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What is the ruling on saying: "O angels of the night, awaken me for the night prayer or Fajr," or "O angels of the day, awaken me for any of the daytime prayers"?

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There is no objection to saying: "O angels of God, protect me," if what is intended are the angels present with the servant day and night, such as the angels mentioned in the hadith: "Angels succeed one another among you by night and by day." This is not considered a prohibited form of seeking help (istighatha), because it is asking a living, present being for something within their capability, similar to asking parents or friends. This is permissible, as Allah Almighty says: "So the one who was of his party sought his help against the one who was of his enemy." Scholars have also mentioned that the thoughts of angels are always good.

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