{"_id":"668da0650b76658b4c233613","title":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"What are the etiquettes of complaining to Allah in Dua'?\"}]}","question":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"How is one allowed to complain to Allah in Dua'? Are we only allowed to complain about our shortcomings? Can we complain about our difficulties while acknowledging our blessings? How can I complain to Allah genuinely, sincerely and with a heavy heart without blaming Him and without despairing in Him?\"}]}","answer":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"Complaint to Allah regarding your own imperfections, not your circumstances. Your shortcomings stem from within, while circumstances lie beyond your control. Your duty is to strive as a devout servant of Allah within the framework of the circumstances decreed for you, and are beyond your comprehension. When you express grievances about your personal flaws and limitations, you're essentially beseeching Allah to address your deficiencies, grant you strength, and show mercy toward you in light of your imperfections, as you aspire to improve and persevere in your efforts. Rely solely on Allah as your source of hope and your ultimate objective. In doing so, you're not lodging complaints against Allah; rather, you're acknowledging your weaknesses before Him and seeking His assistance. Consider the following lines ascribed to Imām Shāfi‘ī (Allah have mercy on him) :\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"italic\":true},\"insert\":\"“I have no power save to knock at Thy door, and if I be turned away, at what door shall I knock? In full abandon I put my trust in Thee, stretching out my hands to Thee, a pleading beggar.”\"},{\"insert\":\"\\nAs well as these lines from ibn al-Naḥawī:\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"italic\":true},\"insert\":\"\\\"I wore the garment of hope while people slept, And I rose to confide in my Lord what I found. And I said, \\\"Oh my Master, O the culmination of my hope, O You upon whom I rely for relief from distress, I confide to You matters that You know, I have no patience or fortitude to bear them. And I extended my hand in distress, complaining, To You, O best of those to whom hands are extended.\"}]}","tags":[{"_id":"668d9fe30b76658b4c232829","tag":"Worship: Dua","count":109},{"_id":"668d9fe30b76658b4c232826","tag":"Worship: Etiquettes","count":79},{"_id":"668d9fe50b76658b4c232859","tag":"Aqeedah: Allah ﷻ‎","count":66}],"createdOn":"2024-07-09T20:41:09.345Z"}