اللَّهُمَّ مُنْزِلَ الكِتَابِ، سَرِيعَ الحِسَابِ، اهْزِمِ الأحْزَابَ. اللَّهُمَّ اهْزِمْهُمْ وَزَلْزِلْهُمْ.
O Allah, Revealer of the Book, Swift in Account, defeat the confederates. O Allah, defeat them and shake them.
Allahumma munzilal-kitabi, saree'al-hisabi, ihzim al-ahzab. Allahumma ihzimhum wa zalzilhum.
When to Read
This supplication is particularly potent when Muslims face overwhelming opposition, powerful enemies, or widespread persecution. It's a dua to be raised during times of collective hardship, when the Ummah feels besieged by forces seeking to undermine or destroy it. Recite it in personal prayer (salat) during prostration (sujood), during the final sitting before the salam, or in the times of acceptance like between the adhan and iqamah, or during rainfall. It can also be recited with raised hands in supplication after prayer.
How to Read
Recite this dua with full conviction in Allah's power to grant victory and bring down oppressors. Focus on the meaning of each word, understanding that Allah is the One who reveals scriptures, holds all accountable, and has the ultimate power over armies and nations. It's essential to combine this dua with sincere effort and trust in Allah (tawakkul). Ensure you are in a state of purity (wudu) if reciting after prayer. When facing personal trials that mirror the Ummah's struggles, this dua can be adapted to ask for strength and deliverance.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua was famously recited by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ during the Battle of the Trench (Khandaq). When the Quraysh and their allies besieged Medina, the Muslims were in a dire situation. The Prophet ﷺ turned to Allah with this powerful plea, and Allah sent a strong wind and an army of angels (as mentioned in the Quran, Al-Ahzab 33:9) that routed the enemy forces, bringing a decisive victory and relief to the Muslims. Reciting this dua invokes Allah's aid in times of great trial, seeking His intervention to overcome overwhelming odds and bring about justice for the oppressed.
Source & Authentication
Narrated 'Abdullah: During the days of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), a severe wind blew on the day of Al-Ahzab (i.e., the Confederates). It extinguished the fires and blew away the tents. So, the polytheists cried: 'O S'aba!' (meaning 'O Allah!' for them). So, the Prophet (ﷺ) said: 'O Allah, Revealer of the Book, Swift in Account, defeat the confederates. O Allah, defeat them and shake them.' Sahih al-Bukhari 4104. Muslim's version includes: Narrated Ibn 'Abbas: The Prophet (ﷺ) said on the day of Al-Ahzab: 'O Allah, the Knower of the unseen, and the most Just, if our enemies are liars, then make them suffer losses, but if they are truthful, then we may suffer some of what they wish for us. O Allah, grant victory to us and do not grant victory to them.' And he said: 'O Allah, Revealer of the Book, Swift in Reckoning, defeat the confederates. O Allah, defeat them and shake them.' Sahih Muslim 1739.