Hadith 19

Be Mindful of Allah

احفظ الله يحفظك

يَا غُلامُ إنِّي أُعَلِّمُك كَلِمَاتٍ: احْفَظْ اللَّهَ يَحْفَظْك، احْفَظْ اللَّهَ تَجِدْهُ تُجَاهَك

Translation

Young man, I will teach you some words: Be mindful of Allah and He will protect you. Be mindful of Allah and you will find Him before you.

Narrated by

Abdullah ibn Abbas

عبد الله بن عباس رضي الله عنهما

Source

al-Tirmidhi

الترمذي

Explanation

The Prophet's advice to young Ibn Abbas establishes the relationship between being conscious of Allah and receiving His care. The hadith also teaches reliance on Allah alone.

Key Lessons

  • 1Mindfulness of Allah brings protection
  • 2Ask only Allah for help
  • 3What is decreed will happen
  • 4Patience with faith brings reward

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