Hadith 1465
An-Nu'man bin Bashir (May Allah be pleased with them) reported:
وعن النعمان بن بشير رضي الله عنهما عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: "الدعاء هو العبادة" .
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Du'a (supplication) is worship." [Abu Dawud].
In plain words
Calling on Allah is not a lesser activity beside worship: it is worship itself. To raise your hands and ask is to admit your need and His power, which is the heart of devotion.
Reference : Riyad as-Salihin 1465 In-book reference : Book 16, Hadith 1
Hadith 1466
'Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported:
وعن عائشة، رضي الله عنها، قالت: كان رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم، يستحب الجوامع من الدعاء، ويدع ما سوى ذلك. ((رواه أبو داود بإسناد جيد)).
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) liked comprehensive supplications or (Al-Jawami' - i.e., supplications with very few words but comprehensive in meanings), and discarded others. [Abu Dawud].
In plain words
The Prophet preferred short prayers that hold a wide ocean of meaning. A few sincere, well-chosen words can carry more than long, scattered speech.
Reference : Riyad as-Salihin 1466 In-book reference : Book 16, Hadith 2
Hadith 1467
Anas (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
وعن أنس رضي الله عنه، قال: كان أكثر دعاء النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم: "اللهم آتنا في الدنيا حسنة، وفي الآخرة حسنة، وقنا عذاب النار" ((متفق عليه)). زاد مسلم في روايته قال: وكان أنس إذا أراد أن يدعو بدعوة دعا بها، وإذا أراد أن يدعو بدعاء دعا بها فيه.
The supplication most often recited by the Prophet (ﷺ) was: "Allahumma atina fid-dunya hasanatan, wa fil-akhirati hasanatan, wa qina 'adhab-annar (O our Rubb! give us in this world that which is good and in the Hereafter that which is good, and save us from the punishment of the Fire)."' [Al-Bukhari and Muslim]. In the narration of Muslim it is added that whenever Anas supplicated, he used to beseech Allah with this Du'a.
In plain words
His most frequent prayer asked for good in this life and the next together, plus protection from the Fire. It is a balanced request that keeps both worlds in view at once.
Reference : Riyad as-Salihin 1467 In-book reference : Book 16, Hadith 3
Hadith 1468
'Abdullah bin Mas'ud (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
وعن ابن مسعود، رضي الله عنه، أن النبي، صلى الله عليه وسلم، كان يقول: "اللهم إني أسألك الهدى، والتقى، والعفاف، والغنى" ((رواه مسلم)).
The Prophet (ﷺ) used to supplicate: "Allahumma inni as'alukal-huda, wat-tuqa, wal-'afafa, wal-ghina (O Allah! I beseech You for guidance, piety, chastity and contentment)." [Muslim].
In plain words
Here he asked for four inner gifts: guidance, piety, chastity, and contentment. These shape a heart that is rightly directed and at peace with what it has.
Reference : Riyad as-Salihin 1468 In-book reference : Book 16, Hadith 4
Hadith 1469
Tariq bin Ashyam (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
وعن طارق بن أشيم، رضي الله عنه، قال: كان الرجل إذا أسلم علمه النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم، الصلاة، ثم أمره أن يدعو بهؤلاء الكلمات: "اللهم اغفر لي، وارحمني، واهدني، وعافني، وارزقني" ((رواه مسلم)). وفي رواية له عن طارق أنه سمع النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم، وأتاه رجل، فقال: يا رسول الله، كيف أقول حين أسأل ربي؟ قال: "قل: اللهم اغفر لي، وارحمني، وعافني، وارزقني، فإن هؤلاء تجمع لك دنياك وآخرتك".
