His words, “Let our vengeance fall upon those who have wronged us,” mean: Enable us to exact retribution from those who have wronged us, without transgressing by taking revenge against anyone other than the wrongdoer.

His words, “Grant us victory over those who show us hostility,” mean: Decree victory for us over our enemies.

His words, “Do not let our calamity befall our religion,” mean: Do not afflict us with anything that diminishes or destroys our religion, whether a corrupt belief, negligence in obedience, or the commission of what is forbidden. This is because calamity in one’s religion is the greatest of calamities, and nothing can compensate for it, unlike a worldly calamity.

His words, “Do not make this world our greatest concern,” mean: Do not make this world our chief aim or greatest source of grief, for whoever makes this world his chief aim is far removed from the Hereafter. This also indicates that the limited concern inevitably required for earning one’s livelihood is permitted.

His words, “nor the limit of our knowledge,” mean: Do not leave us in a state where we know and think about nothing but worldly affairs.

His words, “and do not give authority over us to those who will show us no mercy,” mean: unbelievers, wicked people, and oppressors.

This concludes the commentary on this magnificent supplication, which is among the Prophet’s comprehensive words—may Allah bless him and grant him peace—and with it the work comes to a fitting close. May Allah bless and grant peace to our Prophet and to all his family and Companions.

The book has been completed, praise be to Allah. It will be followed, Allah willing, by the fourth section, which explains a number of comprehensive supplications transmitted from the noble Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace.