Dua & Sunnah

Dua for Protection from Dust Storms and Seeking Allah's Purity

Weather & Nature
Sahih HadithSahih Muslim 899

اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَهَا وَخَيْرَ مَا فِيهَا وَخَيْرَ مَا أُرْسِلَتْ بِهِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّهَا وَشَرِّ مَا فِيهَا وَشَرِّ مَا أُرْسِلَتْ بِهِ

O Allah, I ask You for its [the wind's] goodness, and the goodness of what it contains, and the goodness of what it has been sent with. And I seek refuge in You from its evil, and the evil of what it contains, and the evil of what it has been sent with.

Allahumma inni as'aluka khayraha wa khayra ma fiha wa khayra ma ursilat bihi, wa a'udhu bika min sharriha wa sharri ma fiha wa sharri ma ursilat bihi.

When to Read

This dua is recited when a strong wind or dust storm begins. It's a beautiful way to acknowledge Allah's power over the weather and to seek His protection from potential harm.

How to Read

Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction, focusing on your reliance on Allah. It's best to say it as the wind picks up or the dust starts to blow, making a conscious supplication to your Creator.

Virtues & Benefits

By reciting this dua, you are actively seeking Allah's protection from the ill effects of strong winds and dust storms, such as damage to property, health issues, or even fear. It also reminds you that all natural phenomena are under Allah's control, fostering a sense of awe and dependence on Him. The dua encompasses seeking the good within the event and taking refuge from any potential evil, a comprehensive supplication for well-being.

Source & Authentication

It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that whenever the Prophet (ﷺ) saw a strong wind, he would say: "O Allah, I ask You for its [the wind's] goodness, and the goodness of what it contains, and the goodness of what it has been sent with. And I seek refuge in You from its evil, and the evil of what it contains, and the evil of what it has been sent with." (Sahih Muslim 899)
Sahih HadithSahih Muslim 899
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