Riyad as-Salihin, 1497
Hadith text · Matn
وعن جابر رضي الله عنهما قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم:
لا تدعوا على أنفسكم، ولا تدعوا على أولادكم، ولا تدعو على أموالكم، لا توافقوا من الله ساعة يسأل فيها عطاء، فيستجيب لكم
((رواه مسلم)).
English translation
Jabir (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "Do not invoke curses on yourself or on your children or on your possessions lest you should happen to do it at a moment when the supplications are accepted, and your prayer might be granted." <b>[Muslim]</b>.
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 16, Hadith 33
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) It is forbidden to supplicate against oneself, one’s children, or one’s wealth. This is an aspect of Allah Almighty’s mercy to his slaves.<br>
2) Invoking evil and destruction upon oneself or others is a form of transgression in supplication, while Allah Almighty says: {for He does not like the transgressors.} [Surat al-A‘rāf: 55]