Sahih al-Bukhari #6130

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 الْمُعْتَمِرُ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ أَبِي قَالَ، سَمِعْتُ أَنَسَ بْنَ مَالِكٍ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ يَقُولُ كَانَ نَبِيُّ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ ‏ "‏ اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْعَجْزِ وَالْكَسَلِ، وَالْجُبْنِ وَالْهَرَمِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ عَذَابِ الْقَبْرِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ فِتْنَةِ الْمَحْيَا وَالْمَمَاتِ ‏"‏‏.‏
Allah's Prophet used to say, "O Allah! I seek refuge with You from incapacity and laziness, from cowardice and geriatric old age, and seek refuge with You from the punishment of the grave, and I seek refuge with You from the afflictions of life and death."
Narrated by Narrated Anas bin Malik:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet (ﷺ) expresses a heartfelt supplication, seeking refuge from various forms of weakness and afflictions. This prayer reflects the human experience of vulnerability and the importance of turning to Allah for strength and protection against life's challenges.

Modern Application

This hadith encourages individuals to engage in personal supplication and remembrance of Allah, especially during times of hardship. It serves as a reminder that seeking help from Allah is a source of strength and resilience in facing life's difficulties.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Supplication and Seeking Refuge in Allah because it illustrates the practice of turning to Allah in prayer for protection and guidance in times of need.

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About Sahih al-Bukhari

This hadith is #6130 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Invocations. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Anas bin Malik:.

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