صحيح مسلم
Muslim
كتاب صلاة المسافرين وقصرهاThe Book of Prayer - Travellers
باب الدُّعَاءِ فِي صَلاَةِ اللَّيْلِ وَقِيَامِهِ:Chapter: The prayer and the supplication of the Prophet (saws) at night
حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى ، وَمُحَمَّدُ بْنُ حَاتِمٍ ، وَعَبْدُ بْنُ حميد ، وأبو معن الرقاشي ، قَالُوا : حَدَّثَنَا عُمَرُ بْنُ يُونُسَ ، حَدَّثَنَا عِكْرِمَةُ بْنُ عَمَّارٍ ، حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ أَبِي كَثِيرٍ ، حَدَّثَنِي أَبُو سَلَمَةَ بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنِ عَوْفٍ ، قَالَ : سَأَلْتُ عَائِشَةَ أُمَّ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ ، بِأَيِّ شَيْءٍ كَانَ نَبِيُّ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ يَفْتَتِحُ صَلَاتَهُ ، إِذَا قَامَ مِنَ اللَّيْلِ ؟ قَالَتْ : كَانَ إِذَا قَامَ مِنَ اللَّيْلِ افْتَتَحَ صَلَاتَهُ " اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ جَبْرَائِيلَ ، وَمِيكَائِيلَ ، وَإِسْرَافِيلَ ، فَاطِرَ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالأَرْضِ ، عَالِمَ الْغَيْبِ وَالشَّهَادَةِ ، أَنْتَ تَحْكُمُ بَيْنَ عِبَادِكَ فِيمَا كَانُوا فِيهِ يَخْتَلِفُونَ ، اهْدِنِي لِمَا اخْتُلِفَ فِيهِ مِنَ الْحَقِّ بِإِذْنِكَ ، إِنَّكَ تَهْدِي مَنْ تَشَاءُ إِلَى صِرَاطٍ مُسْتَقِيمٍ " .
'Abdul Rahman bin ' Auf (RA) reported: I asked 'A'isha, the mother of the believers, (to tell me) the words with which the Apostle of Allah (ﷺ) commenced the prayer when he got up at night. She said: When he got up at night he would commence his prayer with these words: O Allah, Lord of Gabriel (ؑ), and Michael, and Israfil, the Creator of the heavens and the earth, Who knowest the unseen and the seen; Thou decidest amongst Thy servants concerning their differences. Guide me with Thy permission in the divergent views (which the people) hold about Truth, for it is Thou Who guidest whom Thou wilt to the Straight Path.
Related hadith on this topic
Explanation & Benefits
Hafiz Zubair Ali Zai
The Name of the Angel of Death (Malak al-Mawt) as ‘Azra’il
The names of Jibril and Mika’il (alayhima as-salam) are established from the Noble Qur’an. See: [سورة البقرة: 98]
The name of Israfil (alayhis salam) is mentioned in Sahih Muslim [770، دارالسلام: 1811].
However, the name of the Angel of Death (Malak al-Mawt) as ‘Azra’il is not established from any hadith.
This name appears in a mawquf (interrupted) narration from Wahb ibn Munabbih, the Tabi‘i.
But in its chain of narration is Muhammad ibn Ibrahim ibn al-‘Ala, who is munkar al-hadith (rejected in hadith).
See: [العظمة لابي الشيخ لاصبهاني 3/ 848 ح 394، 3/ 900 ح439]
Therefore, due to the severe weakness of this narration, it is rejected.
It is established from a certain Tabi‘ Tabi‘i named Ash‘ath that he said: The name of the Angel of Death (alayhis salam) is ‘Azra’il. [كتاب العظمة لابي الشيخ ج3ص 909 ح 443 وسنده صحيح]
The chain up to Ash‘ath is authentic, and regarding Ash‘ath, Shaykh Rida Allah ibn Muhammad Idris Mubarakpuri writes: He is Ash‘ath ibn Aslam al-‘Ajli al-Basri al-Ruba‘i. [ايضاً مترجماً]
Regarding Ash‘ath ibn Aslam rahimahullah, Imam Yahya ibn Ma‘in rahimahullah said: «ثقة» [تاريخ يحييٰ بن معين، رواية الدوري: 3403، الجرح والتعديل لابن ابي حاتم 2/ 269 وسنده صحيح]
Hafiz Ibn Hibban mentioned him in Kitab al-Thiqat. [6/ 63]
It is thus known that the word ‘Azra’il is established from the era of the Tabi‘ Tabi‘in. «والله اعلم»
See: Adwa’ al-Masabih fi Tahqiq Mishkat al-Masabih, the jurisprudential discussion of hadith 144, page 198.
The names of Jibril and Mika’il (alayhima as-salam) are established from the Noble Qur’an. See: [سورة البقرة: 98]
The name of Israfil (alayhis salam) is mentioned in Sahih Muslim [770، دارالسلام: 1811].
However, the name of the Angel of Death (Malak al-Mawt) as ‘Azra’il is not established from any hadith.
This name appears in a mawquf (interrupted) narration from Wahb ibn Munabbih, the Tabi‘i.
But in its chain of narration is Muhammad ibn Ibrahim ibn al-‘Ala, who is munkar al-hadith (rejected in hadith).
See: [العظمة لابي الشيخ لاصبهاني 3/ 848 ح 394، 3/ 900 ح439]
Therefore, due to the severe weakness of this narration, it is rejected.
