What is Sunan Abu Dawud 1552 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat): Detailed Injunctions about Witr), narrated by Narrated Shakl ibn Humayd:, states: "I said: Messenger of Allah, teach me a supplication. He said: Say: "O Allah, I seek refuge in Thee from the evil of what I hear, from the evil of what I see, from the evil of what I speak, from…"

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Sunan Abu Dawud #1552

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

Da'if

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

حَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ حَنْبَلٍ، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ الزُّبَيْرِ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ، حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، - الْمَعْنَى - عَنْ سَعْدِ بْنِ أَوْسٍ، عَنْ بِلاَلٍ الْعَبْسِيِّ، عَنْ شُتَيْرِ بْنِ شَكَلٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، فِي حَدِيثِ أَبِي أَحْمَدَ شَكَلِ بْنِ حُمَيْدٍ - قَالَ - قُلْتُ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ عَلِّمْنِي دُعَاءً قَالَ ‏ "‏ قُلِ اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ سَمْعِي وَمِنْ شَرِّ بَصَرِي وَمِنْ شَرِّ لِسَانِي وَمِنْ شَرِّ قَلْبِي وَمِنْ شَرِّ مَنِيِّي ‏"‏ ‏.‏

I said: Messenger of Allah, teach me a supplication. He said: Say: "O Allah, I seek refuge in Thee from the evil of what I hear, from the evil of what I see, from the evil of what I speak, from the evil of what I think, and from the evil of my semen" (i.e. sexual passion).

Narrated by Narrated Shakl ibn Humayd:

Context

In this hadith, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) requests a supplication to recite. The Prophet responds with a powerful invocation seeking refuge from various forms of evil, including those stemming from one's senses and desires. This highlights the importance of self-awareness and seeking protection from negative influences in one's life.

Modern Application

Today, individuals can apply this principle by incorporating such supplications into their daily routines, especially when facing challenges or temptations. It serves as a reminder to be mindful of one's thoughts and actions, seeking divine assistance in maintaining a righteous path.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Supplication because it emphasizes the significance of seeking refuge in Allah from various evils.

Supplication