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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 Ibn Majah, which contains 4,345 hadiths across 38 books. It is hadith number 3598 in the Book of Supplication.

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Q: What is Sunan Ibn Majah 3598 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Supplication), narrated by It was narrated that Abu Hurairah that :, states: "the Messenger of Allah (saas) said: "There are three supplications that will undoubtedly be answered: the supplication of one who has been wronged; the supplication of the traveler; and the supplicati…"

Supplication

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 بَكْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ بَكْرٍ السَّهْمِيُّ، عَنْ هِشَامٍ الدَّسْتَوَائِيِّ، عَنْ يَحْيَى بْنِ أَبِي كَثِيرٍ، عَنْ أَبِي جَعْفَرٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ‏ "‏ ثَلاَثُ دَعَوَاتٍ يُسْتَجَابُ لَهُنَّ لاَ شَكَّ فِيهِنَّ دَعْوَةُ الْمَظْلُومِ وَدَعْوَةُ الْمُسَافِرِ وَدَعْوَةُ الْوَالِدِ لِوَلَدِهِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

the Messenger of Allah (saas) said: "There are three supplications that will undoubtedly be answered: the supplication of one who has been wronged; the supplication of the traveler; and the supplication of a father for his child."

Narrated by It was narrated that Abu Hurairah that :

Context

In this hadith narrated by Abu Hurairah, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasizes the power and significance of three specific supplications that are guaranteed to be answered. These include the supplication of the oppressed, the traveler, and a parent's prayer for their child. This highlights the importance of justice, the value of sincere prayer, and the profound bond between parents and their children.

Modern Application

In today's world, making dua can be a source of comfort and hope for many. When faced with injustice or hardship, individuals often turn to prayer as a means of seeking support and guidance. Parents may also find solace in praying for their children's well-being and success, reinforcing the importance of family bonds.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Supplication and Community because it highlights the significance of prayer in seeking help and support within the community.

Supplication Community