Dua & Sunnah

Prophet Yunus's Dua for Protection in Times of Distress

Protection
QuranSurah Al-Anbiya, 21:87

ู„ูŽุง ุฅูู„ูŽูฐู‡ูŽ ุฅูู„ูŽู‘ุง ุฃูŽู†ุชูŽ ุณูุจู’ุญูŽุงู†ูŽูƒูŽ ุฅูู†ูู‘ูŠ ูƒูู†ุชู ู…ูู†ูŽ ุงู„ุธูŽู‘ุงู„ูู…ููŠู†ูŽ

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There is no god but You; glory be to You! Indeed, I have been among the wrongdoers.

La ilaha illa anta subhanaka inni kuntu minaz-zalimin

When to Read

This powerful supplication is for anyone facing overwhelming difficulties, deep sorrow, or any form of distress where they feel trapped and have no one else to turn to but Allah. It's a dua to recite when feeling isolated, facing severe hardship, or when your own actions have led you into a difficult situation.

How to Read

Recite this dua with sincere conviction and complete reliance on Allah. Understand the gravity of your situation and your need for His mercy. It's a profound admission of one's own shortcomings and a recognition of Allah's absolute sovereignty and perfection. Utter it from the depths of your heart, seeking Allah's immediate intervention and forgiveness.

Virtues & Benefits

The Quran itself tells us the outcome of this dua: 'So We responded to him and saved him from the distress. And thus do We save the believers.' (Al-Anbiya 21:88). This verse is a direct promise from Allah that He will respond to those who call upon Him with this specific supplication in their times of severe distress. It highlights the power of acknowledging our sins and the greatness of Allah's mercy. It also teaches us the importance of humility and seeking forgiveness even as we seek help.

Source & Authentication

QuranSurah Al-Anbiya, 21:87
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