“Whomsoever of you the door of supplication is opened for, the doors of mercy have been opened for him. And Allah is not asked for anything - meaning - more beloved to Him, than being asked for Al-`Āfiyah.” And the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “The supplication benefits against that which strikes and that which does not strike, so hold fast, O worshippers of Allah, to supplication.”
Narrated by Ibn `Umar narrated that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:
Context
In this narration, Ibn `Umar relays that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasized the significance of supplication (dua). He stated that when the door of supplication is opened, the doors of mercy are also opened. Furthermore, he highlighted that asking Allah for well-being (Al-`Āfiyah) is particularly beloved to Him, indicating the importance of seeking protection and health.
Modern Application
In contemporary life, this hadith encourages individuals to make dua regularly, especially for health and well-being. It serves as a reminder that turning to Allah in prayer can bring comfort and mercy in times of need.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Supplication and Divine Mercy because it emphasizes the importance of making dua and highlights Allah's love for those who seek His mercy and well-being.
Say, "Who is it that can protect you from Allah if He intends for you an ill or intends for you a mercy?" And they will not find for themselves besides Allah any protector or any helper.
And if Allah should touch you with adversity, there is no remover of it except Him; and if He intends for you good, then there is no repeller of His bounty. He causes it to reach whom He wills of His servants. And He is the Forgiving, the Merciful
This hadith is #3632 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of Chapters on Supplication. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Ibn `Umar narrated that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:.