Sunan an-Nasa'i: The Book of Seeking Refuge with Allah

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Chapter: What was Narrated Concerning Al-Mu'awwidhatain (Two Surahs Seeking Refuge with Allah)

It was narrated from Mu'adh bin 'Abdullah that his father said:
"It was raining and dark, and we were waiting for the Messenger of Allah [SAW] to lead us in prayer. Then the Messenger of Allah [SAW] came out to lead us in prayer and he said: 'Say.' I said: 'What should I say?' He said: 'Say: He is Allah, (the) One and Al-Mu'awwadhatain in the evening and in the morning, three times, and that will suffice you against everything.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5428
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 1
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5430
It was narrated from Mu'adh bin 'Abdullah bin Khubaib that his father said:
"I was with the Messenger of Allah [SAW] on the road to Makkah when I found myself alone with the Messenger of Allah [SAW]. I drew close to him and he said: 'Say.' I said: 'What should I say?' He said: 'Say.' I said: 'What should I say?' He said: 'Say: I seek refuge with (Allah) the Lord of the daybreak...' until he finished (the Surah), then he said: 'Say: I seek refuge with (Allah) the Lord of mankind...' until he finished it. Then he said: 'The people cannot seek refuge with Allah by means of anything better than these two.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5429
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 2
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5431
It was narrated that 'Uqbah bin 'Amir Al-Juhani said:
"While I was leading the Messenger of Allah [SAW] on his mount on a military campaign, he said: 'O 'Uqbah, say!' I listened, then he said: 'O 'Uqbah, say!' I listened, then he said it a third time. I said: 'What should I say?' He said: 'Say: He is Allah, (the) One...' and he recited the Surah to the end. Then he recited: 'Say: I seek refuge with (Allah) the Lord of the daybreak...' and I recited it with him until the end. Then he recited: 'Say: I seek refuge with (Allah) the Lord of mankind...' and I recited it with him until the end. Then he said: 'No one ever sought refuge (with Allah) by means of anything like them.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5430
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 3
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5432
It was narrated that 'Uqbah bin 'Amir Al-Juhani said:
"The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said to me: 'Say.' I said: 'What should I say?' He said: 'Say: He is Allah (the) One,' 'Say: I seek refuge with (Allah) the Lord of the daybreak,' 'Say: I seek refuge with (Allah) the Lord of mankind.' The Messenger of Allah [SAW] recited them, then he said: 'The people have never recited anything like them, or the people have never sought refuge (with Allah) by means of anything like them.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5431
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 4
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5433
Abu 'Abdullah narrated that Ibn 'Abis Al-Juhani told him that:
The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said to him: "O Ibn 'Abis, shall I not tell you of the best thing with which those who seek refuge with Allah may do so?" He said: "Yes, O Messenger of Allah." He said: "Say: I seek refuge with (Allah) the Lord of the daybreak.", "Say: I seek refuge with (Allah) the Lord of mankind." - these two Surahs."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5432
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 5
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5434
It was narrated that 'Uqbah bin 'Amir said:
"The Prophet [SAW] was given a gray mule which he rode, and 'Uqbah led it. The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said to 'Uqbah: 'Recite.' He said: 'What should I recite, O Messenger of Allah?' He said: 'Recite: 'Say: I seek refuge with (Allah) the Lord of the daybreak, from the evil of what He has created.' And he repeated it until I had learned it."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5433
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 6
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5435
It was narrated from 'Uqbah bin 'Amir that :
He asked the Messenger of Allah [SAW] about Al-Mu'awwidhatain. 'Uqbah said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] recited them when he led us in Salah Al-Ghadah (As-Subh)."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5434
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 7
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5436
It was narrated from 'Uqbah that:
The Messenger of Allah [SAW] recited them in the Subh prayer.
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5435
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 8
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5437
It was narrated that 'Uqbah bin 'Amir said:
"I was leading the Messenger of Allah [SAW] (on his mount) on a journey, and the Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: 'O 'Uqbah, shall I not teach you the best two Surahs that can be recited?' And he taught me: 'Say: I seek refuge with (Allah) the Lord of the daybreak.' And 'Say: I seek refuge with (Allah) the Lord of mankind...' He thought that I did not seem too overjoyed with them, so when he stopped to pray Subh, he recited them when he led the people in the Subh prayer. When the Messenger of Allah [SAW] finished praying, he turned to me and said: 'O 'Uqbah, what do you think?'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5436
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 9
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5438
It was narrated that 'Uqbah bin 'Amir said:
"While I was leading the Messenger of Allah [SAW] (on his mount) in one of these mountain passes, he said: 'Why don't you ride, O 'Uqbah?' I had too much respect for the Messenger of Allah [SAW] to ride the mount of the Messenger of Allah [SAW]. Then he said: 'Why don't you ride, O 'Uqbah?' I was worried that I might be disobeying him, so he got off, and I rode for a little while, then I got off and the Messenger of Allah [SAW] rode. Then he said: 'Shall I not teach you two of the best Surahs that the people recite?' And he taught me: 'Say: I seek refuge with (Allah) the Lord of the daybreak,' and 'Say: I seek refuge with (Allah) the Lord of mankind." Then the Iqamah was said and he went forward and recited them. Then he passed by me and said: 'What do you think, O 'Uqbah bin 'Amir? Recite them every time you go to sleep and get up.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5437
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 10
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5439
It was narrated that 'Uqbah bin 'Amir said:
"I was walking with the Messenger of Allah [SAW] and he said: "O 'Uqbah, say!' I said: 'What should I say, O Messenger of Allah?' He did not answer me, then h esaid: 'O 'Uqbah, say!' I said: 'What should I say, O Messenger of Allah?' But he did not answer me. I said: 'O Allah, make him answer me.' He said: 'O 'Uqbah, say!' I said: 'What should I say, O Messenger of Allah?' He said: 'Say: I seek refuge with (Allah) the Lord of the daybreak...' So I recited it until I came to the end. Then he said: 'Say,' and I said: 'What should I say, O Messenger of Allah?' He said: 'Say: I seek refuge with (Allah) the Lord of mankind...,' so I recited it until I came to the end. Then the Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: 'No one who asks has ever asked by means of anything like them, and no one who seeks refuge has ever sought refuge with anything like them.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5438
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 11
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5440
It was narrated that 'Uqbah bin 'Amir said:
"I came to the Messenger of Allah [SAW] while he was riding, and I put my hand on his foot and said: 'Teach me Surah Hud, teach me Surah Yusuf. He said: 'You will never recite anything more precious before Allah, the Mighty and Sublime, than: 'Say: I seek refuge with (Allah) the Lord of the daybreak.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5439
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 12
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5441
It was narrated from 'Uqbah bin 'Amir that:
The Prophet [SAW] said: "There have been revealed to me Verses the like of which has never been seen: 'Say: I seek refuge with (Allah) the Lord of the daybreak...' to the end of the Surah, and 'Say: I seek refuge with (Allah) the Lord of mankind...' to the end of the Surah."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5440
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 13
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5442
It was narrated that Jabir bin 'Abdullah said:
"The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said to me: 'Recite, O Jabir!' I said: 'What should I recite, may my father and mother be ransomed for you, O Messenger of Allah?' He said: Recite: 'Say: I seek refuge with (Allah) the Lord of the daybreak...,' and: 'Say: I seek refuge with (Allah) the Lord of mankind...' So I recited them, and he said: 'Recite them, for you will never recite anything like them.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5441
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 14
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5443
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Chapter: Seeking Refuge With Allah From a Heart That Does Not Feel Humble

