Sunan Ibn Majah #3575

Supplication
Da'if

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 عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ إِدْرِيسَ، عَنْ حُصَيْنٍ، عَنْ هِلاَلٍ، عَنْ فَرْوَةَ بْنِ نَوْفَلٍ، قَالَ سَأَلْتُ عَائِشَةَ عَنْ دُعَاءٍ، كَانَ يَدْعُو بِهِ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ فَقَالَتْ كَانَ يَقُولُ ‏ "‏ اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا عَمِلْتُ وَمِنْ شَرِّ مَا لَمْ أَعْمَلْ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
"I asked 'Aishah about a supplication that the Messenger of Allah (saas) used to say. She said that he used to say: 'Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min sharri ma 'amiltu, wa min sharri ma lam a'mal (O Allah, I seek refuge with You from the evil of that which I have done and the evil of that which I have not done).'"
Narrated by It was narrated that Farwah bin Nawfal said:

Context

This hadith recounts a conversation between Farwah bin Nawfal and 'Aishah regarding a specific supplication that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to recite. The supplication seeks refuge from the evil of one's own actions and those not yet committed, highlighting the importance of self-awareness and humility in one's relationship with Allah.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this supplication serves as a reminder to reflect on our actions and intentions. By seeking refuge from our own shortcomings, individuals can foster a mindset of continuous improvement and accountability in their daily interactions.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Supplication and Seeking Refuge in Allah because it emphasizes the act of seeking protection from the evils of one's actions and the importance of humility before Allah.

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This hadith is #3575 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Supplication. It is graded Da'if and narrated by It was narrated that Farwah bin Nawfal said:.

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