A man came to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and said: O Messenger of Allah! Which supplication is the most virtuous? The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Ask Allah for forgiveness and well-being in this world and the Hereafter." Then he came the next day and said: O Prophet of Allah! Which supplication is best? The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Seek pardon and well-being from Allah in this world and the Hereafter. If you are granted well-being in this world and the Hereafter, then surely you have succeeded."
Hadith Referenceالادب المفرد / كتاب / 637
Hadith Gradingالألبانی:صحيح
Hadith Takhrij«صحيح : أخرجه الترمذي ، كتاب الدعوات : 3512 و ابن ماجه : 3848 - انظر الصحيحة : 1523»
Explanation & Benefits
Shaykh Maulana Usman Muneeb
Benefits and Issues: Until a person's sins are forgiven, entry into Paradise is impossible, and there is nothing greater than well-being (aafiyah) in this world and the Hereafter. Therefore, success in this world and the Hereafter depends upon this.
Source: Fadlullah al-Ahad: Urdu Commentary on al-Adab al-Mufrad, Page: 637