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This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, which contains 4,053 hadiths across 49 books. It is hadith number 974 in the Book of The Book on Jana''iz (Funerals).

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Q: What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 974 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of The Book on Jana''iz (Funerals)), narrated by Abu Sa'eed narrated that:, states: "Jibril came to the Prophet and said: "O Muhammad! Are you suffering?" He said: "Yes." He said: "In the Name of Allah, I recite a prayer (Ruqyah) over you, from the evil of every person and evil eye. I…"

The Book on Jana''iz (Funerals)

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا بِشْرُ بْنُ هِلاَلٍ الْبَصْرِيُّ الصَّوَّافُ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْوَارِثِ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الْعَزِيزِ بْنِ صُهَيْبٍ، عَنْ أَبِي نَضْرَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ، أَنَّ جِبْرِيلَ، أَتَى النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَقَالَ يَا مُحَمَّدُ اشْتَكَيْتَ قَالَ ‏ "‏ نَعَمْ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ بِاسْمِ اللَّهِ أَرْقِيكَ مِنْ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ يُؤْذِيكَ مِنْ شَرِّ كُلِّ نَفْسٍ وَعَيْنِ حَاسِدٍ بِاسْمِ اللَّهِ أَرْقِيكَ وَاللَّهُ يَشْفِيكَ ‏.‏

Jibril came to the Prophet and said: "O Muhammad! Are you suffering?" He said: "Yes." He said: "In the Name of Allah, I recite a prayer (Ruqyah) over you, from the evil of every person and evil eye. In the Name of Allah I recite a prayer (Ruqyah) over you, may Allah cure you."

Narrated by Abu Sa'eed narrated that:

Context

This hadith recounts an instance where the angel Jibril visited the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to offer a prayer for healing. The Prophet acknowledged his suffering, and Jibril recited a supplication for protection from harm and illness. This interaction highlights the significance of divine assistance and the power of prayer in seeking relief from difficulties.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, many people turn to prayer or meditation during tough times, seeking comfort and healing. This practice reflects a deep-rooted belief in the power of faith and supplication to provide solace and support during challenging moments.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Supplication and Divine Assistance because it illustrates the importance of seeking help through prayer and the belief in divine support during times of distress.

Supplication Divine Assistance