Jami` at-Tirmidhi #3642

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 أَبُو عَامِرٍ الْعَقَدِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا زُهَيْرٌ، وَهُوَ ابْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ عَقِيلٍ، أَنَّ مُعَاذَ بْنَ رِفَاعَةَ، أَخْبَرَهُ عَنْ أَبِيهِ، قَالَ قَامَ أَبُو بَكْرٍ الصِّدِّيقُ عَلَى الْمِنْبَرِ ثُمَّ بَكَى فَقَالَ قَامَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم عَامَ الأَوَّلِ عَلَى الْمِنْبَرِ ثُمَّ بَكَى فَقَالَ ‏ "‏ سَلُوا اللَّهَ الْعَفْوَ وَالْعَافِيَةَ فَإِنَّ أَحَدًا لَمْ يُعْطَ بَعْدَ الْيَقِينِ خَيْرًا مِنَ الْعَافِيَةِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ غَرِيبٌ مِنْ هَذَا الْوَجْهِ عَنْ أَبِي بَكْرٍ رضى الله عنه ‏.‏
“Abu Bakr stood upon the Minbar, then wept, and said: ‘The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) stood upon the Minbar the first year (of Hijrah), then wept, and said: “Ask Allah for pardon and Al-`Āfiyah, for verily, none has been given anything better than Al-`Āfiyah.’”
Narrated by Mu`adh bin Rifa`ah narrated from his father, that he said:

Context

This hadith recounts a moment when Abu Bakr stood on the Minbar and reflected on the words of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) during his first year after Hijrah. The Prophet (ﷺ) emphasized the importance of seeking Allah's pardon and health, highlighting that nothing is better than being granted well-being. This moment serves as a reminder of the value of health and spiritual well-being in a believer's life.

Modern Application

In today's world, making dua for health and well-being is essential, especially as we face various challenges. People often pray for physical and mental wellness, recognizing that good health is a significant blessing that allows them to fulfill their responsibilities and engage positively with others.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Supplication and Seeking Refuge in Allah because it encourages believers to ask Allah for pardon and well-being, highlighting the importance of these requests in a person's spiritual journey.

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This hadith is #3642 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of Chapters on Supplication. It is graded Da'if and narrated by Mu`adh bin Rifa`ah narrated from his father, that he said:.

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