سُبْحَانَ الَّذِيْ يَسْتُرُ بِلَيْلِهِ نَهَارَهُ، وَيُحْيِيْ بِأَمْرِهِ الْخَلْقَ، وَيُجْرِيْ الشَّمْسَ وَالْقَمَرَ بِحِكْمَتِهِ، وَيُسَيِّرُ النُّجُوْمَ بِأَمْرِهِ، وَيُبْدِعُ مَا يَرَى، وَيَخْلُقُ مَا لَا يَرَى، وَيَشْهَدُ أَنَّ اللهَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيْرٌ، وَأَنَّ اللهَ قَدْ أَحَاطَ بِكُلِّ شَيْءٍ عِلْمًا
Glory be to Him Who conceals His day with His night, and brings the creation to life by His command, and causes the sun and the moon to move by His wisdom, and makes the stars travel by His command, and originates what He sees, and creates what He does not see, and bears witness that Allah is Able to do all things, and that Allah has encompassed all things in knowledge.
Subhanalladhi yasturu bilayli naharahu, wa yuhyi biamrihil khalqa, wa yujrish shamsa wal qamara bihikmatihi, wa yusayyirun nujuma biamrihi, wa yubdi'u ma yara, wa yakhluqu ma la yara, wa yashhadu annallaha 'ala kulli shay'in qadir, wa annallaha qad ahata bikulli shay'in 'ilma.
When to Read
This dua is recommended to be recited upon seeing celestial phenomena, such as a comet, meteor shower, or any unusual sight in the sky. It serves as a reminder of Allah's immense power and perfect creation when such extraordinary events occur.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and reflection, contemplating the vastness of Allah's creation and His absolute dominion over the heavens and the earth. It is a declaration of Allah's unique glory and His comprehensive knowledge and power.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua upon witnessing signs in the heavens reinforces faith and awe in Allah's majesty. It is a profound affirmation of Tawhid (Oneness of Allah), acknowledging His power over all creation, seen and unseen. It fosters humility and gratitude for the intricate cosmic order that is a testament to His wisdom.
Source & Authentication
Ibn Majah narrated from Abu Dharr: 'The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: 'When you see something you dislike, say: 'Subhanalladhi yasturu bilayli naharahu, wa yuhyi biamrihil khalqa, wa yujrish shamsa wal qamara bihikmatihi, wa yusayyirun nujuma biamrihi, wa yubdi'u ma yara, wa yakhluqu ma la yara, wa yashhadu annallaha 'ala kulli shay'in qadir, wa annallaha qad ahata bikulli shay'in 'ilma.' (Glory be to Him Who conceals His day with His night, and brings the creation to life by His command, and causes the sun and the moon to move by His wisdom, and makes the stars travel by His command, and originates what He sees, and creates what He does not see, and bears witness that Allah is Able to do all things, and that Allah has encompassed all things in knowledge.)' (Graded Hasan by some scholars)