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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 3486 in the Book of Chapters on Supplication.

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Jami` at-Tirmidhi #3486

Q: What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 3486 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of Chapters on Supplication), narrated by Aishah narrated that:, states: "Every night, when the Prophet (ﷺ) would go to his bed, he would join his hands, then blow in them, as he recited in them: “Say: He is Allah, the One.” And “Say: I seek refuge in the Lord of Al-Falaq”…"

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 قُتَيْبَةُ، حَدَّثَنَا الْمُفَضَّلُ بْنُ فَضَالَةَ، عَنْ عُقَيْلٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، عَنْ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ إِذَا أَوَى إِلَى فِرَاشِهِ كُلَّ لَيْلَةٍ جَمَعَ كَفَّيْهِ ثُمَّ نَفَثَ فِيهِمَا فَقَرَأَ فِيهِمَا ‏:‏ ‏(‏ قلْ هُوَ اللَّهُ أَحَدٌ ‏)‏ وَ ‏:‏ ‏(‏ قلْ أَعُوذُ بِرَبِّ الْفَلَقِ ‏)‏ وَ ‏:‏ ‏(‏ قلْ أَعُوذُ بِرَبِّ النَّاسِ ‏)‏ ثُمَّ يَمْسَحُ بِهِمَا مَا اسْتَطَاعَ مِنْ جَسَدِهِ يَبْدَأُ بِهِمَا عَلَى رَأْسِهِ وَوَجْهِهِ وَمَا أَقْبَلَ مِنْ جَسَدِهِ يَفْعَلُ ذَلِكَ ثَلاَثَ مَرَّاتٍ ‏.‏ قَالَ هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ غَرِيبٌ صَحِيحٌ ‏.‏

Every night, when the Prophet (ﷺ) would go to his bed, he would join his hands, then blow in them, as he recited in them: “Say: He is Allah, the One.” And “Say: I seek refuge in the Lord of Al-Falaq” and “Say: I seek refuge in the Lord of mankind.” Then he would wipe as much as he was able to of his body with them, beginning with them first of his head and face, and the front of his body. He would do this three times.

Narrated by Aishah narrated that:

Context

Aishah narrates how the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would perform a nightly ritual before sleeping, involving recitation and self-purification. This practice demonstrates the importance of seeking protection and spiritual cleanliness before rest, emphasizing the role of supplication in daily life.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this hadith encourages individuals to incorporate supplication and self-purification into their nightly routines. It serves as a reminder to seek spiritual protection and peace before sleep.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Supplication and Spiritual Purity because it emphasizes the practice of making dua for protection and the importance of maintaining spiritual cleanliness.

Supplication Spiritual Purity