The Hadith: 'After you offer Fajr Prayer and before you talk, say seven times, 'O Allah, protect me from Hell''

Q 2: Al-Harith ibn Muslim Al-Tamimy (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said to him: After you offer Fajr (Dawn) Prayer and before you talk, say seven times, 'O Allah, protect me from Hell.' If you die that day, Allah will grant you protection from it. And after you offer Maghrib (Sunset) Prayer and before you talk, say seven times, 'O Allah, protect me from Hell.' If you die that night, Allah will grant you protection from it. (Related by Al-Nasa'y; this is his wording) It is also related by Abu Dawud on the authority of Al-Harith ibn Muslim from his father Muslim ibn Al-Harith. (Al-Targhib wa Al-Tarhib, vol.1, pp. 303-304). Is this Hadith Sahih (authentic) or Da`if (weak)?

A: This Hadith is related by Abu Dawud, lbn Hibban in his Sahih book, Ibn Al-Sunny, and Al-Nasa'y in his book `Amal Al-Yawm wa Al-Laylah. (Part No. 3; Page No. 254) Faruq Hamadah, the analytical scholar, said about it: "This Hadith is Hasan (good), In sha’a-Allah (if Allah wills)."May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.