Does writing supplications on WhatsApp statuses and sharing them contradict Allah Almighty’s saying: "Supplicate your Lord humbly and privately"?
Allah Almighty guided His servants to supplicate to Him with humility and in secret, due to the submission and lowliness inherent in that, and so that it may be between the servant and his Lord, neither openly nor for show. Muslims used to strive to supplicate in a whisper, because raising one's voice and shouting in supplication is disliked, and it has been mentioned that Allah does not love transgressors, neither in supplication nor otherwise. As for writing supplications in programs, websites, or brochures for the purpose of teaching or reminding, there is no objection to that; for concealing good deeds is better, unless a greater benefit results from disclosing them, such as teaching an ignorant person or setting an example, in which case speaking openly would be better.
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