Riyad as-Salihin, 1421

Sa'd bin Abu Waqqas (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to seek (Allah's) protection after prayers in these words: "Alla-humma inni a'udhu bika minal-jubni wal- bukhl, wa a'udhu bika min an uradda ila ardhalil-'umur, wa a'udhu bika min fitnatid-dunya, wa a'udhu bika min fitnatil-qabr (O Allah, I seek refuge with You from cowardice, miserliness and from being sent back to a feeble age; and, seek refuge with You from the trials of this life and those of the grave)." [Al- Bukhari].

وعن سعد بن أبي وقاص رضي الله عنه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم كان يتعوذ دبر الصلوات بهؤلاء الكلمات‏:‏ ‏"‏اللهم إني أعوذ بك من الجبن والبخل، وأعوذ بك من أن أرد إلى أرذل العمر وأعوذ بك من فتنة الدنيا، وأعوذ بك من فتنة القبر” ‏(‏‏(‏رواه البخاري‏)‏‏)‏‏.‏

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In-Book Reference: Book 15, Hadith 14

Sharh · explanationclick to expand

Guidance from the Hadith: 1) The invocation mentioned in the Hadith is to be said before Taslim, where one should seek refuge with Allah against these four things. 2) Seeking refuge with Allah against these four things after each obligatory prayer indicates the huge Fitnah (trial) they involve. Whoever is protected by Allah Almighty from such things has attained success in the worldly life and the Hereafter. Words in the Hadith: At the end of each prayer: What is meant here is after Tashahhud and before Taslim. Decrepit age: The worst phase of man’s life, when he becomes physically and mentally feeble.

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