My beloved Lord, help me fast from all that does not serve me, from all that is in the way of my heart’s witnessing of You. Oh Allah, as I abstain from food and water, allow my heart to fast from all hatred, jealousy, greed, and harshness. Oh Allah, I come to You prostrating, seeking Your light to guide me and Your mercy to embrace me. My Lord, help me give up every desire that prevents me from experiencing Your truth. My beloved Lord, help me fast from the lower qualities of my ego until the sun of my life sets. As Your beloved Prophet prayed, “Allahumma innaka aafuwon tuhibu al aaffwa fa afu
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