It was narrated from 'Abdullah bin Amr that:
The Prophet [SAW] used to seek refuge (with Allah) from four things: From knowledge that is of no benefit, from a heart that does not feel humble, from a supplication that is not heard, and a soul that is never satisfied.
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5442
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 15
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5444
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Chapter: Seeking Refuge From the Tribulation of the Heart

It was narrated from 'Umar that:
The Prophet [SAW] used to seek refuge with Allah from cowardice, miserliness, the tribulation of the heart and the torment of the grave.
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5443
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 16
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5445
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Chapter: Seeking Refuge from the Evil of One's Hearing and Seeing

It was narrated that Shakal bin Humaid said:
"I came to the Prophet [SAW] and said: 'O Prophet of Allah, teach me words by means of which I may seek refuge with Allah.' He took me by the hand and said: 'Say: A'udhu bika min sharri sam'i, wa sharri basari, wa sharri lisani, wa sharri qalbi, wa sharri mani (I seek refuge with You from the evil of my hearing, the evil of my seeing, the evil of my tongue, the evil of my heart, and the evil of my sperm).'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5444
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 17
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5446
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Chapter: Seeking Refuge from Cowardice

It was narrated that 'Abudl-Malik bin 'Umair said:
"I heard Mus'ab bin Sa'd (narrate) about his father: 'He used to tech us five things, which he said that the Messenger of Allah [SAW] used to recite in his supplication: 'Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-bukhli, wa a'udhu bika minal-jubni, wa a'udhu bika an uradda ila ardhalil-'umuri, wa a'udhu bika min fitnatid-dunya, wa a'udhu bika min 'adhabil-qabr (O Allah, I seek refuge in You from miserliness, and I seek refuge in You from cowardice, and I seek refuge in You from reaching the age of senility, and I seek refuge in You from the trials of this world, and I seek refuge in You from the torment of the grave).'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5445
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 18
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5447
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Chapter: Seeking Refuge from Miserliness

It was narrated that Ibn Mas'ud said:
"The Prophet [SAW] used to seek refuge (with Allah) from five things: From miserliness, cowardice, reaching the age of second childhood, the tribulation of the heart and the torment of the grave."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5446
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 19
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5448
It was narrated that 'Amr bin Maimun Al-Awdi said:
"Sa'd used to teach his children these words as a teacher teaches his students, and he said that the Messenger of Allah [SAW] used to seek refuge by means of them at the end of every prayer: 'Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-bukhli, wa a'udhu bika minal-jubni, wa a'udhu bika an uradda ila ardhalil-'umuri, wa a'udhu bika min fitnatid-dunya, wa a'udhu bika min 'adhabil-qabr (O Allah, I seek refuge with You from miserliness, and I seek refuge in You from cowardice, and I seek refuge in You from reaching the age of senility, and I seek refuge in You from the trials of this world, and I seek refuge in You from the torment of the grave.) So I narrated that to Mus'ab and he said that he told the truth."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5447
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 20
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5449
It was narrated from Anas that:
The Messenger of Allah [SAW] used to say: "Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-'ajzi, wal-kasali, wal-bukhli, wal-harami, 'adhabil-qabr wa fitnatil-mahya wal-mamat (O Allah, I seek refuge in You from incapacity and laziness, and miserliness and old age, and the torment of the grave, and the trials of life and death.)"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5448
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 21
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5450
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Chapter: Seeking Refuge from Worry

It was narrated that Anas bin Malik said:
"The Messenger of Allah [SAW] had supplications that he never omitted to recite. He used to say: 'Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-hammi, wal-hazani, wal-'ajzi, wal-kasali, wal-bukhli, wal-jubni, wa ghalabatar-rijal (O Allah, I seek refuge with You from worry, grief, incapacity, laziness, miserliness, cowardice and being overpowered by (other) men.)"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5449
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 22
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5451
It was narrated that Anas bin Malik said:
"The Messenger of Allah [SAW] had supplications that he never neglected. He used to say: 'Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-hammi, wal-hazani, wal-'ajzi, wal-kasali, wal-bukhli, wal-jubni, wad-daini, wa ghalabatar-rijal (O Allah, I seek refuge with You from worry, grief, incapacity, laziness, miserliness, cowardice, debt, and being overpowered by (other) men.)"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5450
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 23
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5452
Anas said:
"The Prophet [SAW] used to say in his supplication: 'Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-kasali, wal-harami, wal-jubni, wal-bukhli, wa fitnatid-dajjali, wa 'adhabil-qabr (O Allah, I seek refuge in You from laziness, old age, cowardice, miserliness, the tribulation of the Dajjal and the torment of the grave.)"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5451
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 24
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5453
It was narrated from Anas that:
The Prophet [SAW] used to say: "Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-'ajzi, wal-kasali, wal-harami, wal-bukhli, wal-jubni, wa 'audhu bika min 'adhabil-qabri, wa min fitnatil-mahya wal-mamati (O Allah, I seek refuge in You from incapacity, laziness, old age, miserliness and cowardice, and I seek refuge in You from the torment of the grave, and from the trials of life and death.)"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5452
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 25
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5454
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Chapter: Seeking Refuge from Grief

It was narrated from Anas bin Malik, that :
When the Messenger of Allah [SAW] supplicated, he would say: "Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-hammi, wal-hazani, wal-'ajzi, wal-kasali, wal-bukhli, wal-jubni, wad-dala'id-daini, wa ghalabatir-rijal (O Allah, I seek refuge with You from worry, grief, incapacity, laziness, miserliness, cowardice, difficult debt and being overpowered by men.)"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5453
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 26
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5455
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Chapter: Seeking Refuge from Debt and Sin

It was narrated that 'Aishah said:
"The Messenger of Allah [SAW] often used to seek refuge (with Allah) from debt and sin. I said: 'O Messenger of Allah, how often you seek refuge from debt!' He said: 'Whoever gets into debt speaks and lies, and makes a promise and breaks it.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5454
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 27
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5456
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Chapter: Seeking Refuge from the Evil of Hearing and Seeing