Whenever a man entered the fold of Islam, the Prophet (ﷺ) would show him how to perform Salat and then direct him to supplicate: "Allahumm-aghfir li, warhamni, wa-hdini, wa 'afini, warzuqni (O Allah! Forgive me, have mercy on me, guide me, guard me against harm and provide me with sustenance and salvation)."' [Muslim]. In another narration Tariq said: A man came to the Prophet (ﷺ) and said to him: "O Messenger of Allah! What shall I say if I want to pray to my Rubb?" He (ﷺ) said, "Say: 'Allahumma-ghfir li, warhamni, wa 'afini, warzuqni (O Allah! Forgive me, have mercy on me, protect me and provide me with sustenance).' Surely, this supplication is better for you in this life and in the Hereafter."
In plain words
New Muslims were taught a simple, complete prayer: forgive me, have mercy, guide me, protect me, and provide for me. He called it better for them in both this life and the next.
Reference : Riyad as-Salihin 1469 In-book reference : Book 16, Hadith 5
Hadith 1470
'Abdullah bin 'Amr bin Al-'As (May Allah be pleased with them) reported:
وعن عبد الله بن عمرو بن العاص، رضي الله عنهما، قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: "اللهم مصرف القلوب صرف قلوبنا على طاعتك" ((رواه مسلم)).
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) supplicated: "Allahumma musarrifal-qulubi, sarrif qulubana 'ala ta'atika (O Allah! Controller of the hearts, direct our hearts to Your obedience)." [Muslim].
In plain words
Hearts shift and waver, and only their Maker can steady them. So he asked Allah, the One who turns hearts, to turn ours toward obeying Him.
Reference : Riyad as-Salihin 1470 In-book reference : Book 16, Hadith 6
Hadith 1471
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
وعن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم، قال: "تعوذوا بالله من جهد البلاء، ودرك الشقاء، وسوء القضاء، وشماته الأعداء" ((متفق عليه)). وفي رواية: قال سفيان: أشك أني زدت واحدة منها.
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Seek refuge in Allah against the turmoils, attacks of misfortunes, and evil of judgement and joys of the enemies." [Al-Bukhari and Muslim]. And in a narration Sufyan said "I suspect I added one."
In plain words
He taught us to seek Allah's refuge from sudden disasters, ruin, a bad outcome, and enemies rejoicing at our misfortune. We turn to Him from the troubles we cannot control.
Reference : Riyad as-Salihin 1471 In-book reference : Book 16, Hadith 7
Hadith 1472
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
وعنه قال: كان رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم، يقول: "اللهم أصلح لي ديني الذي هو عصمة أمري، وأصلح لي دنياي التي فيها معاشي، وأصلح لي آخرتي التي فيها معادي، واجعل الحياة زيادة لي في كل خير، واجعل الموت راحة لي من كل شر" ((رواه مسلم)).
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to say: "Allahumm-aslih li diniyalladhi huwa 'ismatu amri, wa aslih li dunyaya-llati fiha ma'ashi, wa aslih li akhirati-llati fiha ma'adi, waj'alil-hayata ziyadatan li fi kulli khair, waj'alil-mauta rahatan li min kulli sharrin (O Allah, make my religion easy for me by virtue of which my affairs are protected, set right for me my world where my life exists, make good for me my Hereafter which is my resort to which I have to return, and make my life prone to perform all types of good, and make death a comfort for me from every evil)." [Muslim].
In plain words
This prayer asks Allah to set right our religion, our worldly life, and our Hereafter, to make us do every good, and to make even death a relief from every evil. It covers the whole of one's existence.
Reference : Riyad as-Salihin 1472 In-book reference : Book 16, Hadith 8
Hadith 1473
'Ali (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
وعن علي رضي الله عنه قال: قال لي رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: "قل: اللهم اهدني، وسددني". وفي رواية: "اللهم إني أسألك الهدى، والسداد" ((رواه مسلم)).
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said to me, "Recite: 'Allahumma-hdini wa saddidni (O Allah! Direct me to the Right Path and make me adhere to the Straight Path)." Another narration is: 'Allahumma inni as'aluk-alhuda was-sadad (I beg You for guidance and uprightness)." [Muslim].
