What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 5488 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Seeking Refuge with Allah), narrated by It was narrated that Mus'ab bin Sa'd and 'Amr bin Maimun Al-Awdi said:, states: ""Sa'd used to teach his children these words as a teacher teaches his students, and he would say that the Messenger of Allah used to seek refuge (with Allah) with these words at the end of every pray…"

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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 5488 in the Book of The Book of Seeking Refuge with Allah.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #5488

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.

أَخْبَرَنِي هِلاَلُ بْنُ الْعَلاَءِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي قَالَ، حَدَّثَنَا عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ، عَنْ إِسْرَائِيلَ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الْمَلِكِ بْنِ عُمَيْرٍ، عَنْ مُصْعَبِ بْنِ سَعْدٍ، وَعَمْرِو بْنِ مَيْمُونٍ الأَوْدِيِّ، قَالاَ كَانَ سَعْدٌ يُعَلِّمُ بَنِيهِ هَؤُلاَءِ الْكَلِمَاتِ كَمَا يُعَلِّمُ الْمُكْتِبُ الْغِلْمَانَ وَيَقُولُ إِنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ يَتَعَوَّذُ بِهِنَّ فِي دُبُرِ كُلِّ صَلاَةٍ ‏ "‏ اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْبُخْلِ وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْجُبْنِ وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ أَنْ أُرَدَّ إِلَى أَرْذَلِ الْعُمُرِ وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ فِتْنَةِ الدُّنْيَا وَعَذَابِ الْقَبْرِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

"Sa'd used to teach his children these words as a teacher teaches his students, and he would say that the Messenger of Allah used to seek refuge (with Allah) with these words at the end of every prayer: 'Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-bukhli, wa a'udhu bika mnal-jubni, wa a'udhu bika an uradda ila ardhalil-'umuri, wa a'udhu bika min fitnatid-dunya, wa min 'adhabil-qabr (O Allah, I seek refuge with You from miserliness, and I seek refuge with You from cowardice, and I seek refuge with You from reaching the age of senility, and I seek refuge with You from the trials of this life and the torment of the grave.)'"

Narrated by It was narrated that Mus'ab bin Sa'd and 'Amr bin Maimun Al-Awdi said:

Context

This hadith illustrates the practice of seeking refuge in Allah from negative traits and circumstances at the end of prayers. It emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and the desire to improve oneself spiritually and morally.

Modern Application

In modern life, this practice can encourage individuals to engage in self-reflection and seek personal growth. It promotes the idea of turning to Allah for guidance and support in overcoming personal challenges.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Supplication because it highlights the significance of seeking Allah's help in avoiding negative traits and circumstances.

Supplication