Muslim

Hadith Commentary:

Benefits and Issues:
From this practice of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam), it is understood—and the style of expression in the Noble Qur’an also supports this—that a servant should ask his Lord for goodness in both this world and the Hereafter, and should leave the decision and selection of that goodness to his Lord, because He alone knows best in what things our true benefit lies. Especially, the goodness of worldly things depends on whether they become a means and cause for our success in the Hereafter, and knowing this aspect of any matter is solely the work of Allah Ta’ala. However, if one is saved from the punishment of Hell and enters Paradise, then in this respect, this is an extremely concise and comprehensive supplication, in which the servant has asked for every desirable thing of both this world and the Hereafter.

Hadith Commentary:
This supplication holds great significance.
Reciting it frequently becomes a source of many blessings in both religion and worldly life.
In the Noble Qur’an, prior to this, there is mention of certain people who, during Hajj, would make supplications solely for worldly benefit and would completely forget the Hereafter.
Muslims have been taught this supplication so that they may ask for goodness in the Hereafter along with goodness in this world.
This is the context of revelation (shan-e-nuzul) of this verse.
Even in Arafat, the virtue of this supplication is predominant.

Hadith Commentary:
1.
In the Noble Qur’an, before this divine supplication, there is mention of certain people who, while performing Hajj, would make supplications only for their worldly interests and would completely neglect the Hereafter. And the statement of Allah, the Exalted, is:
“Among them are some who say: ‘Our Lord! Grant us (all our needs) in this world!’
Such a person will have no share in the Hereafter.”
(al-Baqarah: 200/2)
Muslims were taught this supplication so that during Hajj they would ask for goodness in the Hereafter along with the world. For this, the aforementioned supplication holds great importance because it encompasses all blessings of this world and the Hereafter. Reciting it frequently becomes a means of blessings in both religion and worldly life. Accordingly, in a narration it is mentioned that the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) would often recite this supplication.
(Sahih al-Bukhari, Kitab al-Da‘awat, Hadith: 6389)

2.
From this supplication, we also learn that a servant should indeed ask his Lord for goodness in this world and the Hereafter, but the decision and selection of that goodness should be left to Allah, the Exalted, because He alone knows what is truly good for us. Therefore, it is better for the servant not to present any suggestion from his own side, but rather to leave the matter entirely to Allah, the Exalted. Accordingly, regarding those who supplicate in this manner, Allah, the Exalted, has stated:
“Such people will receive a share (in both places) according to what they have earned.”
And this share will be in accordance with the principle that He has established for rewarding His servants for their good deeds, the explanation of which He Himself has given in the Qur’an.
And Allah knows best.

Hadith Commentary:
This is a very significant and weighty supplication, as supplication has been made for success in both this world and the Hereafter.
In fact, the world has been given precedence over the Hereafter.
This is because the rectification of the Hereafter depends upon the rectification of this world.

Hadith Commentary:
(1)
This supplication comprises very comprehensive words. In it, goodness of both this world and the Hereafter has been sought.
(2)
If by "hasanah" (goodness) is meant blessing, then through this supplication, the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) has sought the blessings of this world and the Hereafter, as well as protection from the punishment of the Hereafter.
(3)
In this, the world has been mentioned before the Hereafter because, in reality, the world comes first and the Hereafter comes afterwards. Furthermore, if a person's worldly life is good and he is not dependent on anyone, then one can also hope for success in the Hereafter.
And Allah knows best.

Takhrij:
«أخرجه البخاري، الدعوات، باب قول النبي صلي الله عليه وسلم: "ربنا! آتنا في الدنيا حسنةً"، حديث:6389، ومسلم، الذكر والدعاء، باب فضل الدعاء باللّٰهم! آتنا في الدنيا حسنةً...، حديث:2690.»©Explanation:
➊ In this hadith, the supplication that is mentioned was frequently recited by the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam.
This supplication is the most comprehensive of all supplications.
Qadi Iyad has said that all the needs of this world and the Hereafter are encompassed within it.
➋ In the word "hasanah," with regard to this world, righteous deeds, righteous offspring, abundance of provision, beneficial knowledge, health and well-being, etc., are all included.
By saying just one word, "hasanah," all the goodness of this world is sought, and by using the same word for the Hereafter, Paradise is requested, as well as safety and security from the terrors of the Hereafter and ease in reckoning are also sought. Furthermore, refuge from the punishment of the Fire, that is, the punishment of Hell, is also requested.
It is as if, in this brief yet comprehensive supplication, all the blessings of this world and the Hereafter are asked for, and protection and salvation from the punishment of Hell are sought.