It has come about thanks to his wanting. This desire, which was not present before, is a transient desire that later befalls him. Such a desire has been called the key to karāma (a saintly wonder), that is, the karāma of Allah. If he desires it from himself and attributes it to his servant, then whatever the matter is, it is at that level. Allah creates the obedience of His servants to Himself, and praises them for obeying Him and His prophet. Yet, obedience is not in their hands; they are only the locus of obedience. (Futūḥāt, TI, 88)
Karāma (generosity) is to give when ihsan (spiritual excellence) is requested. This, too, is divided into two: requesting by ḥāl (spiritual state) and requesting by word. Requesting by ḥāl occurs through unveiling (kashf) from both sides. Requesting by word is done by the servant, and this is understandable: My Lord, my Lord, give to me, forgive me, have mercy on me, grant me hudā (guidance), provide for me, compel me, punish me, pardon me, do not veil me, do not let me fall into tribulation, and the like. The request of the Real (al-Ḥaqq) is in the form: Call upon Me, perform the prayer. (Futūḥāt, II, 175-176)