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Jami at-Tirmidhi 3591 — Dua Against Bad Character
The Supplication Of Umm Salamah
Dua Against Evil Character, Actions, and Desires
Jami at-Tirmidhi : 3591
Jami at-TirmidhiHadith Number 3591
حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ بْنُ وَكِيعٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ بَشِيرٍ، وَأَبُو أُسَامَةَ عَنْ مِسْعَرٍ، عَنْ زِيَادِ بْنِ عِلاَقَةَ، عَنْ عَمِّهِ، قَالَ كَانَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ " اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ مُنْكَرَاتِ الأَخْلاَقِ وَالأَعْمَالِ وَالأَهْوَاءِ " . قَالَ هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ غَرِيبٌ . وَعَمُّ زِيَادِ بْنِ عِلاَقَةَ هُوَ قُطْبَةُ بْنُ مَالِكٍ صَاحِبُ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم .
Ziyad bin Ilaqah Narrated from:
Ziyad bin `Ilaqah narrated from his uncle, that he said: “[The Prophet (ﷺ)] Used To Say: ‘O Allah, I Seek Refuge In You From Evil Character, Evil Actions, And Evil Desires (Allāhumma Innī A`Ūdhu Bika Min Munkarātil-Akhlāqi Wal-A`Māli Wal-Ahwā’).’”
[1] Without the phrase "the Prophet," it would read "He used to say".Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 3591In-book reference : Book 48, Hadith 222English translation : Vol. 6, Book 46, Hadith 3591
Summary of Jami at-Tirmidhi Hadith 3591
This Hadith gives a short dua of protection. The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم used to seek refuge in Allah from evil character, evil actions, and evil desires. The message is direct: a believer needs Allah's protection not only from outer harm, but also from inner faults and wrong behavior. The three things mentioned cover manners, deeds, and desires. This makes the dua easy to understand and easy to use. It teaches that character matters, actions matter, and what a person follows in desire also matters. For anyone searching for dua against bad character hadith, this narration gives a clear prayer asking Allah to protect the person from harmful traits and choices.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم sought refuge from evil character.
- The dua also asks protection from evil actions.
- Evil desires are mentioned as something to seek protection from.
- A believer should ask Allah for help in manners and behavior.
