46. Dua of Yunus (La Ilaha Illa Anta Subhanaka)
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: Yunus (As) prayed while he was in the belly of a fish -
Dua of Yunus in Arabic
لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ سُبْحَانَكَ إِنِّي كُنْتُ مِنَ الظَّالِمِيْنَ
Dua of Yunus English Transliteration
Laa 'ilaaha 'illaa 'Anta sub'haanaka '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.
So indeed, no Muslim man supplicates with it for anything, ever, except Allah responds to him.
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ يَحْيَى، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ يُوسُفَ، حَدَّثَنَا يُونُسُ بْنُ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ، عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ بْنِ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ سَعْدٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ سَعْدٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم " دَعْوَةُ ذِي النُّونِ إِذْ دَعَا وَهُوَ فِي بَطْنِ الْحُوتِ لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ أَنْتَ سُبْحَانَكَ إِنِّي كُنْتُ مِنَ الظَّالِمِينَ . فَإِنَّهُ لَمْ يَدْعُ بِهَا رَجُلٌ مُسْلِمٌ فِي شَيْءٍ قَطُّ إِلاَّ اسْتَجَابَ اللَّهُ لَهُ " . قَالَ مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ يَحْيَى قَالَ مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ يُوسُفَ مَرَّةً عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ بْنِ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ سَعْدٍ، عَنْ سَعْدٍ، . قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى وَقَدْ رَوَى غَيْرُ، وَاحِدٍ، هَذَا الْحَدِيثَ عَنْ يُونُسَ بْنِ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ، عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ بْنِ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ سَعْدٍ، عَنْ سَعْدٍ، وَلَمْ يَذْكُرُوا فِيهِ عَنْ أَبِيهِ، . وَرَوَى بَعْضُهُمْ، عَنْ يُونُسَ بْنِ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ، فَقَالُوا عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ بْنِ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ سَعْدٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ سَعْدٍ، وَكَانَ، يُونُسُ بْنُ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ رُبَّمَا ذَكَرَ فِي هَذَا الْحَدِيثِ عَنْ أَبِيهِ، وَرُبَّمَا، لَمْ يَذْكُرْهُ .
Ibrahim bin Muhammad bin Sa`d narrated from his father, from Sa`d that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “The supplication of Dhun-Nun (Prophet Yunus) when he supplicated, while in the belly of the whale was: ‘There is none worthy of worship except You, Glory to You, Indeed, I have been of the transgressors. (Lā ilāha illā anta subḥānaka innī kuntu minaẓ-ẓālimīn)’ So indeed, no Muslim man supplicates with it for anything, ever, except Allah responds to him.” [Sahih (Albani). Tirmidhi: 3505]
Benefits of Dua of Yunus La Ilaha Illa Anta Subhanaka
The dua of Yunus gives peace and hope, mostly when someone feels sad or worried. It helps us remember Allah’s mercy and that He forgives.
- This dua helps when you feel trouble or hard days come
- It tells us to ask Allahto forgive us for our mistakes
- Makes people feel close to Allahwhen life is not easy
- Gives patience and hope when someone has problems
- Reminds the heart that Allahis strong and kind
- Brings calm to people who feel lost or too sad
- Works as a dua for problems and helps heal the heart
When to Recite Dua of Yunus La Ilaha Illa Anta Subhanaka
The dua of Yunus is good for many times in life, mostly when you need help or want forgiveness.
- Say this dua when you have trouble or feel sad, for comfort
- After you do something wrong and want Allahto forgive you
- In your prayers when life feels too hard or heavy
- When you ask Allahfor help with a big problem
- During quiet times when you think about Allah
- If you feel stress, sadness, or feel alone, say this dua
- Before or after namaz to feel close to Allah
How to Perform Dua of Yunus La Ilaha Illa Anta Subhanaka
The dua of Yunus is easy to say, but it means a lot when you say it with a true heart.
- Start by thinking about Allah’s mercy and how great He is
- Say la ilaha illa anta subhanaka inni kuntu minaz zalimin with a soft heart
- Repeat the dua many times, mostly when you feel sad or in trouble
- Think about what the words mean as you say them
- Make this dua part of your daily zikr or prayers
Summary
The dua of Yunus la ilaha illa anta subhanaka inni kuntu minaz zalimin is a special prayer that brings hope and forgiveness to anyone who says it with a true heart. It helps every Muslim remember Allah’s mercy, mostly when they feel lost or have problems.
This short dua teaches us to say sorry to Allahand turn to Him when life is hard. The story of Prophet Yunus shows us this dua helps Muslims find peace and strength in hard times.