, and not a supplication for the trial itself.
Whoever suffers from quick temper is the most in need of supplicating for broad-heartedness, patience, and good character, because this supplication is considered a remedy for his condition, and not an anticipation of affliction.
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