We were with the Prophet (ﷺ) on a journey, and whenever we ascended a high place, we used to say,
"Allahu Akbar." The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Don't trouble yourselves too much! You are not calling a deaf or
an absent person, but you are calling One Who Hears, Sees, and is very near." Then he came to me
while I was saying in my heart, "La hawla wala quwwatta illa billah (There is neither might nor power
but with Allah)." He said, to me, "O `Abdullah bin Qais! Say, 'La hawla wala quwwata illa billah
(There is neither might nor power but with Allah), for it is one of the treasures of Paradise." Or said,
"Shall I tell you of it?"
Narrated by Narrated Abu Musa:
Context
During a journey with the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), his companions would raise their voices in prayer when ascending heights. The Prophet (ﷺ) advised them to lower their voices, reminding them that they were calling upon a God who is always near and attentive. This teaching emphasizes the significance of humility and mindfulness in supplication, reinforcing the idea that Allah is always listening.
Modern Application
In our daily lives, this principle encourages us to be mindful of how we communicate with Allah, understanding that sincerity and humility are key. It reminds us that our prayers should be heartfelt rather than merely loud or ostentatious.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Supplication and Divine Attributes because it highlights the importance of sincere prayer and the understanding of Allah's closeness and attentiveness to His creation.
And why did you, when you entered your garden, not say, 'What Allah willed [has occurred]; there is no power except in Allah '? Although you see me less than you in wealth and children,
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.
This hadith is #7105 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Oneness, Uniqueness of Allah (Tawheed). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Abu Musa:.
