Dua for Thunder
Upon hearing thunder. Rain, thunder, wind and the new moon.
What is the dua for thunder?
The dua for thunder begins “Subḥāna ‘l-ladhī yusabbiḥur-ra`du bi ḥamdihi”, meaning “Glory is to Him Whom thunder and angels glorify due to fear of Him”. It comes from Hisn al-Muslim, the collection of duas from the Quran and Sunnah. The Arabic text, transliteration and full meaning are given below.
Thunder in Arabic
Transliteration
Subḥāna ‘l-ladhī yusabbiḥur-ra`du bi ḥamdihi wa ‘l-malā'ikatu min khīfatih.
Meaning in English
Glory is to Him Whom thunder and angels glorify due to fear of Him.
When and how to recite it
Hisn al-Muslim lists this dua under “Upon hearing thunder”.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the dua for thunder?
The dua for thunder begins “Subḥāna ‘l-ladhī yusabbiḥur-ra`du bi ḥamdihi”, meaning “Glory is to Him Whom thunder and angels glorify due to fear of Him”. It comes from Hisn al-Muslim, the collection of duas from the Quran and Sunnah. The Arabic text, transliteration and full meaning are given below.
What does the dua for thunder mean?
Glory is to Him Whom thunder and angels glorify due to fear of Him.
How do you pronounce the dua for thunder?
The transliteration is: Subḥāna ‘l-ladhī yusabbiḥur-ra`du bi ḥamdihi wa ‘l-malā'ikatu min khīfatih.
Where is the dua for thunder reported?
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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