Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi's response to If my prayer for something has not been answered, should I keep on praying and not lose hope the way Prophet Yaqub (a) did? Or should I convince myself that it was not good for me and have patience and accept that I will never get what I wanted?

If my prayer for something has not been answered, should I keep on praying and not lose hope the way Prophet Yaqub (a) did? Or should I convince myself that it was not good for me and have patience and accept that I will never get what I wanted?

Hope Sabr (Patience)Prophet Ya'qub Du'a (Supplication)

If my prayer for something has not been answered, should I keep on praying and not lose hope the way Prophet Yaqub (a) did? Or should I convince myself that it was not good for me and have patience and accept that I will never get what I wanted?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 8 months ago

Imam Jafar Al-Sadiq (AS) was asked a similar question by a person called Maisarah. Imam replied him: O Maisarah, keep on praying and nether think that the matter has been ruled out.

you should keep praying and seeking from Allah to grant you what He knows that it is good for you.

Wassalam.