The purposes of supplication in the poetry of early Islam
Abstract
Supplication is a great blessing and a great gift, which the Lord, Blessed and Almighty, has generously given and expressed His gratitude to His servants. He commanded them to supplicate, guided them to it, promised them an answer and a reward, and made the servants request for his needs an act of worship and kinship, and whenever he turned to him with supplication, he attained a high status and closeness with him. God Almighty has created His servants in need of Him in necessity, for what is in their interest, such as bringing benefits to them and warding off harm from them. No one can satisfy their need or remove their need except their Lord, who created them. They are poor in Himself, in every sense and with every consideration, whether they feel some types of poverty or not. This becomes clear when a servant is touched by distress, so he only turns to his Lord, who created him and manages his affairs, and this is part of human nature. Hence the importance of the topic, as supplication is a manifestation of a sublime relationship between the servant and his Lord, in which the heart is present and the limbs believe in it, and supplication is broad and comprehensive, accommodating all the needs that come to human hearts.