50/14. Chapter:
Sunan an-Nasai 5462 — Dua for Poverty and Humiliation
Seeking Refuge from Humiliation
Dua for Poverty and Humiliation: Seeking Allah’s Protection
Sunan an-Nasai : 5462
Sunan an-NasaiHadith Number 5462
أَخْبَرَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ نَصْرٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الصَّمَدِ بْنُ عَبْدِ الْوَارِثِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادُ بْنُ سَلَمَةَ، عَنْ إِسْحَاقَ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ يَسَارٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ يَقُولُ " اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْقِلَّةِ وَالْفَقْرِ وَالذِّلَّةِ وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ أَنْ أَظْلِمَ أَوْ أُظْلَمَ " .
Abu Hurairah Narrated from:
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah,: From the Prophet [SAW], that he used to say: "Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-qillati wal-faqri, wadh-dhillati wa a'udhu bika min azlima aw uzlam (O Allah, I seek refuge with You from want, poverty and humiliation, and I seek refuge with You from wronging others or being wronged.)"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5462In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 35English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5464
Summary of Sunan an-Nasai Hadith 5462
This Hadith records that the Prophet [SAW] used to say a dua asking Allah for refuge from want, poverty, humiliation, and from wronging or being wronged. It is a simple dua for poverty and hardship, but its message is wider than material need. The supplication asks Allah to protect a person from the pain of need and also from the moral damage of injustice. The order of words is slightly different from related narrations, yet the meaning remains focused on refuge with Allah. The believer learns to ask for help in both outward life and inward conduct: enough provision, honor, and fair dealing with people.
What we learn from this hadith
- Ask Allah for protection from poverty, want, and humiliation.
- Seek safety from becoming a person who wrongs others.
- Seek safety from being harmed by the wrongdoing of others.
- Use clear, direct words when asking Allah for protection.
