اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ رَحْمَتَكَ الَّتِي وَسِعَتْ كُلَّ شَيْءٍ، أَنْ تَرْحَمَ هَذِهِ الدَّوَابَّ وَكُلَّ خَلْقِكَ، وَأَنْ تُخَفِّفَ عَنْهَا مَا بِهَا، وَأَنْ تُعَوِّضَهَا خَيْرًا فِي الدُّنْيَا وَالآخِرَةِ.
O Allah, I ask You by Your mercy which encompasses all things, to have mercy on these animals and all Your creation, and to alleviate their suffering, and to grant them good in this world and the Hereafter.
Allahumma inni as'aluka rahmataka allati wasi'at kulla shay', an tarhama hadhihiddawābba wa kulla khalqik, wa an tukhaffifa 'anha ma biha, wa an tu'awwidaha khayran fid-dunya wal-akhirah.
When to Read
Recite this dua whenever you witness an animal suffering, whether it's an injured stray, an overworked creature, or any situation that causes you distress over their pain. It's especially relevant when you feel a deep sadness and helplessness at their plight, and wish to invoke Allah's boundless compassion.
How to Read
With a sincere heart, turn to Allah. Raise your hands (if appropriate in the situation) and recite this dua with full conviction that Allah's mercy is vast and He hears every supplication. Focus on the suffering you witness and direct your plea towards the Creator who is Ar-Rahman (The Most Compassionate) and Ar-Raheem (The Ever Merciful).
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a beautiful expression of empathy and adherence to the Islamic principle of kindness towards all of Allah's creation. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ emphasized that showing mercy earns Allah's mercy. He ﷺ said: "Those who are merciful will be shown mercy by Ar-Rahman. Have mercy on the earth, and the one in the heavens will have mercy on you." (Sunan Abu Dawud 4941, Sahih). By invoking Allah's mercy for the animals, you are actively seeking that same mercy for yourself and demonstrating a compassionate character that is beloved by Allah.
Source & Authentication
The core sentiment of seeking Allah's mercy for His creation is rooted in numerous hadith. While this specific wording is an invocation derived from the general principle of seeking Allah's encompassing mercy (as in the dua for entering a town, and other instances), its spirit aligns perfectly with the Prophet Muhammad’s ﷺ teachings on compassion. For instance, the hadith: 'Allah will not show mercy to him who does not show mercy to others.' (Sahih al-Bukhari 7376) and 'Whoever is kind to the creation of Allah, Allah will be kind to him.' (Musnad Ahmad 20553, Hasan). The Prophet ﷺ himself displayed immense compassion towards animals, such as his concern for a hungry camel and his prohibition against tiring out beasts of burden unnecessarily.