Jami` at-Tirmidhi #3641

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 صَفْوَانُ بْنُ عِيسَى، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَجْلاَنَ، عَنِ الْقَعْقَاعِ، عَنْ أَبِي صَالِحٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، أَنَّ رَجُلاً، كَانَ يَدْعُو بِأُصْبُعَيْهِ فَقَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ أَحِّدْ أَحِّدْ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ غَرِيبٌ ‏.‏ وَمَعْنَى هَذَا الْحَدِيثِ إِذَا أَشَارَ الرَّجُلُ بِأُصْبُعَيْهِ فِي الدُّعَاءِ عِنْدَ الشَّهَادَةِ لاَ يُشِيرُ إِلاَّ بِأُصْبُعٍ وَاحِدَةٍ ‏.‏
A man was supplicating with his two fingers so the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Make it one, make it one.”
Narrated by Abu Hurairah narrated that:

Context

In this hadith, a man was observed supplicating with two fingers, prompting the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) to advise him to use only one finger. This incident emphasizes the importance of unity and singular focus in supplication, particularly when invoking Allah's name. The takeaway is the significance of clarity and purpose in one's prayers.

Modern Application

In today's context, this hadith reminds us to approach our prayers with sincerity and focus, avoiding distractions. Whether in personal prayer or communal worship, the essence lies in the intention behind our supplications, encouraging us to seek a direct connection with Allah.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Supplication because it highlights the manner in which supplication should be made, emphasizing unity and clarity in invoking Allah.

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This hadith is #3641 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of Chapters on Supplication. It is graded Da'if and narrated by Abu Hurairah narrated that:.

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