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Jami` at-Tirmidhi #3600

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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ، حَدَّثَنَا إِبْرَاهِيمُ بْنُ عُمَرَ بْنِ أَبِي الْوَزِيرِ، حَدَّثَنَا زَنْفَلُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ أَبُو عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، عَنِ ابْنِ أَبِي مُلَيْكَةَ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي بَكْرٍ الصِّدِّيقِ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ إِذَا أَرَادَ أَمْرًا قَالَ ‏ "‏ اللَّهُمَّ خِرْ لِي وَاخْتَرْ لِي ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ غَرِيبٌ لاَ نَعْرِفُهُ إِلاَّ مِنْ حَدِيثِ زَنْفَلٍ ‏.‏ وَهُوَ ضَعِيفٌ عِنْدَ أَهْلِ الْحَدِيثِ وَيُقَالُ لَهُ زَنْفَلٌ الْعَرَفِيُّ وَكَانَ سَكَنَ عَرَفَاتٍ وَتَفَرَّدَ بِهَذَا الْحَدِيثِ وَلاَ يُتَابَعُ عَلَيْهِ ‏.‏
that whenever the Prophet (ﷺ) wanted to do a matter, he would say: “O Allah, make it good for me and choose for me. (Allāhumma khir lī wakhtar lī)”
Narrated by Aishah narrated from Abu Bakr As-Siddiq,:

Context

This hadith reveals the Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) practice of seeking Allah's guidance before making decisions. By asking Allah to choose what is best for him, the Prophet (ﷺ) exemplifies reliance on divine wisdom in all matters, big or small.

Modern Application

In our decision-making processes, turning to Allah for guidance can provide clarity and peace of mind. Making dua before important choices can help us feel more connected and assured in our paths.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Supplication because it highlights the importance of seeking Allah's guidance in decision-making.

Supplication

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About Jami` at-Tirmidhi

This hadith is #3600 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of Chapters on Supplication. It is graded Da'if and narrated by Aishah narrated from Abu Bakr As-Siddiq,:.

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