47. Dua for Calamity (Masnoon Dua)
If any slave of Allah supplicate when he afflicted with a calamity -
Dua for Calamity in Arabic
إِنَّا لِلَّهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُوْنَ، اَللَّهُمَّ أْجُرْنِيْ فِي مُصِيْبَتِيْ وَأَخْلِفْ لِي خَيْرًا مِّنْهَا
Dua for Calamity English Transliteration
Innaa lillaahi wa 'innaa 'ilayhi raaji'oon, Allaahumma'-jurni fee museebatee wa 'akhliflee khayran minhaa
Dua for Calamity English Translation
We are from Allah and unto Him we return. O Allah take me out of my plight and bring to me after it something better.
Umm Salama (RA) reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying: If any Muslim who suffers some calamity says, what Allah has commanded him - (The dua is mentioned above) Allah will give him something better than it in exchange.
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ أَيُّوبَ، وَقُتَيْبَةُ، وَابْنُ، حُجْرٍ جَمِيعًا عَنْ إِسْمَاعِيلَ بْنِ جَعْفَرٍ، - قَالَ ابْنُ أَيُّوبَ حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ، - أَخْبَرَنِي سَعْدُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، عَنْ عُمَرَ بْنِ كَثِيرِ بْنِ أَفْلَحَ، عَنِ ابْنِ، سَفِينَةَ عَنْ أُمِّ سَلَمَةَ، أَنَّهَا قَالَتْ سَمِعْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ " مَا مِنْ مُسْلِمٍ تُصِيبُهُ مُصِيبَةٌ فَيَقُولُ مَا أَمَرَهُ اللَّهُ إِنَّا لِلَّهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ اللَّهُمَّ أْجُرْنِي فِي مُصِيبَتِي وَأَخْلِفْ لِي خَيْرًا مِنْهَا . إِلاَّ أَخْلَفَ اللَّهُ لَهُ خَيْرًا مِنْهَا " . قَالَتْ فَلَمَّا مَاتَ أَبُو سَلَمَةَ قُلْتُ أَىُّ الْمُسْلِمِينَ خَيْرٌ مِنْ أَبِي سَلَمَةَ أَوَّلُ بَيْتٍ هَاجَرَ إِلَى رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم . ثُمَّ إِنِّي قُلْتُهَا فَأَخْلَفَ اللَّهُ لِي رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم . قَالَتْ أَرْسَلَ إِلَىَّ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم حَاطِبَ بْنَ أَبِي بَلْتَعَةَ يَخْطُبُنِي لَهُ فَقُلْتُ إِنَّ لِي بِنْتًا وَأَنَا غَيُورٌ . فَقَالَ " أَمَّا ابْنَتُهَا فَنَدْعُو اللَّهَ أَنْ يُغْنِيَهَا عَنْهَا وَأَدْعُو اللَّهَ أَنْ يَذْهَبَ بِالْغَيْرَةِ " .
Umm Salama reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying: If any Muslim who suffers some calamity says, what Allah has commanded him," We belong to Allah and to Him shall we return; O Allah, reward me for my affliction and give me something better than it in exchange for it," Allah will give him something better than it in exchange. When Abu Salama died she said: What Muslim is better than Abu Salama whose family was the first to emigrate to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ). I then said the words, and Allah gave me God's Messenger (ﷺ) in exchange. She said: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) sent Hatib b. Abu Balta'a to deliver me the message of marriage with him. I said to him: I have a daughter (as my dependant) and I am of jealous temperament. He (the Holy Prophet) said: So far as her daughter is concerned, we would supplicate Allah, that He may free her (of her responsibility) and I would also supplicate Allah to do away with (her) jealous (temperament). [Muslim: 918]
Benefits of Dua for Distress and Calamity
This dua for distress helps Muslims find hope and patience in tough times, asking Allah for reward and something better after every test or loss.
- Allah gives Sabr and reward to the one who makes dua for distress in calamity.
- Innaa lillaahi wa innaa ilayhi raaji’oon brings peace to the heart in loss.
- Dua for difficulties helps a Muslim trust Allah’s plan and get Barakah.
- Allahumma ajurni fee museebatee brings new blessings after every hardship.
- Dua for problems opens the way for better days and Allah’s special Rahmah.
When to Recite Dua for Distress
This dua for distress helps you remember Allah’s mercy and Barakah when facing hard times, giving hope and patience to the heart, and guiding you to trust Allah’s plan in every calamity.
- Right after hearing bad news, recite the dua for distress to seek Allah’s help.
- When a calamity strikes, turn to Allah with this dua for difficulties and patience.
- After losing something dear, use the dua for distress for comfort and betterment.
- In moments of deep sadness, repeat this dua for problems to find peace and Barakah.
- Before making any big decision in trouble, start with this dua for stress and relief.
How to perform Dua for Distress and Calamity
When facing a hard time or loss, this dua for distress helps you remember Allah’s plan and brings hope. Reciting this masnoon dua gives your heart peace and makes you strong in times of calamity.
- After hearing bad news, softly say innaa lillaahi wa innaa ilayhi raaji’oon and trust Allah’s wisdom.
- When you feel pain or sadness, recite the dua for distress and ask Allah to give you something better.
- During your namaz, after sujood, quietly make this dua for difficulties and hope for Barakah.
- If you lose something or someone, repeat this dua for calamity and let your Iman stay strong.
- While sitting with family, remind each other of this muslim prayer to find comfort in Allah’s mercy.
Summary
The dua for calamity Masnoon Dua teaches Muslims to turn to Allah in times of distress and loss. This Islamic dua reminds us that we belong to Allah and will return to Him. It is a strong masnun dua for those facing problems or difficulties and is found in authentic sources like Sahih Muslim.
By saying this dua for distress, a Muslim asks Allah for reward in their hardship and for something better after the trouble. This dua in Islam brings hope and Barakah, showing the power of zikr Allah and patience. It helps build Iman and trust in Allah’s plan.