50/39. Chapter:
Sunan an-Nasai 5496 — Dua Taught for Miserliness, Cowardice, Senility, and Grave
Seeking Refuge from Reaching the Age of Senility
Dua from Miserliness, Cowardice, Senility, and Grave Punishment
Sunan an-Nasai : 5496
Sunan an-NasaiHadith Number 5496
أَخْبَرَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الأَعْلَى، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا خَالِدٌ، عَنْ شُعْبَةَ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الْمَلِكِ بْنِ عُمَيْرٍ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ مُصْعَبَ بْنَ سَعْدٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، قَالَ كَانَ يُعَلِّمُنَا خَمْسًا كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَدْعُو بِهِنَّ وَيَقُولُ " اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْبُخْلِ وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْجُبْنِ وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ أَنْ أُرَدَّ إِلَى أَرْذَلِ الْعُمُرِ وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ عَذَابِ الْقَبْرِ " .
'Abdul-Malik bin 'Umair Narrated from:
I heard Mus'ab bin Sa'd say, concerning his father: 'He used to teach us five things that the Messenger of Allah [SAW] used to recite in his supplication, and say: "Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-bukhli, wa a'udhu bika minal-jubni, wa a'udhu bika an uradda ila ardhalil-'umuri, wa a'udhu bika min 'adhabil-qabr (O Allah, I seek refuge in You from miserliness, and I seek refuge in You from cowardice, and I seek refuge in You from reaching the age of senility, and I seek refuge in You from the torment of the grave.)"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5496In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 69English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5498
Summary of Sunan an-Nasai Hadith 5496
This Hadith says that Sa'd used to teach five things that the Messenger of Allah SAW used to recite in supplication. The wording seeks refuge from miserliness, cowardice, being returned to the age of senility, and the torment of the grave. The number five is mentioned in the narration, but the translated text lists these stated points, so the explanation should stay with them. One strong lesson is that these words were taught to others, showing their value as a learned dua. The Hadith about miserliness and cowardice connects character with worship. It also shows concern for dignity in old age and for safety from the torment of the grave. The supplication is short, practical, and easy to repeat.
What we learn from this hadith
- Sa'd used to teach this Prophetic supplication to others.
- The dua asks protection from miserliness and cowardice.
- It also seeks refuge from senility and the torment of the grave.
