426. Dua for Seeing Others in Hardship
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: A person who sees a person in danger, then says:
Dua for Seeing Others in Hardship in Arabic
اَلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي عَافَانِي مِمَّا ابْتَلَاكَ بِهِ، وَفَضَّلَنِي عَلَى كَثِيرٍ مِمَّنْ خَلَقَ تَفْضِيلًا
Dua for Seeing Others in Hardship English Transliteration
Alhamdu lillaahil-lathee 'aafaanee mimmab-talaaka bihi wa fadhdhalanee 'alaa katheerin mimman khalaqa tafdheela
Dua for Seeing Others in Hardship English Translation
Praise is to Allah Who has spared me what He has afflicted you with, and preferred me greatly above much of what He has created.
That danger will not touch him.
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو جَعْفَرٍ السِّمْنَانِيُّ، وَغَيْرُ، وَاحِدٍ، قَالُوا حَدَّثَنَا مُطَرِّفُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ الْمَدَنِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ عُمَرَ الْعُمَرِيُّ، عَنْ سُهَيْلِ بْنِ أَبِي صَالِحٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم " مَنْ رَأَى مُبْتَلًى فَقَالَ الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي عَافَانِي مِمَّا ابْتَلاَكَ بِهِ وَفَضَّلَنِي عَلَى كَثِيرٍ مِمَّنْ خَلَقَ تَفْضِيلاً لَمْ يُصِبْهُ ذَلِكَ الْبَلاَءُ " . قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ غَرِيبٌ مِنْ هَذَا الْوَجْهِ .
Abu Hurairah narrated that: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Whoever sees an afflicted person then says: ‘All praise is due to Allah who saved me from that which He has afflicted you with, and blessed me greatly over many of those whom He has created, (Al-ḥamdulillāhi alladhī `āfānī mimmabtalāka bihī wa faḍḍalanī `alā kathīrin mimman khalaqa tafḍīla)’ he shall not be struck by that affliction.” [Sahih (Albani). Tirmidhi: 3432]
Benefits of Dua for Patience in Hard Times
This dua for patience helps Muslims find hope and Sabr in every musibah, letting the heart trust Allah’s plan and wait for better days with faith and calmness.
- Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un brings Sabr and peace in times of sadness.
- Allahumma ajurni fi musibati gives reward and Barakah for every hard time faced.
- This dua for patience in Islam helps a Muslim stay strong when calamity comes.
- Saying this dua for hard times lets Allah replace pain with something better.
- Innalillahiwainnailaihirojiun gives comfort and hope when someone feels lost.
When to Recite Dua for Hardship
This dua for hardship is a masnoon dua to thank Allah for His Barakah, protection, and health when you see others in pain, reminding you to say Alhamdulillah and show shukar in your daily Amal.
- After seeing someone in sickness, quietly recite the dua for health and protection.
- When you notice others facing hardship, thank Allah with this dua for blessings.
- On visiting a sick person, use this dua for protection from the same hardship.
- While hearing about someone’s difficult times, remember to say alhamdulillah for everything.
- After witnessing any musibat, make this prayer of gratitude for Allah’s mercy and ease.
How to perform Dua for Hardship
This dua for hardship is a Muslim prayer of gratitude when you see others in trouble. It reminds you to thank Allah for His blessings, health, and protection, and to show shukar alhamdulillah in every moment.
- When you see someone in pain, quietly say alhamdulillah for everything Allah gave.
- After hearing about sickness, recite this dua for health and protection from hardship.
- If you feel blessed, use this dua for blessings to thank Allah for His mercy and ease.
- During difficult times, remember this dua for ease and praise be to God for your safety.
- While visiting someone unwell, softly read this prayer of gratitude for your own Barakah.
Summary
The dua for hardship is recited when seeing others in trouble and it starts with alhamdulillah. This masnoon dua teaches Muslims to thank Allah for health and blessings and is a strong dua for protection and ease during difficult times. It is also a dua for good health and a way to say thank you Allah for everything.
By saying this Islamic dua, we show shukar alhamdulillah and remember Allah’s Barakah in our life. The main lesson is to stay humble and always make dua for blessings and protection from sickness and hardship. This prayer of gratitude brings peace and Iman to the heart.