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Authentic hadith article

Recite frequently: Yādha al-jalāl wa al-ikrām (O Possessor of Majesty and Bounty)

Authentic hadithNarrated by At-Termedhy - An-Nasaa’i - Narrated by AhmadHadeethEnc #3167
Arabic hadith text

عن أنس رضي الله عنه قَالَ: قَالَ رسُولُ الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : «ألِظُّوا بـ (يَاذا الجَلاَلِ والإكْرامِ)».

English translation

Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger of Allah (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Recite frequently: Yādha al-jalāl wa al-ikrām (O Possessor of Majesty and Bounty).”

Explanation

Explanation of the hadith

The Arabic imperative 'alizzu' used in this Hadīth means be "persistent in doing something". The meaning: Hold on to this supplication and keep repeating it. This is a virtuous supplication as it includes a name of Allah said to be His most glorious Name, since it encompasses all the attributes of Lordship and Divinity.

Topics
Prophetic Guidance on Remembering AllahReported Supplications

Related concept articles

Supplication · Peace and reconciliation · Prophethood