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This hadith is graded Da'if. The grade indicates the level of authenticity based on the chain of narration and content analysis.

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This hadith is from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, which contains 4,053 hadiths across 49 books. It is hadith number 3578 in the Book of Chapters on Supplication.

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Q: What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 3578 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of Chapters on Supplication), narrated by `Abdullah bin `Abbas narrated:, states: "that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to teach them a Surat of the Quran: “O Allah, indeed, I seek refuge in you from the punishment of Hell, and from the punishment of the grave, and I seek refuge in…"

Chapters on Supplication

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 الأَنْصَارِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا مَعْنٌ، حَدَّثَنَا مَالِكٌ، عَنْ أَبِي الزُّبَيْرِ الْمَكِّيِّ، عَنْ طَاوُسٍ الْيَمَانِيِّ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ يُعَلِّمُهُمْ هَذَا الدُّعَاءَ كَمَا يُعَلِّمُهُمُ السُّورَةَ مِنَ الْقُرْآنِ ‏"‏ اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ عَذَابِ جَهَنَّمَ وَمِنْ عَذَابِ الْقَبْرِ وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ فِتْنَةِ الْمَسِيحِ الدَّجَّالِ وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ فِتْنَةِ الْمَحْيَا وَالْمَمَاتِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ ‏.‏

that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to teach them a Surat of the Quran: “O Allah, indeed, I seek refuge in you from the punishment of Hell, and from the punishment of the grave, and I seek refuge in You from the trial of the false Masih, and I seek refuge in You from the trial of living and dying. (Allāhumma innī a`ūdhu bika min `adhābi jahannam, wa min `adhābil-qabr, wa a`ūdhu bika min fitnatil-masīḥid-dajjāl, wa a`ūdhu bika min fitnatil-maḥyā wal-mamāt)”

Narrated by `Abdullah bin `Abbas narrated:

Context

This hadith illustrates the Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) practice of teaching his companions specific supplications as if they were verses from the Quran. The prayer seeks refuge from various trials and tribulations, emphasizing the importance of seeking Allah's protection in daily life. This highlights the proactive approach of the Prophet in preparing his followers for spiritual challenges.

Modern Application

In today's context, this hadith encourages individuals to incorporate supplications into their daily routines, fostering a habit of seeking Allah's assistance and protection. It serves as a reminder to remain vigilant against life's challenges.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Supplication because it emphasizes the significance of seeking refuge in Allah through specific prayers, highlighting the importance of supplication in a believer's life.

Supplication