ุฃููููู ู ูุณูููููู ุงูุถููุฑูู ููุฃููุชู ุฃูุฑูุญูู ู ุงูุฑููุงุญูู ูููู
Affliction has touched me, and you are the Most Merciful of the merciful.
Annee massaniyad-dhurru wa anta arhamur-rahimeen
When to Read
This powerful dua is specifically for times of intense hardship, sickness, loss, or any form of affliction. It's a reminder that even when we feel overwhelmed by trials, turning to Allah with sincere humility and acknowledging His infinite mercy is the key to finding solace and relief. Recite it when you feel the weight of your struggles, seeking Allah's compassionate intervention.
How to Read
Recite this verse with a sincere heart, focusing on the meaning and your absolute dependence on Allah. It's best recited after acknowledging your state of affliction and before making other supplications for relief. Picture Prophet Ayyub (peace be upon him) in his extreme suffering, turning to Allah with this specific plea. The act of reciting this specific verse, as narrated in the Quran, carries immense weight and is a direct supplication to the Most Merciful.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua, uttered by Prophet Ayyub (peace be upon him) during his prolonged and severe trials, embodies the essence of complete reliance on Allah (Tawakkul). Its recitation can bring immense comfort and hope during difficult times. Allah (SWT) responded to this very dua, relieving Prophet Ayyub (peace be upon him) of his suffering, as mentioned in the subsequent verses (Quran 21:84). Therefore, its recitation is a means of seeking Allah's direct help and mercy in times of distress, drawing inspiration from the patience and faith of a beloved Prophet.