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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 5503 in the Book of The Book of Seeking Refuge with Allah.

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Q: What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 5503 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Seeking Refuge with Allah), narrated by It was narrated that Abu Sa'eed said:, states: ""The Messenger of Allah used to seek refuge from the evil eye of the Jinn and the evil eye of humans. When Al-Mu'awwadhatan were revealed, he started to recite them and stopped reciting anything else…"

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 هِلاَلُ بْنُ الْعَلاَءِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا سَعِيدُ بْنُ سُلَيْمَانَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عَبَّادٌ، عَنِ الْجُرَيْرِيِّ، عَنْ أَبِي نَضْرَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ، قَالَ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَتَعَوَّذُ مِنْ عَيْنِ الْجَانِّ وَعَيْنِ الإِنْسِ فَلَمَّا نَزَلَتِ الْمُعَوِّذَتَانِ أَخَذَ بِهِمَا وَتَرَكَ مَا سِوَى ذَلِكَ ‏.‏

"The Messenger of Allah used to seek refuge from the evil eye of the Jinn and the evil eye of humans. When Al-Mu'awwadhatan were revealed, he started to recite them and stopped reciting anything else."

Narrated by It was narrated that Abu Sa'eed said:

Context

This hadith narrates how the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ sought refuge from the evil eye of both jinn and humans. Upon the revelation of Al-Mu'awwadhatan, he adopted these verses for protection, highlighting the significance of seeking Allah's help against negative influences. This practice reflects the importance of spiritual awareness and reliance on divine protection.

Modern Application

In daily life, many people recite specific prayers for protection against envy and harm. This hadith encourages believers to actively seek refuge in Allah, reinforcing the practice of making dua for personal safety and well-being.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Supplication and Seeking Refuge in Allah because it emphasizes the importance of seeking divine protection through prayer.

Supplication Seeking Refuge in Allah