Before I begin asking for what I would like (continued health for my family and myself, naik taufiq, continued professional success/rizq for myself and my family members, shifa and rizq-e-halal for those who may not have good health or a job - and all of those other specific desires for myself and my family), I always thank Allah for all that he has seen fit to grace me with. Our lives, each breath we take, our health, our rizq, our family, our sukoon - sab ussi ki dain hain - we should not forget to express gratitude first.
Mazeed jo bhi maango - deynay waala to woh hi hai - lekin pehlay us key unginnat naimaton ka shukriya karna chahiyey key jis kai wajhey say hum is kabil hai key hum aur maang saktay hain.
Oh, and for what I specifically prayed for - that I would make my train and not be late for my meeting with my Senior Vice President today like I was last time ;)