O God, replace my fear with security, cover my faults and...

O God, replace my fear with security, cover my faults and help me to fulfill that with which I have been entrusted." [^5] When he would see the new moon (which heralds the beginning of a new month in the Islamic calendar), he would raise his hands and say, "O God, accompany it (the new moon) with safety, faith and health for us." [^6] At the start of the New Year, he would seek help from God in the following manner: "O God, You are the infinitely pre-existing God, and this is a new year, so I ask of you protection from Satan, the strength to overcome this soul that commands to do evil and to be occupied with that which brings me closer to You, O Generous One, O Possessor of Splendor and Kindness, O Supporter of him who has no support, O Source of Provision of him who has no provision, O Refuge for him who has no refuge, O Helper of him who has no help..." [^7] [^1]: Sunan an-Nabi, p.