In plain words
A brief plea for guidance and for staying straight upon it. We ask not only to be shown the right path but to keep walking it without swerving.
Reference : Riyad as-Salihin 1473 In-book reference : Book 16, Hadith 9
Hadith 1474
Anas (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
وعن أنس رضي الله عنه قال: كان رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: يقول: "اللهم إني أعوذ بك من العجز والكسل والجبن والهرم، والبخل، وأعوذ بك من عذاب القبر، وأعوذ بك من فتنة المحيا والممات". وفي رواية: "وضلع الدين وغلبة الرجال" ((رواه مسلم)).
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to supplicate: "Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-ajzi wal- kasali, wal-jubni wal-harami, wal-bukhli, wa a'udhu bika min 'adhabil- qabri, wa a'udhu bika min fitnatil-mahya wal-mamat [O Allah! I seek refuge in You from helplessness (to do good), indolence, cowardice, senility, and miserliness; and I seek Your Protection against the torment of the grave and the trials of life and death]." Another narration adds: "wa dala'id-daini wa ghalabatir-rijal (And from the burden of indebtedness and the tyranny of men)." [Muslim].
In plain words
He sought refuge from weakness, laziness, cowardice, old-age frailty, and stinginess, and from the punishment of the grave and the trials of life and death. Another version adds refuge from crushing debt and being overpowered by others.
Reference : Riyad as-Salihin 1474 In-book reference : Book 16, Hadith 10
Hadith 1475
Abu Bakr As-Siddiq (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
وعن أبي بكر الصديق رضي الله عنه أنه قال لرسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: علمني دعاء أدعو به في صلاتي، قال: "قل: اللهم إني ظلمت نفسي ظلمًا كثيرًا، ولا يغفر الذنوب إلا أنت، فاغفر لي مغفرة من عندك، وارحمني، إنك أنت الغفور الرحيم" ((متفق عليه)). وفي رواية: "وفي بيتي" وروي: "ظلمًا كثيرًا" وروي "كبيرًا" بالثاء المثلثة وبالباء الموحدة، فينبغي أن يجمع بينهما، فقال: كثيرًا كبيرًا.
I requested the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) to teach me a supplication which I could recite in my Salat (prayer). Thereupon he said, "Recite: 'Allahumma inni zalamtu nafsi zulman kathiran, wa la yaghfirudh- dhunuba illa Anta, faghfir li maghfiratan min 'indika, warhamni, innaka Antal-Ghafur-ur-Rahim (O Allah! I have considerably wronged myself. There is none to forgive the sins but You. So grant me pardon and have mercy on me. You are the Most Forgiving, the Most Compassionate)."' [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
In plain words
Abu Bakr asked for a prayer to say in his Salat, and was taught to admit having wronged himself and to beg the only One who forgives. It models honest confession joined to hope in Allah's mercy.
Reference : Riyad as-Salihin 1475 In-book reference : Book 16, Hadith 11
Hadith 1476
Abu Musa (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
وعن أبي موسى، رضي الله عنه، عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم، أنه كان يدعو بهذا الدعاء: "اللهم اغفر لي خطيئتي وجهلي، وإسرافي في أمري، وما أنت أعلم به مني، اللهم اغفر لي جدي وهزلي، وخطئي وعمدي، وكل ذلك عندي، اللهم اغفر لي ما قدمت وما أخرت، وما أسررت وما أعلنت، وما أنت أعلم به مني، أنت المقدم، وأنت المؤخر، وأنت على كل شيء قدير" ((متفق عليه)).
