What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 3466 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of Chapters on Supplication), narrated by Abu Hurairah narrated that:, states: "The Messenger of Allah said: “Whoever wishes that Allah would respond to him during hardship and grief, then let him supplicate plentifully when at ease.”"

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, which contains 4,053 hadiths across 49 books. It is hadith number 3466 in the Book of Chapters on Supplication.

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Chapters on Supplication

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ مَرْزُوقٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ وَاقِدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا سَعِيدُ بْنُ عَطِيَّةَ اللَّيْثِيُّ، عَنْ شَهْرِ بْنِ حَوْشَبٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، رضى الله عنه قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ مَنْ سَرَّهُ أَنْ يَسْتَجِيبَ اللَّهُ لَهُ عِنْدَ الشَّدَائِدِ وَالْكُرَبِ فَلْيُكْثِرِ الدُّعَاءَ فِي الرَّخَاءِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ غَرِيبٌ ‏.‏

The Messenger of Allah said: “Whoever wishes that Allah would respond to him during hardship and grief, then let him supplicate plentifully when at ease.”

Narrated by Abu Hurairah narrated that:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet (ﷺ) teaches that those who wish for their supplications to be answered during times of hardship should engage in frequent prayer during times of ease. This principle underscores the importance of maintaining a strong connection with Allah through regular supplication, which can provide comfort and support in difficult times.

Modern Application

In daily life, this principle can be practiced by incorporating regular moments of prayer and reflection, especially when things are going well. By doing so, individuals can build a spiritual foundation that helps them navigate challenges with resilience and faith.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Gratitude and Supplication because it emphasizes the importance of being thankful and consistently engaging in prayer to strengthen one's relationship with Allah.

Gratitude Supplication