Dua #471•Sahih (Albani). Tirmidhi: 2741

Dua to Ask Allah for Forgiveness

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After someone sneezes and you say Yarhamukallah, they should reply -

#471

يَهْدِيْكُمُ اللَّهُ وَيُصْلِحُ بَالَكُمْ

Transliteration

Yahdeekum-ullaahu wa yuslihu baalakum

Translation

May Allah guide you and set your affairs in order.

Hadith about the Dua

حَدَّثَنَا مَحْمُودُ بْنُ غَيْلاَنَ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو دَاوُدَ، أَخْبَرَنَا شُعْبَةُ، أَخْبَرَنِي ابْنُ أَبِي لَيْلَى، عَنْ أَخِيهِ، عِيسَى بْنِ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ عَنْ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنِ أَبِي لَيْلَى، عَنْ أَبِي أَيُّوبَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ إِذَا عَطَسَ أَحَدُكُمْ فَلْيَقُلِ الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ عَلَى كُلِّ حَالٍ وَلْيَقُلِ الَّذِي يَرُدُّ عَلَيْهِ يَرْحَمُكَ اللَّهُ وَلْيَقُلْ هُوَ يَهْدِيكُمُ اللَّهُ وَيُصْلِحُ بَالَكُمْ ‏" ‏ ‏.‏

Translation

Narrated Abu Ayyub: that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "When one of you sneezes let him say: 'Al-Hamdulillahi 'Ala Kulli Hal (All praise is due to Allah in every circumstance).' And let the one replying to him say: "Yarhamukallah (May Allah have mercy upon you).' And let him say to him: 'Yahdikumullah Wa Yuslihu Balakum (May Allah guide you and rectify your affairs).'" [Sahih (Albani). Tirmidhi: 2741]

Benefits & Virtues

Surah as saffat protects from jinn and enemy. It helps Muslims trust Allah's power. Safety from harm comes through it. Victory is near when you face evil or danger.

  • Strong protection from enemy and harm comes from Surah as saffat.
  • Allah makes enemies weak and low when you use this dua against enemy.
  • Safety from jinn and evil plans comes through this protection surah.
  • Hope and Allah's help in hard times - that's what this dua for victory brings.
  • Always ask Allah for protection from harm with this Islamic dua.
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