34/6. Chapter:
Sunan Ibn Majah 3852 — Mercy for Prophet Hud
When One Of You Supplicates, Let Him Start With (Asking For) Himself
Mercy for Prophet Hud: “May Allah Have Mercy on Us and Our Brother of 'Ad”
Sunan Ibn Majah : 3852
Sunan Ibn MajahHadith Number 3852
حَدَّثَنَا الْحَسَنُ بْنُ عَلِيٍّ الْخَلاَّلُ، حَدَّثَنَا زَيْدُ بْنُ الْحُبَابِ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ جُبَيْرٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ " يَرْحَمُنَا اللَّهُ وَأَخَا عَادٍ " .
Ibn 'Abbas Narrated from:
The Messenger of Allah (saas) said: "May Allah have mercy on us and on our brother of 'Ad." (i.e., Prophet Hud alay-salaam).
Reference : Sunan Ibn Majah 3852In-book reference : Book 34, Hadith 26English translation : Vol. 5, Book 34, Hadith 3852
Summary of Sunan Ibn Majah Hadith 3852
This Hadith is short, but its wording is gentle. Ibn Abbas narrated that the Messenger of Allah said: “May Allah have mercy on us and on our brother of 'Ad.” The translation explains that the brother of 'Ad refers to Prophet Hud, peace be upon him. The core topic is mercy. The Prophet included “us” and “our brother of 'Ad” in a prayer for Allah’s mercy. The Hadith does not give a long story here, so the meaning should stay close to the text. It shows a way of speaking about a prophet with brotherhood and mercy. It also reminds the reader that mercy is something to ask from Allah.
What we learn from this hadith
- Ask Allah for mercy.
- Speak about prophets with respect.
- The Prophet referred to Hud as a brother of 'Ad.
- Short statements of mercy can carry a warm meaning.
