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)
This dua of Yunus brings hope and relief for Muslims facing mushkil, helping hearts find Allah’s mercy and forgiveness in times of distress and hardship.
- Allah removes mushkil for the one who calls with dua of yunus in hard times.
- La ilaha illa anta subhanaka inni kuntu minaz zalimin brings quick Rahmah.
- Ayat e karima helps a Muslim get forgiveness and Barakah from Allah.
- Yunus dua gives peace to the heart when facing stress or big problems.
- Dua for difficulties opens the way for Allah’s help and answers in every test.
When to Recite Dua of Yunus
The dua of Yunus brings hope and Barakah when you feel lost or in trouble, reminding you to turn to Allah with a soft heart and seek forgiveness, just like Nabi Yunus did in his hardest time.
- When facing big problems, recite the dua of yunus for help and Allah’s mercy.
- In times of distress or sadness, use la ilaha illa anta subhanaka inni kuntu minaz zalimin.
- After making a mistake, ask forgiveness with the dua of yunus for repentance and Barakah.
- While feeling trapped or hopeless, repeat ayat e karima to find peace and strength.
- Before starting any amal for relief, begin with dua for difficulties to seek Allah’s help.
How to perform Dua of Yunus (La Ilaha Illa Anta Subhanaka)
This dua of Yunus is a strong quranic dua for times of trouble and mistakes. Saying la ilaha illa anta subhanaka inni kuntu minaz zalimin brings hope and helps you ask Allah for forgiveness and mercy in hard days.
- When you feel sad or stuck in problems, say the dua of yunus with a soft voice and trust Allah’s help.
- After making a mistake, repeat la ilaha illa anta subhanaka inni kuntu minaz zalimin and ask for forgiveness.
- During namaz sujood, quietly recite this ayat e karima to seek Allah’s mercy and Barakah.
- If you feel stress or fear, use this dua for difficulties and let your heart find peace.
- While sitting alone, remember this dua for distress and keep your Iman strong with zikr allah.
Summary
The dua of Yunus is a strong dua for problems and stress, said by Prophet Yunus when he was in trouble. Saying la ilaha illa anta subhanaka inni kuntu minaz zalimin shows a Muslim’s need for Allah’s help and forgiveness. This dua of yunus is called ayat e karima and is easy to say in any time of worry.
When Muslims read this dua for difficulties, it brings Barakah and Allah’s mercy. The main lesson is to admit our mistakes and ask Allah for help, as this dua in islam is a way to get relief from hard times and get closer to Allah.