Essential Duas for Hardship Prevention and Relief
As we navigate through life, we frequently face obstacles and trials. During these difficult times, turning to Allah through dua (supplication) provides protection, comfort and strength. Below are several crucial Islamic duas to recite before, during, and after hardships.
Dua Before Hardship (Preventing)
Repeat 3 times in the morning and evening:
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الَّذِي لَا يَضُرُّ مَعَ اسْمِهِ شَيْءٌ فِي الْأَرْضِ وَلَا فِي السَّمَاءِ وَهُوَ السَّمِيعُ الْعَلِيمُ
Bismillahil-ladhi la yadurru ma’as-mihi shai’un fil-ardi wa la fis-sama’i, wa Huwas-Sami’ul-‘Alim
"In the Name of Allah with Whose Name there is protection against every kind of harm in the earth or in the heaven, and He is the All-Hearing and All-Knowing."
Dua During Hardship (Coping)
Repeat 3 times in the morning and evening:
اللَّهُمَّ عَافِنِي فِي بَدَنِي، اللَّهُمَّ عَافِنِي فِي سَمْعِي، اللَّهُمَّ عَافِنِي فِي بَصَرِي، لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ. اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْكُفْرِ وَالْفَقْرِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ عَذَابِ الْقَبْرِ، لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ
Allahumma ‘afini fi badani, Allahumma afini fi sam’i, Allahumma ‘afini fi basari, la ‘ilahi illa Ant. Allahumma inni a’udhu bika min al-kufri wa-l-faqr, wa a’udhu bika min ‘adhabi-l-qabr, la ‘ilahi illa Ant.
"O Allah, give me health in my body, O Allah, give me health in my hearing, O Allah, give me health in my sight. There is no god but You. O Allah, I seek Your protection from disbelief and poverty. O Allah, I seek protection from punishment in the grave. There is no god but You."
Dua After Hardship (Cleansing)
لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ سُبْحَانَكَ إِنِّي كُنْتُ مِنَ الظَّالِمِينَ
Laaa ilaaha illaaa Anta Subhaanaka innee kuntu minaz zaalimeen
"There is no deity except You; exalted are You. Indeed, I have been of the wrongdoers."
Incorporating these prayers into your daily routine can help you seek protection from Allah, stay strong during difficult times, and purify yourself after facing hardships by asking for forgiveness. May Allah grant us the ability to remember Him and depend on Him in all situations. Ameen.
To maintain a positive attitude in all situations, read our other blog about Positive Muslim Affirmations.