Sahih Muslim #6730

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.

وَحَدَّثَنِي عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ هَاشِمٍ، حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، عَنِ الأَوْزَاعِيِّ، عَنْ عَبْدَةَ بْنِ أَبِي لُبَابَةَ، عَنْ هِلاَلِ بْنِ يَسَافٍ، عَنْ فَرْوَةَ بْنِ نَوْفَلٍ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ يَقُولُ فِي دُعَائِهِ ‏ "‏ اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا عَمِلْتُ وَشَرِّ مَا لَمْ أَعْمَلْ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
" O Allah, I seek refuge in Thee from the evil of what I did and from the evil of what I did not."
Narrated by Farwa' b. Naufal reported on the authority of 'A'isha that Allah's Mes- senger (ﷺ) used to supplicate (in these words):

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ demonstrates the practice of supplication by seeking refuge from the evils of both actions taken and those not taken. This highlights the importance of self-awareness and humility in one's relationship with Allah, acknowledging human fallibility and the need for divine protection.

Modern Application

This principle can be applied in daily life by encouraging individuals to engage in regular supplication, reflecting on their actions, and seeking forgiveness. It fosters a mindset of humility and awareness of one's shortcomings while striving for personal growth.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Supplication and Seeking Refuge in Allah because it illustrates the practice of turning to Allah for protection from one's own shortcomings and the evils of life.

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This hadith is #6730 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 Farwa' b. Naufal reported on the authority of 'A'isha that Allah's Mes- senger (ﷺ) used to supplicate (in these words):.

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