What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 5441 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Seeking Refuge with Allah), narrated by Abu 'Abdullah narrated that Ibn 'Abis Al-Juhani told him that:, states: "The Messenger of Allah said to him: "O Ibn 'Abis, shall I not tell you of the best thing with which those who seek refuge with Allah may do so?" He said: "Yes, O Messenger of Allah." He said: "Say: I…"

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This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #5441

The Book of Seeking Refuge with Allah

Sahih

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

أَخْبَرَنَا مَحْمُودُ بْنُ خَالِدٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا الْوَلِيدُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عَمْرٍو، عَنْ يَحْيَى، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ بْنِ الْحَارِثِ، أَخْبَرَنِي أَبُو عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، أَنَّ ابْنَ عَابِسٍ الْجُهَنِيَّ، أَخْبَرَهُ أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ لَهُ ‏"‏ يَا ابْنَ عَابِسٍ أَلاَ أَدُلُّكَ - أَوْ قَالَ أَلاَ أُخْبِرُكَ - بِأَفْضَلِ مَا يَتَعَوَّذُ بِهِ الْمُتَعَوِّذُونَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ بَلَى يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ ‏.‏ قَالَ ‏"‏ ‏{‏ قُلْ أَعُوذُ بِرَبِّ الْفَلَقِ ‏}‏ وَ ‏{‏ قُلْ أَعُوذُ بِرَبِّ النَّاسِ ‏}‏ هَاتَيْنِ السُّورَتَيْنِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

The Messenger of Allah said to him: "O Ibn 'Abis, shall I not tell you of the best thing with which those who seek refuge with Allah may do so?" He said: "Yes, O Messenger of Allah." He said: "Say: I seek refuge with (Allah) the Lord of the daybreak.", "Say: I seek refuge with (Allah) the Lord of mankind." - these two Surahs."

Narrated by Abu 'Abdullah narrated that Ibn 'Abis Al-Juhani told him that:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ advised Ibn 'Abis on the best supplications for seeking refuge with Allah, specifically mentioning the Surahs of Al-Falaq and An-Nas. This hadith highlights the significance of seeking protection from various forms of harm through prayer and recitation.

Modern Application

In daily life, this hadith encourages individuals to incorporate these supplications into their routines, especially during times of distress or uncertainty. It serves as a reminder of the power of prayer in seeking divine protection.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Seeking Refuge in Allah and Spiritual Reflection because it emphasizes the importance of seeking Allah's protection through specific prayers.

Seeking Refuge in Allah Spiritual Reflection