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This hadith is from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, which contains 4,053 hadiths across 49 books. It is hadith number 2126 in the Book of Chapters on Medicine.

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Q: What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2126 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of Chapters on Medicine), narrated by Abu Sa'eed narrated:, states: ""The Messenger of Allah(S.A.W) would seek refuge from the jinn and the (evil) eye of humans, until Al-Mu'awwidhatain were revealed. So when they were revealed he used them and left other than them.""

Chapters on Medicine

Da'if

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا هِشَامُ بْنُ يُونُسَ الْكُوفِيُّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا الْقَاسِمُ بْنُ مَالِكٍ الْمُزَنِيُّ، عَنِ الْجُرَيْرِيِّ، عَنْ أَبِي نَضْرَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ، قَالَ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَتَعَوَّذُ مِنَ الْجَانِّ وَعَيْنِ الإِنْسَانِ حَتَّى نَزَلَتِ الْمُعَوِّذَتَانِ فَلَمَّا نَزَلَتَا أَخَذَ بِهِمَا وَتَرَكَ مَا سِوَاهُمَا ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى وَفِي الْبَابِ عَنْ أَنَسٍ ‏.‏ وَهَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ غَرِيبٌ ‏.‏

"The Messenger of Allah(S.A.W) would seek refuge from the jinn and the (evil) eye of humans, until Al-Mu'awwidhatain were revealed. So when they were revealed he used them and left other than them."

Narrated by Abu Sa'eed narrated:

Context

Abu Sa'eed narrates that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ sought refuge from the jinn and the evil eye until the revelation of Al-Mu'awwidhatain (the last two chapters of the Quran). After their revelation, he relied on them for protection. This illustrates the importance of seeking refuge in Allah from harmful forces and the power of divine words.

Modern Application

Today, many Muslims recite Al-Mu'awwidhatain for protection against negative influences and harm. This practice fosters a sense of spiritual security and reliance on Allah's guidance.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Seeking Refuge in Allah and Spiritual Awareness because it emphasizes the practice of seeking Allah's protection through specific prayers.

Seeking Refuge in Allah Spiritual Awareness