اللَّهُمَّ حَوَالَيْنَا وَلاَ عَلَيْنَا ، اللَّهُمَّ عَلَى الآكَامِ وَالظِّرَابِ ، وَبُطُونِ الأَوْدِيَةِ ، وَمَنَابِتِ الشَّجَرِ
O Allah, around us and not upon us. O Allah, upon the hillocks and mountains, and the valleys, and the places where trees grow.
Allahumma hawalayna wa la 'alayna, Allahumma 'ala al-akami wadh-dhirabi, wa butoonil awdiyati, wa manabitish shajari.
When to Read
This supplication is recited when the weather becomes stormy, especially when thunder and lightning are present. It's a way to seek Allah's protection from the potential harm of such powerful natural phenomena, while also asking for the rain to be beneficial and directed away from populated areas.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a firm belief in Allah's power to protect. It's best to recite it as the storm begins. Focus on the meaning, asking Allah to divert any potential harm and bless the land with beneficial rain.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua reflects the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ concern for the well-being of his community and his deep reliance on Allah during natural events. By reciting it, we emulate his Sunnah, seeking Allah's mercy to shield us from destructive aspects of storms, like lightning strikes and floods, while welcoming the life-giving aspect of rain in appropriate places.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Anas: The people of Medina were terrified by a storm one night. The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "This storm is not to harm them, rather it is a storm for so-and-so among those who were Christians in al-Yamamah." On the authority of Anas bin Malik (may Allah be pleased with him) that when the Prophet (ﷺ) saw the signs of the storm, he would say: "Allahumma hawalayna wa la 'alayna, Allahumma 'ala al-akami wadh-dhirabi, wa butoonil awdiyati, wa manabitish shajari." (O Allah, around us and not upon us. O Allah, upon the hillocks and mountains, and the valleys, and the places where trees grow.)