73. Dua for Hardship and Calamity
If any Muslim who suffers some calamity says -
Dua for Hardship in Arabic
إِنَّا لِلَّهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُوْنَ اَللَّهُمَّ أْجُرْنِيْ فِي مُصِيْبَتِيْ وَأَخْلِفْ لِي خَيْرًا مِّنْهَا
Dua for Hardship English Transliteration
Innaa lillaahi wa 'innaa 'ilayhi raaji'oon, Allaahumma'-jurni fee museebatee wa 'akhliflee khayran minhaa
Dua for Hardship 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.
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 Hardship and Calamity
This dua for hardship and calamity helps a Muslim find peace and patience, bringing hope and Barakah from Allah when life feels heavy and the heart needs comfort in tough times.
- Allah gives better things to the one who says inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un.
- This dua for hardship brings Sabr and makes the heart strong in musibat.
- Saying allahumma ajurni fi musibati helps a Muslim get reward in every test.
- Dua for calamity brings hope and makes it easy to trust Allah’s plan always.
- Istirja in hard times keeps Iman safe and brings Barakah in daily Amal.
When to Recite Dua For Hardship
This dua for hardship is a strong shield for Muslims, helping hearts find peace and patience in tough times, loss, or calamity, and reminding us that we belong to Allah and to Him we return.
- When hearing news of a loss, recite inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un for patience.
- After facing any calamity, use this dua for hardship to seek Allah’s help and ease.
- During moments of distress, say allahumma ajurni fi musibati for Barakah and relief.
- If someone passes away, remember to recite this dua for someone who passed away.
- When feeling overwhelmed by musibat, make this dua in difficult times for sabr and hope.
How to perform Dua for Hardship and Calamity
When you face a big test or sadness, this dua for hardship brings comfort and hope. It reminds us that we belong to Allah and He will help us through every pain and loss, giving us Barakah and Sabr.
- Start by saying inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un with full yaqeen in your heart.
- After hearing sad news or losing someone, recite this dua for hardship right away.
- In times of pain or musibat, ask Allahumma ajurni fi musibati for ease and patience.
- When you feel lost in calamity, trust Allah and say this dua for difficult times with hope.
- At the end of your salah, make this Muslim prayer for hardship to seek Allah’s help and better days.
Summary
The dua for hardship called inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un is a masnoon dua that Muslims say in times of calamity or loss. This dua for calamity reminds us we belong to Allah and to Him we shall return and asks Allahumma ajurni fi musibati for Barakah and better things after pain.
It is also used as a condolence message in Islam. Saying this dua in difficult times brings patience and hope for ease from Allah.
It helps Muslims remember that every test is from Allah and He can give something better after hardship. This Islamic dua is a strong amal for anyone facing stress or loss.