5/25. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 588d — Dua for Seeking Allah’s Protection
From what refuge is to be sought when in salat
Dua for Protection from Dajjal and the Grave
Sahih Muslim : 588d
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 588d
وَحَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبَّادٍ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ عَمْرٍو، عَنْ طَاوُسٍ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ أَبَا هُرَيْرَةَ، يَقُولُ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم " عُوذُوا بِاللَّهِ مِنْ عَذَابِ اللَّهِ عُوذُوا بِاللَّهِ مِنْ عَذَابِ الْقَبْرِ عُوذُوا بِاللَّهِ مِنْ فِتْنَةِ الْمَسِيحِ الدَّجَّالِ عُوذُوا بِاللَّهِ مِنْ فِتْنَةِ الْمَحْيَا وَالْمَمَاتِ " .
Abu Hurairah Narrated from:
Abu Huraira reported the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) as saying: Seek refuge with Allah from the torment of Hell, seek refuge with Allah from the torment of the grave, and seek refuge with Allah from the trial of Masih al-Dajjal and seek refuge with Allah from the trial of life and death.
Reference : Sahih Muslim 588dIn-book reference : Book 5, Hadith 166USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 4, Hadith 1221
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 588d
This Hadith teaches a clear and powerful dua for protection. The Messenger of Allah (صلى الله عليه وسلم) told believers to seek refuge with Allah from four serious matters: the torment of Hell, the torment of the grave, the trial of Masih al-Dajjal, and the trial of life and death. The main message is simple: a believer should turn to Allah for safety from dangers that are beyond human control. This dua for protection from Dajjal and the grave is not just a set of words. It is a reminder of our need for Allah at every stage of life, at death, and after death. The Hadith also shows that asking Allah for refuge is part of humble worship.
What we learn from this hadith
- Seek Allah’s refuge from the torment of Hell.
- Ask Allah for protection from the torment of the grave.
- Remember the trial of Dajjal and seek safety from it.
- Turn to Allah for protection during life and at death.
