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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 Sahih al-Bukhari, which contains 7,277 hadiths across 97 books. It is hadith number 142 in the Book of Ablutions (Wudu').

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Sahih al-Bukhari #142

Q: What is Sahih al-Bukhari 142 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Ablutions (Wudu')), narrated by Narrated Anas:, states: "Whenever the Prophet (ﷺ) went to answer the call of nature, he used to say, "Allah-umma inni a`udhu bika minal khubuthi wal khaba'ith i.e. O Allah, I seek Refuge with You from all offensive and wicke…"

Ablutions (Wudu')

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا آدَمُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الْعَزِيزِ بْنِ صُهَيْبٍ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ أَنَسًا، يَقُولُ كَانَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم إِذَا دَخَلَ الْخَلاَءَ قَالَ ‏ "‏ اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْخُبُثِ وَالْخَبَائِثِ ‏"‏‏.‏ تَابَعَهُ ابْنُ عَرْعَرَةَ عَنْ شُعْبَةَ‏.‏ وَقَالَ غُنْدَرٌ عَنْ شُعْبَةَ إِذَا أَتَى الْخَلاَءَ‏.‏ وَقَالَ مُوسَى عَنْ حَمَّادٍ إِذَا دَخَلَ‏.‏ وَقَالَ سَعِيدُ بْنُ زَيْدٍ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْعَزِيزِ إِذَا أَرَادَ أَنْ يَدْخُلَ‏.‏

Whenever the Prophet (ﷺ) went to answer the call of nature, he used to say, "Allah-umma inni a`udhu bika minal khubuthi wal khaba'ith i.e. O Allah, I seek Refuge with You from all offensive and wicked things (evil deeds and evil spirits).

Narrated by Narrated Anas:

Context

Anas narrates that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) would seek refuge in Allah from evil spirits and harmful things before entering the restroom. This practice emphasizes the importance of mindfulness and seeking protection from negative influences in everyday activities.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this hadith encourages individuals to be conscious of their surroundings and to seek protection from negativity, even in mundane tasks like using the bathroom. It serves as a reminder to maintain a spiritual connection in all aspects of life.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Respectful Communication and Seeking Permission because it reflects the Prophet's etiquette in personal matters.

Respectful Communication Seeking Permission