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What is the meaning and explanation of the supplication: (O Allah, I ask You for the doing of good deeds, and the abandoning of evil deeds, and the love of the poor, and that You forgive me, and have mercy on me, and if You intend tribulation for a people, then take my soul without me being afflicted by it, and I ask You for Your love, and the love of those who love You, and the love of deeds that bring me closer to Your love)? And does the saying of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him: "Indeed, it is true, so study it and then learn it," refer specifically to this supplication, or is it inclusive of all supplications?

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The scholars differed regarding the authenticity of the aforementioned Hadith. As for the explanation of the supplication: 1. "O Allah, I ask You for the doing of good deeds and the abandonment of evil deeds": A supplication for success and assistance in doing good and avoiding evil, which is by the grace and guidance of Allah. 2. "And the love of the poor and needy": A supplication for success in loving those who are humble before Allah, which indicates a sincere love for His countenance, brings Allah's mercy, fosters detachment from worldly matters, removes arrogance, and purifies the heart. 3. "And if You intend a trial for a people, then take my soul without me being tried": A request for safety from the trials of the world, and if Allah decrees a trial, then for the servant's soul to be taken before its occurrence. Supplicating for death out of fear of trials in religion is permissible. 4. "And I ask You for Your love, and the love of those who love You, and the love of deeds that bring me closer to Your love": A request to Allah for success in loving Him, and loving the people of faith and their deeds, for love is the foundation of deeds, faith, and the reality of servitude.

As for His saying: "Indeed, it is true, so study it and then learn it": The pronoun refers to the supplication mentioned in the Hadith, and it is recommended to pay attention to this supplication and study it.

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