Sahih al-Bukhari #6150

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 عَبْدُ الْوَارِثِ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الْعَزِيزِ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ، قَالَ كَانَ أَكْثَرُ دُعَاءِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّنَا آتِنَا فِي الدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً، وَفِي الآخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً، وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ ‏"‏‏.‏
The most frequent invocation of The Prophet (ﷺ) was: "O Allah! Give to us in the world that which is good and in the Hereafter that which is good, and save us from the torment of the Fire." (2.201)
Narrated by Narrated Anas:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) frequently invoked a prayer asking Allah for goodness in both this world and the Hereafter, as well as protection from the Fire. This hadith emphasizes the importance of seeking a balanced life that encompasses both worldly and spiritual well-being, reflecting a holistic approach to supplication.

Modern Application

In our daily lives, this hadith encourages us to make comprehensive prayers that encompass our needs in this world and the next. It reminds us to seek not just material success but also spiritual fulfillment and protection from harm.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Supplication and Afterlife because it highlights the significance of making prayers that address both worldly desires and spiritual salvation.

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About Sahih al-Bukhari

This hadith is #6150 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Invocations. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Anas:.

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