اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّا نَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ جَهْدِ الْبَلَاءِ، وَدَرَكِ الشَّقَاءِ، وَسُوءِ الْقَضَاءِ، وَشَمَاتَةِ الْأَعْدَاءِ
O Allah, indeed we seek refuge in You from the hardship of calamity, and the attaining of wretchedness, and the evil of decree, and the rejoicing of enemies.
Allahumma inna na'udhu bika min jahdil-bala'i, wa darakish-shaqa'i, wa su'il-qada'i, wa shamatatil-a'da'i
When to Read
During a lunar eclipse, it is recommended to perform Salat al-Khusuf (the eclipse prayer). This prayer involves a congregational salah similar to the Jumu'ah prayer, with recitation of the Quran and supplication. This specific dua is one that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught to be recited during such times, alongside other supplications.
How to Read
This dua should be recited during the eclipse prayer, particularly during the standing portions (qiyam) and prostrations (sujud) after reciting the Quran and glorifying Allah. It's a comprehensive supplication for seeking protection from various forms of hardship and misfortune. Focus on the meaning and sincerity when reciting.
Virtues & Benefits
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ instructed us to pray and supplicate during an eclipse because it is a sign from Allah. He taught specific duas like this one to seek refuge from the worst of afflictions. Reciting this dua during Salat al-Khusuf is a way to actively turn to Allah for protection during a time when His signs are evident in the sky, reminding us of His power and our dependence on Him.
Source & Authentication
Narrated 'Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her): The sun was eclipsed and the Prophet (peace be upon him) went out to the mosque and stood for a long time, and it was the longest standing the Prophet (peace be upon him) was observed to stand. He then bowed and stayed in bowing for a long time. Then he stood up and stayed for a long time, and he was shorter in standing than the first time. Then he bowed and stayed in bowing for a long time, and he was shorter in bowing than the first time. Then he prostrated and stayed in prostration for a long time. Then he stood up and stayed for a long time, and he was shorter in standing than the first time. Then he bowed and stayed in bowing for a long time, and he was shorter in bowing than the first time. Then he prostrated and stayed in prostration for a long time. Then he did (the prayer) in four rak'at, and in four prostrations. The sun was eclipsed and Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) prayed. He said: "The sun and the moon do not become eclipsed on account of the death or life of anyone. Rather, they are two signs among the signs of Allah. So, when you see them, you should pray and supplicate to Allah." In another narration: He said: "O people! What I saw today was the Paradise and Hellfire, and I saw the best and the worst of things. It was revealed to me that you will be put to trial in your graves, similar to, or nearly similar to the trial of Dajjal." (The narrator added): "Then Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) prayed and it was narrated from 'Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) that he said: 'O Allah, I sought refuge in You from the punishment of the grave.'" Then he stood and said: 'O people! Pray and supplicate to Allah, and seek refuge in Allah from the punishment of the grave.' Then he stood and said: 'O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the punishment of the Hellfire, and I seek refuge in You from the punishment of the grave, and I seek refuge in You from the trials of the Dajjal, and I seek refuge in You from the trials of wealth.' Then he stood and said: 'O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the punishment of the grave, and I seek refuge in You from the punishment of Hellfire, and I seek refuge in You from the trials of the Dajjal, and I seek refuge in You from the dissensions of the heart (i.e. temptations).' In another narration: 'O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the torment of the grave, and from the torment of Hell, and from the evil of the Dajjal, and from the tribulations of the rich.' And he (peace be upon him) said: "Allahumma inna na'udhu bika min jahdil-bala'i, wa darakish-shaqa'i, wa su'il-qada'i, wa shamatatil-a'da'i." (O Allah, indeed we seek refuge in You from the hardship of calamity, and the attaining of wretchedness, and the evil of decree, and the rejoicing of enemies.)