Abu Hurairah reported the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) as saying:
"One of you should not say (in his supplication): O Allah, forgive me if You please, show mercy to me if You please.' Rather, be firm in your asking, for no one can force Him."
Reference: Sunan Abi Dawud 1483 In-book : Book 8, Hadith 68 English translation : Book 8, Hadith 1478
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