Dua for Distress (2 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 “Allāhumma raḥmataka arjū”, meaning “O Allah, I hope for Your mercy”. It is reported in Abu Dawud 4/324, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim. The Arabic text, transliteration and full meaning are given below.
Distress in Arabic
Transliteration
Allāhumma raḥmataka arjū falā takilnī ilā nafsī ṭarfata `ayn, wa aṣliḥ lī sha'nī kullah, lā ilāha illā ant.
Meaning in English
O Allah, I hope for Your mercy. Do not leave me to myself even for the blinking of an eye (i.e. a moment). Correct all of my affairs for me. There is none worthy of worship but You.
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 4/324.
Frequently asked questions
What is the dua for distress?
One of the 4 duas for distress in Hisn al-Muslim begins “Allāhumma raḥmataka arjū”, meaning “O Allah, I hope for Your mercy”. It is reported in Abu Dawud 4/324, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim. The Arabic text, transliteration and full meaning are given below.
What does the dua for distress mean?
O Allah, I hope for Your mercy. Do not leave me to myself even for the blinking of an eye (i.e. a moment). Correct all of my affairs for me. There is none worthy of worship but You.
How do you pronounce the dua for distress?
The transliteration is: Allāhumma raḥmataka arjū falā takilnī ilā nafsī ṭarfata `ayn, wa aṣliḥ lī sha'nī kullah, lā ilāha illā ant.
Where is the dua for distress reported?
Abu Dawud 4/324. 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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