مَنْ لَمْ يَسْأَلِ اللَّهَ، يَغْضَبْ عَلَيْهِ
Whoever does not ask Allah, He is displeased with him.
Source: الترمذي
The verb يَسْأَلْ comes from the root س أ ل, meaning “to ask.” In لَمْ يَسْأَلِ اللَّهَ, لَمْ negates the action and governs the verb in the jussive; اللَّهَ is the object of asking. The response يَغْضَبْ عَلَيْهِ indicates the consequence of neglecting supplication.
In supplication, a person acknowledges dependence on Allah, hope, and His power. One may ask for guidance, forgiveness, sustenance, and what is beneficial. Prayer does not eliminate the obligation to take appropriate lawful steps, seek help, or work responsibly.