Dua for Distress (4 of 4)
For one in distress. Worry, hardship, fear and protection.
What is the dua for distress?
One of the 4 duas for distress in Hisn al-Muslim begins “Allāh, Allāhu Rabbī lā ushriku bihi shay'a”, meaning “Allah, Allah is my Lord. I do not associate anything with Him”. It is reported in Abu Dawud 2/87, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim.
Distress in Arabic
Transliteration
Allāh, Allāhu Rabbī lā ushriku bihi shay'a.
Meaning in English
Allah, Allah is my Lord. I do not associate anything with Him.
When and how to recite it
Hisn al-Muslim lists this dua under “For one in distress”.
The source does not give a fixed number of repetitions.
Where does this dua come from?
This dua is part of Hisn al-Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), the collection of duas from the Quran and Sunnah compiled by Sa'id bin Ali al-Qahtani. It is reported in Abu Dawud 2/87.
Frequently asked questions
What is the dua for distress?
One of the 4 duas for distress in Hisn al-Muslim begins “Allāh, Allāhu Rabbī lā ushriku bihi shay'a”, meaning “Allah, Allah is my Lord. I do not associate anything with Him”. It is reported in Abu Dawud 2/87, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim.
What does the dua for distress mean?
Allah, Allah is my Lord. I do not associate anything with Him.
How do you pronounce the dua for distress?
The transliteration is: Allāh, Allāhu Rabbī lā ushriku bihi shay'a.
Where is the dua for distress reported?
Abu Dawud 2/87. The dua is part of Hisn al-Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), the collection of duas from the Quran and Sunnah.
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