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Sunan Ibn Majah 3862 (Book 34, Hadith 36) — Dua, Dhikr and Remembrance of Allah

Narrated by Abu Hurairah (رضي الله عنه) • Grade: Hasan (Al-Albani (Hasan); Muhammad Fouad Abd al-Baqi (Hasan); Shuaib Al Arnaut (Hasan Lighairihi); Zubair Ali Zai (Hasan))

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#359 • Sunan Ibn Majah 3862 (Book 34, Hadith 36)Sunan Ibn MajahDua, Dhikr and Remembrance of Allah
Hasan (Sound / Good)
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Abu Hurairah (رضي الله عنه)

It was narrated that Abu Hurairah that

Book & Reference: Supplication (Book 34, Hadith 36)
Scholarly Grading Source: Al-Albani (Hasan); Muhammad Fouad Abd al-Baqi (Hasan); Shuaib Al Arnaut (Hasan Lighairihi); Zubair Ali Zai (Hasan)

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ بَكْرٍ السَّهْمِيُّ، عَنْ هِشَامٍ الدَّسْتَوَائِيِّ، عَنْ يَحْيَى بْنِ أَبِي كَثِيرٍ، عَنْ أَبِي جَعْفَرٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ‏ "‏ ثَلاَثُ دَعَوَاتٍ يُسْتَجَابُ لَهُنَّ لاَ شَكَّ فِيهِنَّ دَعْوَةُ الْمَظْلُومِ وَدَعْوَةُ الْمُسَافِرِ وَدَعْوَةُ الْوَالِدِ لِوَلَدِهِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

It was narrated that Abu Hurairah that :the Messenger of Allah (saas) said: "There are three supplications that will undoubtedly be answered: the supplication of one who has been wronged; the supplication of the traveler; and the supplication of a father for his child

— Nasiruddin al-Khattab (Darussalam Sunan Ibn Majah English Translation)

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IslamTools Editorial Study Notes (Distinct from Prophetic Text)Dua, Dhikr and Remembrance of Allah

Main Lesson & Core Meaning

Supplication (Dua) is the very essence of worship, and the likeness of one who remembers their Lord and one who does not is like the living and the dead.

Practical Daily Application

Keep your tongue moist with the remembrance of Allah (SubhanAllah, Alhamdulillah, Allahu Akbar) and call upon Allah with certainty of response.

Key Islamic Terms & Vocabulary

Dua (الدعاء)

Humbly calling upon Allah in need, gratitude, and worship.

Dhikr (الذكر)

Remembrance and glorification of Allah with the heart and tongue.

Tasbih (التسبيح)

Declaring Allah's perfection above all deficiency (SubhanAllah).

Scholarly Context & Jurisprudence Note

Ibn al-Qayyim and Imam an-Nawawi explain that continuous Dhikr polishes the heart, brings tranquility (Sakinah), and draws the servant near to Allah.

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Noble Companion & Hadith Transmitterرضي الله عنه

أبو هريرة عبد الرحمن بن صخر الدوسي

Abu Hurairah (Abu Hurairah 'Abd ar-Rahman ibn Sakhr ad-Dawsi)

The foremost transmitter of Prophetic Hadith among the Companions. From the tribe of Daws in Yemen, he embraced Islam and migrated to Madinah in 7 AH (the year of Khaybar), dedicating his life in As-Suffah to accompanying the Messenger of Allah ﷺ and preserving his words.

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Collection: Sunan Ibn Majah (Sunan Ibn Majah 3862 (Book 34, Hadith 36))
Scholarly Grading Source: Al-Albani (Hasan); Muhammad Fouad Abd al-Baqi (Hasan); Shuaib Al Arnaut (Hasan Lighairihi); Zubair Ali Zai (Hasan)
Al-Albani: HasanMuhammad Fouad Abd al-Baqi: HasanShuaib Al Arnaut: Hasan LighairihiZubair Ali Zai: Hasan
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