It is narrated from Hazrat Uthman bin Hunaif (may Allah be pleased with him) that a blind man came to the service of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and said, "Pray to Allah for me that He grants me well-being (restores my eyesight)." The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "If you wish, I will pray for you, and if you wish, you may delay it for the Hereafter, which is better for you." He said, "Please pray for me." So the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), who is the Prophet of mercy, said, "I ask and turn to You through Your Prophet, O Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him)! I turn to my Lord through you and present my need, so that you may fulfill this need of mine. O Allah! Accept his intercession for me." He did as he was told, and Allah restored his eyesight.