Tag Archives: Distress

September, 2021

2 September
Jibril (‘alayhis salam) advises Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) to recite a du’a when distressed

Question What is the reference for this narration? No affliction afflicted Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) but Jibril (‘alayhis salam) came down advising him to recite this du’a: I have placed firm trust on the Ever living who does not die. All praise is due to Allah who has not taken a son nor does he have any partner in …

12 February
Another version of the du’a to recite when overcome with grief and anxiety

Question Can you confirm the source of this Hadith? من أصابه هم أو غم أو سقم أو شدة فقال: الله ربي لا شريك له كشف ذلك عنه

16 March
A query regarding the du’a Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) would recite when distressed

Question Is the following narration authentic? كان الرسول ﷺ إن ضاقت دنياه يُردّد، يا حي يا قيوم برحمتك استغيث أصلح لي شأني كلّه ولا تكلني إلى نفسي طرفة عين When Nabi’s (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) world became constricted, [i.e. when he was in distress], he would repeat, ‘Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyumu bi rahmatika astaghith, aslih li sha-ni kullah wa la …

23 January
A Du’a for distress and difficulties

Question What is the reference for this narration? Du’a for distress and difficulties: Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyumu bi Rahmatika astaghith

2 June
A du’a to recite when overcome with anxiety/grief

Question Does it appear in a Hadith to recite the following words when a person is overcome with anxiety/distress/grief? اللَّهُ اللَّهُ رَبِّي، لَا أُشْرِكُ بِهِ شَيْئًا Allahu Allahu Rabbi la ushriku bihi shayan

9 April
Du’as for removing difficulties and worries

Question What du’a should one read when faced with problems and difficulties?