Is saying "Ya sabr Ayyub 'ala balwah" (O patience of Ayyub in his affliction) and "Amanah 'alayk" (on your honor) a supplication to other than Allah?
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The saying "O patience of Ayyub" carries two possible meanings: First: A supplication asking God to grant one patience like the patience of Ayyub. This is impermissible; rather, one must supplicate using God's names and attributes. Second: Expressing astonishment at Ayyub's patience. As for the saying "I entrust it to you" (or "on your honor"), it is an oath by other than God, which is forbidden.
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