The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
حَدَّثَنَا سُلَيْمَانُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادُ بْنُ زَيْدٍ، عَنْ أَيُّوبَ، عَنْ أَبِي عُثْمَانَ، عَنْ أَبِي مُوسَى ـ رضى الله عنه ـ قَالَ كُنَّا مَعَ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فِي سَفَرٍ فَكُنَّا إِذَا عَلَوْنَا كَبَّرْنَا فَقَالَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم " أَيُّهَا النَّاسُ ارْبَعُوا عَلَى أَنْفُسِكُمْ، فَإِنَّكُمْ لاَ تَدْعُونَ أَصَمَّ وَلاَ غَائِبًا، وَلَكِنْ تَدْعُونَ سَمِيعًا بَصِيرًا ". ثُمَّ أَتَى عَلَىَّ وَأَنَا أَقُولُ فِي نَفْسِي لاَ حَوْلَ وَلاَ قُوَّةَ إِلاَّ بِاللَّهِ. فَقَالَ " يَا عَبْدَ اللَّهِ بْنَ قَيْسٍ قُلْ لاَ حَوْلَ وَلاَ قُوَّةَ إِلاَّ بِاللَّهِ فَإِنَّهَا. كَنْزٌ مِنْ كُنُوزِ الْجَنَّةِ ". أَوْ قَالَ " أَلاَ أَدُلُّكَ عَلَى كَلِمَةٍ هِيَ كَنْزٌ مِنْ كُنُوزِ الْجَنَّةِ، لاَ حَوْلَ وَلاَ قُوَّةَ إِلاَّ بِاللَّهِ ".
We were in the company of the Prophet (ﷺ) on a journey, and whenever we ascended a high place, we
used to say Takbir (in a loud voice). The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "O people! Be kind to yourselves, for you are
not calling upon a deaf or an absent one, but You are calling an All-Hearer, and an All-Seer." Then he
came to me as I was reciting silently, "La haul a wala quwwata illa bil-lah." He said, "O `Abdullah bin
Qais! Say: La haul a walaquwata illa bil-lah, for it is one of the treasures of Paradise." Or he said,
"Shall I tell you a word which is one of the treasures of Paradise? It is: La haul a wala quwwata illa
bil-lah."
Narrated by Narrated Abu Musa:
Context
The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) teaches his companions about the nature of their supplications, reminding them that they are addressing an All-Hearing and All-Seeing God. He encourages them to be gentle with themselves and to recite the phrase 'La haul a wala quwwata illa bil-lah,' which he describes as a treasure of Paradise. This emphasizes the significance of sincere remembrance and the power of prayer.
Modern Application
In daily life, this hadith encourages individuals to engage in dhikr and remembrance of Allah, especially during moments of stress or uncertainty. By incorporating such phrases into their daily routines, Muslims can find peace and strength in their faith.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Supplication because it emphasizes the importance of invoking Allah's name and seeking His help through remembrance.
Say, "Call upon Allah or call upon the Most Merciful. Whichever [name] you call - to Him belong the best names." And do not recite [too] loudly in your prayer or [too] quietly but seek between that an [intermediate] way.
