#449
لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ
Transliteration
Laa Ilaaha Illaallah
Translation
None has the right to be worshipped but Allah.
Dua #449•Bukhari: 3346
When Fear Comes - Say This Dua
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Zainab bint Jahsh (RA) said: The Prophet (ﷺ) came to her one day feeling scared and said:
Hadith about the Dua
حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ بُكَيْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا اللَّيْثُ، عَنْ عُقَيْلٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، عَنْ عُرْوَةَ بْنِ الزُّبَيْرِ، أَنَّ زَيْنَبَ ابْنَةَ أَبِي سَلَمَةَ، حَدَّثَتْهُ عَنْ أُمِّ حَبِيبَةَ بِنْتِ أَبِي سُفْيَانَ، عَنْ زَيْنَبَ ابْنَةِ جَحْشٍ ـ رضى الله عنهن أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم دَخَلَ عَلَيْهَا فَزِعًا يَقُولُ " لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ اللَّهُ، وَيْلٌ لِلْعَرَبِ مِنْ شَرٍّ قَدِ اقْتَرَبَ فُتِحَ الْيَوْمَ مِنْ رَدْمِ يَأْجُوجَ وَمَأْجُوجَ مِثْلُ هَذِهِ ". وَحَلَّقَ بِإِصْبَعِهِ الإِبْهَامِ وَالَّتِي تَلِيهَا. قَالَتْ زَيْنَبُ ابْنَةُ جَحْشٍ فَقُلْتُ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ أَنَهْلِكُ وَفِينَا الصَّالِحُونَ قَالَ " نَعَمْ، إِذَا كَثُرَ الْخُبْثُ ".
Translation
Narrated Zainab bint Jahsh: That the Prophet (ﷺ) once came to her in a state of fear and said, "None has the right to be worshipped but Allah. Woe unto the Arabs from a danger that has come near. An opening has been made in the wall of Gog and Magog like this," making a circle with his thumb and index finger. Zainab bint Jahsh said, "O Allah's Messenger (ﷺ)! Shall we be destroyed even though there are pious persons among us?" He said, "Yes, when the evil person will increase." [Bukhari: 3346]
Benefits & Virtues
Surah Ahqaf guides Muslims to the right path and brings Allah's forgiveness. Trust in Allah and His Messenger keeps you safe from sins and fills your heart with hope.
- Surah al ahqaf guides a muslim to the straight path every day with Allah's words.
- Allah's mercy comes and old sins leave when you ask for forgiveness.
- Forgiveness and safety are easy when you believe in the Messenger of Allah.
- Stay safe from painful azaab and fear with this prayer forgiveness of sins.
- Iman stays strong and hope comes in hard times with dua for guidance and forgiveness.
- When to Recite Dua For Distress
Common Questions
A: It is like freeing ten slaves. You get many good deeds, your sins disappear, and shaitan cannot hurt you. The Prophet taught us this. It is powerful dhikr and part of masnun duas.
A: You get the reward of freeing ten slaves, earn good deeds, sins go away, and the devil stays away. It is the best way to feel calm and less worried. Bukhari mentions it and it is our Muslim way.
A: Say Allahumma innee a'uzubika min alhammi wal huzni. This asks Allah to remove worries and sadness. Muslims say it when they feel stressed or troubled.
A: When very sad, say O Allah, I hope for Your mercy. Do not leave me alone, not even for a moment. Fix all my affairs. None is worthy of worship but You. Many people trust and use this dua.
A: Surah Ad-Duha, number 93, is read in hard times. Allah gave it to comfort the Prophet. It shows good days come after hard days. It brings hope and helps with stress.