Refuge from Calamities
مصیبتوں سے پناہ مانگنے کی دعا
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ جَهْدِ الْبَلَاءِ
"Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min jahdil bala'i..."
اردو
ترجمہ / Urdu Translation
اے اللہ! میں بڑی مصیبت، بدبختی کے پانے، برے فیصلے اور دشمنوں کے ہنسنے سے تیری پناہ چاہتا ہوں۔
English Translation
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the difficulties of severe calamities, from bad fate, and from the malice of enemies.
Overview & Significance
The supplication 'Refuge from Calamities' is an essential part of a believer's daily spiritual routine. In Islamic tradition, Duas are not just words but a direct conversation with Allah (SWT).
This specific prayer, categorized under Protection, was practiced and taught by the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) to help us maintain a conscious connection with the Divine throughout our day.
Context: Protection from any major catastrophe.
Understanding the context behind 'Refuge from Calamities' helps in reciting it with more focus and sincerity (Ikhlas). Whether it is a time of joy or hardship, these words provide comfort and strength to the heart.
Blessings & Virtues (Fadhilat)
- Spiritual Protection: Constant recitation of 'Refuge from Calamities' serves as a shield against negative influences and spiritual negligence.
- Sunnah Following: By reciting this authentic supplication, we revive a Sunnah of the Prophet (PBUH) and earn the rewards of following his path.
- Mental Peace: Islamic scholars mention that sincere supplications reduce anxiety and bring serenity to the soul.
- Special Benefit: Covers all four major areas of human failure and pain.
- Guaranteed Reward: In the light of various Hadiths, every Dua made with a sincere heart is either granted in this world, stored for the Hereafter, or used to avert a calamity.