The Prophet (ﷺ) used to supplicate: "Allahumm-aghfir li khati'ati, wajahli, wa israfi fi amri, wa ma Anta a'lamu bihi minni. Allahumm-aghfir li jiddi wa hazli, wa khata'i wa 'amdi, wa kullu dhalika 'indi. Allahumm-aghfir li ma qaddamtu wa ma akhkhartu, wa ma asrartu, wa ma a'lantu, wa ma Anta a'lamu bihi minni. Antal-Muqaddimu, wa Antal-Mu'akhkhiru; wa Anta 'ala kulli shai'in Qadir (O Allah! Forgive my errors, ignorance and immoderation in my affairs. You are better aware of my faults than myself. O Allah! Forgive my faults which I committed in seriousness or in fun deliberately or inadvertently. O Allah! Grant me pardon for those sins which I committed in the past and I may commit in future, which I committed in privacy or in public and all those sins of which You are better aware than me. You Alone can send whomever You will to Jannah, and You Alone can send whomever You will to Hell-fire and You are Omnipotent)." [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
In plain words
A sweeping plea for forgiveness covering every kind of sin: serious or joking, deliberate or by mistake, past or future, hidden or open. It leaves no fault unaddressed before the One who knows them all.
Reference : Riyad as-Salihin 1476 In-book reference : Book 16, Hadith 12
Hadith 1477
'Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported:
وعن عائشة، رضي الله عنها، أن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم، كان يقول في دعائه: "اللهم إني أعوذ بك من شر ما عملت ومن شر ما لم أعمل" ((رواه مسلم)).
The Prophet (ﷺ) used to supplicate (in these words): "Allahumma inni audhu bika min sharri ma 'amiltu, wa min sharri ma lam a'mal (O Allah! I seek refuge in You from the evil of that which I have done and the evil of that which I have not done)." [Muslim].
In plain words
He asked protection from the evil of what he had already done and the evil of what he had not yet done. It guards against both past faults and future ones.
Reference : Riyad as-Salihin 1477 In-book reference : Book 16, Hadith 13
Hadith 1478
'Abdullah bin 'Umar (May Allah be pleased with them) reported:
وعن ابن عمر رضي الله عنه الله عنهما قال: كان من دعاء رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: "اللهم إني أعوذ بك من زوال نعمتك، وتحول عافيتك، وفجاءة نقمتك، وجميع سخطك" ((رواه مسلم)).
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to supplicate thus: "Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min zawali ni'matika, wa tahawwuli 'afiyatika, wa fuja'ati niqmatika, wa jami'i sakhatika (O Allah! I seek refuge in You against the declining of Your Favours, passing of safety, the suddenness of Your punishment and all that which displeases You)." [Muslim].
In plain words
He sought refuge from losing Allah's blessings, the slipping away of well-being, sudden punishment, and anything that brings His displeasure. It is a prayer to keep the good we have been given.
Reference : Riyad as-Salihin 1478 In-book reference : Book 16, Hadith 14
Hadith 1479
Zaid bin Arqam (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
وعن زيد بن أرقم رضي الله عنه قال: كان رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم، يقول: "اللهم إني أعوذ بك من العجز والكسل، والبخل والهرم، وعذاب القبر، اللهم آت نفسي تقواها، وزكها أنت خير من زكاها، أنت وليها ومولاها، اللهم إني أعوذ بك من علم لا ينفع ومن قلب لا يخشع، ومن نفس لا تشبع، ومن دعوة لا يستجاب لها" . ((رواه مسلم)).
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) would supplicate: "Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-'ajzi wal-kasali, wal-bukhli wal-harami, wa 'adhabil-qabri. Allahumma ati nafsi taqwaha, wa zakkiha Anta khairu man zakkaha, Anta waliyyuha wa maulaha. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min 'ilmin la yanfau', wa min qalbin la yakhsha'u, wa min nafsin la tashba'u, wa min da'watin la yustajabu laha' [O Allah! I seek refuge in You from the inability (to do good), indolence, cowardice, miserliness, decrepitude and torment of the grave. O Allah! Grant me the sense of piety and purify my soul as You are the Best to purify it. You are its Guardian and its Protecting Friend. O Allah! I seek refuge in You from the knowledge which is not beneficial, and from a heart which does not fear (You), and from desire which is not satisfied, and from prayer which is not answered]." [Muslim].
