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

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This hadith is from Sunan an-Nasa'i, which contains 5,768 hadiths across 52 books. It is hadith number 5458 in the Book of The Book of Seeking Refuge with Allah.

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Q: What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 5458 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Seeking Refuge with Allah), narrated by It was narrated that Anas bin Malik said:, states: ""The Messenger of Allah had supplications that he never omitted to recite. He used to say: 'Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-hammi, wal-hazani, wal-'ajzi, wal-kasali, wal-bukhli, wal-jubni, wa ghalab…"

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 عَلِيُّ بْنُ الْمُنْذِرِ، عَنِ ابْنِ فُضَيْلٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ إِسْحَاقَ، عَنِ الْمِنْهَالِ بْنِ عَمْرٍو، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، قَالَ كَانَ لِرَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم دَعَوَاتٌ لاَ يَدَعُهُنَّ كَانَ يَقُولُ ‏ "‏ اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْهَمِّ وَالْحَزَنِ وَالْعَجْزِ وَالْكَسَلِ وَالْبُخْلِ وَالْجُبْنِ وَغَلَبَةِ الرِّجَالِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

"The Messenger of Allah had supplications that he never omitted to recite. He used to say: 'Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-hammi, wal-hazani, wal-'ajzi, wal-kasali, wal-bukhli, wal-jubni, wa ghalabatar-rijal (O Allah, I seek refuge with You from worry, grief, incapacity, laziness, miserliness, cowardice and being overpowered by (other) men.)"

Narrated by It was narrated that Anas bin Malik said:

Context

Anas bin Malik narrates that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ regularly recited specific supplications to seek refuge from various negative states, including worry and cowardice. This hadith underscores the importance of turning to Allah in times of distress and seeking His protection from harmful traits. It highlights the proactive approach of the Prophet ﷺ in addressing emotional and spiritual challenges.

Modern Application

In today's fast-paced world, this hadith encourages individuals to engage in regular supplication as a means of coping with stress and anxiety. By seeking refuge in Allah, one can find peace and resilience in the face of life's challenges.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Supplication because it emphasizes the practice of making personal prayers to seek protection from negative emotions and situations.

Supplication