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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 5485 in the Book of The Book of Seeking Refuge with Allah.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #5485

Q: What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 5485 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 Prophet used to say: 'Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-hammi wal hazani, wal-kasali, wal-bukhli, wal-jubni, wa dala'id-dain, wa ghalabatir-rijal (O Allah, I seek refuge with You from worry, grie…"

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 أَحْمَدُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا الْقَاسِمُ، وَهُوَ ابْنُ يَزِيدَ الْجَرْمِيُّ عَنْ عَبْدِ الْعَزِيزِ، أَخْبَرَنِي عَمْرُو بْنُ أَبِي عَمْرٍو، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، قَالَ كَانَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ ‏ "‏ اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْهَمِّ وَالْحَزَنِ وَالْكَسَلِ وَالْبُخْلِ وَالْجُبْنِ وَضَلَعِ الدَّيْنِ وَغَلَبَةِ الرِّجَالِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

"The Prophet used to say: 'Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-hammi wal hazani, wal-kasali, wal-bukhli, wal-jubni, wa dala'id-dain, wa ghalabatir-rijal (O Allah, I seek refuge with You from worry, grief, laziness, miserliness, cowardice, difficult debt and being overpowered by men.)'"

Narrated by It was narrated that Anas bin Malik said:

Context

In this narration, Anas bin Malik recounts the supplications of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, where he seeks refuge from various negative states such as worry and grief. This hadith illustrates the Prophet's ﷺ awareness of human emotions and the importance of turning to Allah for support during challenging times.

Modern Application

Today, many Muslims incorporate such supplications into their daily prayers, using them as a means of seeking comfort and strength. This practice can help individuals navigate life's challenges with a sense of spiritual support.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Seeking Refuge in Allah because it emphasizes the importance of seeking protection from various negative states through supplication.

Seeking Refuge in Allah