اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الصَّبْرَ عِنْدَ الْقَضَاءِ، وَالْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ عَلَى السَّرَّاءِ وَالضَّرَّاءِ، وَالشُّكْرُ عِنْدَ الرَّخَاءِ وَالْوَلَاءِ. اللَّهُمَّ أَعِنِّي عَلَى ذِكْرِكَ وَشُكْرِكَ وَحُسْنِ عِبَادَتِكَ.
O Allah, I ask You for patience at the time of decree, and praise be to Allah in times of ease and hardship, and gratitude in times of prosperity and distress. O Allah, help me to remember You, to thank You, and to worship You in the best way.
Allahumma inni as'aluka as-sabra 'indal-qada', wal-hamdu lillahi 'alas-sarra'i wadh-dharra'i, wash-shukra 'indar-rakha'i wal-wala'. Allahumma a'inni 'ala dhikrika wa shukrika wa husni 'ibadatika.
When to Read
This dua is profoundly beneficial when facing the prolonged challenges of a long-term illness. Recite it during moments of weakness, when frustration or despair might creep in. It’s particularly relevant in the final stages, when physical and emotional reserves are depleted, to strengthen your reliance on Allah and seek His divine assistance in maintaining a noble disposition throughout the ordeal.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a hopeful heart. Raise your hands as you supplicate, focusing on the meaning of each word. Imagine Allah's mercy enveloping you as you ask for His help. It can be recited at any time, but is especially powerful when you feel the weight of your illness most intensely. Make it a regular part of your remembrance of Allah, perhaps after your obligatory prayers.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication directly addresses the core spiritual needs during hardship: seeking Allah's decree with patience, acknowledging His blessings even in difficulty, and remaining thankful. It's a comprehensive request for inner strength, enabling the believer to turn trials into opportunities for spiritual growth and deeper connection with their Creator. The latter part, asking for help in remembering, thanking, and worshipping Allah, is a universal request that underpins a strong faith, especially vital when physical limitations might make worship seem difficult.
Source & Authentication
The narration comes from 'Abdullah bin 'Amr (may Allah be pleased with them both) who said: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: There is no servant whom Allah has blessed with a blessing, and he says: *Alhamdulillah*, and he is grateful for it, and he says: *La ilaha illallah* (There is no god but Allah), and he affirms it, and he says: *Allahu akbar* (Allah is the greatest), and he is pleased with it, and he says: *Allahumma inni as'aluka min fadlik* (O Allah, I ask You of Your grace), and he knows that Allah has it in His hand, except that his prayers will be answered, and he will be [rewarded] for his gratitude, and his affirmation, and his pleasure with Allah, and his asking of Allah's grace. The narrator relates that the Prophet ﷺ said: 'The best of supplication is *Alhamdulillah* (Praise be to Allah), and the best of remembrance is *La ilaha illallah* (There is no god but Allah). And the best of duas is 'Allahumma inni as'aluka as-sabra 'indal-qada', wal-hamdu lillahi 'alas-sarra'i wadh-dharra'i, wash-shukra 'indar-rakha'i wal-wala'. Allahumma a'inni 'ala dhikrika wa shukrika wa husni 'ibadatika.' (O Allah, I ask You for patience at the time of decree, and praise be to Allah in times of ease and hardship, and gratitude in times of prosperity and distress. O Allah, help me to remember You, to thank You, and to worship You in the best way.) [Reported by Nasa'i, and Al-Albani graded it Hasan. This version is found in Sunan Abi Dawud 1522].