Allāhumma laka aslamt, wa bika āmant, wa ‘alayka tawakkalt, wa ’ilayka anabt, wa bika khās…

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Hadith narrated by Narrated by Al-Bukhāri and Muslim; this is the wording of Muslim, and Al-Bukhāri narrated a summarised version

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Hadith text: Allāhumma laka aslamt, wa bika āmant, wa ‘alayka tawakk…

Explanation of the hadith: Allāhumma laka aslamt, wa bika āmant, wa ‘alayka tawakk…

The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) used to supplicate saying: (O Allah, I surrender to You) and I submit to You. (I believe in You), I accept, and I admit. (I rely upon You), I entrust my affairs, and I depend on You. (I repent to You), I return, and I turn to You. (And with Your help I dispute) and argue with Your enemies. (O Allah, I seek refuge) and shelter (in Your might), power, and dominance. (There is no god but You) and no deity is truly worthy of worship but You (that You do not lead me astray) from guidance and the attainment of Your pleasure. (You are the Ever-Living Who never dies) or perishes (but the jinn and humans die).

Lessons: Allāhumma laka aslamt, wa bika āmant, wa ‘alayka tawakk…

It is legitimate to begin with praise before making any request.
It is obligatory to rely upon Allah Almighty alone and seek protection from Him, as He possesses the attributes of perfection. He alone is to be relied upon, while all of the creations are powerless and ultimately face death, so they are unfit to rely upon.
Following the Prophet's example in supplicating with these comprehensive words, which express true faith and ultimate certainty.
As-Sindi said: His statement (You are the Ever-Living) means: We should seek refuge with You and no one else.

Categories : Jurisprudence of Supplications and Remembrance of Allah · Prophetic Guidance on Remembering Allah · Reported Supplications · Virtues and Manners

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بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Sat 3 Jumada al-Thani
السبت 3 جمادى الآخرة

إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ وَمَلَٰٓئِكَتَهُۥ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى ٱلنَّبِىِّ ۚ يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ صَلُّوا۟ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا۟ تَسْلِيمًا

God and His angels shower their blessings on the Prophet. O believers, you should also send your blessings on him, and salute him with a worthy greeting.

Al-Ahzab 33:56

Blessings on the Prophet ﷺ