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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 3604 in the Book of Supplication.

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Q: What is Sunan Ibn Majah 3604 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Supplication), narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that :, states: "the Messenger of Allah (saas) said: "In the morning say: 'Allahumma bika asbahna, wa bika amsayna, wa bika nahya, wa bika namut (O Allah, by Your leave we have reached the morning and by Your leave we…"

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 يَعْقُوبُ بْنُ حُمَيْدِ بْنِ كَاسِبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْعَزِيزِ بْنُ أَبِي حَازِمٍ، عَنْ سُهَيْلٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ‏ "‏ إِذَا أَصْبَحْتُمْ فَقُولُوا اللَّهُمَّ بِكَ أَصْبَحْنَا وَبِكَ أَمْسَيْنَا وَبِكَ نَحْيَى وَبِكَ نَمُوتُ وَإِذَا أَمْسَيْتُمْ فَقُولُوا اللَّهُمَّ بِكَ أَمْسَيْنَا وَبِكَ أَصْبَحْنَا وَبِكَ نَحْيَى وَبِكَ نَمُوتُ وَإِلَيْكَ الْمَصِيرُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

the Messenger of Allah (saas) said: "In the morning say: 'Allahumma bika asbahna, wa bika amsayna, wa bika nahya, wa bika namut (O Allah, by Your leave we have reached the morning and by Your leave we reach the evening, and by Your leave we live and by Your leave we die). And when evening comes, say: Allahumma bika amsayna, wa bika asbahna, wa bika nahya, wa bika namut, wa ilaykal-masir (O Allah, by Your leave we have reached the evening and by Your leave we reach the morning, and by Your leave we live and by Your leave we die, and unto You is our return)."

Narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that :

Context

In this hadith, Abu Hurairah narrates the morning and evening supplications taught by the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). These phrases express gratitude to Allah for the gift of life and the transition between night and day. The emphasis on remembrance of Allah in daily routines highlights the importance of maintaining a spiritual connection throughout one's life.

Modern Application

In our busy lives, incorporating these morning and evening supplications can enhance our spiritual practice. They serve as a reminder to pause, reflect, and express gratitude, fostering a deeper connection with Allah amidst daily responsibilities.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Gratitude and Supplication because it emphasizes the importance of expressing thanks to Allah and making supplications at the beginning and end of each day.

Gratitude Supplication