Riyad as-Salihin, 1469

Tariq bin Ashyam (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:

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."

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"‏‏.‏

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In-Book Reference: Book 16, Hadith 5

Sharh · explanationclick to expand

Guidance from the Hadith: 1) The importance of prayer is highlighted, as it is the backbone of the religion, the mainstay of Islam, and its greatest pillar after the Testimony of Tawhid. 2) A Muslim should learn how to supplicate his Lord since knowledge is more important than worship. 3) Asking Allah Almighty for wellness include wellness of the body, i.e. safety from illness and harm, and also wellness of the heart which means its safety from diseases caused by doubts like polytheism and hypocrisy, and diseases caused by lusts like committing sins.

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