In plain words
This prayer seeks refuge from weakness and the grave's torment, asks Allah to make the soul God-fearing and pure, and seeks refuge from useless knowledge, a heart that does not fear Him, an unsatisfied craving, and unanswered prayer.
Reference : Riyad as-Salihin 1479 In-book reference : Book 16, Hadith 15
Hadith 1480
Ibn 'Abbas (May Allah be pleased with them) reported:
وعن ابن عباس رضي الله عنهما أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم، كان يقول: "اللهم لك أسلمت، وبك آمنت، وعليك توكلت، وإليك أنبت وبك خاصمت، وإليك حاكمت، فاغفر لي ما قدمت، وما أخرت وما أسررت وما أعلنت، أنت المقدم، وأنت المؤخر، لا إله إلا أنت" زاد بعض الرواة: "ولا حول ولا قوة إلا بالله" ((متفق عليه)).
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to supplicate: "Allahumma laka aslamtu, wa bika amantu, wa 'alaika tawakkaltu, wa ilaika anabtu, wa bika khasamtu, wa ilaika hakamtu. Faghfir li ma qaddamtu, wa ma akh-khartu, wa ma asrartu wa ma a'lantu, Antal-Muqaddimu, wa Antal-Mu'akhkhiru, la ilaha illa Anta (O Allah! to You I submit, in You I affirm my faith, in You I repose my trust, to You I turn in repentance and with Your Help I contend my adversaries and from You I seek judgement. O Allah! Grant me forgiveness for the faults which I made in past and those ones I may commit in the future, those which I committed secretly or openly. You Alone send whomever You will to Jannah, and You Alone send whomever You will to Hell-fire. There is none worthy of worship except You)." Another narration adds: "La hawla wa la quwwata illa billah (There is no strength to resist evil and no power to do good except through Allah)." [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
In plain words
A prayer of total surrender: to Allah we submit, trust, turn, and seek judgement, then we beg forgiveness for every sin, hidden or open, past or future. It places one's whole self in His hands.
Reference : Riyad as-Salihin 1480 In-book reference : Book 16, Hadith 16
Hadith 1481
'Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported:
وعن عائشة رضي الله عنها أن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم، كان يدعو بهؤلاء الكلمات: "اللهم إني أعوذ بك من فتنة النار، وعذاب النار، ومن شر الغنى والفقر" . رواه أبو داود والترمذي وقال حديث حسن صحيح وهذا لفظ أبي داود.
The Prophet (ﷺ) used to supplicate: "Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min fitnatin-nari, wa 'adhabin-nari, wa min sharril-ghina wal-faqri (O Allah! I seek refuge in You from the trials and the torment of the Fire and from the evils of wealth and poverty)." [Abu Dawud and At- Tirmidhi].
In plain words
He sought refuge from the trials and torment of the Fire, and also from the dangers that come with both wealth and poverty. Each condition carries its own test for the heart.
Reference : Riyad as-Salihin 1481 In-book reference : Book 16, Hadith 17
Hadith 1482
Ziyad bin 'Ilaqah reported:
وعن زياد بن علاقة عن عمه، وهو قطبة بن مالك، رضي الله عنه، قال: كان النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم، يقول: "اللهم إني أعوذ بك من منكرات الأخلاق، والأعمال، والأهواء" . رواه الترمذي وقال حديث حسن.
My uncle Qutbah bin Malik (May Allah be pleased with him) said that the Prophet (ﷺ) used to supplicate: "Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min munkaratil-akhlaqi, wal-a'mali, wal- ahwa'i (O Allah! I seek refuge in You from undesirable manners, deeds, and aspirations)." [At-Tirmidhi].
In plain words
He sought refuge from bad character, bad deeds, and bad desires. The prayer guards the inner aspirations as well as the outward conduct.
Reference : Riyad as-Salihin 1482 In-book reference : Book 16, Hadith 18
Hadith 1483
Shakal bin Humaid (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
وعن شكل بن حميد، رضي الله عنه قال: قلت يا رسول الله: علمني دعاء. قال: "قل: اللهم إني أعوذ بك من شر سمعي، ومن شر بصري، ومن شر لساني، ومن شر قلبي، ومن شر مني" . رواه أبو داود والترمذي وقال حديث حسن.
