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Does the prayer attributed to the philosopher Tagore, whose meanings I admired, contain a Sharia-prohibited element if it is not intended for worship?

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This supplication contains nothing that contradicts Islamic law, although it is preferable for a Muslim to supplicate with the prescribed supplications from the Qur’an and Sunnah. It does, however, contain some ambiguous phrases, including: "Remind me always that success precedes failure." This is not generally accurate. Also, the phrases: "If You strip me of success, leave me the strength to overcome failure; and if You strip me of health, leave me the blessing of faith," may contradict the proper etiquette of supplication, which involves firmness in asking and magnifying one's desire. A Muslim should ask for all good. Furthermore, the phrase: "Do not forget me from Your pardon, compassion, and mercy" attributes the quality of compassion (al-atf) to Allah the Almighty, which has not been authentically established for Him. We emphasize the importance of adhering to the prescribed supplications because they are more complete and superior.

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