What is the ruling on saying: "O Lord, do not harm anyone," and "Blessed is he who expects nothing, for he will never be disappointed"? Is there any disrespect towards Allah or a bad assumption about Him in these phrases? And does the second phrase distort the saying of the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him: "Blessed is he who finds much seeking of forgiveness in his scroll [of deeds]?"

Evil and harm are not attributed to Allah out of reverence, even though He is their Creator. This is supported by the saying of Abraham (peace be upon him): "And when I am ill, it is He who cures me," and the saying of Job: "Indeed, adversity has touched me, and You are the most merciful of all those who show mercy," and the saying of the Jinn: "Is evil intended for those on earth, or does their Lord intend for them guidance?" and by the supplication of the Prophet (peace be upon him): "And evil is not attributed to You." Goodness is from Allah, and evil is from oneself. Evil is not absolute; rather, everything Allah created contains wisdom and benefit. Supplicating for harm never to befall anyone is an aggression in supplication, because it is a request that contradicts the cosmic laws. Aggression in supplication includes asking for what Allah does not do, or requesting forbidden things, or what is impossible. The phrase "Tuba" (blessedness) in the context of seeking forgiveness is not a distortion.