What is the ruling on supplicating with the words: "expeditiously, not belatedly" or "O Lord, now," and is this considered a lack of etiquette with Allah?
It is permissible to say "عاجلاً غير آجل" (expeditiously, not belatedly) in supplication. The proof for this is the of Jabir ibn Abdullah, may Allah be pleased with him, where the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, supplicated for rain, saying: (O Allah, grant us abundant rain, wholesome, fertile, beneficial, not harmful, expeditious, not belated).
The concept of hastening in supplication can be divided into two types: 1. Praiseworthy hastening: This is the request for the desired outcome to occur quickly and soon. This indicates covetousness of Allah's generosity and bounty. 2. Blameworthy hastening: This involves deeming the answer slow, showing discontent with Allah, and doubting His generosity, as mentioned in the hadith: (Your supplications are answered as long as you do not become impatient, saying: 'I supplicated but I was not answered').
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