What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 5452 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Seeking Refuge with Allah), narrated by It was narrated from 'Umar that:, states: "The Prophet used to seek refuge with Allah from cowardice, miserliness, the tribulation of the heart and the torment of the grave."

Is this hadith authentic?

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

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sunan an-Nasa'i, which contains 5,768 hadiths across 52 books. It is hadith number 5452 in the Book of The Book of Seeking Refuge with Allah.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #5452

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 إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا إِسْرَائِيلُ، عَنْ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ، عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ مَيْمُونٍ، عَنْ عَمُرَ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ يَتَعَوَّذُ مِنَ الْجُبْنِ وَالْبُخْلِ وَفِتْنَةِ الصَّدْرِ وَعَذَابِ الْقَبْرِ ‏.‏

The Prophet used to seek refuge with Allah from cowardice, miserliness, the tribulation of the heart and the torment of the grave.

Narrated by It was narrated from 'Umar that:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet ﷺ sought refuge from cowardice, miserliness, and other negative traits. This supplication reflects the importance of spiritual awareness and the need to seek Allah's protection from moral failings. It serves as a reminder for Muslims to cultivate positive character traits and seek divine assistance in overcoming weaknesses.

Modern Application

In daily life, Muslims can incorporate this supplication into their routine, especially during moments of self-reflection or when facing challenges. It encourages individuals to remain mindful of their character and to seek help from Allah in becoming better individuals.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Seeking Refuge in Allah because it illustrates the Prophet's ﷺ practice of seeking protection from undesirable traits and circumstances.

Seeking Refuge in Allah