اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَهَا وَخَيْرَ مَا فِيهَا وَخَيْرَ مَا أُرْسِلَتْ بِهِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّهَا وَشَرِّ مَا فِيهَا وَشَرِّ مَا أُرْسِلَتْ بِهِ
O Allah, I ask You for its goodness, and the goodness of what is in it, and the goodness of what it was sent with. And I seek refuge in You from its evil, and the evil of what is in it, and the evil of what it was sent with.
Allahumma inni as'aluka khayraha wa khayra ma fiha wa khayra ma ursilat bihi, wa a'udhu bika min sharriha wa sharri ma fiha wa sharri ma ursilat bihi.
When to Read
This dua is perfect for reciting when you see the signs of an impending storm – dark clouds gathering, strong winds, or the news of a natural disaster approaching. It's a moment to turn your heart to Allah, seeking His mercy and protection for yourself, your loved ones, and your community. You can also recite it during the storm itself, asking Allah to avert its harm.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and heartfelt submission to Allah. While the words are powerful, the true essence lies in the state of your heart. Picture yourself seeking refuge with the Almighty, acknowledging His absolute power over all creation and His ability to protect you. It's best recited when you first notice the signs of a storm or disaster, and can be repeated as needed. Remember to also make general supplications for safety and well-being.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication encapsulates a comprehensive request for the good within a potentially frightening event, while simultaneously seeking protection from its harm. It reflects the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, teaching us to acknowledge Allah's dominion over all aspects of existence. By reciting this, we train ourselves to see beyond the immediate fear and trust in Allah's plan, even in times of uncertainty. It's a practical way to embody Tawakkul (reliance on Allah) and to actively engage in seeking His protection.
Source & Authentication
An excerpt from the Hadith regarding seeking refuge: It was narrated from 'Abdullah bin Mughaffal that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: 'Do not invoke curses upon the wind, for it is from the wind that one comes and by the wind that the other comes. Rather, say: O Allah, I ask You for the good of this wind, and the good of what is in it, and the good of what it was sent with. And I seek refuge in You from the evil of this wind, and the evil of what is in it, and the evil of what it was sent with.'