Is it permissible to resort to the ruler to marry a man if the woman's guardian refuses to marry him due to his religiosity, knowing that the ruler does not rule by Sharia? And why has Allah not blessed this man's provision, compensated him for abandoning usury, and facilitated his marriage, even though he supplicates to Him? And is the answering of supplication with its opposite, or the lack of response to it, due to the devil of envy?

The suitor cannot refer his case to a judge if the guardian refuses. However, the woman can do so if her guardian withholds her consent without a legitimate Sharia-compliant excuse. As for the questioner's problem, it stems from having a good opinion of oneself and a bad opinion of God. Everything that comes from God necessitates gratitude, and everything that comes from the servant necessitates apology and seeking forgiveness. For no matter how good a servant is, he is imperfect, and nothing but good comes from God Almighty. Supplication with the heart is seeking help from God, but it does not suffice for supplication with the tongue; perfection lies in combining both. The answering of prayers is achieved when their conditions are met and their impediments are removed. The forms of answers vary, including the attainment of what is sought, the warding off of evil, or the storing up of reward in the Hereafter.