48/68. Chapter:
Jami at-Tirmidhi 3482 — Protection from Four Harmful States
The Supplication “O Allah, Indeed, I Seek Refuge In Your From A Heart That Is Not Humble”
Dua for a Humble Heart and Beneficial Knowledge
Jami at-Tirmidhi : 3482
Jami at-TirmidhiHadith Number 3482
حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو كُرَيْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ آدَمَ، عَنْ أَبِي بَكْرِ بْنِ عَيَّاشٍ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ مُرَّةَ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ الْحَارِثِ، عَنْ زُهَيْرِ بْنِ الأَقْمَرِ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عَمْرٍو، قَالَ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ " اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ قَلْبٍ لاَ يَخْشَعُ وَدُعَاءٍ لاَ يُسْمَعُ وَمِنْ نَفْسٍ لاَ تَشْبَعُ وَمِنْ عِلْمٍ لاَ يَنْفَعُ أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ هَؤُلاَءِ الأَرْبَعِ " . قَالَ وَفِي الْبَابِ عَنْ جَابِرٍ وَأَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ وَابْنِ مَسْعُودٍ . قَالَ وَهَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ غَرِيبٌ مِنْ هَذَا الْوَجْهِ مِنْ حَدِيثِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عَمْرٍو .
`Abdullah bin `Amr narrated that: The Messenger Of Allah (ﷺ) Used To Say: “O Allah, I Seek Refuge In You From A Heart That Does Not Humble Itself, And From A Supplication That Is Not Heard, And From A Soul That Is Never Satisfied, And From Knowledge That Does Not Benefit, I Seek Refuge In You From These Four (Allāhumma Innī A`Ūdhu Bika Min Qalbin Lā Yakhsha`U, Wa Min Du`Ā’In Lā Yusma`U, Wa Min Nafsin Lā Tashba`U, Wa Min `Ilmin Lā Yanfa`U, A`Ūdhu Bika Min Hā’Ula’Il-Arba`).”
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 3482In-book reference : Book 48, Hadith 113English translation : Vol. 6, Book 45, Hadith 3482
Summary of Jami at-Tirmidhi Hadith 3482
This Hadith gives a short but deep dua for a humble heart and beneficial knowledge. The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم used to seek refuge from four matters: a heart that does not humble itself, a supplication that is not heard, a soul that is never satisfied, and knowledge that does not benefit. Each part points to an inner danger. A heart can become hard. A person can ask without the right state. The soul can keep wanting more. Knowledge can exist without changing a person for the better. This dua teaches believers to care about the state of the heart, the quality of worship, and the real benefit of what they learn. It is a practical supplication for spiritual self-checking.
What we learn from this hadith
- A believer should ask Allah for a heart that is soft and humble.
- Knowledge should bring benefit, not just information.
- The soul needs guidance so it does not become trapped in endless wants.
- Dua is not only about asking for things, but also about seeking protection from inner harm.