It is established from a certain Tabi‘ Tabi‘i named Ash‘ath that he said: The name of the Angel of Death (alayhis salam) is ‘Azra’il. [كتاب العظمة لابي الشيخ ج3ص 909 ح 443 وسنده صحيح]
The chain up to Ash‘ath is authentic, and regarding Ash‘ath, Shaykh Rida Allah ibn Muhammad Idris Mubarakpuri writes: He is Ash‘ath ibn Aslam al-‘Ajli al-Basri al-Ruba‘i. [ايضاً مترجماً]
Regarding Ash‘ath ibn Aslam rahimahullah, Imam Yahya ibn Ma‘in rahimahullah said: «ثقة» [تاريخ يحييٰ بن معين، رواية الدوري: 3403، الجرح والتعديل لابن ابي حاتم 2/ 269 وسنده صحيح]
Hafiz Ibn Hibban mentioned him in Kitab al-Thiqat. [6/ 63]
It is thus known that the word ‘Azra’il is established from the era of the Tabi‘ Tabi‘in. «والله اعلم»
See: Adwa’ al-Masabih fi Tahqiq Mishkat al-Masabih, the jurisprudential discussion of hadith 144, page 198.
Source: Monthly Magazine al-Hadith Hazro, Page: 999
Shaykh Dr. Abdur Rahman Freywai
Explanation:
1:
O Allah! Lord of Jibril, Mika'il, and Israfil! Creator of the heavens and the earth, Knower of the hidden and the manifest, the One who decides between His servants regarding that in which they differ. O Allah! Guide me, by Your permission and command, to adopt and accept the truth in whatever there is disagreement, (grant me success), for indeed, You are the One who guides whomsoever You will to the straight path.
1:
O Allah! Lord of Jibril, Mika'il, and Israfil! Creator of the heavens and the earth, Knower of the hidden and the manifest, the One who decides between His servants regarding that in which they differ. O Allah! Guide me, by Your permission and command, to adopt and accept the truth in whatever there is disagreement, (grant me success), for indeed, You are the One who guides whomsoever You will to the straight path.
Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhi – Majlis ‘Ilmi Dar al-Da‘wah, New Delhi Edition, Page: 3420
Maulana Ataullah Sajid
Benefits and Issues:
➊
This supplication can also be recited in the night prayer (tahajjud) as the opening supplication (du'a al-istiftah).
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Jibril, Mikail, and Israfil (alayhim as-salam) are the closest and most virtuous of the angels to Allah.
But they too are servants of Allah.
And Allah is their Lord as well.
They have no share whatsoever in the attributes and powers of the Lord.
This point of tawhid (monotheism) is worthy of attention.
➌
The disputes among the servants have been decided in this world through the sending of the noble prophets (alayhim as-salam) and the revelation sent down upon them.
Yet, some people continue to create new doubts and cause division.
Or, even after the truth has become clear, they do not accept it.
And they do not refrain from arguing.
Their judgment will only be on the Day of Resurrection.
When they will be punished, and the righteous will enjoy Allah’s rewards.
➍
Guidance is in the hand of Allah.
Therefore, one should continue to supplicate to Allah for guidance.
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The word Jibril can be pronounced in several ways:
Jabreeil, Jabreel, Jibra’eel, Jabra’eel, Jibraa’eel.
But in this supplication, Jibril is with a hamzah.
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The noble hadith scholars (muhaddithin) also paid attention to the exact wording of the hadith.
And they would try to narrate every word exactly as they had heard it from their teacher.
Even though narrating by meaning (riwayah bil-ma’na) is permissible.
This practice of the hadith scholars demonstrates their honesty and truthfulness.
And that the ahadith they have transmitted are actionable and trustworthy,
provided they meet the criteria of authenticity.
➊
This supplication can also be recited in the night prayer (tahajjud) as the opening supplication (du'a al-istiftah).
➋
Jibril, Mikail, and Israfil (alayhim as-salam) are the closest and most virtuous of the angels to Allah.
But they too are servants of Allah.
And Allah is their Lord as well.
They have no share whatsoever in the attributes and powers of the Lord.
This point of tawhid (monotheism) is worthy of attention.
➌
The disputes among the servants have been decided in this world through the sending of the noble prophets (alayhim as-salam) and the revelation sent down upon them.
Yet, some people continue to create new doubts and cause division.
Or, even after the truth has become clear, they do not accept it.
And they do not refrain from arguing.
Their judgment will only be on the Day of Resurrection.
When they will be punished, and the righteous will enjoy Allah’s rewards.
➍
Guidance is in the hand of Allah.
Therefore, one should continue to supplicate to Allah for guidance.
➎
The word Jibril can be pronounced in several ways:
Jabreeil, Jabreel, Jibra’eel, Jabra’eel, Jibraa’eel.
But in this supplication, Jibril is with a hamzah.
➏
The noble hadith scholars (muhaddithin) also paid attention to the exact wording of the hadith.
And they would try to narrate every word exactly as they had heard it from their teacher.
Even though narrating by meaning (riwayah bil-ma’na) is permissible.
This practice of the hadith scholars demonstrates their honesty and truthfulness.
And that the ahadith they have transmitted are actionable and trustworthy,
provided they meet the criteria of authenticity.
Source: Commentary on Sunan Ibn Mājah by Mawlānā ‘Atā’ullāh Sājid, Page: 1357
