50/32. Chapter:
Sunan an-Nasai 5488 — Dua from Debt and Enemy Rejoicing
Seeking Refuge from the Enemy Rejoicing in One's Misfortune
Dua from Debt and the Rejoicing of Enemies
Sunan an-Nasai : 5488
Sunan an-NasaiHadith Number 5488
أَخْبَرَنَا يُونُسُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الأَعْلَى، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا ابْنُ وَهْبٍ، قَالَ قَالَ حُيَىٌّ حَدَّثَنِي أَبُو عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ الْحُبُلِيُّ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عَمْرٍو، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ يَدْعُو بِهَؤُلاَءِ الْكَلِمَاتِ " اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ غَلَبَةِ الدَّيْنِ وَشَمَاتَةِ الأَعْدَاءِ " .
'Abdullah bin 'Amr Narrated from:
The Messenger of Allah [SAW] used to say supplication in these words: "Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min ghalabatid-dain, wa ghalabatil-'aduwwi, wa shamatatil-a'da' (O Allah, I seek refuge with You from being overwhelmed by debt and from being overpowered by the enemy, and from the enemy rejoicing at my misfortune.)"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5488In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 61English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5490
Summary of Sunan an-Nasai Hadith 5488
This Hadith is another narration from 'Abdullah bin 'Amr. It reports that the Messenger of Allah SAW used to say a dua seeking refuge from being overwhelmed by debt and from enemies rejoicing at misfortune. In the translation here, the phrase about being overpowered by the enemy is not included, so the explanation should focus on the two matters that are stated in this text. The dua for debt relief shows that financial burden can be brought to Allah in prayer. The mention of enemies rejoicing shows the pain of seeing others happy at one’s hardship. This Hadith teaches a simple way to ask Allah for protection from pressure that affects both life and dignity.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Prophet SAW sought refuge from being overwhelmed by debt.
- The dua asks protection from enemies rejoicing at misfortune.
- This wording keeps the focus on hardship that affects a person’s life and dignity.
