Is it permissible to supplicate to Allah by means of one's righteous deeds, such as when the supplicant says, "O Lord of the Worlds, I seek Your mercy that You answer my prayer and accept it from me by virtue of my fasting that I observed for Your noble countenance"?
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Asking Allah by virtue of fasting or other good deeds is a legitimate means of seeking intercession with Allah through these actions. Nevertheless, it is preferable for the supplicant to adhere to the supplications found in the Quran and , for they encompass all goodness, blessings, and sufficiency. Indeed, the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, preferred comprehensive supplications.
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