Dua seeking refuge in the mercy of Allah
Dua seeking refuge in the mercy of Allah: a dua recited to entrust oneself completely to Allah in times of hardship and distress.
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Arabic
اللَّهُمَّ رَحْمَتَكَ أَرْجُو فَلَا تَكِلْنِي إِلَىٰ نَفْسِي طَرْفَةَ عَيْنٍ، وَأَصْلِحْ لِي شَأْنِي كُلَّهُ، لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ
- Transliteration
- Allahumma rahmataka arju fala takilni ila nafsi tarfata aynin, wa aslih li sha'ni kullahu, la ilaha illa anta.
- Meaning
- O Allah, I hope for Your mercy. Do not leave me to myself even for the blink of an eye. Set all my affairs right for me. There is none worthy of worship except You.
When it is recited
Recited at a time of distress, hardship, and helplessness.
Virtue
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) recommended reciting this dua at a time of distress.
Sources
This dua is based on the Quran and hadith sources below.
- HadithSunan Abi Dawud, 5090
It is reported in Sunan Abi Dawud as a dua for distress (hasan).
Related duas
Other duas connected to this topic.
Dua for distress
There is no god but You. Glory be to You. Indeed, I have been among the wrongdoers.
Dua for setting affairs right
O Allah, set right for me my religion, which is the safeguard of my affairs. Set right for me my worldly life, in which is my livelihood. Set right for me my Hereafter, to which is my return. Make life an increase for me in every good, and make death a relief for me from every evil.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this dua.
Why is the dua seeking refuge in the mercy of Allah recited?
It is recited to entrust oneself completely to Allah at a time of hardship and to ask for all one's affairs to be set right.What is the dua seeking refuge in the mercy of Allah: Arabic, transliteration and meaning?
“Allahumma rahmataka arju...”: a dua found in Sunan Abi Dawud, meaning “Do not leave me to myself even for the blink of an eye.”