48/10. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 2697b — Prayer and Dua for New Muslims
The Virtue Of Tahlil (Saying La Ilaha Ill-Allah), Tasbih (Saying Subhan Allah) And (Du'a) Supplication
New Muslim Prayer and Dua Hadith
Sahih Muslim : 2697b
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 2697b
حَدَّثَنَا سَعِيدُ بْنُ أَزْهَرَ الْوَاسِطِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو مُعَاوِيَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو مَالِكٍ الأَشْجَعِيُّ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، قَالَ كَانَ الرَّجُلُ إِذَا أَسْلَمَ عَلَّمَهُ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم الصَّلاَةَ ثُمَّ أَمَرَهُ أَنْ يَدْعُوَ بِهَؤُلاَءِ الْكَلِمَاتِ " اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي وَارْحَمْنِي وَاهْدِنِي وَعَافِنِي وَارْزُقْنِي " .
Abu Malik Narrated from:
When a person embraced Islam, Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) used to teach him how to observe prayer and then commanded him to supplicate in these words: " O Allah, grant me pardon, have mercy upon me, direct me to the path of righteousness, grant me protection and provide me sustenance."
Reference : Sahih Muslim 2697bIn-book reference : Book 48, Hadith 45USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 35, Hadith 6515
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 2697b
This Hadith adds an important detail. When a person embraced Islam, the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم used to teach him how to observe prayer, then commanded him to make a dua with these words: O Allah, grant me pardon, have mercy upon me, guide me, grant me protection, and provide me sustenance. The Hadith shows a simple path for a new believer: learn prayer and learn how to ask Allah. The words are short, but they cover core needs. They include forgiveness, mercy, guidance, safety, and rizq. The Hadith stays practical and direct, making worship easy to begin and easy to remember.
What we learn from this hadith
- Prayer was taught to a person after embracing Islam.
- The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم also taught a clear dua for daily and spiritual needs.
- The dua includes protection along with pardon, mercy, guidance, and provision.
- Learning worship can begin with simple, meaningful words.
