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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 5476 in the Book of The Book of Seeking Refuge with Allah.

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Q: What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 5476 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Seeking Refuge with Allah), narrated by Abu Hurairah said:, states: ""The Messenger of Allah used to say: 'Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min al-arba': min 'ilmin la yanfa'u, wa min qalbin la yakhsha'u, wa min nafsin la tashba'u, wa min du'a'in la yusma'u (O Allah, I seek…"

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 قُتَيْبَةُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا اللَّيْثُ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ، عَنْ أَخِيهِ، عَبَّادِ بْنِ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ أَنَّهُ سَمِعَ أَبَا هُرَيْرَةَ، يَقُولُ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ ‏ "‏ اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الأَرْبَعِ مِنْ عِلْمٍ لاَ يَنْفَعُ وَمِنْ قَلْبٍ لاَ يَخْشَعُ وَمِنْ نَفْسٍ لاَ تَشْبَعُ وَمِنْ دُعَاءٍ لاَ يُسْمَعُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

"The Messenger of Allah used to say: 'Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min al-arba': min 'ilmin la yanfa'u, wa min qalbin la yakhsha'u, wa min nafsin la tashba'u, wa min du'a'in la yusma'u (O Allah, I seek refuge in You from four: From knowledge that is of no benefit, from a heart that is not humble, from a soul that is not satisfied and from a supplication that is not answered.)'"

Narrated by Abu Hurairah said:

Context

Abu Hurairah narrates that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ sought refuge from four specific negative states: unbeneficial knowledge, a heart that lacks humility, a soul that is never satisfied, and unanswered supplications. This hadith highlights the importance of spiritual awareness and the need to cultivate beneficial knowledge and a humble heart, while also acknowledging the challenges of spiritual fulfillment.

Modern Application

In everyday life, this hadith serves as a reminder to seek knowledge that is beneficial and to strive for humility. It encourages individuals to reflect on their spiritual state and to make meaningful supplications that connect them to Allah.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Supplication and Seeking Refuge in Allah because it emphasizes the importance of seeking refuge from negative states and the significance of making sincere supplications.

Supplication Seeking Refuge in Allah