34/2. Chapter:
Sunan Ibn Majah 3837 — Refuge from Four Things
The Supplication of The Messenger of Allah
Dua Against Knowledge That Does Not Benefit
Sunan Ibn Majah : 3837
Sunan Ibn MajahHadith Number 3837
حَدَّثَنَا عِيسَى بْنُ حَمَّادٍ الْمِصْرِيُّ، أَنْبَأَنَا اللَّيْثُ بْنُ سَعْدٍ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ الْمَقْبُرِيِّ، عَنْ أَخِيهِ، عَبَّادِ بْنِ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ أَنَّهُ سَمِعَ أَبَا هُرَيْرَةَ، يَقُولُ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ يَقُولُ " اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الأَرْبَعِ مِنْ عِلْمٍ لاَ يَنْفَعُ وَمِنْ قَلْبٍ لاَ يَخْشَعُ وَمِنْ نَفْسٍ لاَ تَشْبَعُ وَمِنْ دُعَاءٍ لاَ يُسْمَعُ " .
Abu Hurairah Narrated from:
The Messenger of Allah (saas) said: 'Allahumma! Inni a'udhu bika minal-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' [O Allah, I seek refuge with You from four things: From knowledge that is of no benefit, from a heart that does not fear (You), from a soul that is never satisfied, and from a supplication that is not heard].'"
Reference : Sunan Ibn Majah 3837In-book reference : Book 34, Hadith 11English translation : Vol. 5, Book 34, Hadith 3837
Summary of Sunan Ibn Majah Hadith 3837
This Hadith teaches a supplication seeking refuge from four harmful states. The Prophet asked Allah for protection from knowledge that does not benefit, a heart that does not fear Allah, a soul that is never satisfied, and a supplication that is not heard. The wording shows that not every outward good becomes helpful unless Allah gives benefit and acceptance. Knowledge should guide a person. The heart should have fear of Allah. The soul should not be endless in its wants. Dua should be made in a way that seeks Allah’s hearing and acceptance. For readers searching for the dua against knowledge that does not benefit, this Hadith gives the full meaning in a short form.
What we learn from this hadith
- Knowledge should be beneficial.
- A heart should have fear of Allah.
- The soul should not be left in endless dissatisfaction.
- A believer may seek refuge from a supplication that is not heard.
