Sayyiduna Abu Sa'id Khudri (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates from the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) that when any Muslim makes a supplication that does not involve sin or severing of family ties, then he is granted one of three things: either Allah quickly grants his supplication, or He stores it for him in the Hereafter, or He removes a similar evil from him. He (the narrator) said: "Then we will make many supplications." He (the Prophet) said: "Allah is even more generous in giving."

Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates from the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) that he said: "Whenever any believer humbles his face before Allah and asks Him for anything, Allah grants it to him—either Allah gives it to him quickly in this world, or He stores it for him in the Hereafter—as long as he does not act impatiently." They asked: "O Messenger of Allah! What is impatience?" He replied: "That he says: 'I have made many supplications, many supplications, but I do not see that my prayers are being answered.'"