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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 5501 in the Book of The Book of Seeking Refuge with Allah.

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Q: What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 5501 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Seeking Refuge with Allah), narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that :, states: "The Prophet used to seek refuge from being destined to an evil end, from his enemies rejoicing in his misfortune, from being overtaken by destruction and from the difficult moment of a calamity."

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 سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ سُمَىٍّ، عَنْ أَبِي صَالِحٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ يَسْتَعِيذُ مِنْ سُوءِ الْقَضَاءِ وَشَمَاتَةِ الأَعْدَاءِ وَدَرَكِ الشَّقَاءِ وَجَهْدِ الْبَلاَءِ ‏.‏

The Prophet used to seek refuge from being destined to an evil end, from his enemies rejoicing in his misfortune, from being overtaken by destruction and from the difficult moment of a calamity.

Narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that :

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ seeks refuge from various negative experiences, including bad endings and the joy of enemies at one's misfortunes. This supplication highlights the human desire for protection from adversity and the importance of seeking divine assistance in times of distress.

Modern Application

This hadith encourages individuals to make dua for protection against life's challenges. In today's world, where adversity can strike unexpectedly, seeking refuge in Allah can provide comfort and strength.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Supplication and Seeking Refuge in Allah because it emphasizes the act of seeking divine help from undesirable circumstances.

Supplication Seeking Refuge in Allah