It was narrated that Shakal bin Humaid said:
"I came to the Prophet [SAW] and said: 'O Prophet of Allah, teach me words by which I may seek refuge (with Allah).' He took me by the hand then said: 'Say: A'udhu bika min sharri sam'i, wa sharri basari, wa sharri lisani, wa sharri qalbi, wa sharri mani (I seek refuge in You from the evil of my hearing, the evil of my seeing, the evil of my tongue, the evil of my heart, and the evil of my sperm),' until I had memorized it." Waki' contradicted him in the wordings.
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5455
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 28
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5457
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Chapter: Seeking Refuge from the Evil of Seeing

It was narrated from Shutair bin Shakal bin Humaid, that his father said:
"I said: 'O Messenger of Allah, teach me a supplication from which I may benefit.' He said: 'Say: Allahumma 'afini min sharri sam'i, wa basari, wa lisani, wa qalbi, wa min sharri mani (O Allah, protect me from the evil of my hearing, my seeing, my tongue and my heart, and from the evil of my sperm.)'" - Meaning sexual organ.
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5456
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 29
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5458
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Chapter: Seeking Refuge from Laziness

It was narrated that Khalid said:
"Humaid narrated: 'Anas - bin Malik - was asked about the torment of the grave and about the Dajjal. He said: "The Prophet of Allah [SAW] used to say: Allahumma, inni a'udhu bika minal-kasali, wal-harami, wal-jubni, wal-bukhli, wa fitnatid-dajjali, wa 'adhabil-qabr (O Allah, I seek refuge with You from laziness, old age, cowardice, stinginess, the tribulation of the Dajjal and the torment of the grave.)'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5457
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 30
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5459
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Chapter: Seeking Refuge from Incapacity

It was narrated that Zaid bin Arqam said:
"I will not teach you anything but that which the Messenger of Allah [SAW] used to teach us. He said: 'Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min al-'ajzi wal-kasali, wal-bukhli, wal-jubni, wal-harami, wa 'adhabil-qabri, Allahumma ati nafsi taqwaha, wa zakkiha anta khairu min zakkaha, anta waliyyuha wa mawlaha. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min qalbin la yakhsha'u wa min nafsin la tashba'u wa 'ilmin la yanfa'u wa da'watin la yustajabu laha (O Allah, I seek refuge in You from incapacity, laziness, miserliness, cowardice, old age, the torment of the grave. O Allah, make my soul obedient and purify it, for You are the best One to purify it, You are its Guardian and Lord. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from a heart that is not humble, a soul that is not satisfied, knowledge that is of no benefit and a supplication that is not answered.)"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5458
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 31
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5460
It was narrated from Anas that:
The Prophet of Allah [SAW] said: "Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min al-'ajzi, wal-kasali, wal-bukhli, wal-jubni, wal-harami, wa 'adhabil-qabri, wa fitnatil-mahya wal-mamat (O Allah, I seek refuge in You from incapacity, laziness, miserliness, cowardice, old age, the torment of the grave and the trials of life and death.)"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5459
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 32
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5461
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Chapter: Seeking Refuge from Humiliation

It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that:
The Messenger of Allah [SAW] used to say: "Allahumma, inni a'udhu bika minal-faqri wa a'udhu bika min al-qillati wadh-dhillati, wa a'udhu bika an azlima aw uzlam (O Allah, I seek refuge with you from poverty, I seek refuge with You from want and humiliation, and I seek refuge with You from wronging others or being wronged.)" Al-Awza'I contradicted him.
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5460
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 33
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5462
Abu Hurairah said:
"The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: 'Seek refuge with Allah from poverty, want, humiliation and wronging others or being wronged.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5461
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 34
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5463
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah,:
From the Prophet [SAW], that he used to say: "Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-qillati wal-faqri, wadh-dhillati wa a'udhu bika min azlima aw uzlam (O Allah, I seek refuge with You from want, poverty and humiliation, and I seek refuge with You from wronging others or being wronged.)"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5462
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 35
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5464
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Chapter: Seeking Refuge from Want

Abu Hurairah said:
"The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: 'Seek refuge with Allah from poverty, want and humiliation, and from wronging others or being wronged.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5463
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 36
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5465
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Chapter: Seeking Refuge from Poverty

Abu Hurairah narrated that:
The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: "Seek refuge with Allah from poverty, want and humiliation, and from wronging others or being wronged."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5464
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 37
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5466
Muslim - meaning bin Abi Bakrah - narrated that:
He heard his father say following the prayer: "Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-kufri wal-faqri, wa 'adhabil-qabri (O Allah, I seek refuge with You from Kufr, poverty and the torment of the grave.)" I started to recite them and he said: "O my son, where did you learn these words?" I said: "O my father, I heard you saying this supplication at the end of the prayer, and I learned them from you." He said: "Continue to recite them, O my son, for the Prophet of Allah [SAW] used to say this supplication at the end of the prayer."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5465
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 38
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5467
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Chapter: Seeking Refuge from the Evils of the Trials of the Grave

It was narrated that 'Aishah said:
"The Messenger of Allah [SAW] often used to say these words in his supplication:

'Allahumma, inni a'udhu bika min fitnatin-nari, wa 'adhabin-nari, wa fitnatil-qabri, wa 'adhabil-qabr, wa sharri fitnatil masihid-dajjal, wa sharri fitnatil-faqri, wa sharri fitnatil-ghina. Allahummaghsil khatayaya bima'ith-thalji wal-baradi wa anqi qalbi minal-khataya kama anqaitath-thawbal-abyada min ad-danasi, wa ba'id baini wa baina khatayaya kama ba'adta bainal-mashriqi wal-maghrib. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min al-kasali wal harami, wal ma'thami wal-maghram

(O Allah, I seek refuge with You from the tribulation of the Fire and the torment of the Fire, from the tribulation of the grave and the torment of the grave, from the evil of the tribulation of the Al-Masihid-Dajjal, from the evil of the tribulation of poverty and from the evil of the tribulation of richness. O Allah, wash away my sins with the water of snow and hail, and cleanse my heart from all the sins as you would cleanse white garment from the filth, and put a great distance between me and my sins, as great as the distance You have made between the East and the West. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from laziness, old age, sin and debt.)'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5466
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 39
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5468
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Chapter: Seeking Refuge from a Soul that is not Satisfied

Abu Hurairah said:
"The Messenger of Allah [SAW] used to say: 'Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min al-arba': min 'ilmin la yanfa'u, wa min qalbin la yakhsha'u, wa min nafsin la tashba'u, wa min du'a'in la yusma'u (O Allah, I seek refuge in You from four: From knowledge that is of no benefit, from a heart that is not humble, from a soul that is not satisfied and from a supplication that is not answered.)'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5467
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 40
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5469
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Chapter: Seeking Refuge from Hunger

