34/17. Chapter:
Sunan Ibn Majah 3883 — Powerful Dua in Distress
The Supplication For Times Of Distress
Prophetic Dua for Distress With La Ilaha Illallah
Sunan Ibn Majah : 3883
Sunan Ibn MajahHadith Number 3883
حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، عَنْ هِشَامٍ، صَاحِبِ الدَّسْتَوَائِيِّ عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي الْعَالِيَةِ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ كَانَ يَقُولُ عِنْدَ الْكَرْبِ " لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ اللَّهُ الْحَلِيمُ الْكَرِيمُ سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَرْشِ الْعَظِيمِ سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ رَبِّ السَّمَوَاتِ السَّبْعِ وَرَبِّ الْعَرْشِ الْكَرِيمِ " . قَالَ وَكِيعٌ مَرَّةً لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ اللَّهُ فِيهَا كُلِّهَا .
Ibn 'Abbas Narrated from:
The Prophet (ﷺ) used to say at times of distress: “La ilaha illallahul-Halimul-Karim, Subhan-Allahi Rabbil-‘Arshil-‘Azim, Subhan-Allahi Rabbil-samawatis-sab’i wa Rabbil-‘Arshil-Azim (None has the right to be worshipped but Allah, the Forbearing, the Most Generous; glory is to Allah the Lord of the Mighty Throne; glory is to Allah, the Lord of the seven heavens and the Lord of the Magnificent Throne).” Waki’ said with each wording La ilaha illallahu (none has the right to be worshipped but Allah) is to be included.
Reference : Sunan Ibn Majah 3883In-book reference : Book 34, Hadith 57English translation : Vol. 5, Book 34, Hadith 3883
Summary of Sunan Ibn Majah Hadith 3883
This hadith gives a Prophetic dua for distress that begins with the words of tawhid. Ibn Abbas narrated that the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم used to say these words at times of distress. The dua praises Allah as the Forbearing and the Most Generous, and glorifies Him as Lord of the Mighty Throne, Lord of the seven heavens, and Lord of the Magnificent Throne. The main search phrase is dua for distress in Islam, with related terms like La ilaha illallahul Halimul Karim and supplication for hardship. The hadith shows that when a believer feels pressure, the tongue can return to Allahs oneness, His greatness, and His perfect lordship instead of being lost in fear.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم used this remembrance at times of distress.
- The dua begins with affirming that none has the right to be worshipped but Allah.
- It praises Allah with meanings of forbearance, generosity, and greatness.
- Remembering Allahs lordship can guide the heart during hardship.
