<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br> 1) A sign of one’s success is to ask his Lord, Glorified and Exalted, to rectify his religious and worldly affairs.<br> 2) It makes clear the excellence of those inclusive and blessed supplications, hence the Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) used them in his supplication. Indeed, asking Allah for guidance, consistent piety, contentment with what Allah Almighty provided, and abstinence from what people have is a most sublime supplication.<br> Note:<br> The Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) used to ask Allah for guidance, piety, abstinence, and sufficiency because he is unable to bring to himself any benefit or harm; only Allah Almighty possesses this power. This remark is a direct refutation of the false creed of those who attach to righteous people hoping that the latter would bring them benefit or fend off harm. Those whom people seek possess nothing; so, it is impermissible to attach the hearts except to Allah, Glorified and Exalted.