It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said:
"The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: 'Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-ju'I, fa innahu bi'sad-daji'u, wa a'udhu bika minal-khiyanati, fa innahu bi'satil-bitanah (O Allah, I seek refuge in You from hunger, for it is a bad companion, and I seek refuge with You from treachery, for it is a bad thing to hide in one's heart.)'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5468
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 41
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5470
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Chapter: Seeking Refuge from Treachery

It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said:
"The Messenger of Allah [SAW] used to say: 'Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-ju'i, fa innahu bi'sad-daji'u, wa a'udhu bika minal-khiyanati, fa innahu bi'satil-bitanah (O Allah, I seek refuge in You from hunger, for it is a bad companion, and I seek refuge with You from treachery, for it is a bad thing to hide in one's heart.)'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5469
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 42
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5471
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Chapter: Seeking Refuge from Opposing the Truth, Hypocrisy and Bad Manners

It was narrated from Anas that :
The Prophet [SAW] used to say these supplications: "Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min 'ilmin la yanfa'u, wa qalbin la yakhsha'u, wa du'a'in la yasma'u, wa nafsin la tashba'u. (O Allah, I seek refuge with You from knowledge that is of no benefit, a heart that is not humble, a supplication that is not heard and a soul that is not satisfied.)" Then he would say: 'Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min ha'ula'il-arba' (O Allah, I seek refuge with You from these four.)'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5470
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 43
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5472
Abu Hurairah said:
"The Messenger of Allah [SAW] used to say in his supplication: 'Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minash-shiqaqi wan-nifaqi, wa suw'il-akhlaq (O Allah, I seek refuge with You from opposing the truth, hypocrisy and bad manners.)'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5471
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 44
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5473
22

Chapter: Seeking Refuge from Debt

It was narrated that 'Aishah said:
"The Messenger of Allah [SAW] often used to seek refuge (with Allah) from debt and sin. It was said to him: 'O Messenger of Allah! You often seek refuge from debt and sin?' He said: 'If a man gets into debt, he speaks and lies, and he makes a promise and breaks it.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5472
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 45
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5474
23

Chapter: Seeking Refuge from Debt

Abu Sa'eed said:
"I heard the Messenger of Allah [SAW] say: 'A'udhu billahi minal-kufri wad-dain. (I seek refuge with Allah from Kufr and debt.)' A man said: 'O Messenger of Allah, are you equating debt with Kufr?' The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: 'Yes.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5473
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 46
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5475
It was narrated from Abu Sa'eed that:
The Prophet [SAW] said: "A'udhu billahi minal-kufri wad-dain. (I seek refuge with Allah from Kufr and debt.)" A man said: "Are you equating debt with Kufr?" He said: "Yes."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5474
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 47
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5476
24

Chapter: Seeking Refuge from Being Overwhelmed with Debt

It was narrated from 'Abdullah bin 'Amr bin Al-'As that:
The Messenger of Allah [SAW] used to say these words in his supplication: "Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min ghalabatid-dain, wa ghalabatil-'aduwwi, wa shamatatil-a'da'. (O Allah, I seek refuge with You from being overwhelmed with debt, from being overpowered by the enemy and from the enemy rejoicing over my misfortunes.)'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5475
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 48
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5477
25

Chapter: Seeking Refuge from Difficult Debt

It was narrated that Anas bin Malik said:
"The Prophet [SAW] used to say: 'Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-hammi wal hazani, wal-kasali, wal-bukhli, wal-jubni, wa dala'id-dain, wa ghalabatir-rijal (O Allah, I seek refuge with You from worry, grief, laziness, miserliness, cowardice, difficult debt and being overpowered by men.)'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5476
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 49
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5478
26

Chapter: Seeking Refuge with Allah from the Evil of the Trials of Richness

It was narrated that 'Aishah said:
"The Messenger of Allah [SAW] used to say: 'Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min 'adhabil-qabri, wa fitnatin-nar, wa fitnatil-qabr, wa 'adhabil-qabr, wa sharri fitnati masihid-dajjali wa sharri fitnatil-ghana', wa sharri fitnatil-faqri. Allahummaghsil khatayaya kama naqqaitath-thawbal-abyada minad-danas. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-kasali walharami wal-maghrami wal-ma'tham (O Allah, I seek refuge with You from the torment of the grave, the tribulation of the Fire, the tribulation of the grave and the torment of the grave, the evil of the tribulation of Masihid-Dajjal, the evil of the tribulation of richness and the evil of the tribulation of poverty. O Allah, wash away my sins with water of snow and hail, and cleanse my heart of sin as a white garment is cleansed of filth. O Allah, I seek refuge with You from laziness, old age, debt and sin.)'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5477
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 50
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5479
27

Chapter: Seeking Refuge from the Trials of This World

Mus'ab bin Sa'd said that :
Sa'd used to teach him these words, narrating from the Prophet [SAW]: "Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-bukhli, wa a'udhu bika minal-jubni, wa a'udhu bika an uradda ila ardhalil-'umuri, wa a'udhu bika min fitnatid-dunya wa 'adhabil-qabr (O Allah, I seek refuge with You from miserliness, and I seek refuge with You from cowardice, and I seek refuge with You from reaching the age of senility, and I seek refuge in You from the trials of this world and the torment of the grave.)"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5478
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 51
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5480
It was narrated that Mus'ab bin Sa'd and 'Amr bin Maimun Al-Awdi said:
"Sa'd used to teach his children these words as a teacher teaches his students, and he would say that the Messenger of Allah [SAW] used to seek refuge (with Allah) with these words at the end of every prayer: 'Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-bukhli, wa a'udhu bika mnal-jubni, wa a'udhu bika an uradda ila ardhalil-'umuri, wa a'udhu bika min fitnatid-dunya, wa min 'adhabil-qabr (O Allah, I seek refuge with You from miserliness, and I seek refuge with You from cowardice, and I seek refuge with You from reaching the age of senility, and I seek refuge with You from the trials of this life and the torment of the grave.)'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5479
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 52
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5481
It was narrated from 'Umar that:
The Prophet [SAW] used to seek refuge with Allah from cowardice, miserliness, reaching the age of second childhood, the trials of the heart and the torment of the grave.
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5480
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 53
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5482
It was narrated that 'Urwah bin Maimun said:
"I heard 'Umar bin Al-Khattab say: 'The Messenger of Allah [SAW] used to seek refuge with Allah from five things and say: Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-jubni, wal-bukhli, wa suw'il-'umuri, wa fitnatis-sadri wa 'adhabil-qabr (O Allah, I seek refuge with You from cowardice, miserliness, reaching the age of second childhood, the trials of the heart and the torment of the grave.)'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5481
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 54
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5483
It was narrated that 'Amr bin Maimun said:
"The Companions of Muhammad [SAW] told me that the Messenger of Allah [SAW] used to seek refuge with Allah from stinginess, cowardice, the trials of the heart and the torment of the grave."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5482
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 55
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5484
It was narrated that 'Amr bin Maimun said:
"The Prophet [SAW] used to seek refuge." Mursal.
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5483
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 56
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5485
28

