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Riyad as-Salihin 1414 (Book 15, Hadith 7) #37903
Seeking Allah's Mercy and Guidance

SUMMARY: The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) taught a bedouin a few words to recite frequently, which included praising Allah and asking for His mercy, guidance and sustenance.

Sa'd bin Abu Waqqas (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: A bedouin came to the Messenger of Allah and said to him, "Teach me a few words to recite frequently". He said, "Say: "La ilaha illallahu wahdahu la sharika lahu; Allahu Akbar kabiran, wal-hamdu lillahi kathiran, wa subhan-Allahi Rabbil-'alamin; wa la hawla wa la quwwata illa billahil-'Azizil-Hakim (there is no true god except Allah the One and He has no partner with Him; Allah is the Greatest and greatness is for Him. All praise is due to Him. Allah, the Rabb of the worlds is free from imperfection; there is no might and power but that of Allah, the All-Powerful and the All-Wise)"' The bedouin said: "All of these for my Rabb. But what is for me?" Thereupon he (Messenger of Allah ) said, "You should say: 'Allahummaghfir li, warhamni, wahdini, warzuqni (O Allah! Grant me pardon, have mercy upon me, direct me to righteousness and provide me subsistence)'". Muslim.
وعن سعد بن أبي وقاص رضي الله عنه قال‏:‏ جاء أعرابي إلى رسول الله فقال‏:‏ علمني كلامًا أقوله‏.‏ قال‏:‏ ‏"‏قل لا إله إلا الله وحده لا شريك له، الله أكبر كبيرا والحمد لله كثيرا وسبحان الله رب العالمين، ولا حول ولا قوة إلا بالله العزيز الحكيم” قال فهؤلاء لربي، فما لي‏؟‏ قال‏:‏ ‏"‏قل اللهم اغفر لي، وارحمني، واهدني، وارزقني‏"‏ ‏(‏‏(‏رواه مسلم‏)‏‏)‏‏.‏

TOPICS
recitation  *  supplication  *  praise  *  mercy  *  guidance  *  illallahu

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith is about the importance of seeking help from Allah through reciting certain phrases that praise Him and ask for His mercy, guidance, and sustenance. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught a bedouin these words to recite frequently as an act of worship. He said that one should say “La ilaha illallahu wahdahu la sharika lahu; Allahu Akbar kabiran, wal-hamdu lillahi kathiran, wa subhan-Allahi Rabbil-'alamin; wa la hawla wa la quwwata illa billahil-'Azizil-Hakim” which translates to “There is no true god except Allah the One and He has no partner with Him; Allah is the Greatest and greatness is for Him. All praise is due to Him. Allah, the Rabb of the worlds is free from imperfection; there is no might and power but that of Allah, the All-Powerful and the All-Wise”. When asked what he should say for himself he was told to say “Allahummaghfir li warhamni wahdini warzuqni” which translates to “O my Lord! Grant me pardon have mercy upon me direct me towards righteousness provide me subsistence”. This hadith teaches us about how important it is to seek help from our Creator in all matters big or small by praising Him in our prayers as well as asking for His mercy guidance protection provision etc., so that we can lead successful lives here on earth as well as in hereafter Insha'Allah!

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