Jami` at-Tirmidhi #3697

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 صَالِحُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، أَخْبَرَنَا جَعْفَرُ بْنُ سُلَيْمَانَ، عَنْ ثَابِتٍ الْبُنَانِيِّ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ لِيَسْأَلْ أَحَدُكُمْ رَبَّهُ حَاجَتَهُ حَتَّى يَسْأَلَهُ الْمِلْحَ وَحَتَّى يَسْأَلَهُ شِسْعَ نَعْلِهِ إِذَا انْقَطَعَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ وَهَذَا أَصَحُّ مِنْ حَدِيثِ قَطَنٍ عَنْ جَعْفَرِ بْنِ سُلَيْمَانَ ‏.‏
“Let one of you ask his Lord for his every need, until he asks Him for salt, and asks Him for the strap of his sandal when it breaks.”
Narrated by Thabit Al-Bunani narrated that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) encouraged believers to ask Allah for all their needs, no matter how small, even down to the strap of a sandal. This hadith emphasizes the importance of turning to Allah for help in every aspect of life, fostering a deep connection with Him. It teaches that nothing is too trivial to bring before Allah, reinforcing the idea that He is always accessible and attentive to our needs.

Modern Application

In our daily routines, we can incorporate this principle by making supplications for even the smallest of our needs. This practice can strengthen our relationship with Allah and remind us that He is involved in every detail of our lives.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Gratitude and Supplication because it encourages believers to express their needs to Allah and recognize His continuous support in their lives.

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This hadith is #3697 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of Chapters on Supplication. It is graded Da'if and narrated by Thabit Al-Bunani narrated that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:.

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