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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 5495 in the Book of The Book of Seeking Refuge with Allah.

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Q: What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 5495 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Seeking Refuge with Allah), narrated by It was narrated from Umm Salamah that :, states: "When the Prophet went out of his house, he said: "Bismillahi Rabbi! A'udhu bika min an azilla aw adilla aw azlima aw uzlama, aw ajhala aw yujhala 'alayya (In the name of Allah, my Lord, I seek refuge…"

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.

أَخْبَرَنِي مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ قُدَامَةَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا جَرِيرٌ، عَنْ مَنْصُورٍ، عَنِ الشَّعْبِيِّ، عَنْ أُمِّ سَلَمَةَ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ إِذَا خَرَجَ مِنْ بَيْتِهِ قَالَ ‏ "‏ بِسْمِ اللَّهِ رَبِّ أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ أَنْ أَزِلَّ أَوْ أَضِلَّ أَوْ أَظْلِمَ أَوْ أُظْلَمَ أَوْ أَجْهَلَ أَوْ يُجْهَلَ عَلَىَّ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

When the Prophet went out of his house, he said: "Bismillahi Rabbi! A'udhu bika min an azilla aw adilla aw azlima aw uzlama, aw ajhala aw yujhala 'alayya (In the name of Allah, my Lord, I seek refuge in You from falling into error or going astray, or wrongdoing (others) or being wronged, and from behaving or being treated in an ignorant manner.)"

Narrated by It was narrated from Umm Salamah that :

Context

This hadith highlights the importance of seeking Allah's protection before embarking on daily activities. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would recite a supplication upon leaving his home, asking for refuge from misguidance, wrongdoing, and ignorance. This practice emphasizes the need for divine guidance and protection in our actions and decisions.

Modern Application

In today's fast-paced world, many people find themselves facing numerous challenges and uncertainties. By incorporating this supplication into our daily routines, we can seek Allah's guidance and protection, helping us navigate life's complexities with wisdom and integrity.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Supplication and Seeking Refuge in Allah because it illustrates the Prophet's ﷺ practice of invoking Allah's protection before engaging in daily activities.

Supplication Seeking Refuge in Allah