اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَهَا وَخَيْرَ مَا فِيهَا وَخَيْرَ مَا أُرْسِلَتْ بِهِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّهَا وَشَرِّ مَا فِيهَا وَشَرِّ مَا أُرْسِلَتْ بِهِ
O Allah, I ask You for its (the wind's) goodness and the goodness of what is in it and the goodness of what it has been sent with, and I seek refuge in You from its evil and the evil of what is in it and the evil of what it has been sent with.
Allahumma inni as'aluka khayraha wa khayra ma fiha wa khayra ma ursilat bihi, wa a'udhu bika min sharriha wa sharri ma fiha wa sharri ma ursilat bihi
When to Read
This supplication is recommended when a strong wind or dust storm begins. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would recite this when the wind would blow strongly, seeking protection from any potential harm it might carry and asking for its benefits.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity, raising your hands if possible (though not mandatory in this specific instance). Focus on the meaning and the reliance on Allah for protection and benefit. It's best recited as the wind picks up or the storm begins.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates seeking the best of what Allah has decreed in the wind and protection from its potential harm. It's a profound reminder of our dependence on Allah for safety from all elements, recognizing that even seemingly harsh weather conditions have a purpose and can be a source of good if Allah wills. It strengthens our Tawakkul (reliance on Allah).
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Abu Hurayrah that when the wind blew strongly, the Prophet (ﷺ) would say: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka khayraha wa khayra ma fiha wa khayra ma ursilat bihi, wa a'udhu bika min sharriha wa sharri ma fiha wa sharri ma ursilat bihi.' (O Allah, I ask You for its goodness and the goodness of what is in it and the goodness of what it has been sent with, and I seek refuge in You from its evil and the evil of what is in it and the evil of what it has been sent with.)