"I asked 'Aishah with what the Messenger of Allah would start Qiyam Al-Lail. She said: 'You have asked me about something that no one else has asked me about. He used to say Allahu Akbar ten times, and Subhan-Allah ten times, and Istaghfir-Allah ten times, and he would say, Allahummaghfirli, wahdini, warzuqni, wa'afini (O Allah, forgive me, guide me, grant me provision and give me good health,) and he would seek refuge from the difficulty of the standing on the Day of Resurrection.'"
Narrated by It was narrated that 'Asim bin Humaid said:
Context
In this hadith, 'Aishah, the wife of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, describes the way he would begin his night prayers (Qiyam Al-Lail). She emphasizes that he would start with a series of praises and supplications, including seeking forgiveness and guidance from Allah. This practice highlights the importance of starting prayers with humility and devotion, as well as the significance of seeking refuge from the challenges of the Day of Resurrection.
Modern Application
In today's context, when making dua, individuals can reflect on the Prophet's ﷺ method of beginning with praises and seeking forgiveness. This approach can enhance one's spiritual connection and mindfulness during personal prayers, encouraging a more profound sense of gratitude and reliance on Allah.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Supplication because it illustrates the Prophet's ﷺ specific practices in initiating his night prayers with supplications and praises.
Indeed, your Lord knows, [O Muhammad], that you stand [in prayer] almost two thirds of the night or half of it or a third of it, and [so do] a group of those with you. And Allah determines [the extent of] the night and the day. He has known that you [Muslims] will not be able to do it and has turned to you in forgiveness, so recite what is easy [for you] of the Qur'an. He has known that there will be among you those who are ill and others traveling throughout the land seeking [something] of the bounty of Allah and others fighting for the cause of Allah. So recite what is easy from it and establish prayer and give zakah and loan Allah a goodly loan. And whatever good you put forward for yourselves - you will find it with Allah. It is better and greater in reward. And seek forgiveness of Allah. Indeed, Allah is Forgiving and Merciful.
This hadith is #5544 from Sunan an-Nasa'i, in the Book of The Book of Seeking Refuge with Allah. It is graded Da'if and narrated by It was narrated that 'Asim bin Humaid said:.
