ูููุง ุฅููููฐูู ุฅููููุข ุฃููุชู ุณูุจูุญููฐูููู ุฅููููู ูููุชู ู ููู ูฑูุธูููฐููู ูููู
There is no god but You; glorified are You! Indeed, I was among the wrongdoers.
La ilaha illa Anta, Subhanaka, inni kuntu minadh-dhalimin
When to Read
This powerful dua is recommended for recitation during times of intense distress, anxiety, or when facing seemingly insurmountable challenges. It's a plea for divine intervention when all worldly means appear exhausted, reflecting the profound darkness Prophet Yunus (peace be upon him) found himself in.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and full conviction in Allah's power to relieve hardship. It is often recited with deep humility, acknowledging one's own shortcomings while seeking Allah's mercy. The context of Prophet Yunus's plea is crucial โ he uttered it while trapped in the belly of a whale in the depths of the sea, a situation of ultimate despair. The beauty of this dua is its universality; it can be recited at any time, in any place, with a heart full of reliance on Allah.
Virtues & Benefits
Allah mentions in the Quran (21:88) that He answered Prophet Yunus's prayer and saved him from distress, stating, 'Thus do We rescue the believers.' This verse is often interpreted as a general promise that this dua, when recited with true faith and in a state of desperation, will be answered. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) also mentioned, 'The supplication of Dhul-Nun (Prophet Yunus) when he called out to his Lord from the belly of the whale was: "La ilaha illa Anta, Subhanaka, inni kuntu minadh-dhalimin" (There is no god but You; glorified are You! Indeed, I was among the wrongdoers.). So, indeed Allah would respond to it, and Allah would relieve him.' (Sahih al-Tirmidhi 3505). This highlights its immense power in seeking Allah's help during dire circumstances.