Chapter: Seeking Refuge from the Evils of One's Sexual Organ

It was narrated from Shutair bin Shakal bin Humaid, that his father said:
"I said: 'O Messenger of Allah, teach me a supplication from which I may benefit.' He said: 'Say: Allahumma 'afini min sharri sam'i, wa basari, wa lisani, wa qalbi, wa sharri mani (O Allah, protect me from the evil of my hearing, my seeing, my tongue and my heart, and the evil of my sperm.)" - Meaning his sexual organ.
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5484
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 57
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5486
29

Chapter: Seeing Refuge from the Evil of Kufr

It was narrated from Abu Sa'eed Al-Khudri that:
The Messenger of Allah [SAW] used to say: "A'udhu billahi minal-kufri wal-faqr. (O Allah, I seek refuge with You from Kufr and poverty.)" A man said: "Are they equal?" He said: "Yes."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5485
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 58
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5487
30

Chapter: Seeking Refuge from Misguidance

It was narrated from Umm Salamah that :
When the Prophet [SAW] 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 wrongdoing (others) or being wronged, and from behaving or being treated in an ignorant manner.)"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5486
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 59
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5488
31

Chapter: Seeking Refuge from Being Overpowered by the Enemy

It was narrated from 'Abdullah bin 'Amr bin Al-'As that:
The Messenger of Allah [SAW] used to say supplication in these words: "Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min ghalabatid-dain, wa ghalabatil-'aduwwi, wa shamatatil-a'da'. (O Allah, I seek refuge with You from being overwhelmed by debt and from being overpowered by the enemy, and from the enemy rejoicing at my misfortune.)"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5487
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 60
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5489
32

Chapter: Seeking Refuge from the Enemy Rejoicing in One's Misfortune

It was narrated from 'Abdullah bin 'Amr that :
The Messenger of Allah [SAW] used to say supplication in these words: "Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min ghalabatid-dain, wa ghalabatil-'aduwwi, wa shamatatil-a'da' (O Allah, I seek refuge with You from being overwhelmed by debt and from being overpowered by the enemy, and from the enemy rejoicing at my misfortune.)"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5488
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 61
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5490
33

Chapter: Seeking Refuge from Old Age

It was narrated from 'Uthman bin Abi Al-'As that:
The Prophet [SAW] used to say supplication in these words: "Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-kasali, walharami, wal-jubni, wal-'ajzi, wa min fitnatil-mahya wal-mamat. (O Allah, I seek refuge in You from laziness, old age, cowardice, and incapacity, and from the trials of life and death.)"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5489
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 62
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5491
It was narrated from 'Amr bin Shu'aib, from his father, that his grandfather said:
"I heard the Messenger of Allah [SAW] say: 'Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-kasali, walharami, wal-maghrami, wal-ma'thami, wa a'udhu bika min sharril-masihid-dajjali, wa a'udhu bika min 'adhabil-qabri, wa a'udhu bika min 'adhabin-nar (O Allah, I seek refuge in You from laziness, old age, debt and sin, and I seek refuge in You from the evil of the Al-Masihid-Dajjal, and I seek refuge in You from the torment of the grave, and I seek refuge in You from the punishment of the Fire.)'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5490
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 63
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5492
34

Chapter: Seeking Refuge from Being Destined to an Evil End

It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said:
"The Prophet [SAW] used to seek refuge from these three: From being overtaken by destruction, from his enemies rejoicing in his misfortune, from being destined to an evil end, and from the difficult moment of a calamity." Sufyan (one of the narrators) said: "There were three, and I mentioned four because I do not remember which one was not one of them."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5491
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 64
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5493
35

Chapter: Seeking Refuge from Being Overtaken by Destruction

It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that :
The Prophet [SAW] used to seek refuge from being destined to an evil end, from his enemies rejoicing in his misfortune, from being overtaken by destruction and from the difficult moment of a calamity.
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5492
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 65
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5494
36

Chapter: Seeking Refuge from Madness

It was narrated from Anas that:
The Prophet [SAW] used to say: "Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-jununi wal-jadhami, wal-barasi wa sayy'il-asqam (O Allah, I seek refuge in You from possession, leprosy, leukederma and bad sickness (that may lead to visible deformity)."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5493
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 66
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5495
37

Chapter: Seeking Refuge from the Evil Eye of the Jinn

It was narrated that Abu Sa'eed said:
"The Messenger of Allah [SAW] used to seek refuge from the evil eye of the Jinn and the evil eye of humans. When Al-Mu'awwadhatan were revealed, he started to recite them and stopped reciting anything else."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5494
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 67
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5496
38

Chapter: Seeking Refuge from Having a Bad Old Age

It was narrated that Anas said:
"The Messenger of Allah [SAW] used to seek refuge by saying these words: 'Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-kasali, wal-harami, wal-jubni, wal-bukhli, wa suw'il-kibari, wa fitnatid-dajjali wa 'adhabil-qabr (O Allah, I seek refuge with You from laziness, old age, cowardice, miserliness, a bad old age, the tribulation of the Dajjal and the torment of the grave.)'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5495
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 68
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5497
39

Chapter: Seeking Refuge from Reaching the Age of Senility

It was narrated that 'Abdul-Malik bin 'Umair said:
"I heard Mus'ab bin Sa'd say, concerning his father: 'He used to teach us five things that the Messenger of Allah [SAW] used to recite in his supplication, and say: "Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-bukhli, wa a'udhu bika minal-jubni, wa a'udhu bika an uradda ila ardhalil-'umuri, wa a'udhu bika min 'adhabil-qabr (O Allah, I seek refuge in You from miserliness, and I seek refuge in You from cowardice, and I seek refuge in You from reaching the age of senility, and I seek refuge in You from the torment of the grave.)"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5496
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 69
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5498
40

Chapter: Seeking Refuge from Reaching the Age of Second Childhood

It was narrated that 'Amr bin Maimun said:
"I went for Hajj with 'Umar, and in Muzdalifah, I heard him say that the Prophet [SAW] used to seek refuge from five things: 'Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-bukhli, wal-jubni, wa a'udhu bika min su'il-'umuri, wa a'udhu bika min fitnatis-sadri, wa a'udhu bika min 'adhabil-qabr (O Allah, I seek refuge with You from miserliness and cowardice, and I seek refuge with You from reaching the age of second childhood, and I seek refuge in You from the ills of the heart, and I seek refuge in You from the torment of the grave.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5497
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 70
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5499
41

