48/9. Chapter:
Jami at-Tirmidhi 3383 — Best Dhikr and Dua
What Has Been Related That The Supplication Of A Muslim Is Answered
Best Dhikr: La Ilaha Illallah Hadith
Jami at-Tirmidhi : 3383
Jami at-TirmidhiHadith Number 3383
حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ حَبِيبِ بْنِ عَرَبِيٍّ، حَدَّثَنَا مُوسَى بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ بْنِ كَثِيرٍ الأَنْصَارِيُّ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ طَلْحَةَ بْنَ خِرَاشٍ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ جَابِرَ بْنَ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، رضى الله عنهما يَقُولُ سَمِعْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ " أَفْضَلُ الذِّكْرِ لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ اللَّهُ وَأَفْضَلُ الدُّعَاءِ الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ " . قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ غَرِيبٌ لاَ نَعْرِفُهُ إِلاَّ مِنْ حَدِيثِ مُوسَى بْنِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ . وَقَدْ رَوَى عَلِيُّ بْنُ الْمَدِينِيِّ وَغَيْرُ وَاحِدٍ عَنْ مُوسَى بْنِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ هَذَا الْحَدِيثَ .
Jabir bin `Abdullah (ra) narrated that : The Messenger Of Allah (ﷺ) Said: “The Best Remembrance Is: ‘There Is None Worthy Of Worship Except Allah (Lā Ilāha Illallāh)’ And The Best Supplication Is: ‘All Praise Is Due To Allah (Al-ḤAmdulillāh).’”
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 3383In-book reference : Book 48, Hadith 14English translation : Vol. 6, Book 45, Hadith 3383
Summary of Jami at-Tirmidhi Hadith 3383
This hadith about the best dhikr gives two short phrases with deep meaning. The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said the best remembrance is La ilaha illallah, meaning there is none worthy of worship except Allah. He also said the best supplication is Alhamdulillah, meaning all praise is due to Allah. The hadith keeps the teaching very direct. Dhikr is not only long words or hard routines. A believer can remember Allah with words that hold tawhid and gratitude. La ilaha illallah points to worshiping Allah alone. Alhamdulillah teaches the heart to praise Allah for His gifts. Together, they show that remembrance and dua can begin with faith and thanks.
What we learn from this hadith
- La ilaha illallah is described as the best remembrance in this hadith.
- Alhamdulillah is described as the best supplication in this hadith.
- Dhikr can be short while carrying strong meaning.
- Remembering Allah includes both tawhid and praise.
