سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي يُسَبِّحُ الرَّعْدُ بِحَمْدِهِ وَالْمَلَائِكَةُ مِنْ خِيفَتِهِ
Glory be to Him whom the thunder glorifies by praising Him, and the angels too, out of His awe.
Subhanalladhi yusabbihur ra'du bihamdihi wal mala'ikatu min khifatih
When to Read
This dua is recited upon seeing lightning and hearing thunder. It's a moment when the awe of Allah's creation is most keenly felt, reminding us of His immense power and majesty.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and reflection, focusing on the might of Allah manifested in the storm. It's meant to be a personal acknowledgment of His glory and a seeking of refuge in His perfection.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication acknowledges Allah's absolute perfection and might, as the thunder itself glorifies Him. It serves as a reminder to us to reflect on Allah's power in His creation and to seek His protection during times of natural phenomena that can inspire awe and fear.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from 'Abdullah that the Prophet ﷺ said: "The thunder does not occur, but that it glorifies Allah, the Mighty and the Blessed." It was narrated from Ibn 'Abbas that the Prophet ﷺ said: "He who hears thunder, should glorify Allah and praise Him, and ask Him for His bounty, for indeed He says: 'Verily, the thunder glorifies Allah with His praise...'" And he said: "Subhanalladhi yusabbihur ra'du bihamdihi wal mala'ikatu min khifatih." (Glory be to Him whom the thunder glorifies by praising Him, and the angels too, out of His awe.)