اللَّهُمَّ انْصُرْ مَنْ نَصَرَ الدِّينَ، وَاخْذُلْ مَنْ خَذَلَ الدِّينَ، وَاحْفَظْ مَنْ حَفِظَ الدِّينَ.
O Allah, grant victory to those who support the religion, and abandon those who abandon the religion, and preserve those who preserve the religion.
Allahumma onsur man nasar ad-deen, wakhdhul man khadhal ad-deen, wahfadh man hafidh ad-deen.
When to Read
This dua is particularly relevant when the honor of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ or the teachings of Islam are being attacked, insulted, or misrepresented. It's a prayer for divine support for all who actively defend the faith, whether through scholarship, da'wah, or by refuting falsehoods. We can also make this general supplication for the well-being and strength of the entire Ummah, praying for their collective ability to uphold and defend Islam.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction. Understand that defending the Prophet's honor is not about aggressive confrontation, but about striving to live by his Sunnah, spreading his message of mercy, and countering misinformation with knowledge and wisdom. Raise your hands in supplication as is customary when making dua, facing the Qiblah if possible, and beseech Allah with humility.
Virtues & Benefits
This powerful supplication connects us to the divine support for Islam. When we pray for those who defend the Deen, we are essentially asking Allah to bless their efforts and grant them success. It also serves as a reminder of our collective responsibility within the Ummah to uphold and protect the principles of our faith. By invoking Allah's help, we acknowledge that true strength and victory come only from Him. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ himself supplicated in similar ways for the support of Allah for those who stood for truth.
Source & Authentication
Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: 'O Allah, grant victory to those who support the religion, and abandon those who abandon the religion, and preserve those who preserve the religion.'