Riyad as-Salihin, 1466
'Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported:
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. <b>[Abu Dawud]</b>.
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)).
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 16, Hadith 2
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) It is recommended to choose comprehensive supplications (Jawāmi‘) because they are more comprehensive and general, and more conforming to the Prophetic guidance.<br>
1) All blessings lies in using the supplications of the Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) that carry all aspects of good in the worldly life and the Hereafter.<br>
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<b>Words in the Hadith:</b><br>
Comprehensive supplications: those that encompass all aspects of good in a few words.