The Pearls of Islam

21st March 2011 16 Rabee AThanee 1432 Volume 3 Issue 11 by Maryiam Yasin

Reminder Series

Duas for Stress

Brothers and Sisters many of us are at a stressful time right now with exams looming, take a moment to read the following. Inshallah may it be of benefit to us all; for there is not a time in the life of a believer when he or she does not need the protection, guidance and mercy of Allah. And those that turn to Allah sincerely imploring His aid should know that in reality it is Allah turning to His servant, for, When Allah wants to be good to someone, He tries him with some hardship. (Abu Hurairah) For nervousness, anxiety and stress, the following dua is prescribed: Allahumma inni audhu bika min al-hammi wa al-

hazan. Wa audhu bika min al-ajzi wa al-kasal. Wa audhu bika min al-jubni wa al-bukhl. Wa audhu bika min ghalabat iddayni wa qahr ir-rijal. (Oh Allah, I seek refuge in You from worry and grief, from helplessness and laziness, from
cowardice and stinginess, and from overpowering of debt and from oppression of men)

General advice from Prophet Muhammad (SAW) when you are in distress or suffering from anxiety: In hadith #599 narrated by Abdullah ibn Abbas in Sunan Abu Dawood, The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: If anyone continually

asks pardon, Allah will appoint for him a way out of every distress, and a relief from every anxiety, and will provide for him from where he did not reckon. (Fiqh-us-Sunnah, volume 4, no 128)

1. Ibn Abbas reported, The Prophet, peace be upon him, at times of sorrow and grief used to supplicate, La ilaha illa

Allah Al-Azim, Al-Alim, la ilaha illa Allah, Rabbul arshil Azim, la ilaha illa Allahu, Rabbus-Samawati wa rabbul ardi wa rabbul arshi karim (There is no god but Allah, the Mighty, the Forbearing, there is no god but Allah, the Lord of the
mighty throne, there is no god but Allah, the Lord of the heavens and the earth, and the Lord of the throne of honor) Source: Bukhari and Muslim.

2. Abu Hurairah reported that whenever the Prophet, peace be upon him, was faced with a serious difficulty, he would raise his head to the sky and supplicate, Subhan-Allah al-Azim (glory be to Allah, the Mighty). And when he implored seriously and strongly, he would say, Ya Hayyu, Ya Qayyum (O the Living, the Eternal One). Source: Tirmidhi 3. Asma, daughter of Amais, reported that the Prophet, peace be upon him, asked her, Shall I tell you words that you may say in times of pain or distress. These are, Allah, Allah, Rabbi la ushriku bihi shaian (Allah, Allah, my Lord, I associate none with Him). Another narration says that these words should be said seven times. Source: Abu Dawud 4. Sad ibn Waqas reported that the Prophet, peace be upon him, said, The supplication made by the Companion of the Fish (Prophet Yunus) in the belly of the fish was, La ilaha illa anta, subhanaka, inni kuntu minadh-dhalimin (there is no god but You, You are far exalted and above all weaknesses, and I was indeed the wrongdoer). If any Muslim supplicates in these words, his supplication will be accepted. 5. Allahs Apostle used to say at the time of difficulty, None has the right to be worshipped but Allah, the Majestic,

the Most Forbearing. None has the right to be worshipped but Allah, the Lord of the Tremendous Throne. None has the right to be worshipped but Allah, the Lord of the Heavens and the Lord of the Honourable Throne. Source: narrated by Ibn Abbas in Sahih Bukhari, volume 9, #526.

Abu Hurairah also reports that Allahs Messenger, peace be upon him, said: For every misfortune, illness, anxiety,

grief, or hurt that afflicts a Muslim, even the hurt caused by the pricking of a thorn Allah removes some of his sins.
These dua are a means of seeking forgiveness of Allah, seeking His aid, protection and guidance. Anyone that sincerely makes these dua during times of great need, Allah will Inshallah answer the dua of the sincere seeker.