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 5548 in the Book of The Book of Seeking Refuge with Allah.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #5548

Q: What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 5548 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.

أَخْبَرَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، 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 wronging (others) or being wronged, and from behaving or being treated in an ignorant manner.)"

Narrated by It was narrated from Umm Salamah that:

Context

In this hadith, Umm Salamah narrates that the Prophet ﷺ would recite a supplication upon leaving his house. This practice underscores the importance of seeking Allah's guidance and protection in daily activities. It serves as a model for Muslims to begin their day with mindfulness and reliance on Allah.

Modern Application

Muslims can adopt this supplication as part of their daily routine, particularly when starting new tasks or ventures. It encourages a mindset of seeking divine support and awareness of one's actions throughout the day.

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 and guidance before embarking on daily activities.

Supplication Seeking Refuge in Allah