“The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) supplicated with many supplications of which we did not preserve a thing. We said: ‘O Messenger of Allah, you supplicated with many supplications of which we did not preserve a thing.’ He (ﷺ) said: ‘Should I not direct you to what will include all of that? That you say: O Allah, we ask You from the good of what Your Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) asked You for, and we seek refuge in You from the evil of that which Your Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) sought refuge in You from, and You are the one from Whom aid is sought, and it is for You to fulfill, and there is no might or power except by Allah (Allāhumma innā nas’aluka min khairi mā sa’alaka minhu nabiyyuka Muḥammad, ṣallallāhu `alaihi wa sallam, wa na`ūdhu bika min sharri masta`ādha minhu nabiyyuka Muḥammad, ṣallallāhu `alaihi wa sallam, wa antal-musta`ānu wa `alaikal-balāgh, wa lā ḥawla wa lā quwwata illā billāh).’”
Narrated by Abu Umamah narrated:
Context
Abu Umamah narrates that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) offered a comprehensive supplication that encompassed various aspects of goodness and refuge from evil. When the companions expressed difficulty in remembering his numerous supplications, the Prophet (ﷺ) provided a concise formula that encapsulated all his requests. This illustrates the importance of seeking both guidance and protection in one's prayers.
Modern Application
In our daily lives, we can adopt this approach by simplifying our prayers. Instead of feeling overwhelmed by the specifics, we can focus on the essence of our requests, asking for general goodness and protection, which can make our spiritual practice more accessible and meaningful.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Supplication because it emphasizes the importance of seeking comprehensive goodness in prayers and the simplicity of making dua.
Indeed, Allah confers blessing upon the Prophet, and His angels [ask Him to do so]. O you who have believed, ask [Allah to confer] blessing upon him and ask [Allah to grant him] peace.
[The Prophet] has said, "My Lord, judge [between us] in truth. And our Lord is the Most Merciful, the one whose help is sought against that which you describe."
And We did not send any messenger except to be obeyed by permission of Allah. And if, when they wronged themselves, they had come to you, [O Muhammad], and asked forgiveness of Allah and the Messenger had asked forgiveness for them, they would have found Allah Accepting of repentance and Merciful.
Our Lord, and grant us what You promised us through Your messengers and do not disgrace us on the Day of Resurrection. Indeed, You do not fail in [Your] promise."
