سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي يُسَبِّحُ الرَّعْدُ بِحَمْدِهِ وَالْمَلَائِكَةُ مِنْ خِيفَتِهِ
Glory be to Him Whom the thunder glorifies by praising Him, and the angels [do so] out of awe of Him.
Subhanalladhi yusabbihur-ra'du bihamdihi wal-mala'ikatu min khifatih
When to Read
This dua is recommended when traveling and witnessing the natural phenomena of lightning and thunder. The intensity of these events can sometimes cause unease, and this supplication serves as a reminder of Allah's immense power and majesty, helping to calm the heart and focus on remembrance.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and understanding once you see lightning or hear thunder. It's a concise yet profound statement of Tawhid (Oneness of Allah) and a recognition of His creation. Focus on the meaning as you utter the words.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses several benefits: 1. **Tawhid and Allah's Majesty:** It glorifies Allah, acknowledging that even the powerful forces of nature like thunder are subject to His command and praise Him. 2. **Protection and Calmness:** Seeking refuge in Allah's perfect words during such awe-inspiring natural events brings peace to the heart and mind, shielding one from fear. 3. **Following the Sunnah:** Emulating the practice of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ strengthens our connection to his teachings and lifestyle.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Ibn 'Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him): The Prophet ﷺ did not curse the wind, nor did he curse the thunder, nor did he curse the lightning, nor did he curse the mosquito, nor did he curse the ants, nor did he curse the bee, nor did he curse the sparrow, nor did he curse the owl, nor did he curse the crow, nor did he curse the hawk. He said: 'All of them are things that are either vocalising the remembrance of Allah or are insects that eat the food of mankind or birds. And he used to say when the thunder was heard: 'Subhanalladhi yusabbihur-ra'du bihamdihi wal-mala'ikatu min khifatih.' (Glory be to Him Whom the thunder glorifies by praising Him, and the angels [do so] out of awe of Him.) - Reported by Ibn Majah and graded Sahih by Al-Albani. (Note: While Ibn Majah reports this specific wording, the core of the dua for thunder is found in Sahih Muslim 918, narrated by 'Abdullah bin Al-Harith from Ibn 'Abbas).