اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَهَا، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّهَا
O Allah, I ask You for its goodness, and I seek refuge in You from its evil.
Allahumma inni as'aluka khairaha, wa a'udhu bika min sharriha
When to Read
This dua is recited when the sky darkens, the wind picks up, and the signs of an approaching storm – like thunder and lightning – become apparent. It's a moment to turn to Allah, acknowledging His power over the elements and seeking His protection.
How to Read
Recite this dua sincerely with the intention of seeking Allah's protection from any harm the storm might bring, while also asking for its potential benefits (like rain). It's a personal supplication, so say it with focus and a humble heart.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication embodies a deep understanding of Tawhid (Oneness of Allah) and Tawakkul (reliance on Allah). By asking Allah for the 'goodness' of the storm, we acknowledge that even seemingly fearsome natural events can have benefits, such as rain that nourishes the earth, when sent by our Creator. Simultaneously, seeking refuge from its 'evil' shows our awareness of potential harm and our complete dependence on Allah for safety. It trains us to see Allah's hand in all aspects of nature, good and bad.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Ibn Abi Al-Zinad from his father, from Urwah, from Aishah, who said: 'The Messenger of Allah ﷺ, whenever he saw the clouds gathering, he would leave his work even if he was in prayer, and say: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka khairaha, wa a'udhu bika min sharriha.' (O Allah, I ask You for its goodness, and I seek refuge in You from its evil.) Then if it rained, he would say: 'Rahmah' (A mercy). And if it became too much (i.e., flooding), he would say: 'Allahumma hawaleina wa la 'alaina, Allahumma 'ala al-ahdami wad-zirabi wa butuni al-awdiyati' (O Allah, around us and not upon us, O Allah, upon the hillocks and the rocky ground and the valleys [where it is needed]).' (Note: The narrator in this version is Ibn Abi Al-Zinad from his father, from Urwah, from Aisha. While Urwah heard from Aisha, the chain requires verification for Hasan status depending on the specific manuscript tradition followed by compilers like Abu Dawud. However, the practice of seeking refuge from storms is well-established inauthentic narrations.)