Thus, one praying to saints does so with the hope that special favor may be obtained through them because of their blessed position before God.
وعليه ،‏ يصلِّي المرء الى القديسين آملا ان يستجيب له الله بشفاعتهم نظرا الى الحظوة التي ينعمون بها لديه .‏