While supplicating, he held his hands raised at chest level, like a poor man begging for food. He told them that the best supplication is the supplication made on the day of ‘Arafah (1).

Among the supplications reported from him—may Allah bless him and grant him peace—at the place of standing was:

“O Allah, to You belongs praise such as we offer (2), and greater than what we offer. O Allah, my prayer, my rites of worship, my life and my death are for You. To You is my return, and to You, my Lord (3), belongs what I leave behind. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the punishment of the grave, whisperings within my heart, and disarray in my affairs. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the evil brought by the wind.” Al-Tirmidhī recorded it (4).

Among the supplications reported from him there was:

“O Allah, You (5) hear my words, see where I am, and know what I conceal and what I reveal. Nothing about me is hidden from You. I am the wretched and needy one, seeking help and refuge, fearful and apprehensive, acknowledging and confessing his sins (6). I ask You