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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 6101 in the Book of Invocations.

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Q: What is Sahih al-Bukhari 6101 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Invocations), narrated by Narrated Anas:, states: "Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "When anyone of you appeal to Allah for something, he should ask with determination and should not say, 'O Allah, if You wish, give me.', for nobody can force Allah to do…"

Invocations

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا مُسَدَّدٌ، حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ، أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْدُ الْعَزِيزِ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ إِذَا دَعَا أَحَدُكُمْ فَلْيَعْزِمِ الْمَسْأَلَةَ، وَلاَ يَقُولَنَّ اللَّهُمَّ إِنْ شِئْتَ فَأَعْطِنِي‏.‏ فَإِنَّهُ لاَ مُسْتَكْرِهَ لَهُ ‏"‏‏.‏

Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "When anyone of you appeal to Allah for something, he should ask with determination and should not say, 'O Allah, if You wish, give me.', for nobody can force Allah to do something against His Will.

Narrated by Narrated Anas:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) advised that when making supplications, one should ask with determination and not say, 'If You wish, give me.' This guidance emphasizes the importance of confidence in Allah's ability to respond to prayers and the need for sincerity in one's requests.

Modern Application

In daily life, this principle encourages Muslims to approach their prayers with certainty and conviction. It fosters a mindset of trust in Allah's wisdom and timing, reinforcing the belief that sincere supplication is always heard.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Supplication and Trust in Divine Plan because it emphasizes the need for determination in prayer and the belief in Allah's power to grant requests.

Supplication Trust in Divine Plan