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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 7179 in the Book of Oneness, Uniqueness of Allah (Tawheed).

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#7179

Sahih al-Bukhari

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Sahih al-Bukhari #7179

Q: What is Sahih al-Bukhari 7179 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Oneness, Uniqueness of Allah (Tawheed)), narrated by Narrated Anas:, states: "Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "Whenever anyone of you invoke Allah for something, he should be firm in his asking, and he should not say: 'If You wish, give me...' for none can compel Allah to do somet…"

Oneness, Uniqueness of Allah (Tawheed)

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 قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ إِذَا دَعَوْتُمُ اللَّهَ فَاعْزِمُوا فِي الدُّعَاءِ، وَلاَ يَقُولَنَّ أَحَدُكُمْ إِنْ شِئْتَ فَأَعْطِنِي، فَإِنَّ اللَّهَ لاَ مُسْتَكْرِهَ لَهُ ‏"‏‏.‏

Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "Whenever anyone of you invoke Allah for something, he should be firm in his asking, and he should not say: 'If You wish, give me...' for none can compel Allah to do something against His Will."

Narrated by Narrated Anas:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) advises that when making supplications, one should be firm in their requests and not use conditional phrases like 'if You wish.' This emphasizes the importance of confidence and trust in Allah's power to respond to prayers, reflecting a deep understanding of faith.

Modern Application

In making dua, this hadith encourages believers to approach their requests with certainty and determination. It reminds us that our faith should empower our supplications, fostering a stronger connection with Allah.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Supplication and Trust in Allah (Tawakkul) because it emphasizes the importance of confidence in one's prayers and reliance on Allah's will.

Supplication Trust in Allah (Tawakkul)