48/70. Chapter:
Jami at-Tirmidhi 3485 — Dua Against Laziness and Grave Punishment
The Supplication: “O Allah, I Seek Refuge In You From Sadness And Grief”
Dua Against Laziness, Cowardice, and Grave Punishment
Jami at-Tirmidhi : 3485
Jami at-TirmidhiHadith Number 3485
حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ حُجْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ، عَنْ حُمَيْدٍ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ يَدْعُو يَقُولُ " اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْكَسَلِ وَالْهَرَمِ وَالْجُبْنِ وَالْبُخْلِ وَفِتْنَةِ الْمَسِيحِ وَعَذَابِ الْقَبْرِ " . قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ .
Anas narrated that : The Prophet (ﷺ) Used To Supplicate, Saying: “O Allah, Indeed, I Seek Refuge In You From Laziness, Weakness Of Old Age, Cowardice, Stinginess, The Trial Of Al-Masih, And The Punishment Of The Grave (Allāhumma Innī A`Ūdhu Bika Minal-Kasali Wal-Harami Wal-Jubni Wal-Bukhli Wa Fitnatil-MasīḥI Wa `Adhabil-Qabr).”
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 3485In-book reference : Book 48, Hadith 116English translation : Vol. 6, Book 45, Hadith 3485
Summary of Jami at-Tirmidhi Hadith 3485
This Hadith records a dua the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم used to make. He sought refuge in Allah from laziness, weakness of old age, cowardice, stinginess, the trial of Al-Masih, and the punishment of the grave. The wording shows that a believer needs Allah’s help in matters of character, strength, and faith. Laziness can weaken action. Cowardice can hold a person back. Stinginess can close the heart. Weakness in old age is a condition one may seek protection from. The Hadith also includes seeking refuge from serious trials connected to the Hereafter and the grave. This dua is often searched as a dua against laziness and grave punishment because it brings many needs together in a few clear words.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم asked Allah for protection from laziness and weak character.
- The dua includes protection from trials connected to faith and the grave.
- A believer can ask Allah for help with both body weakness and heart weakness.
- Short prophetic duas can cover many serious concerns.
