Abu Dāwūd likewise transmits—with an authentic chain—from ʿUrwah ibn ʿĀmir, who said: “Tiyarah was mentioned in the presence of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him). He said: ‘The best of it is faʾl, and it does not turn a Muslim back from his purpose. If any of you sees something he dislikes, let him say: O Allah, none brings good deeds but You; none wards off evil deeds but You; there is no power and no strength except through You.’” (1)

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Biographical note on ʿUrwah: He is ʿUrwah ibn ʿĀmir al-Qurashī—some said al-Juhanī al-Makkī. Ibn Ḥibbān listed him among the trustworthy narrators.

“Does not turn a Muslim back”: unlike the disbeliever, for it does divert him from his intention.

“None brings good deeds…”: meaning that tiyarah neither brings about good deeds nor repels evil ones.

“No power” (ḥawl): ḥawl refers to changing and moving from one state to another.

“Nor strength”: the ability to achieve such change.

“Except through You”: You alone.

General meaning of the hadith: The narrator reports that tiyarah was mentioned to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) so that he might clarify its ruling and what should be done about it. The Prophet invalidated tiyarah, informed us that faʾl is a part of it—indeed the best part—and stated that tiyarah does not turn a Muslim away from his objective, because he believes that no one can harm or benefit except Allah. It only deters the polytheist who puts his faith in it. The Prophet then directed us to the remedy that dispels tiyarah: this supplication, which binds the heart solely to Allah for obtaining benefit and warding off harm.