Jami` at-Tirmidhi #3696

Chapters on Supplication
Hasan

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

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو دَاوُدَ، سُلَيْمَانُ بْنُ الأَشْعَثِ السِّجْزِيُّ حَدَّثَنَا قَطَنٌ الْبَصْرِيُّ، أَخْبَرَنَا جَعْفَرُ بْنُ سُلَيْمَانَ، عَنْ ثَابِتٍ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ لِيَسْأَلْ أَحَدُكُمْ رَبَّهُ حَاجَتَهُ كُلَّهَا حَتَّى يَسْأَلَ شِسْعَ نَعْلِهِ إِذَا انْقَطَعَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ هَذَا حَدِيثٌ غَرِيبٌ ‏.‏ وَرَوَى غَيْرُ وَاحِدٍ هَذَا الْحَدِيثَ عَنْ جَعْفَرِ بْنِ سُلَيْمَانَ عَنْ ثَابِتٍ الْبُنَانِيِّ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏.‏ وَلَمْ يَذْكُرُوا فِيهِ عَنْ أَنَسٍ ‏.‏
‘Let one of you ask his Lord for his every need, even until he asks Him for the strap of his sandal when it breaks.’”
Narrated by Thabit narrated from Anas, who said “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) encouraged his followers to ask Allah for all their needs, no matter how small, even if it is just the strap of a sandal. This hadith emphasizes the importance of turning to Allah in every aspect of life, fostering a deep connection with Him through supplication.

Modern Application

In today's fast-paced world, we often hesitate to ask for help, thinking our needs are trivial. This hadith encourages us to be open in our supplications, reminding us that no request is too small for Allah, and that every aspect of our lives matters to Him.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Supplication and Spiritual Reflection because it emphasizes the importance of making dua for all needs and reflects a spiritual connection with Allah.

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This hadith is #3696 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of Chapters on Supplication. It is graded Hasan and narrated by Thabit narrated from Anas, who said “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:.

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