#438
اَللَّهُ رَبِّي لَا أُشْرِكُ بِهِ شَيْئًا
Transliteration
Allahu Rabbee laa 'ushriku bihi shay'an
Translation
Allah is my Lord. I do not associate anything with Him.
Dua #438•Sahih (Albani). Ibn Majah: 3882
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Hadith about the Dua
حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بِشْرٍ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، جَمِيعًا عَنْ عَبْدِ الْعَزِيزِ بْنِ عُمَرَ بْنِ عَبْدِ الْعَزِيزِ، حَدَّثَنِي هِلاَلٌ، مَوْلَى عُمَرَ بْنِ عَبْدِ الْعَزِيزِ عَنْ عُمَرَ بْنِ عَبْدِ الْعَزِيزِ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ جَعْفَرٍ، عَنْ أُمِّهِ، أَسْمَاءَ ابْنَةِ عُمَيْسٍ قَالَتْ عَلَّمَنِي رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ كَلِمَاتٍ أَقُولُهُنَّ عِنْدَ الْكَرْبِ " اللَّهُ اللَّهُ رَبِّي لاَ أُشْرِكُ بِهِ شَيْئًا " .
Translation
It was narrated that Asma’ bint ‘Umais said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) taught me some words to say at times of distress: Allah! Allahu Rabbi la ushriku bihi shay’an (Allah, Allah is my Lord, I do not associate anything with Him).” [Sahih (Albani). Ibn Majah: 3882]
Benefits & Virtues
This ayah from Surah Baqarah protects Muslims from black magic, evil, and harm. It reminds hearts that safety and peace come only by Allah's will.
- Surah baqarah ayat 102 stops black magic and jadu ka ilaj by Allah's will.
- The story of Harut and Marut warns Muslims - stay away from magic and evil.
- Nabi Sulaiman's name in this dua brings Barakah and protection.
- Say this dua to protect from jinn and harm - it keeps families safe at home.
- Believe in Allah's power through surah al baqarah - Iman and Amal grow.
- When to Recite Dua When Stressed
Common Questions
Read Surah Ad-Duha for stress and depression. Allah revealed this surah for comfort. It reminds us of His mercy and that relief follows hardship.
In Islam, talk to Allah in sujud. Share your worries with Him. Make dua for stress. Take a short break from what's stressing you.
This Islamic dua for stress and anxiety is popular at work. It asks Allah for protection from worry, grief, laziness, debt, and being overpowered. This dua brings comfort.
O Allah, I ask You to protect me from anxiety and grief. I ask You to save me from being unable and lazy. I ask You to keep me from being a coward and from being cheap. I ask You to save me from big debt and from people overpowering me.
Allahu Rabbi means Allah is my Lord. I make no one His partner. This phrase reminds Muslims to trust Allah fully in every situation.