Chapter: Seeking Refuge from Loss After Plenty

It was narrated from 'Abdullah bin Sarjis that :
When the Messenger of Allah [SAW] traveled, he would say: "Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min wa'tha'is-safari, wa kabatil-munqalabi, wal-hawri ba'dal-kawri, wa da'watil-mazlumi, wa suw'il-munzari fil-ahli wal-mal (O Allah, I seek refuge with You from the hardships of travel and the sorrows of return, from loss after plenty, from the supplication of the one who has been wronged, and seeing some calamity befall my family or wealth.)"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5498
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 71
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5500
It was narrated from 'Abdullah bin Sarjis that :
When the Messenger of Allah [SAW] traveled, he would say: "Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min wa'tha'is-safari, wa kabatil-munqalabi, wal-hawri ba'dal-kawri, wa da'watil-mazlumi, wa su'il-munzari fil-ahli wal-mali wal-walad (O Allah, I seek refuge with You from the hardships of travel and the sorrows of return, from loss after plenty, from the supplication of the one who has been wronged, and seeing some calamity befall my family or wealth or child.)"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5499
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 72
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5501
42

Chapter: Seeking Refuge from the Prayer of One Who has Been Wronged

It was narrated that 'Abdullah bin Sarjis said:
"When the Prophet [SAW] traveled, he would seek refuge with Allah from the hardships of travel, and the sorrows of return, from loss after plenty, from the supplication of the one who has been wronged, and from seeing some calamity befall."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5500
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 73
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5502
43

Chapter: Seeking Refuge from the Sorrows of Return

It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said:
"When the Messenger of Allah [SAW] traveled and rode his mount, he gestured with his finger - and Shu'bah (one of the narrators) stretched out his finger - and said: 'Allahumma, antas-sahibu fis-safari wal-khalifatu fil-ahli wal-mal. Allahumma, inni a'udhu bika min wa'tha'is-safari, wa kabatil-munqalabi (O Allah, You are our help when we are traveling and the One Who takes care of our families and wealth (in our absence). O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the hardships of travel and the sorrows of return.)'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5501
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 74
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5503
44

Chapter: Seeking Refuge from a Bad Neighbor

It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said:
"The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: 'Seek refuge with Allah from a bad neighbor in one's permanent abode, for one's neighbor in the desert will change.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5502
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 75
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5504
45

Chapter: Seeking Refuge from Being Overpowered by Men

Anas bin Malik said:
"The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said to Abu Talhah: 'Find me one of your boys to serve me.' Abu Talhah brought me out, riding behind him, and I served the Prophet [SAW] every time he stopped (on his journey). And I often heard him say: 'Allahumma, inni a'udhu bika min al-harami, wal-huzni, wal-'ajzi, wal-kasali, wal-bukhli, wal-jubni, wa dala'id-dain, wa ghalabatir-rijal (O Allah, I seek refuge in You from old age, grief, incapacity, laziness, miserliness, cowardice, the burden of debt and being overpowered by men.)'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5503
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 76
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5505
46

Chapter: Seeking Refuge from the Tribulation of the Dajjal

It was narrated from 'Aishah that:
The Prophet [SAW] used to seek refuge with Allah from the torment of the grave and the tribulation of the Dajjal, and he said: "You will be tried in your graves."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5504
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 77
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5506
47

Chapter: Seeking Refuge from the Torment of Hell and the Evils of Al-Masihid-Dajjal

It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said:
"The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: "A'udhu billahi min 'adhabi jahannama, wa a'udhu billahi min 'adhabil-qabri, wa a'udhu billahi min sharril-masihid-dajjali, wa a'udhu billahi min sharri fitnatil-mahya wal-mamat (I seek refuge with Allah from the torment of Hell, and I seek refuge with Allah from the torment of the grave, and I seek refuge with Allah from the evil of the Dajjal, and I seek refuge with Allah from the evil of the trials of life and death.)'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5505
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 78
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5507
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that:
The Messenger of Allah [SAW] used to say: "Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min 'adhabil-qabri, wa a'udhu bika min 'adhabin-nari, wa a'udhu bika min fitnatil-mahya wal-mamat wa a'udhu bika min sharril-masihid-dajjali (O Allah, I seek refuge with You from the torment of the grave, and I seek refuge with You from the torment of the Fire, and I seek refuge with You from the trials of life and death, and I seek refuge with You from the evil of the Al-Masihid-Dajjal.)"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5506
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 79
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5508
48

Chapter: Seeking Refuge from the Evil of Devils Among Mankind

It was narrated that Abu Dharr said:
"I entered the Masjid and the Messenger of Allah [SAW] was there, so I came and sat before him and he said: 'O Abu Dharr, seek refuge with Allah from the evils of the devils among the Jinn and mankind.' I said: 'Are there devils among mankind?' He said: 'Yes.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5507
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 80
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5509
49

Chapter: Seeking Refuge from the Trials of Life

It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that:
The Prophet [SAW] said: "Seek refuge with Allah from the torment of the grave, seek refuge with Allah from the trials of life and death, and seek refuge with Allah from the tribulation of Al-Masihid-Dajjal."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5508
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 81
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5510
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that:
The Messenger of Allah [SAW] used to seek refuge with Allah from five things, saying: "Seek refuge with Allah from the torment of the grave, and from the torment of Hell, and from the trials of life and death, and from the evil of Al-Masihid-Dajjal."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5509
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 82
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5511
Abu Hurairah said:
"I heard the Messenger of Allah [SAW] say: 'Whoever obeys me has obeyed Allah and whoever disobeys me has disobeyed Allah.' And he used to seek refuge from the torment of the grave, the torment of Hell, the trials that may befall the living and the dead, and the tribulation of Al-Masihid-Dajjal."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5510
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 83
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5512
Abu Hurairah said:
"He (meaning the Prophet [SAW]) said: 'Seek refuge with Allah from five things: From the torment of Hell, the torment of the grave, the trials of life and death, and the tribulation of Al-Masihid-Dajjal.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5511
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 84
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5513
50

Chapter: Seeking Refuge from the Trials of Death

It was narrated from 'Abdullah bin 'Abbas that:
The Messenger of Allah [SAW] used to teach them this supplication as he would teach them a Surah of the Qur'an: "Say: 'Allahumma, inni na'uwdhu bika min 'adhabi jahannama, wa a'udhu bika min 'adhabil-qabri, wa a'udhu bika min fitnatil-masihid-dajjali, wa a'udhu bika min fitnatil-mahya wal-mamat (O Allah, we seek refuge with You from the torment of Hell, and I seek refuge with You from the torment of the grave, and I seek refuge with You from the tribulation of Al-Masihid-Dajjal, and I seek refuge with You from the trials of life and death.)'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5512
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 85
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5514
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that:
The Prophet [SAW] said: "Seek refuge with Allah from the punishment of Allah, seek refuge with Allah from the trials of life and death, from the torment of the grave and from the tribulation of the Al-Masihid-Dajjal."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5513
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 86
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5515
51

