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have guided, pardon me along with those whom
You have pardoned, be an ally to me along with
those whom You are an ally to and bless for me that
which You have bestowed. Protect me from the evil
You have decreed
81
for verily You decree and none
can decree over You. For surety, he whom you show
allegiance to is never abased and he whom You take
as an enemy is never honoured and mighty. O our
Lord, Blessed and Exalted are You.’
(117)
‘O Alla>h, I take refuge within Your pleasure from
Your displeasure and within Your pardon from Your
punishment, and I take refuge in You from You. I
cannot enumerate Your praise. You are as You have
praised Yourself.’
(118)
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81 See footnote 23.