I asked: "O Messenger of Allah, teach me a prayer." He (ﷺ) said, "Say: Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min sharri sam'i, wa min sharri basari, wa min sharri lisani, wa min sharri qalbi, wa min sharri maniyyi (O Allah! I seek refuge in You from the evils of my hearing, the evils of my seeing, the evils of my tongue; the evils of my heart and the evils of passions)." [Abu Dawud and At- Tirmidhi].
In plain words
A man asked to be taught a prayer and was given one seeking refuge from the harm of one's own hearing, sight, tongue, heart, and desires. It asks protection from the very faculties we use every day.
Reference : Riyad as-Salihin 1483 In-book reference : Book 16, Hadith 19
Hadith 1484
Anas (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
وعن أنس رضي الله عنه أن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم، كان يقول: "اللهم إني أعوذ بك من البرص والجنون، والجذام، وسيئ الأسقام" . رواه أبو داود بإسناد صحيح.
The Prophet (ﷺ) used to supplicate: "Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-barasi, wal- jununi, wal-judhami, wa sayyi'il-asqami' (O Allah! I seek refuge in You from leucoderma, insanity, leprosy and evil diseases)." [Abu Dawud].
In plain words
He sought refuge from named afflictions and from all severe diseases. We may openly ask Allah to protect our health.
Reference : Riyad as-Salihin 1484 In-book reference : Book 16, Hadith 20
Hadith 1485
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
وعن أبي هريرة، رضي الله عنه، قال: كان رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم ، يقول: "اللهم إني أعوذ بك من الجوع، فإنه بئس الضجيع، وأعوذ بك من الخيانة، فإنها بئست البطانة" ((رواه أبو داود بإسناد صحيح)).
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to supplicate: "Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal- ju'i, fa-innahu bi'sad-daji'u; wa a'udhu bika minal-khiyanati, fa- innaha bi'satil-bitanah' [O Allah! I seek refuge in You from hunger; surely, it is the worst companion. And I seek refuge in You from treachery; surely, it is a bad inner trait]." [Abu Dawud].
In plain words
He sought refuge from hunger, calling it the worst companion, and from treachery, calling it a bad hidden trait. Both an outward hardship and an inward flaw are placed before Allah.
Reference : Riyad as-Salihin 1485 In-book reference : Book 16, Hadith 21
Hadith 1486
'Ali (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
وعن علي، رضي الله عنه، أن مكاتبًا جاءه، فقال: إني عجزت عن كتابتي. فأعني. قال: ألا أعلمك كلمات علمنيهن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم، لو كان عليك مثل جبل دينا أداه الله عنك؟ قل: "اللهم اكفني بحلالك عن حرامك، وأغنني بفضلك عمن سواك" ((رواه الترمذي وقال: حديث حسن)).
A slave who had made a contract with his master to pay for his freedom, came to me and said: "I am unable to fulfill my obligation, so help me." He said to him: "Shall I not teach you a supplication which the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) taught me? It will surely prove so effective that if you have a debt as large as a huge mountain, Allah will surely pay it for you. Say: 'Allahumm-akfini bihalalika 'an haramika, wa aghnini bifadlika 'amman siwaka (O Allah! Grant me enough of what You make lawful so that I may dispense with what You make unlawful, and enable me by Your Grace to dispense with all but You)." [At- Tirmidhi].
In plain words
A man burdened by a debt for his freedom was taught a prayer asking Allah for enough lawful provision to keep him from the unlawful, and to make him independent of everyone but Him. Trust in Allah's provision is the way out of need.
