8/32. Chapter:
Sunan Abi Dawud 1540 — Dua Against Weakness and Trials
Regarding Seeking Refuge
Dua Against Weakness and Laziness: Seeking Refuge From Life and Death Trials
Sunan Abi Dawud : 1540
Sunan Abi DawudHadith Number 1540
حَدَّثَنَا مُسَدَّدٌ، أَخْبَرَنَا الْمُعْتَمِرُ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ أَبِي قَالَ، سَمِعْتُ أَنَسَ بْنَ مَالِكٍ، يَقُولُ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ " اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْعَجْزِ وَالْكَسَلِ وَالْجُبْنِ وَالْبُخْلِ وَالْهَرَمِ وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ عَذَابِ الْقَبْرِ وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ فِتْنَةِ الْمَحْيَا وَالْمَمَاتِ " .
Anas b. Malik said: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to say: "O Allah, I seek refuge in You from weakness, and laziness, and cowardice, and old age, and I seek refuge in You from the punishment of the grave, and I seek refuge in You from the trails of the life and death."
Reference : Sunan Abi Dawud 1540In-book reference : Book 8, Hadith 125English translation : Book 8, Hadith 1535
Summary of Sunan Abi Dawud Hadith 1540
This hadith about dua against weakness and laziness records a supplication the Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم used to say. Anas ibn Malik narrated that he sought refuge in Allah from weakness, laziness, cowardice, miserliness, and old age. He also sought refuge from the punishment of the grave and from the trials of life and death. The wording teaches a believer to ask Allah for protection from both personal weaknesses and serious trials. It is not only about outer problems. The dua also names qualities that can stop a person from doing good. The hadith gives a direct supplication for safety, strength, and protection from harm.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم sought refuge from weakness, laziness, cowardice, miserliness, and old age.
- He sought refuge from punishment in the grave.
- He also sought refuge from the trials of life and death.
