34/3. Chapter:
Sunan Ibn Majah 3842 — Seeking Refuge from Poverty and Wrongdoing
What The Messenger Of Allah Sought Refuge From
Seek Refuge with Allah from Poverty, Humiliation, and Injustice
Sunan Ibn Majah : 3842
Sunan Ibn MajahHadith Number 3842
حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ مُصْعَبٍ، عَنِ الأَوْزَاعِيِّ، عَنْ إِسْحَاقَ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، عَنْ جَعْفَرِ بْنِ عِيَاضٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ " تَعَوَّذُوا بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الْفَقْرِ وَالْقِلَّةِ وَالذِّلَّةِ وَأَنْ تَظْلِمَ أَوْ تُظْلَمَ " .
Abu Hurairah Narrated from:
The Messenger of Allah (saas) said: "Seek refuge with Allah from poverty, insufficiency and humiliation, and from wronging (others) and being wronged.'"
Reference : Sunan Ibn Majah 3842In-book reference : Book 34, Hadith 16English translation : Vol. 5, Book 34, Hadith 3842
Summary of Sunan Ibn Majah Hadith 3842
This Hadith gives a short and direct dua for protection. The Messenger of Allah taught believers to seek refuge with Allah from poverty, insufficiency, and humiliation. He also taught them to seek protection from wronging others and from being wronged. The core topic is seeking refuge with Allah in matters that can harm faith, dignity, and relationships. The wording keeps both sides in view: a person should not be an oppressor, and should also ask Allah for safety from oppression. This makes the dua balanced and honest. It is not only about personal comfort; it is also about staying away from injustice toward other people.
What we learn from this hadith
- Ask Allah for protection from hardship and humiliation.
- Avoid wronging others in words or actions.
- Seek Allah’s help when fearing injustice.
- A good dua includes care for both self and others.
