Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Abbas (Radiyallahu’anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said, “Blessing (barakah) is with your elders/ seniors.” Explanation: Elders refers to those who are experienced and punctual on good actions. Remain in their company so that you can follow their advices and attain guidance through emulating their ways. (Faydul Qadir, Hadith :3205)

Dua for Protection from Senility (evil old age)

Senility is one of the many things that Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم sought protection from. Hence, the Ulama have suggested the following be recited.

 

اَللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الهَرَمِ

O Allah جل جلاله! I seek protection in you from senility (evil old age).

 

يقتبس هذا من رواية البخاري (رقم6371) مع تصرف يسير. واللفظ ما روي عن أنس بن مالك رضي الله عنه، قال: كان رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يتعوذ يقول: اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ      الكَسَلِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الجُبْنِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الهَرَمِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ البُخْلِ