Dua for Allah’s Help (from the story of Prophet Yunus عليه السلام)
لَّآ إِلَٰهَ إِلَّآ أَنتَ سُبْحَٰنَكَ إِنِّى كُنتُ مِنَ ٱلظَّٰلِمِينَ
la ilaha illa anta subhanaka inni kuntu minaz-zalimin
There is no god but You (O my Lord!). Glory be to You! Verily I was of the wrongdoers!
Read Description :This dua was made by Prophet Yunus ( عليه السلام) when he was in the belly of the whale, at the depths of the ocean, in the most desperate situation. Despite being in such a hopeless condition, Prophet Yunus ( عليه السلام) turned to Allah and sincerely called out to Him, acknowledging his wrongdoings and asking for Allah’s mercy.
Significance of the Dua:
- This powerful supplication is a reminder of the importance of acknowledging our mistakes and turning to Allah for help, no matter the circumstances.
- Prophet Yunus ( عليه السلام) was forgiven and rescued after reciting this dua, and Allah responded to his sincere call by granting him salvation.
- The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said, “There is no one who will call upon Allah with this dua except that Allah promises to respond to them” (Tirmidhi). It is a reminder of Allah’s mercy and willingness to answer the prayers of His servants.
This dua serves as a powerful means to seek Allah’s forgiveness and help in times of difficulty and despair. Reciting it with sincerity can bring about relief and Allah’s mercy in all matters.
Dua for Miracles (from the story of Prophet Ibrahim عليه السلام)
حَسْبُنَا اللَّهُ وَنِعْمَ الْوَكِيلُ
Hasbunallah wa ni’mal wakeel
Allah alone is sufficient for us & He is the best disposer of our affairs
Read Description :This powerful dua was invoked by Prophet Ibrahim ( عليه السلام) when he was being thrown into the fire by his disbelieving community. In his most desperate moment, he relied solely on Allah, and Allah (swt) responded by making the fire cool and peaceful for him, performing a miracle that saved him. Learn about this event on Prophet Ibrahim’s timeline here.
This dua was also recited by Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) and his companions when they were severely outnumbered at the Battle of Badr. In that dire situation, the Muslims called upon Allah with this dua, and Allah (swt) sent angels to fight alongside them, granting them victory against all odds. Learn about this event on Prophet Muhammad’s timeline here.
Significance of the Dua:
- This dua is a powerful expression of complete reliance on Allah, affirming that Allah is the ultimate source of support, guidance, and strength, especially in situations where all seems lost.
- It reminds us to place our trust in Allah and to recognize that with His will, miracles can happen. Nothing is impossible for Allah.
- It is often recited in times of distress, challenge, or when facing overwhelming odds, as a way of affirming one’s trust in Allah’s wisdom and His ability to handle any situation.
By reciting this dua, we place our affairs in the hands of Allah, trusting that He will guide and protect us in every circumstance.
Dua for Relief from Distress
اللِّهُمَّ إنِّي عَبْدُكَ ، ابْنُ عَبْدِكَ ، ابْنُ أَمَتِكَ ، نَاصِيَتِي بِيَدِكَ ، مَاضِ فِيَّ حُكْمُكَ ، عَدْلٌ فِيَّ قَضَاؤُكَ ، أَسْأَلُكَ بِكُلِّ اسْمٍ هُوَ لَكَ ، سَمَّيْتَ بِهِ نَفْسَكَ ، أَوْ أنْزَلْتَهُ فِي كِتَاَبِكَ ، أَوْ عَلَّمْتَهُ أَحَدًا مِنْ خَلْقِكَ ، أَوِ اسْتَأْثَرْتَ بِهِ فِي عِلْمِ الْغَيْبِ عِنْدَكَ ، أنْ تَجْعَلَ الْقُرْآنَ رَبِيعَ قَلْبِي ، وَ نُورَ صَدْرِي ، وَ جَلاءَ حُزْنِي ، وَ ذَهَابَ هَمِّي
Allahumma inni ‘abduka, ibnu ‘abdika, ibnu amatika, naasiyati biyadika, maadhin fiyya hukumuka, ‘adhlun fiyya qadha’uka asaluka bi kulli ismin huwa laka, sammaita bihi nafsaka, aw an-zaltahu fi kitabika, aw ‘allamtahu ahadan min khalqika, awista’tharta bihi fi ‘ilmil- ghaibi ‘indaka, an taj’alal-Qur’ ana Rabbi’a qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jalaa’a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi
Oh Allah, I am Your servant, the son of Your servant, the son of your maid-servant, and entirely at Your service. You hold me by my forelock. Your Decree is what controls me, and Your Commands to me are just. I beseech You by every one of Your Names, those which You use to refer to Yourself, or have revealed in Your Book, or have taught to any one of Your creation, or have chosen to keep hidden with You in the Unseen, to make the Qur’an Al-Karim the springtime of my heart, the light of my eyes, the departure of my grief, and the vanishing of my affliction and my sorrow
Read Description :This profound dua is a supplication for relief from distress, anxiety, and sorrow. It was taught by Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) and is a reminder of our complete reliance on Allah’s mercy, power, and wisdom. The dua asks Allah to bring peace and solace through the Quran, which is the ultimate source of guidance and light.
Hadith: The Prophet (ﷺ) said: “There is no Muslim who is in distress that calls out to Allah with this dua, except that Allah will not only remove his distress, but He will replace it with joy.” (Ahmad)
This dua is particularly powerful when a person is feeling overwhelmed or facing hardship, as it emphasizes turning to Allah for relief and the transformative power of the Quran in healing the heart and soul.
By reciting this dua, we are acknowledging Allah’s majesty and power while seeking His help in the most sincere manner, asking Him to make the Quran a source of comfort and illumination, and to remove all distress and sorrow from our lives.
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