Jami` at-Tirmidhi #3668

Chapters on Supplication
Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا نَصْرُ بْنُ عَلِيٍّ الْجَهْضَمِيُّ، أَخْبَرَنِي أَبِي، عَنِ الْمُثَنَّى بْنِ سَعِيدٍ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ، قَالَ كَانَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم إِذَا غَزَا قَالَ ‏ "‏ اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ عَضُدِي وَأَنْتَ نَصِيرِي وَبِكَ أُقَاتِلُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ غَرِيبٌ وَمَعْنَى قَوْلِهِ عَضُدِي ‏.‏ يَعْنِي عَوْنِي ‏.‏
“O Allah, You are my `Aḍud and You are my Helper, and by You do I fight (Allāhumma anta `aḍudī, wa anta naṣīrī, wa bika uqātil).”
Narrated by Anas narrated that when the Prophet (ﷺ) would go out for an expedition, he would say:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) expresses his reliance on Allah for support during battles. His invocation highlights the importance of seeking divine assistance in times of struggle, reinforcing the belief that true strength comes from Allah.

Modern Application

This principle is relevant today as individuals face various challenges in life. It encourages people to turn to Allah for help and support, reminding them that they are not alone in their struggles.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Supplication and Divine Assistance because it illustrates the Prophet's practice of seeking Allah's help in challenging situations, emphasizing the importance of divine support.

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This hadith is #3668 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of Chapters on Supplication. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Anas narrated that when the Prophet (ﷺ) would go out for an expedition, he would say:.

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