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Sunan Abu Dawud #1538

Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat): Detailed Injunctions about Witr
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، حَدَّثَنَا مُعَاذُ بْنُ هِشَامٍ، حَدَّثَنِي أَبِي، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي بُرْدَةَ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، أَنَّ أَبَاهُ، حَدَّثَهُ أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ إِذَا خَافَ قَوْمًا قَالَ ‏ "‏ اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّا نَجْعَلُكَ فِي نُحُورِهِمْ وَنَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شُرُورِهِمْ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
When the Prophet (ﷺ) feared a (group of) people, he would say: "O Allah, we make Thee our shield against them, and take refuge in Thee from their evils."
Narrated by Narrated AbuMusa al-Ash'ari:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) demonstrates a form of supplication when faced with fear from a group of people. He would seek refuge in Allah, expressing his reliance on divine protection against potential harm. This act of turning to Allah in times of fear highlights the importance of faith and trust in God's power to shield believers from evil.

Modern Application

Today, this principle can be applied by individuals who face anxiety or fear in various situations, such as public speaking or challenging environments. By invoking a sense of spiritual protection through prayer, people can find comfort and strength to confront their fears.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Supplication and Seeking Refuge in Allah because it emphasizes the act of seeking divine protection and support in times of distress.

SupplicationSeeking Refuge in Allah

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This hadith is #1538 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat): Detailed Injunctions about Witr. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated AbuMusa al-Ash'ari:.

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