13/60. Chapter:
Sunan an-Nasai 1303 — Help Me Remember and Worship You
Another kind of supplication
Rabbi A'inni Ala Dhikrika: A Dua for Better Worship
Sunan an-Nasai : 1303
Sunan an-NasaiHadith Number 1303
أَخْبَرَنَا يُونُسُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الأَعْلَى، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ وَهْبٍ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ حَيْوَةَ، يُحَدِّثُ عَنْ عُقْبَةَ بْنِ مُسْلِمٍ، عَنْ أَبِي عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ الْحُبُلِيِّ، عَنِ الصُّنَابِحِيِّ، عَنْ مُعَاذِ بْنِ جَبَلٍ، قَالَ أَخَذَ بِيَدِي رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَقَالَ " إِنِّي لأُحِبُّكَ يَا مُعَاذُ " . فَقُلْتُ وَأَنَا أُحِبُّكَ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ . فَقَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم " فَلاَ تَدَعْ أَنْ تَقُولَ فِي كُلِّ صَلاَةٍ رَبِّ أَعِنِّي عَلَى ذِكْرِكَ وَشُكْرِكَ وَحُسْنِ عِبَادَتِكَ " .
Mu'adh bin Jabal Narrated from:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) took my hand and said: 'I love you, O Mu'adh!' I said: 'And I love you, O Messenger of Allah (ﷺ).' Then the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: 'Never forget to say in every prayer: Rabbi a'inni 'ala dhikrika wa shukrika wa husni 'ibadatik (My Lord, help me to remember You, give thanks to You and worship You well.)
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 1303In-book reference : Book 13, Hadith 125English translation : Vol. 2, Book 13, Hadith 1304
Summary of Sunan an-Nasai Hadith 1303
This Hadith teaches a short and meaningful dua to say in every prayer: Rabbi a'inni ala dhikrika wa shukrika wa husni ibadatik. The Messenger of Allah (صلى الله عليه وسلم) first expressed love for Mu'adh, and then gave him this advice. The dua asks Allah for help in three matters: remembering Him, thanking Him, and worshiping Him well. Its wording shows that worship is not only about action; it also needs Allah's help. A person may pray, remember, and give thanks, but this supplication teaches the heart to ask Allah to make those acts better. It is a simple prayer for anyone who wants stronger dhikr, deeper gratitude, and better salah.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) taught Mu'adh a dua to say in every prayer.
- A believer asks Allah for help in remembrance, gratitude, and good worship.
- Love and sincere advice can be joined when teaching beneficial words.
