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This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Seeking Refuge with Allah), narrated by It was narrated from Mu'adh bin 'Abdullah that his father said:, states: ""It was raining and dark, and we were waiting for the Messenger of Allah came out to lead us in prayer and he said: 'Say.' I said: 'What should I say?' He said: 'Say: He is Allah, (the) One and Al-Mu…"

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #5437

The Book of Seeking Refuge with Allah

Hasan

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

أَخْبَرَنَا أَبُو عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، أَحْمَدُ بْنُ شُعَيْبٍ قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا عَمْرُو بْنُ عَلِيٍّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عَاصِمٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ أَبِي ذِئْبٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي أَسِيدُ بْنُ أَبِي أَسِيدٍ، عَنْ مُعَاذِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، قَالَ أَصَابَنَا طَشٌّ وَظُلْمَةٌ فَانْتَظَرْنَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم لِيُصَلِّيَ بِنَا ثُمَّ ذَكَرَ كَلاَمًا مَعْنَاهُ فَخَرَجَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم لِيُصَلِّيَ بِنَا فَقَالَ ‏"‏ قُلْ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ فَقُلْتُ مَا أَقُولُ قَالَ ‏"‏ ‏{‏ قُلْ هُوَ اللَّهُ أَحَدٌ ‏}‏ وَالْمُعَوِّذَتَيْنِ حِينَ تُمْسِي وَحِينَ تُصْبِحُ ثَلاَثًا يَكْفِيكَ كُلَّ شَىْءٍ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

"It was raining and dark, and we were waiting for the Messenger of Allah came out to lead us in prayer and he said: 'Say.' I said: 'What should I say?' He said: 'Say: He is Allah, (the) One and Al-Mu'awwadhatain in the evening and in the morning, three times, and that will suffice you against everything.'"

Narrated by It was narrated from Mu'adh bin 'Abdullah that his father said:

Context

In this narration, Mu'adh bin 'Abdullah recounts a time when the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ instructed him to recite specific verses during a time of darkness and rain. The Prophet emphasized the protective nature of these verses, highlighting their significance in seeking refuge from difficulties.

Modern Application

In daily life, many Muslims recite these verses during times of distress or uncertainty, seeking comfort and protection. This practice reinforces the importance of turning to Allah through supplication and prayer.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Supplication because it emphasizes the significance of reciting specific verses for protection and guidance.

Prayer Supplication