Reference : Riyad as-Salihin 1486 In-book reference : Book 16, Hadith 22
Hadith 1487
'Imran bin Husain (May Allah be pleased with them) reported:
وعن عمران بن الحصين، رضي الله عنهما، أن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم علم أباه حصينًا كلمتين يدعو بهما: "اللهم ألهمني رشدي، وأعذني من شر نفسي" ((رواه الترمذي وقال: حديث حسن)).
The Prophet (ﷺ) taught my father two statements to recite in his Du'a. These are: "Allahumma al-himni rushdi, wa a'idhni min sharri nafsi (O Allah! Inspire in me guidance and deliver me from the evils within myself)." [At-Tirmidhi].
In plain words
A short prayer asking Allah to inspire right guidance and to deliver one from the evils within oneself. We ask help against our own lower impulses.
Reference : Riyad as-Salihin 1487 In-book reference : Book 16, Hadith 23
Hadith 1488
Abul-Fadl Al-`Abbas bin `Abdul-Muttalib (ra) reported:
وعن أبي الفضل العباس بن عبد المطلب رضي الله عنه قال: قلت يا رسول الله: علمني شيئًا أسأله الله تعالى، قال: "سلوا الله العافية" فمكثت أيامًا، ثم جئت فقلت: يا رسول الله: علمني شيئًا أسأله الله تعالى، قال لي: "يا عباس يا عم رسول الله سلوا الله العافية في الدنيا والآخرة". ((رواه الترمذي وقال: حديث حسن صحيح)).
I asked the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) to teach me a supplication. He (ﷺ) said, "Beg Allah for safety (from all evils in this world and in the Hereafter)." I waited for some days and then I went to him again and asked him: "O Messenger of Allah Teach me to supplicate something from Allah." He said to me, "O Al-`Abbas, the uncle of Messenger of Allah! Beseech Allah to give you safety (Al-`afiyah ) in this life and in the Hereafter." [At- Tirmidhi].
In plain words
When the Prophet was asked what to request, he twice pointed to one thing: safety and well-being, 'afiyah, in this life and the next. A sound, protected life is among the best things to ask for.
Reference : Riyad as-Salihin 1488 In-book reference : Book 16, Hadith 24
Hadith 1489
Shahr bin Haushab reported:
وعن شهر بن حوشب قال: قلت لأم سلمة، رضي الله عنها، يا أم المؤمنين ما كان أكثر دعاء رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم، إذا كان عندك؟ قالت: كان أكثر دعائه: "يا مقلب القلوب ثبت قلبي على دينك" ((رواه الترمذي، وقال: حديث حسن)).
I asked Umm Salamah (May Allah be pleased with her), "O Mother of the Believers! Which supplication did the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) make frequently when he was in your house?" She said: "He (ﷺ) supplicated frequently: 'Ya muqallibal-qulubi, thabbit qalbi 'ala dinika (O Controller of the hearts make my heart steadfast in Your religion)." [At- Tirmidhi].
In plain words
Umm Salamah said his most frequent prayer in her house asked the One who turns hearts to keep his heart firm upon His religion. Even the steadiest heart needs Allah to hold it steady.
Reference : Riyad as-Salihin 1489 In-book reference : Book 16, Hadith 25
Hadith 1490
Abud-Darda' (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
وعن أبي الدرداء، رضي الله عنه، قال: رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: "كان من دعاء داود عليه السلام: "اللهم إني أسألك حبك، وحب من يحبك، والعمل الذي يبلغني حبك، اللهم اجعل حبك أحب إلى من نفسي، وأهلي، ومن الماء البارد". رواه الترمذي وقال حديث حسن.
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "One of Prophet Dawud's supplications was: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka hubbaka, wa hubba man yuhibbuka, wal-'amalalladhi yuballighuni hubbaka. Allahumm-aj'al hubbaka ahabba ilayya min nafsi, wa ahli, wa minal-ma'il-baridi (O Allah! I ask You for Your Love, the love of those who love You, and deeds which will cause me to attain Your Love. O Allah! Make Your Love dearer to me than myself, my family and the cold water)."' [At- Tirmidhi].
