72. Dua of Yunus (La Ilaha Illa Anta Subhanaka)
Yunus (As) made dua as follows -
Dua of Yunus in Arabic
لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّآ أَنتَ سُبْحٰنَكَ إِنِّى كُنْتُ مِنَ الظّٰلِمِينَ
Dua of Yunus English Transliteration
Laa 'ilaaha 'illaa 'Anta subhaanaka 'innee kuntu minadh-dhaalimeen
Dua of Yunus English Translation
There is none worthy of worship but You, glory is to You. Surely, I was among the wrongdoers.
Whenever Muslim calls (Allah) in this way, Allah responds to his call.
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنِي مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ حَاتِمِ بْنِ مَيْمُونٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنُ مَهْدِيٍّ، حَدَّثَنَا مُعَاوِيَةُ بْنُ صَالِحٍ، عَنْ رَبِيعَةَ، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ يَزِيدَ - عَنْ أَبِي إِدْرِيسَ الْخَوْلاَنِيِّ، عَنْ عُقْبَةَ بْنِ عَامِرٍ، ح وَحَدَّثَنِي أَبُو عُثْمَانَ، عَنْ جُبَيْرِ بْنِ نُفَيْرٍ، عَنْ عُقْبَةَ بْنِ عَامِرٍ، قَالَ كَانَتْ عَلَيْنَا رِعَايَةُ الإِبِلِ فَجَاءَتْ نَوْبَتِي فَرَوَّحْتُهَا بِعَشِيٍّ فَأَدْرَكْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَائِمًا يُحَدِّثُ النَّاسَ فَأَدْرَكْتُ مِنْ قَوْلِهِ " مَا مِنْ مُسْلِمٍ يَتَوَضَّأُ فَيُحْسِنُ وُضُوءَهُ ثُمَّ يَقُومُ فَيُصَلِّي رَكْعَتَيْنِ مُقْبِلٌ عَلَيْهِمَا بِقَلْبِهِ وَوَجْهِهِ إِلاَّ وَجَبَتْ لَهُ الْجَنَّةُ " . قَالَ فَقُلْتُ مَا أَجْوَدَ هَذِهِ . فَإِذَا قَائِلٌ بَيْنَ يَدَىَّ يَقُولُ الَّتِي قَبْلَهَا أَجْوَدُ . فَنَظَرْتُ فَإِذَا عُمَرُ قَالَ إِنِّي قَدْ رَأَيْتُكَ جِئْتَ آنِفًا قَالَ " مَا مِنْكُمْ مِنْ أَحَدٍ يَتَوَضَّأُ فَيُبْلِغُ - أَوْ فَيُسْبِغُ - الْوُضُوءَ ثُمَّ يَقُولُ أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ اللَّهُ وَأَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ وَرَسُولُهُ إِلاَّ فُتِحَتْ لَهُ أَبْوَابُ الْجَنَّةِ الثَّمَانِيَةُ يَدْخُلُ مِنْ أَيِّهَا شَاءَ " . '
Uqba b. 'Amir reported: We were entrusted with the task of tending the camels. On my turn when I came back in the evening after grazing them in the pastures, I found Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) stand and address the people. I heard these words of his: If any Muslim performs ablution well, then stands and prays two rak'ahs setting about them with his heart as well as his face, Paradise would be guaranteed to him. I said: What a fine thing is this! And a narrator who was before me said: The first was better than even this. When I cast a glance, I saw that it was 'Umar who said: I see that you have just come and observed: If anyone amongst you performs the ablution, and then completes the ablution well and then says: I testify that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad is the servant of Allah and His Messenger, the eight gates of Paradise would be opened for him and he may enter by whichever of them he wishes. Sahih Muslim 234a [Sahih (Albani). Tirmidhi: 3505]
Benefits of Dua of Yunus
This dua of Yunus brings hope and forgiveness for every Muslim, helping hearts find peace and Barakah, while making it easy to ask Allah for help in times of mushkil and sadness.
- Allah removes big troubles for the one who makes dua of Yunus with true heart.
- Saying la ilaha illa anta subhanaka brings quick help in times of distress.
- This dua for forgiveness helps a Muslim admit mistakes and get Allah’s mercy.
- Ayat e karima brings Barakah and makes the heart soft for more Amal and Iman.
- Yunus dua is a strong zikr for those who want Allah’s help in hard moments.
When to Recite Dua of Yunus
This dua of Yunus is a strong way to ask Allah for forgiveness and mercy, using the words la ilaha illa anta subhanaka inni kuntu minaz zalimin when you feel weak or need help in hard times.
- In times of distress or sadness, recite the dua of Yunus for Allah’s help and Barakah.
- When you make a mistake, use la ilaha illa anta subhanaka for forgiveness and mercy.
- During tahajjud or night prayers, say this dua e yunus to ask for relief from worries.
- If you feel trapped or hopeless, repeat ayat e karima for hope and strong Iman.
- While teaching kids about dua for forgiveness, help them learn the dua of Yunus for daily zikr.
How to perform Dua of Yunus
The dua of Yunus is a strong Muslim prayer for forgiveness and help in hard times. Saying la ilaha illa anta subhanaka inni kuntu minaz zalimin brings Barakah and makes your heart soft to Allah’s mercy.
- When you feel sad or in trouble, quietly say dua of Yunus with full hope in Allah.
- After salah, repeat la ilaha illa anta subhanaka as a zikr allah for forgiveness.
- If you make a mistake, use this dua for distress and ask Allah to forgive your sins.
- While reading quranic dua, add ayat e karima to your daily duas for more blessings.
- Teach kids the meaning of la ilaha illa anta subhanaka so they learn to ask Allah always.
Summary
The dua of Yunus known as la ilaha illa anta subhanaka inni kuntu minaz zalimin is a short but strong masnoon dua for times of trouble. This dua e yunus was said by Prophet Yunus when he was in the belly of the fish and is called ayat e karima.
It is a famous Islamic dua for forgiveness and asking help from Allah. Muslims say this dua for distress and when they feel sad or need Allah’s mercy.
The words la ilaha illa anta subhanaka show there is no god but Allah and He is pure. This dua teaches us to admit our mistakes and ask Allah for help. It is a simple zikr allah with big meaning for every Muslim.