Is it correct to avoid supplication (Du'a), except for its comprehensive forms, out of fear that it might contain evil, based on the understanding of the verse: "And mankind supplicates for evil as he supplicates for good"? Is it understood that good only comes after evil? And what should one do regarding the desire for marriage?
The majority of exegetes hold the view that the verse, "And man supplicates for evil as he supplicates for good" means that a person supplicates evil upon himself, his child, or his wealth during times of distress and vexation. If Allah were to answer him, he would perish. Ibn Abbas, Mujahid, and Qatadah interpreted it with this meaning. Ibn Kathir emphasizes that man hastens in supplicating for evil, and if it were to be answered, he would perish, citing the hadith, "Do not supplicate against yourselves, nor against your wealth." Therefore, one should supplicate for good, such as praying for ease in marriage and a righteous spouse, for supplication is a great act of worship. Some of the Salaf said, "I fear being deprived of supplication more than I fear being deprived of its answer."
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