50/27. Chapter:
Sunan an-Nasai 5481 — Allahumma Inni A'udhu Bika from Five Harms
Seeking Refuge from the Trials of This World
Allahumma Inni A'udhu Bika Dua for Seeking Refuge
Sunan an-Nasai : 5481
Sunan an-NasaiHadith Number 5481
أَخْبَرَنَا سُلَيْمَانُ بْنُ سَلْمٍ الْبَلْخِيُّ، - هُوَ أَبُو دَاوُدَ الْمَصَاحِفِيُّ - قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا النَّضْرُ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا يُونُسُ، عَنْ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ، عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ مَيْمُونٍ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ عُمَرَ بْنَ الْخَطَّابِ، يَقُولُ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَتَعَوَّذُ مِنْ خَمْسٍ " اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْجُبْنِ وَالْبُخْلِ وَسُوءِ الْعُمُرِ وَفِتْنَةِ الصَّدْرِ وَعَذَابِ الْقَبْرِ " .
'Urwah bin Maimun Narrated from:
I heard 'Umar bin Al-Khattab say: 'The Messenger of Allah [SAW] used to seek refuge with Allah from five things and say: Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-jubni, wal-bukhli, wa suw'il-'umuri, wa fitnatis-sadri wa 'adhabil-qabr (O Allah, I seek refuge with You from cowardice, miserliness, reaching the age of second childhood, the trials of the heart and the torment of the grave.)'
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5481In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 54English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5483
Summary of Sunan an-Nasai Hadith 5481
This Hadith gives the actual wording of a Prophetic dua for protection. The Prophet SAW used to say: Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-jubni, wal-bukhli, wa suw'il-'umuri, wa fitnatis-sadri wa 'adhabil-qabr. In simple words, he sought refuge with Allah from cowardice, miserliness, a bad old age described as second childhood, the trials of the heart, and the torment of the grave. The key lesson is that a Muslim can speak to Allah directly about deep fears and inner weaknesses. This dua is not only about danger outside us. It also mentions the heart, manners, old age, and what comes after death. For anyone searching for the Allahumma inni a'udhu bika dua, this narration gives a clear and easy wording to learn.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Prophet SAW taught a clear wording for seeking Allah’s refuge.
- A person may ask Allah to protect both character and heart.
- The dua includes concerns about this life, old age, and the grave.