Chapter: Seeking Refuge from the Torment of the Grave

It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that:
The Messenger of Allah [SAW] used to say in his supplication: "Allahumma, inni a'udhu bika min 'adhabi jahannama, wa a'udhu bika min 'adhabil-qabri, wa a'udhu bika min fitnatil-masihid-dajjali, wa a'udhu bika min fitnatil-mahya wal-mamat (O Allah, I seek refuge with You from the torment of Hell, and I seek refuge in You from the torment of the grave, and I seek refuge in You from the tribulation of the Al-Masihid-Dajjal, and I seek refuge with You from the trials of life and death.)"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5514
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 87
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5516
52

Chapter: Seeking Refuge from the Trial of the Grave

It was narrated from Sulaiman bin Yasar that he heard Abu Hurairah say:
"I heard the Messenger of Allah [SAW] say in his supplication: 'Allahumma, inni a'udhu bika min fitnatil-qabri, wa fitnatid-dajjali, wa fitnatil-mahya wal-mamat (O Allah, I seek refuge with You from the trial of the grave, and the tribulation of the Dajjal, and the trials of life and death.)'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5515
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 88
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5517
53

Chapter: Seeking Refuge from the Punishment of Allah

It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that :
The Prophet [SAW] said: "Seek refuge with Allah from the punishment of Allah, seek refuge with Allah from the torment of the grave, seek refuge with Allah from the trials of life and death, and seek refuge with Allah from the tribulation of Al-Masihid-Dajjal."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5516
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 89
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5518
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Chapter: Seeking Refuge from the Torment of Hell

It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said:
"The Messenger of Allah [SAW] used to seek refuge (with Allah) from the torment of Hell, the torment of the grave, and Al-Masihid-Dajjal."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5517
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 90
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5519
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Chapter: Seeking Refuge from the Torment of the Fire

Abu Hurairah said:
The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: "Seek refuge with Allah from the torment of the Fire and the torment of the grave, from the trials of life and death, and from the evil of Al-Masihid-Dajjal."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5518
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 91
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5520
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Chapter: Seeking Refuge from the Heat of the Fire

It was narrated that 'Aishah said:
"The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: 'Allahumma, rabba jibra'ila, wa mika'ila wa rabba israfila, a'udhu bika min harrin-nari wa (min) 'adhabil-qabr (O Allah, Lord of Jibra'il and Mika'il and Lord of Israfil, I seek refuge in You from the heat of the Fire and (from) the torment of the grave.)'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5519
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 92
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5521
It was narrated from Sulaiman bin Sinan Al-Muzani that he heard Abu Hurairah say:
"I heard Abu Al-Qasim [SAW] say, during his prayer: 'Allahumma, inni a'udhu bika min fitnatil-qabri, wa fitnatid-dajjali, wa min fitnatil-mahya wal-mamati, wa min harri jahannam (O Allah, I seek refuge with You from the trial of the grave, and from the tribulation of the Dajjal, and from the trials of life and death, and from the heat of Hell.)'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5520
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 93
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5522
It was narrated that Anas bin Malik said:
"The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: 'Whoever asks Allah for Paradise three times, Paradise will say: 'O Allah, admit him to Paradise.' And whoever seeks protection from Hell three times, Hell will say: 'O Allah, protect him from the Fire.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5521
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 94
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5523
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Chapter: Seeking Refuge from the Evil of What One Has Done, and Mentioning the Differences Reported from 'Abdullah Bin Buraidah About That

It was narrated from Shaddad bin Aws that :
The Prophet [SAW] said: "The best of prayers for forgiveness is for a person to say: 'Allahumma, anta rabbi, la ilaha illa anta, khalaqtani wa ana 'abduka, wa ana 'ala 'ahdika wa wa'dika mastata'tu, a'udhu bika min sharri ma sana'tu, abuw'u laka bidhanbi, wa abuw'u laka bini'matika 'alayya faghfirli, fa innahu la yaghfirudh-dhunuba illa anta (O Allah, You are my Lord, there is no god but You. You have created me and I am Your slave and I am keeping my promise and covenant to You as much as I can. I seek refuge with You from the evil of what I do. I acknowledge Your blessing and I acknowledge my sin, so forgive me, for there is none who can forgive sin except You.)' If he says this in the morning, believing in it firmly, and dies on that day before evening comes, he will enter Paradise, and if he says it in the evening, believing firmly in it, and dies before morning comes, he will enter Paradise." Al-Walid bin Tha'labah contradicted him.
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5522
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 95
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5524
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Chapter: Seeking Refuge from the Evil of One's Actions, and Mentioning the Differences Reported from Hilal

It was narrated from 'Abdah bin Abi Lubabah that Ibn Yasaf told him that he asked 'Aishah, the wife of the Prophet [SAW], :
What supplication did the Messenger of Allah [SAW] say the most before he died? She said: "The supplication that he said the most was: 'Allahumma, inni a'udhu bika min sharri ma 'amiltu wa min sharri ma lam a'mal ba'd (O Allah, I seek refuge with You from the evil of what I have done, and from the evil of what I have not done yet.)'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5523
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 96
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5525
Ibn Yasaf said:
"I asked 'Aishah, what was the supplication that the Prophet [SAW] said the most? She said: 'The supplication that he said the most was: Allahumma, inni a'udhu bika min sharri ma 'amiltu wa min sharri ma lam a'mal ba'd (O Allah, I seek refuge with You from the evil of what I have done, and from the evil of what I have not done yet.)'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5524
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 97
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5526
It was narrated that Farwah bin Nawfal said:
"I asked the Mother of the Believers 'Aishah about what the Messenger of Allah [SAW] used to say in his supplication. She said: 'He used to say: A'udhu bika min sharri ma 'amiltu wa min sharri ma lam a'mal ba'd (I seek refuge with You from the evil of what I have done and the evil of what I have not done yet.)'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5525
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 98
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5527
It was narrated that 'Aishah said:
"The Messenger of Allah [SAW] used to say: 'Allahumma, inni a'udhu bika min sharri ma 'amiltu wa min sharri ma lam a'mal ba'd (O Allah, I seek refuge with You from the evil of what I have done and from the evil of what I have not done yet.)'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5526
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 99
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5528
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Chapter: Seeking Refuge with Allah from the Evil of What One has Not Done

