Dua upon facing a Calamity
مصیبت کے وقت کی دعا
إِنَّا لِلَّهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ اللَّهُمَّ أْجُرْنِي فِي مُصِيبَتِي
"Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un. Allahummaj-urni..."
اردو
ترجمہ / Urdu Translation
بے شک ہم اللہ ہی کے ہیں اور اسی کی طرف لوٹ کر جانے والے ہیں۔ اے اللہ! مجھے میری مصیبت میں اجر عطا فرما۔
English Translation
We belong to Allah and to Him we shall return. O Allah, reward me for my affliction and replace it with something better.
Overview & Significance
The supplication 'Dua upon facing a Calamity' 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 Hardship, was practiced and taught by the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) to help us maintain a conscious connection with the Divine throughout our day.
Context: Recited upon loss of life, health, or property.
Understanding the context behind 'Dua upon facing a Calamity' 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 'Dua upon facing a Calamity' 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: Ensures that Allah replaces what was lost with something superior.
- 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.