In plain words
He mentioned a prayer of Prophet Dawud asking for Allah's love, the love of those who love Him, and deeds that lead to His love, and to make that love dearer than self, family, and even cool water. It teaches us to ask for love of Allah above all delights.
Reference : Riyad as-Salihin 1490 In-book reference : Book 16, Hadith 26
Hadith 1491
Anas (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
وعن أنس رضي الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: "ألظوا بيا ذا الجلال والإكرام" . رواه الترمذي ورواه النسائي من رواية ربيعة بن عامر الصحابي قال الحاكم حديث صحيح الإسناد.
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "Recite frequently: 'Ya Dhal-Jalali wal-Ikram! (O You, Possessor of glory and honour)."' [At- Tirmidhi].
In plain words
He urged us to call often on Allah by the name meaning Possessor of Majesty and Honour. Praising Him by His beautiful names is itself a recommended habit.
Reference : Riyad as-Salihin 1491 In-book reference : Book 16, Hadith 27
Hadith 1492
Abu Umamah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
وعن أبي أمامة، رضي الله عنه قال: دعا رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم، بدعاء كثير لم نحفظ منه شيئًا، قلنا: "يا رسول الله دعوت بدعاء كثير لم نحفظ منه شيئا،" فقال: "ألا أدلكم على ما يجمع ذلك كله؟ تقول: "اللهم إني أسألك من خير ما سألك منه نبيك محمد صلى الله عليه وسلم، وأعوذ بك من شر ما استعاذ منه نبيك محمد صلى الله عليه وسلم، وأنت المستعان، وعليك البلاغ، ولا حول ولا قوة إلا بالله". رواه الترمذي وقال حديث حسن.
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) made many supplications which we did not memorize. We said to him: "O Messenger of Allah! You have made many supplications of which we do not remember anything." He said, "Shall I tell you a comprehensive prayer? Say: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka min khairi ma sa'alaka minhu nabiyyuka Muhammadun sallallahu 'alaihi wa sallam. Wa 'a'udhu bika min sharri mas-ta'adha minhu nabiyyuka Muhammadun sallallahu 'alaihi wa sallam. Wa Antal-Musta'anu, wa 'alaikal-balaghu, wa la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah (O Allah, I beg to You the good which Your Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) begged of You; and I seek refuge in You from the evil where from Your Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) sought refuge. You are the One from Whom help is sought and Your is the responsibility to communicate (the truth). There is no power or strength except with Allah the Exalted, the Great."' [At- Tirmidhi]
In plain words
When the Companions could not remember all his prayers, he gave them one that asks for every good his Prophet asked for and refuge from every evil he sought refuge from. It is a way to gather all good and avoid all harm in a single plea.
Reference : Riyad as-Salihin 1492 In-book reference : Book 16, Hadith 28
Hadith 1493
Ibn Mas'ud (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
وعن ابن مسعود رضي الله عنه قال: كان من دعاء رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: "اللهم إني أسألك موجبات رحمتك، وعزائم مغفرتك، والسلامة من كل إثم، والغنيمة من كل بر، والفوز بالجنة، والنجاة من النار" . ((رواه الحاكم أبو عبد الله، وقال: حديث صحيح على شرط مسلم)).
One of the supplications of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was: "Allahumma inni as'aluka mujibati rahmatika, wa 'aza'ima maghfiratika, was-salamata min kulli ithmin, wal-ghanimata min kulli birrin, wal-fawza bil- jannati, wannajata mina-nar (O Allah! I beg You for that which incites Your Mercy and the means of Your forgiveness, safety from every sin, the benefit from every good deed, success in attaining Jannah and deliverance from Fire)." [Al-Hakim].
In plain words
This prayer asks for the things that draw down Allah's mercy and forgiveness, safety from every sin, benefit from every good deed, entry into Paradise, and rescue from the Fire. It seeks the whole arc of salvation at once.
Reference : Riyad as-Salihin 1493 In-book reference : Book 16, Hadith 29