Sunan Ibn Majah #34

The Book of Purification and its Sunnah
Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ أَبِي بُكَيْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا إِسْرَائِيلُ، حَدَّثَنَا يُوسُفُ بْنُ أَبِي بُرْدَةَ، سَمِعْتُ أَبِي يَقُولُ، دَخَلْتُ عَلَى عَائِشَةَ فَسَمِعْتُهَا تَقُولُ، كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ إِذَا خَرَجَ مِنَ الْغَائِطِ قَالَ ‏ "‏ غُفْرَانَكَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو الْحَسَنِ بْنُ سَلَمَةَ وَأَخْبَرَنَا أَبُو حَاتِمٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو غَسَّانَ النَّهْدِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا إِسْرَائِيلُ، نَحْوَهُ ‏.‏
"I heard my father say: 'I entered upon 'Aishah, and I heard her say: "When the Messenger of Allah exited the toilet, he would say: Ghufranaka (I seek Your forgiveness).'" (Sahih) Another chain with similar wording.
Narrated by Yusuf bin Abi Burdah narrated:

Context

This hadith highlights a specific supplication made by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ after using the toilet. Aisha reported that he would say 'Ghufranaka' (I seek Your forgiveness) upon exiting. This practice reflects the Prophet's ﷺ awareness of seeking forgiveness and maintaining a humble attitude even in mundane activities.

Modern Application

In our daily routines, remembering to seek forgiveness, even after simple acts like using the bathroom, can foster a mindset of humility and gratitude. It encourages us to remain conscious of our actions and the need for divine mercy in all aspects of life.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Supplication and Prophetic Etiquette because it demonstrates the importance of seeking forgiveness and maintaining proper conduct in everyday situations.

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This hadith is #34 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of The Book of Purification and its Sunnah. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Yusuf bin Abi Burdah narrated:.

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