اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ صَبْرًا عَلَى بَلَائِكَ وَشُكْرًا لِنِعْمَتِكَ وَذِكْرًا لَكَ، يَا أَرْحَمَ الرَّاحِمِينَ
O Allah, I ask You for patience during Your trials, and for gratitude for Your blessings, and for remembrance of You, O Most Merciful of the merciful.
Allahumma inni as'aluka sabran 'ala bala'ika wa shukran li ni'matik wa dhikran laka, ya Arhamar-rahimin
When to Read
This is a powerful general dua that can be recited anytime, but it's particularly fitting when facing difficulties, tests, or afflictions. Recite it when you feel your faith being tested, when facing hardships in your health, wealth, family, or work, or when experiencing sadness or anxiety. It's a beautiful way to seek Allah's help to remain steadfast and thankful through it all.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and a humble heart. Raise your hands in supplication if possible, facing the Qiblah. Believe in Allah's ability to grant your request. It's good practice to start with praising Allah and sending blessings upon the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ before making the dua, and to conclude by doing the same.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates three vital aspects of a believer's relationship with Allah during trials: asking for **Sabr (patience)** to endure hardships without complaint, asking for **Shukr (gratitude)** to recognize the blessings even amidst difficulties, and asking for **Dhikr (remembrance)** to keep Allah in our hearts and minds, which is the ultimate source of strength and peace. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us this comprehensive supplication, recognizing that true faith is tested, and that steadfastness comes from Allah alone.
Source & Authentication
The hadith refers to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ asking Allah for something that encompasses this meaning, as narrated by Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him) when he said: 'The Prophet ﷺ would often supplicate: 'O Allah, I ask You for guidance, piety, chastity, and self-sufficiency.' (Sahih Muslim 2721). While this specific wording of the dua isn't in the primary collections with this exact phrasing, it perfectly captures the spirit of seeking Allah's help for the essential qualities needed to navigate life's tests. The essence of seeking patience, gratitude, and remembrance is deeply rooted in the Quran and Sunnah. For instance, Allah says: 'O you who have believed, seek help through patience and prayer. Indeed, Allah is with the patient.' (Al-Baqarah 2:153). And the Prophet ﷺ said: 'How wonderful is the affair of the believer! All his affairs are good. If he is tested with hardship, he is patient, and it is good for him. If he is blessed with ease, he is thankful, and it is good for him.' (Sahih Muslim 2999). This dua is a concise request for these very qualities.