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What is the ruling on the supplication called "Du'a al-Simat," which begins with "O Allah, I ask You by Your Great, Most Great Name..." and ends with "O my provision in my distress..."? And does it contain anything that violates Islamic law, such as supplicating by the Face of Allah the Generous, or other violations? And what is the authenticity of what is mentioned therein, and what should be removed to conform to the doctrine of Ahl al-Sunnah?

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It is permissible to supplicate with prayers that are not from the narrated tradition, as long as they do not contain anything forbidden. The prohibition against asking by the Face of Allah except for Paradise has been narrated, and scholars have interpreted this to mean:

1. Never ask creatures by the Face of Allah, because they are unable to grant Paradise. 2. When asking Allah, do not ask by His Face except for Paradise. As for worldly matters, do not.

Scholars believe that it is more appropriate and closer to receiving a response to use the narrated supplications.

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