سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي يُسَبِّحُ الرَّعْدُ بِحَمْدِهِ وَالْمَلَائِكَةُ مِنْ خِيفَتِهِ
Glory be to Allah, whom the thunder glorifies by praising Him, and so do the angels out of His awe.
Subhanalladhi yusabbihur-ra'du bihamdihi wal-mala'ikatu min khifatih
When to Read
When witnessing a volcanic eruption, earthquake, or other powerful natural phenomena. This dua is particularly fitting as it acknowledges the immense power of Allah (Exalted is He) that is evident in such events.
How to Read
Recite this dua with a heart full of awe and recognition of Allah's might. It's a moment to humble ourselves and acknowledge that such forces are under His control. The companionship of Abdullah bin Rawahah (may Allah be pleased with him) mentioned that he used to say this phrase when he heard thunder, so one can also recite it when hearing loud rumbling or seeing powerful displays of nature.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua teaches us to associate the awe-inspiring events of nature with the glorification of Allah. Hearing thunder, for instance, was a reminder for the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to utter this phrase, acknowledging that even the mighty thunder is part of Allah's creation and glorifies Him. Witnessing a volcanic eruption is a far more potent display of nature's power, making this remembrance even more crucial to maintain humility and faith.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet (ﷺ) did not use to curse (anyone or anything) but said: 'O Allah, curse them if you wish, or punish them if you wish.' And he used to say: 'Subhanallahi 'azeezi 'an yud'a.' (Glory be to Allah, the Mighty, beyond the possibility of being insulted). And when he heard thunder, he would say: 'Subhanalladhi yusabbihur-ra'du bihamdihi wal-mala'ikatu min khifatih.' (Glory be to Allah, whom the thunder glorifies by praising Him, and so do the angels out of His awe.) And it was this utterance of his that he used to say.