Dua When Stricken with a Mishap or Overtaken by an Affair

When stricken with a mishap or overtaken by an affair. Worry, hardship, fear and protection.

What is the dua for when stricken with a mishap or overtaken by an affair?

The dua for when stricken with a mishap or overtaken by an affair begins “Qaddarallāhu wa mā shā'a fa`al”, meaning “It is the Decree of Allah and He does whatever He wills”. It is reported in Muslim 4/2052, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim.

When Stricken with a Mishap or Overtaken by an Affair in Arabic

قَدَّرَ اللهُ وَما شاءَ فَعَل

Transliteration

Qaddarallāhu wa mā shā'a fa`al.

Meaning in English

It is the Decree of Allah and He does whatever He wills.

When and how to recite it

Hisn al-Muslim lists this dua under “When stricken with a mishap or overtaken by an affair”.

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 Muslim 4/2052.

Frequently asked questions

What is the dua for when stricken with a mishap or overtaken by an affair?

The dua for when stricken with a mishap or overtaken by an affair begins “Qaddarallāhu wa mā shā'a fa`al”, meaning “It is the Decree of Allah and He does whatever He wills”. It is reported in Muslim 4/2052, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim.

What does the dua for when stricken with a mishap or overtaken by an affair mean?

It is the Decree of Allah and He does whatever He wills.

How do you pronounce the dua for when stricken with a mishap or overtaken by an affair?

The transliteration is: Qaddarallāhu wa mā shā'a fa`al.

Where is the dua for when stricken with a mishap or overtaken by an affair reported?

Muslim 4/2052. 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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