5/25. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 588g — The Prophet’s Dua for Protection
From what refuge is to be sought when in salat
The Prophet’s Dua for Protection from the Grave and Dajjal
Sahih Muslim : 588g
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 588g
حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ بُدَيْلٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ شَقِيقٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم أَنَّهُ كَانَ يَتَعَوَّذُ مِنْ عَذَابِ الْقَبْرِ وَعَذَابِ جَهَنَّمَ وَفِتْنَةِ الدَّجَّالِ .
Abu Hurairah Narrated from:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to seek refuge from the torment of the grave, torment of Hell and the trial of Dajjal.
Reference : Sahih Muslim 588gIn-book reference : Book 5, Hadith 169USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 4, Hadith 1224
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 588g
This Hadith tells us what the Messenger of Allah (صلى الله عليه وسلم) used to do. Abu Huraira reported that the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) used to seek refuge from the torment of the grave, the torment of Hell, and the trial of Dajjal. The wording is short, but the meaning is deep and clear. It teaches that even the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) would turn to Allah for protection from these serious matters. For those searching for a dua for protection from the grave or a hadith about Dajjal, this narration gives a direct prophetic example. It also shows that remembering the Hereafter should lead a person to prayer, not despair. The believer asks Allah for safety with trust and humility.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) used to seek Allah’s refuge from the grave’s torment.
- Seeking protection from Hell is part of prophetic supplication.
- The trial of Dajjal is serious enough to be mentioned in dua.
- A believer can follow the Prophet’s example by asking Allah for safety.
