50/21. Chapter:
Sunan an-Nasai 5471 — Dua from Hypocrisy and Bad Manners
Seeking Refuge from Opposing the Truth, Hypocrisy and Bad Manners
Dua from Hypocrisy and Bad Manners: Seeking a Sound Character
Sunan an-Nasai : 5471
Sunan an-NasaiHadith Number 5471
أَخْبَرَنَا عَمْرُو بْنُ عُثْمَانَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا بَقِيَّةُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا ضُبَارَةُ، عَنْ دُوَيْدِ بْنِ نَافِعٍ، قَالَ قَالَ أَبُو صَالِحٍ قَالَ أَبُو هُرَيْرَةَ إِنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ يَدْعُو " اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الشِّقَاقِ وَالنِّفَاقِ وَسُوءِ الأَخْلاَقِ " .
Abu Hurairah Narrated from:
The Messenger of Allah [SAW] used to say in his supplication: 'Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minash-shiqaqi wan-nifaqi, wa suw'il-akhlaq (O Allah, I seek refuge with You from opposing the truth, hypocrisy and bad manners.)'
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5471In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 44English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5473
Summary of Sunan an-Nasai Hadith 5471
This Hadith gives a short dua from hypocrisy and bad manners. Abu Hurairah said the Messenger of Allah [SAW] used to seek refuge with Allah from opposing the truth, hypocrisy, and bad manners. The wording is simple, but it covers serious matters of faith and conduct. Opposing the truth harms a person’s direction. Hypocrisy harms sincerity. Bad manners harm how a person deals with others. The Hadith does not give a long speech about character; it gives words to ask Allah for protection. A believer can use this supplication to remember that good character begins with asking Allah for safety from its opposite.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Hadith mentions seeking refuge from opposing the truth.
- It teaches concern about hypocrisy.
- Bad manners are treated as something to seek Allah’s protection from.
- The supplication is short and easy to remember.
