Sahih Muslim #6683

The Book Pertaining to the Remembrance of Allah, Supplication, Repentance and Seeking Forgiveness
Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو كَامِلٍ الْجَحْدَرِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْوَاحِدِ، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ زِيَادٍ - حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو مَالِكٍ الأَشْجَعِيُّ عَنْ أَبِيهِ، قَالَ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يُعَلِّمُ مَنْ أَسْلَمَ يَقُولُ ‏ "‏ اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي وَارْحَمْنِي وَاهْدِنِي وَارْزُقْنِي ‏"‏ ‏.‏
" O Allah, grant me pardon, have mercy upon me, direct me to the path of righteousness and provide me sustenance."
Narrated by Abu Malik Ashaja'i reported on the authority of his father that whenever a person embraced Islam, Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) instructed him to recilte:

Context

In this hadith, Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) teaches new converts to Islam a supplication that encompasses key aspects of faith. The prayer emphasizes seeking forgiveness, mercy, guidance, and sustenance from Allah. This highlights the importance of humility and reliance on Allah for both spiritual and material needs, especially for those beginning their journey in Islam.

Modern Application

When making dua, individuals can reflect on this hadith by incorporating these essential requests into their daily prayers. It serves as a reminder to seek Allah's guidance and mercy in all aspects of life, reinforcing the importance of turning to Him in times of need.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Supplication and Guidance because it illustrates the importance of seeking Allah's mercy and direction through prayer.

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This hadith is #6683 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book Pertaining to the Remembrance of Allah, Supplication, Repentance and Seeking Forgiveness. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Abu Malik Ashaja'i reported on the authority of his father that whenever a person embraced Islam, Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) instructed him to recilte:.

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