Dua for Distress (1 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 “Lā ilāha illallāh”, meaning “There is none worthy of worship but Allah”. It is reported in Al-Bukhari 8/154, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim. The Arabic text, transliteration and full meaning are given below.
Distress in Arabic
Transliteration
Lā ilāha illallāh al-`Aẓīmul-Ḥalīm, lā ilāha illallāh Rabbu ‘l-`Arshi ‘l-'Aẓīm, lā ilāha illallāh Rabbus-samāwāti wa Rabbu ‘l-arḍ wa Rabbu ‘l-`Arshi ‘l-Karīm.
Meaning in English
There is none worthy of worship but Allah, the Mighty, the Forbearing. There is none worthy of worship but Allah, Lord of the Magnificent Throne. There is none worthy of worship but Allah, Lord of the heavens and Lord of the earth, and Lord of the Noble Throne.
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 Al-Bukhari 8/154.
Frequently asked questions
What is the dua for distress?
One of the 4 duas for distress in Hisn al-Muslim begins “Lā ilāha illallāh”, meaning “There is none worthy of worship but Allah”. It is reported in Al-Bukhari 8/154, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim. The Arabic text, transliteration and full meaning are given below.
What does the dua for distress mean?
There is none worthy of worship but Allah, the Mighty, the Forbearing. There is none worthy of worship but Allah, Lord of the Magnificent Throne. There is none worthy of worship but Allah, Lord of the heavens and Lord of the earth, and Lord of the Noble Throne.
How do you pronounce the dua for distress?
The transliteration is: Lā ilāha illallāh al-`Aẓīmul-Ḥalīm, lā ilāha illallāh Rabbu ‘l-`Arshi ‘l-'Aẓīm, lā ilāha illallāh Rabbus-samāwāti wa Rabbu ‘l-arḍ wa Rabbu ‘l-`Arshi ‘l-Karīm.
Where is the dua for distress reported?
Al-Bukhari 8/154. 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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