92/15. Chapter:
Sahih Bukhari 7090 — Seeking Refuge from Fitnah
To seek refuge with Allah from Al-Fitan
Hadith About Seeking Refuge from the Evil of Fitnah
Sahih Bukhari : 7090
Sahih BukhariHadith Number 7090
وَقَالَ عَبَّاسٌ النَّرْسِيُّ حَدَّثَنَا يَزِيدُ بْنُ زُرَيْعٍ، حَدَّثَنَا سَعِيدٌ، حَدَّثَنَا قَتَادَةُ، أَنَّ أَنَسًا، حَدَّثَهُمْ أَنَّ نَبِيَّ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِهَذَا وَقَالَ كُلُّ رَجُلٍ لاَفًّا رَأْسَهُ فِي ثَوْبِهِ يَبْكِي. وَقَالَ عَائِذًا بِاللَّهِ مِنْ سُوءِ الْفِتَنِ. أَوْ قَالَ أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنْ سُوءِ الْفِتَنِ.
Anas Narrated from:
The the above hadith was narrated by Anas through another chain and said (with the wording) "and every man had his head wrapped in his garment and weeping". And he said (with the wording) "seeking refuge with Allah from the evil of afflictions" or he said "I seek refuge with Allah from the evil of afflictions."
Reference : Sahih al-Bukhari 7090In-book reference : Book 92, Hadith 41USC-MSA web (English) reference : Vol. 1, Book 88, Hadith 211
Summary of Sahih Bukhari Hadith 7090
Core Topic: Fitnah. This Hadith focuses on seeking refuge from the evil of afflictions. The narration says that every man had his head wrapped in his garment and was weeping. This shows a serious emotional moment connected to fear of trials. The key phrase is “seeking refuge with Allah from the evil of afflictions” or “I seek refuge with Allah from the evil of afflictions.” People searching for a hadith about fitnah, trials in Islam, or dua against fitnah will find the main lesson here very direct. The text does not give a long ruling. It shows humility, fear, tears, and turning to Allah when afflictions are mentioned.
What we learn from this hadith
- A believer may feel deep fear when reminded of serious trials.
- Seeking Allah’s protection from fitnah is directly supported by this narration.
- Tears and humility can appear when people understand the weight of afflictions.
- The wording teaches a simple dua: seek refuge with Allah from the evil of trials.
