Dua for distress
Dua for distress: known as the dua of Dhun-Nun (Prophet Yunus), a well-known dua recited in times of grief, hardship, and distress.
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Arabic
لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ سُبْحَانَكَ إِنِّي كُنْتُ مِنَ الظَّالِمِينَ
- Transliteration
- La ilaha illa anta subhanaka inni kuntu minaz-zalimin.
- Meaning
- There is no god but You. Glory be to You. Indeed, I have been among the wrongdoers.
When it is recited
Recited repeatedly in any moment of distress, grief, stress, or hardship.
Virtue
According to hadith, the dua of a believer who calls upon Allah with this dua is answered.
Sources
This dua is based on the Quran and hadith sources below.
- QuranSurah Al-Anbiya, 87
This dua appears in the Quran as the dua Prophet Yunus (peace be upon him) made in the belly of the whale.
- HadithJami at-Tirmidhi, 3505
It is reported from Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas (may Allah be pleased with him) that the dua of whoever supplicates with this dua is answered.
Related duas
Other duas connected to this topic.
Dua for fear
Allah is sufficient for us, and He is the best Guardian.
Ayatul Kursi
Allah: there is no god but Him, the Ever Living, the Sustainer of all. Neither drowsiness nor sleep overtakes Him. To Him belongs all that is in the heavens and on the earth. Who can intercede with Him without His permission? He knows what is before them and what is behind them. They cannot encompass anything of His knowledge except what He wills. His Kursi extends over the heavens and the earth, and preserving them is not a burden to Him. He is the Most High, the Most Great.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this dua.
What is the dua for distress?
The dua for distress is the dua of Prophet Yunus (peace be upon him): “La ilaha illa anta subhanaka inni kuntu minaz-zalimin.”When is the dua for distress recited?
It can be recited sincerely and repeatedly in grief, stress, anxiety, or any difficult situation.