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

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This hadith is from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, which contains 4,053 hadiths across 49 books. It is hadith number 3482 in the Book of Chapters on Supplication.

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Q: What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 3482 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of Chapters on Supplication), narrated by Hudhaifah bin Al-Yaman (ra) narrated that:, states: "When the Prophet (ﷺ) would sleep, he would put his hand under his head then say: “O Allah, safeguard me from Your Punishment the Day You gather )” or “you resurrect your slaves (tab`athu `ibādak).”"

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 ابْنُ أَبِي عُمَرَ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الْمَلِكِ بْنِ عُمَيْرٍ، عَنْ رِبْعِيِّ بْنِ حِرَاشٍ، عَنْ حُذَيْفَةَ بْنِ الْيَمَانِ، رضى الله عنهما أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ إِذَا أَرَادَ أَنْ يَنَامَ وَضَعَ يَدَهُ تَحْتَ رَأْسِهِ ثُمَّ قَالَ ‏ "‏ اللَّهُمَّ قِنِي عَذَابَكَ يَوْمَ تَجْمَعُ عِبَادَكَ أَوْ تَبْعَثُ عِبَادَكَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ ‏.‏

When the Prophet (ﷺ) would sleep, he would put his hand under his head then say: “O Allah, safeguard me from Your Punishment the Day You gather )” or “you resurrect your slaves (tab`athu `ibādak).”

Narrated by Hudhaifah bin Al-Yaman (ra) narrated that:

Context

In this hadith, Hudhaifah bin Al-Yaman narrates that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) would seek refuge from Allah's punishment before sleeping. This practice illustrates the Prophet's awareness of the afterlife and the importance of supplication. It serves as a reminder for believers to remain conscious of their actions and to seek forgiveness and protection from Allah.

Modern Application

This hadith encourages individuals to incorporate supplication into their nightly routines. By seeking Allah's protection and forgiveness before sleep, believers can cultivate a sense of mindfulness and accountability in their daily lives, reinforcing their connection with Allah.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Supplication and Afterlife because it highlights the significance of seeking refuge from Allah and the awareness of the consequences in the afterlife.

Supplication Afterlife