What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 5529 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Seeking Refuge with Allah), narrated by It was narrated from Sulaiman bin Sinan Al-Muzani that he heard Abu Hurairah say:, states: ""I heard Abu Al-Qasim say, during his prayer: 'Allahumma, inni a'udhu bika min fitnatil-qabri, wa fitnatid-dajjali, wa min fitnatil-mahya wal-mamati, wa min harri jahannam (O Allah, I seek refuge wit…"

Is this hadith authentic?

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 5529 in the Book of The Book of Seeking Refuge with Allah.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #5529

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 عَمْرُو بْنُ سَوَّادٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ وَهْبٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عَمْرُو بْنُ الْحَارِثِ، عَنْ يَزِيدَ بْنِ أَبِي حَبِيبٍ، عَنْ سُلَيْمَانَ بْنِ سِنَانٍ الْمُزَنِيِّ، أَنَّهُ سَمِعَ أَبَا هُرَيْرَةَ، يَقُولُ سَمِعْتُ أَبَا الْقَاسِمِ، صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ فِي صَلاَتِهِ ‏ "‏ اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ فِتْنَةِ الْقَبْرِ وَمِنْ فِتْنَةِ الدَّجَّالِ وَمِنْ فِتْنَةِ الْمَحْيَا وَالْمَمَاتِ وَمِنْ حَرِّ جَهَنَّمَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ هَذَا الصَّوَابُ ‏.‏

"I heard Abu Al-Qasim say, during his prayer: 'Allahumma, inni a'udhu bika min fitnatil-qabri, wa fitnatid-dajjali, wa min fitnatil-mahya wal-mamati, wa min harri jahannam (O Allah, I seek refuge with You from the trial of the grave, and from the tribulation of the Dajjal, and from the trials of life and death, and from the heat of Hell.)'"

Narrated by It was narrated from Sulaiman bin Sinan Al-Muzani that he heard Abu Hurairah say:

Context

Abu Hurairah narrates that the Prophet ﷺ sought refuge in Allah during his prayer from various trials, including the tribulations of the grave and the Dajjal. This supplication emphasizes the significance of seeking divine protection against life's challenges and the afterlife's uncertainties, highlighting the need for spiritual resilience.

Modern Application

In our daily lives, we face numerous challenges that can test our faith and resolve. Making supplications like the one mentioned in this hadith can provide comfort and strength, reminding us to seek Allah's guidance and protection in times of difficulty.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Supplication because it illustrates the practice of seeking refuge in Allah through prayer, which is a fundamental aspect of a believer's relationship with their Creator.

Supplication