Dua & Sunnah

Dua for Ease and Patience When Dealing with Difficult and Stubborn People

Difficulty
Sahih HadithSunan Abi Dawud 5090

اللَّهُمَّ رَحْمَتَكَ أَرْجُو، فَلَا تَكِلْنِي إِلَى نَفْسِي طَرْفَةَ عَيْنٍ، وَأَصْلِحْ لِي شَأْنِي كُلَّهُ، لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ.

O Allah, I hope for Your mercy, so do not entrust me to my own self for even the blink of an eye, and set all my affairs right for me. There is no god but You.

Allahumma rahmataka arju, fala takilni ila nafsi tarfata 'ain, wa aslih li sha'ni kullahu, la ilaha illa anta.

When to Read

Recite this dua whenever you find yourself struggling with a person who is being particularly difficult, stubborn, or unreasonable. It's a powerful plea for divine assistance and a reminder that our own efforts alone are insufficient.

How to Read

Make this dua with sincerity and a humble heart. Imagine yourself completely reliant on Allah's mercy, acknowledging your own limitations. Utter the words with conviction, especially when feeling overwhelmed by a person's difficult nature.

Virtues & Benefits

This dua is profound because it encompasses reliance on Allah's mercy for all aspects of our lives, not just specific difficulties. By asking Allah not to leave us to ourselves, we acknowledge our need for His constant guidance and support, which is essential for navigating challenging interactions with patience and seeking a positive outcome.

Source & Authentication

Narrated Abu Bakrah: The supplication of a person in distress is: 'O Allah, Your mercy I hope for, so do not leave me to myself for the duration of an eye-blink, and set all my affairs in order for me. There is none worthy of worship but You.'
Sahih HadithSunan Abi Dawud 5090
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