428. Dua for Hard Times (Masnun Dua)
Dua for Hard Times in Arabic
قَدَرُ اللَّهِ وَمَا شَاءَ فَعَلَ
Dua for Hard Times English Transliteration
Qadarullaahi wa maa shaa'a fa'al
Dua for Hard Times English Translation
It is the Decree of Allah and He does whatever He wills.
Abu Huraira (RA) reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying: A strong believer is better and is more lovable to Allah than a weak believer, and there is good in everyone, (but) cherish that which gives you benefit (in the Hereafter) and seek help from Allah and do not lose heart, and if anything (in the form of trouble) comes to you, don't say: If I had not done that, it would not have happened so and so, but say: (The dua is mentioned above) and your" if" opens the (gate) for the Satan.
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، وَابْنُ، نُمَيْرٍ قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ إِدْرِيسَ، عَنْ رَبِيعَةَ بْنِ عُثْمَانَ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ يَحْيَى بْنِ حَبَّانَ، عَنِ الأَعْرَجِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم " الْمُؤْمِنُ الْقَوِيُّ خَيْرٌ وَأَحَبُّ إِلَى اللَّهِ مِنَ الْمُؤْمِنِ الضَّعِيفِ وَفِي كُلٍّ خَيْرٌ احْرِصْ عَلَى مَا يَنْفَعُكَ وَاسْتَعِنْ بِاللَّهِ وَلاَ تَعْجِزْ وَإِنْ أَصَابَكَ شَىْءٌ فَلاَ تَقُلْ لَوْ أَنِّي فَعَلْتُ كَانَ كَذَا وَكَذَا . وَلَكِنْ قُلْ قَدَرُ اللَّهِ وَمَا شَاءَ فَعَلَ فَإِنَّ لَوْ تَفْتَحُ عَمَلَ الشَّيْطَانِ " .
Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying: A strong believer is better and is more lovable to Allah than a weak believer, and there is good in everyone, (but) cherish that which gives you benefit (in the Hereafter) and seek help from Allah and do not lose heart, and if anything (in the form of trouble) comes to you, don't say: If I had not done that, it would not have happened so and so, but say: Allah did that what He had ordained to do and your" if" opens the (gate) for the Satan. [Muslim: 2664]
Benefits of Dua for Forgiveness for the Deceased (Masnun Dua)
This dua for forgiveness brings hope for the dead, asking Allah to give maghfirat, raise their rank, and fill the grave with light and peace for the one who has passed away.
- Allahumma in this dua for forgiveness brings maghfirat for the deceased Muslim.
- Janaza dua asks Allah to raise the rank of the dead among the rightly guided.
- Prayer for the deceased gives Barakah and comfort to the family left behind.
- This dua for maghfirat makes the grave wide and full of Noor for the dead person.
- Asking rabbil alamin in this masnun dua brings hope for Jannah and peace in akhirah.
When to Recite Dua For Hard Times
This dua for hard times, qadarullah wa maa shaa'a fa'al, helps you trust Allah’s plan, find sabr, and remember His Qadr when life feels tough or you need patience and Barakah.
- After hearing bad news, say qadarullah to accept Allah’s plan with sabr.
- In moments of loss or pain, use this dua for difficult times to find calm.
- When facing a tough test, repeat qadarullah wa maa sya a fa ala for tawakkul.
- Before making big choices, remember this dua for hard times for Barakah.
- During quiet zikr allah, reflect on qada and qadar with this masnun dua for patience.
How to perform Dua for Hard Times
This dua for hard times is a masnoon prayer that helps Muslims trust Allah’s plan, find sabr, and remember His Qadr in every test. It brings Barakah and calm to the heart in tough days.
- Start by making your niyyah clear and softly say qadarullah wa maa sya a fa ala for sabr.
- When you hear bad news, quietly recite this dua for patience and trust Allah’s qadr.
- If you feel pain or loss, use this dua for hard times to ask Allah for Barakah and calm.
- During zikr allah, repeat this masnoon dua for patience and remember Allah’s plan.
- Before making big choices, say this dua for hard times to seek Allah’s help and tawakkul.
Summary
The dua for hard times qadarullah wa maa sya a fa ala is a short masnoon dua reminding Muslims about Allah’s plan and qadr of Allah. This Islamic dua is said in tough times to show sabr and tawakkul and helps the heart accept Allah’s will. It is also a dua for patience and a way to remember alhamdulillah ala kulli hal.
By saying this dua, we learn to trust Allah’s decision and keep Iman strong even in difficult times. The main lesson is to have patience and believe Allah knows best. This brings peace and Barakah in every Amal and makes the heart calm.