اللَّهُمَّ إِلَيْكَ أَشْكُو ضَعْفَ قُوَّتِي، وَقِلَّةَ حِيلَتِي، وَهَوَانِي عَلَى النَّاسِ، يَا أَرْحَمَ الرَّاحِمِينَ، أَنْتَ رَبُّ الْمُسْتَضْعَفِينَ، وَأَنْتَ رَبِّي إِلَى مَنْ تَكِلُنِي؟ إِلَى بَعِيدٍ يَتَجَهَّمُنِي؟ أَمْ إِلَى عَدُوٍّ مَلَّكْتَهُ أَمْرِي؟ إِنْ لَمْ يَكُنْ بِكَ عَلَيَّ غَضَبٌ فَلَا أُبَالِي، وَلَكِنَّ عَافِيَتَكَ هِيَ أَوْسَعُ لِي، أَعُوذُ بِنُورِ وَجْهِكَ الَّذِي أَشْرَقَتْ لَهُ الظُّلُمَاتُ، وَصَلُحَ عَلَيْهِ أَمْرُ الدُّنْيَا وَالآخِرَةِ، مِنْ أَنْ تُصِيبَنِي غَضَبُكَ، أَوْ تُنْزِلَ بِي سَخَطُكَ، لَكَ الْعُتْبَى حَتَّى تَرْضَى، وَلَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِكَ.
O Allah, to You I complain of my weakness, my lack of resourcefulness, and my humiliation. O Most Merciful of the merciful! You are the Lord of the weak, and You are my Lord. To whom do You entrust me? To a distant stranger who frowns at me? Or to an enemy whom You have given power over me? If You are not angry with me, then I do not care. But Your well-being is more expansive for me. I seek refuge in the light of Your Face, by which the darkness is illuminated, and the affairs of this world and the hereafter are set right, from Your anger descending upon me, or Your wrath befalling me. I turn to You until You are pleased, and there is no might nor power except with You.
Allahumma ilaika ashku dhu'fa quwwati, wa qillata hiilati, wa hawani 'alan-nas, ya arhamar-rahimin, anta rabbul-mustad'afeen, wa anta rabbii, ila man takilunii? ila ba'eedin yatjahhamunii? am ila 'aduwwin mallaktahu amrii? in lam yakun bika 'alayya ghadabun falaa ubaali, wa lakin 'aafiyatuka hiya awsa'u lii, a'udhu binuri wajhikalladhi ashraqat lahuth-thulumatu, wa saluha 'alayhi amrud-dunya wal-aakhirati, min an tusibanii ghadabuka, aw tunzila bii sakhhatuka, lakal-'utbaa hatta tarraa, wa laa hawla wa laa quwwata illa bik.
When to Read
This dua is profoundly moving and can be recited during times of immense hardship, when feeling overwhelmed by difficulties, experiencing rejection, or facing overwhelming opposition. It's a powerful supplication to turn to when all other means seem exhausted, reminding us that ultimately, we are in Allah's care.
How to Read
Recite this dua with a sincere and broken heart, reflecting on the Prophet's ﷺ immense patience and trust in Allah during his most trying moments. Recognize your own dependence on Allah, acknowledging your weaknesses while simultaneously affirming your belief in His boundless mercy and power. It's a dua of deep submission and reliance.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication embodies the essence of Tawakkul (reliance on Allah) and Sabr (patience). Reciting it helps to strengthen one's connection with Allah during trials, fostering a sense of peace by remembering that Allah is the ultimate controller of all affairs. It teaches us to shift our focus from the overwhelming circumstances to the All-Powerful and All-Merciful Creator, finding solace in His embrace.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Abdullah ibn Ja'far: I heard the Prophet ﷺ supplicating, 'O Allah, to You I complain of my weakness, my lack of resourcefulness, and my humiliation. O Most Merciful of the merciful! You are the Lord of the weak, and You are my Lord. To whom do You entrust me? To a distant stranger who frowns at me? Or to an enemy whom You have given power over me? If You are not angry with me, then I do not care. But Your well-being is more expansive for me. I seek refuge in the light of Your Face, by which the darkness is illuminated, and the affairs of this world and the hereafter are set right, from Your anger descending upon me, or Your wrath befalling me. I turn to You until You are pleased, and there is no might nor power except with You.' (Sahih Ibn Hibban 7018)