From Hisn al-Muslim

For someone you spoke harshly to

Quick answer

The Prophet ﷺ said: O Allah, any believer I have spoken harshly against, make that a means of drawing him near to You on the Day of Resurrection.

When to recite

The Prophet's ﷺ own prayer for anyone he had spoken harshly to. A believer may ask the same for someone they have hurt with words. Follow any timing or count stated in the cited narration; otherwise it may be used as a general personal du'a.

Verified wording

The Arabic and meaning are paired with Sahih al-Bukhari 6361. No special promise or count is added without a cited basis.

Arabic
قَالَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم: اللَّهُمَّ فَأَيُّمَا مُؤْمِنٍ سَبَبْتُهُ فَاجْعَلْ ذَلِكَ لَهُ قُرْبَةً إِلَيْكَ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ
Transliteration

Qala-n-Nabiyyu salla-llahu 'alayhi wa sallam: Allahumma fa-ayyuma mu'minin sababtuhu faj'al dhalika lahu qurbatan ilayka yawma-l-qiyamah

Meaning in English

The Prophet ﷺ said: O Allah, any believer I have spoken harshly against, make that a means of drawing him near to You on the Day of Resurrection.

Why this dua matters

The Prophet's ﷺ own prayer for anyone he had spoken harshly to. A believer may ask the same for someone they have hurt with words.

Source: Sahih al-Bukhari 6361
Common questions
What does For someone you spoke harshly to mean?

The Prophet ﷺ said: O Allah, any believer I have spoken harshly against, make that a means of drawing him near to You on the Day of Resurrection.

When should I recite For someone you spoke harshly to?

The Prophet's ﷺ own prayer for anyone he had spoken harshly to. A believer may ask the same for someone they have hurt with words. Follow any timing or count stated in the cited narration; otherwise it may be used as a general personal du'a.

What is the source for For someone you spoke harshly to?

Sahih al-Bukhari 6361.

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