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Sunan Ibn Majah 3804 — Praise and Seeking Refuge
The Virtue Of Those Who Praise Allah
Hadith About Alhamdulillah Ala Kulli Hal and Seeking Allah’s Protection
Sunan Ibn Majah : 3804
Sunan Ibn MajahHadith Number 3804
حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، عَنْ مُوسَى بْنِ عُبَيْدَةَ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ ثَابِتٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ كَانَ يَقُولُ " الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ عَلَى كُلِّ حَالٍ رَبِّ أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ حَالِ أَهْلِ النَّارِ " .
It was narratd from Abu Hurairah that : the Prophet (ﷺ) used to say: "Al-hamdu lillahi 'ala kulli hal. Rabbi a'udhu bika min hali ahlin-nar (Praise is to Allah in all circumstances, O Allah, I seek refuge with You from the situation of the people of Hell)."
Reference : Sunan Ibn Majah 3804In-book reference : Book 33, Hadith 148English translation : Vol. 5, Book 33, Hadith 3804
Summary of Sunan Ibn Majah Hadith 3804
This hadith gives a short supplication the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم used to say: Al-hamdu lillahi ala kulli hal. Rabbi a udhu bika min hali ahlin-nar. In English, it means praise is to Allah in all circumstances, and then seeking refuge with Allah from the situation of the people of Hell. The wording joins two meanings together. First, the servant praises Allah in every state. Second, the servant turns to Allah for protection from a terrible condition. The hadith is not long, but it gives the heart a strong reminder. Praise of Allah and asking Allah for safety can be part of one simple daily dhikr.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم praised Allah in all circumstances.
- Seeking refuge with Allah is part of humble supplication.
- A short dhikr can combine praise and a request for protection.