It was narrated that Farwah bin Nawfal said:
"I asked 'Aishah: 'Tell me of something that the Messenger of Allah [SAW] used to say in his supplication.' She said: 'The Messenger of Allah [SAW] used to say: Allahumma, inni a'udhu bika min sharri ma 'amiltu wa min sharri ma lam a'mal ba'd (O Allah, I seek refuge with You from the evil of what I have done and from the evil of what I have not done.)'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5527
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 100
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5529
It was narrated that Farwah bin Nawfal said:
"I said to 'Aishah: 'Tell me of a supplication that the Messenger of Allah [SAW] used to say.' She said: 'He used to say: Allahumma, inni a'udhu bika min sharri ma 'amiltu wa min sharri ma lam a'mal ba'd (O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the evil of what I have done and from the evil of what I have not done.)'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5528
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 101
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5530
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Chapter: Seeking Refuge from Being Swallowed up by the Earth

'Umar said:
"I heard the Messenger of Allah [SAW] say: 'Allahumma, inni a'udhu bi-'azamatika an ughtala min tahti (O Allah, I seek refuge in Your greatness from being swallowed up from beneath me.)'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5529
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 102
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5531
It was narrated that Ibn 'Umar said:
"The Prophet [SAW] used to say: 'Allahumma (O Allah,)' and he mentioned the supplication, and said at the end, 'A'udhu bika an ughtala min tahti (and I seek refuge with You from being swallowed up from beneath me.)'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5530
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 103
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5532
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Chapter: Seeking Refuge from Being Thrown from a High Place or Crushed Beneath a Falling Wall

It was narrated that Abu Al-Yasar said:
"The Messenger of Allah [SAW] used to say: 'Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minat-taraddi, wal-hadmi, wal-gharaqi, wal-hariqi, wa a'udhu bika, an yatakhabbatanish-shaitanu 'indal-mawti, wa a'udhu bika an amuta fi sabilika mudbiran, wa a'udhu bika an amuta ladigha (O Allah, I seek refuge with You from being thrown from a high place or crushed beneath a falling wall, or drowning or being burned, and I seek refuge with You from being led astray by the Shaitan at the time of death, and I seek refuge with You from dying in Your cause while fleeing from the battlefield, and I seek refuge with You from dying of a scorpion sting.)'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5531
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 104
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5533
It was narrated from Abu Al-Yasar that :
The Messenger of Allah [SAW] used to supplicate and say: "Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min al-harami, wat-taraddi, wal-hadmi, wal-ghammi, wal-hariqi, wal-gharaqi, wa a'udhu bika, an yatakhabbatanish-shaitanu 'indal-mawti, wa an uqtala fi sabilika mudbiran, wa a'udhu bika wa an amuta ladigha (O Allah, I seek refuge with You from old age, being thrown from a high place, being crushed by a falling wall, distress, burning and drowning. I seek refuge with You from being led astray by the Shaitan at the time of death and from being killed in Your cause while fleeing from the battlefield. I seek refuge with You from dying of a scorpion sting.)"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5532
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 105
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5534
It was narrated that Abu Al-Aswad Al-Sulami said:
"The Messenger of Allah [SAW] used to say: 'Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-hadmi, wa a'udhu bika minat-taraddi, wa a'udhu bika minal-gharaqi, wal-hariqi, wa a'udhu bika an yatakhabbatanish-shaitanu 'indal-mawti, wa a'udhu bika an amuta fi sabilika mudbiran, wa a'udhu bika an amuta ladigha (O Allah, I seek refuge in You from being crushed by a falling wall, and I seek refuge with You from drowning or being burned, and I seek refuge with You from being led astray by the Shaitan at the time of death, and I seek refuge with You from being killed for Your sake while fleeing the battlefield, and I seek refuge with You from dying of a scorpion sting.)'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5533
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 106
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5535
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Chapter: Seeking Refuge in the Pleasure of Allah Most High from His Wrath

It was narrated that 'Aishah said:
"I looked for the Messenger of Allah [SAW] one night in my bed, and I did not find him. I struck my hand on the head of the bed, and my hand fell on the soles of his feet. He was prostrating and saying: 'A'udhu bi 'afwika min 'iqabika, wa a'udhu bi ridaka min sakhatika, wa a'udhu bika minka (I seek refuge in Your forgiveness from Your punishment, and I seek refuge in Your pleasure from Your wrath, and I seek refuge in You from You.)'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5534
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 107
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5536
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Chapter: Seeking Refuge from the Difficulty of the Standing on the Day of Resurrection

It was narrated that 'Asim bin Humaid said:
"I asked 'Aishah with what the Messenger of Allah [SAW] would start Qiyam Al-Lail. She said: 'You have asked me about something that no one else has asked me about. He used to say Allahu Akbar ten times, and Subhan-Allah ten times, and Istaghfir-Allah ten times, and he would say, Allahummaghfirli, wahdini, warzuqni, wa'afini (O Allah, forgive me, guide me, grant me provision and give me good health,) and he would seek refuge from the difficulty of the standing on the Day of Resurrection.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5535
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 108
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5537
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Chapter: Seeking Refuge from a Supplication that is Not Heard

It was narrated from Sa'eed, from Abu Hurairah who said:
"The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: 'Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min 'ilmin la yanfa'u, wa min qalbin la yakhsha'u, wa min nafsin la tashba'u, wa min du'a'in la yusma' (O Allah, I seek refuge with You from knowledge that is of no benefit, a heart that is not humble, a soul that is not satisfied and a supplication that is not heard.)'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5536
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 109
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5538
Abu Hurairah said:
"The Messenger of Allah [SAW] used to say: 'Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min 'ilmin la yanfa'u, wa min qalbin la yakhsha'u, wa min nafsin la tashba'u, wa min du'a'in la yusma' (O Allah, I seek refuge with You from knowledge that is of no benefit, a heart that is not humble, a soul that is not satisfied and a supplication that is not heard.)'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5537
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 110
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5539
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Chapter: Seeking Refuge from a Supplication that is Not Answered

It was narrated that 'Abdullah bin Al-Harith said:
"When it was said to Zaid bin Arqam: 'Tell us what you heard from the Messenger of Allah [SAW], he said: "I will not tell you anything but that which the Messenger of Allah [SAW] commanded us to say: 'Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min al-'ajzi wal-kasali, wal-bukhli, wal-jubni, wal-harami, wa 'adhabil-qabri. Allahumma at nafsi taqwaha, wa zakkaha anta khairu min zakkaha, anta waliyyuha wa mawlaha. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min nafsin la tashba'u wa min qalbin la yakhsha'u wa min 'ilmin la yanfa'u wa du'a'in la yustajab (O Allah, I seek refuge in You from incapacity, laziness, miserliness, cowardice, old age, the torment of the grave. O Allah, make my soul obedient and purify it, for You are the best One to purify it, You are its Guardian and Lord. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from a soul that is not satisfied, a heart that is not humble, knowledge that is of no benefit and a supplication that is not answered.)'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5538
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 111
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5540
It was narrated from Umm Salamah that:
When the Prophet [SAW] 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.)"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5539
In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 112
English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5541