Dua & Sunnah

Dua Upon Seeing Lightning and Hearing Thunder

Weather & Nature
Hasan HadithSunan Abi Dawud 5099

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 awe of Him.

Subhanalladhi yusabbihur ra'du bihamdihi wal mala'ikatu min khifatih

When to Read

This supplication is recommended when you witness lightning and hear thunder. It's a moment when Allah's power and majesty are prominently displayed in nature, and it's a perfect time to remember Him and seek His protection.

How to Read

Recite this dua with sincerity and reflection. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this to us as a way to acknowledge Allah's might and His creation's obedience to Him, even the powerful forces of nature like thunder. Take a moment to appreciate the awe-inspiring power Allah wields.

Virtues & Benefits

Reciting this dua upon hearing thunder is a way of glorifying Allah and acknowledging His might. It's a reminder that even the most powerful natural phenomena are under His command. It also demonstrates our reliance on Him and our awareness of His greatness, which can bring peace to our hearts during such powerful displays of nature.

Source & Authentication

The narrator said: I heard the Prophet ﷺ saying when the thunder was heard: 'Glory be to Him Whom the thunder glorifies by praising Him, and the angels too, out of awe of Him.'
Hasan HadithSunan Abi Dawud 5099
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