It is narrated that the Prophet ﷺ said:
"None of you should say: 'O Allah, forgive me if You wish; O Allah, be merciful to me if You wish,' but he should always appeal to Allah with determination, for nobody can force Allah to do something against His Will."
This Hadith teaches us to be direct and certain when we pray. Adding "if You wish" is unnecessary because Allah already does only what He wills. Asking with confidence shows that you are serious and helps you stay focused on your goal. It reminds us that we should never be hesitant when asking the Creator for help.
