48/18. Chapter:
Jami at-Tirmidhi 3398 — Protection from Punishment
Something Else: The Supplication: “O Allah, Safeguard Me from Your Punishment the Day that You Gather Your Slaves”
Allahumma Qini Adhabaka Sleep Dua Hadith
Jami at-Tirmidhi : 3398
Jami at-TirmidhiHadith Number 3398
حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ أَبِي عُمَرَ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الْمَلِكِ بْنِ عُمَيْرٍ، عَنْ رِبْعِيِّ بْنِ حِرَاشٍ، عَنْ حُذَيْفَةَ بْنِ الْيَمَانِ، رضى الله عنهما أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ إِذَا أَرَادَ أَنْ يَنَامَ وَضَعَ يَدَهُ تَحْتَ رَأْسِهِ ثُمَّ قَالَ " اللَّهُمَّ قِنِي عَذَابَكَ يَوْمَ تَجْمَعُ عِبَادَكَ أَوْ تَبْعَثُ عِبَادَكَ " . قَالَ هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ .
Hudhaifah bin Al-Yaman (ra) narrated that: When The Prophet (ﷺ) Would Sleep, He Would Put His Hand Under His Head Then Say: “O Allah, Safeguard Me From Your Punishment The Day You Gather [Your Slaves] (Allāhumma Qinī `Adhābaka Yawma Tajma`U [`Ibādak])” Or “You Resurrect Your Slaves (Tab`Athu `Ibādak).”
[1] Indicating doubt on behalf of one of the narrators. See Tuhfatul-Ahwadhi .Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 3398In-book reference : Book 48, Hadith 29English translation : Vol. 6, Book 45, Hadith 3398
Summary of Jami at-Tirmidhi Hadith 3398
This hadith about Allahumma qini adhabaka shows a short sleep dua of the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم. Hudhaifah bin Al-Yaman narrated that when the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم would sleep, he would put his hand under his head and then say: “O Allah, safeguard me from Your punishment the Day You gather Your slaves,” or “the Day You resurrect Your slaves.” The wording points to belief in the gathering and resurrection. It also shows that before sleep, the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم would seek Allah’s protection from punishment. The hadith does not add a long list of actions. Its main point is a simple bedtime remembrance tied to the Hereafter and asking Allah for safety.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said this dua when he would sleep.
- The narration mentions placing the hand under the head.
- The dua asks Allah for protection from punishment.
- It reminds the believer of the Day of gathering or resurrection.
