The Prophet ﷺ taught that when a person hears a rooster crow, they should ask Allah for His bounty because the rooster has seen an angel.
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ فَضْلِكَ
Allahumma inni as'aluka min fadlik.
O Allah, I ask You for Your bounty.
Hadith — Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim — Bukhari 3303; Muslim 2729
Authenticity: Authentic hadith
Meaning and Explanation
This is a general supplication asking Allah for His grace, favor, and provision.
When to Recite
Immediately upon hearing a rooster crow.
How to Recite
Recite it sincerely, recognizing that Allah is the source of all blessings.
Important Notes
According to the Sahih Hadith, the rooster crows because it sees an angel, whereas the braying of a donkey indicates it has seen a devil (in which case one seeks refuge).
Benefits
It encourages the believer to be in a state of dhikr (remembrance) and hope for Allah's mercy when angels are present.
Additional Duas
اللَّهُمَّ ارْزُقْنِي مِنْ فَضْلِكَ
Allahummar-zuqni min fadlik
O Allah, provide for me from Your bounty.
Source
Hadith — Sahih al-Bukhari — Hadith 3303
Authenticity: Sahih (Authentic)
Also recorded in Sahih Muslim 2729.
Content type: Hadith
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