What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 5473 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Seeking Refuge with Allah), narrated by Abu Hurairah narrated that:, states: "The Messenger of Allah said: "Seek refuge with Allah from poverty, want and humiliation, and from wronging others or being wronged.""

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Hasan. Hasan hadiths are considered good and acceptable 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 5473 in the Book of The Book of Seeking Refuge with Allah.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #5473

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 يُونُسُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الأَعْلَى، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ وَهْبٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي مُوسَى بْنُ شَيْبَةَ، عَنِ الأَوْزَاعِيِّ، عَنْ إِسْحَاقَ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ أَبِي طَلْحَةَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي جَعْفَرُ بْنُ عِيَاضٍ، أَنَّ أَبَا هُرَيْرَةَ، حَدَّثَهُ عَنْ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ تَعَوَّذُوا بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الْفَقْرِ وَالْقِلَّةِ وَالذِّلَّةِ وَأَنْ تَظْلِمَ أَوْ تُظْلَمَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

The Messenger of Allah said: "Seek refuge with Allah from poverty, want and humiliation, and from wronging others or being wronged."

Narrated by Abu Hurairah narrated that:

Context

Abu Hurairah narrates that the Prophet ﷺ advised seeking refuge with Allah from poverty, humiliation, and injustice. This hadith emphasizes the importance of turning to Allah in times of need and the desire for a dignified life free from oppression.

Modern Application

In daily life, this hadith serves as a reminder to make supplications for protection against life's hardships. It encourages individuals to seek spiritual support and maintain hope in Allah's mercy during challenging times.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Supplication and Seeking Refuge in Allah because it highlights the act of turning to Allah for protection and assistance.

Supplication Seeking Refuge in Allah