Dua for Anguish — Allah is My Lord
Source: Sunan Abi Dawud 1505
((اللَّهُاللَّهُرَبِّيلاَأُشْرِكُبِهِشَيْئاً)).
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Transliteration
Allah, Allah Rabbi, la ushriku bihi shay'an.
Translation
Allah, Allah is my Lord; I do not associate any partners with Him.
Context
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this supplication to Asma bint Umays (may Allah be pleased with her) when she asked what to say during times of distress or anguish.
Benefit
This dua affirms Tawhid (Oneness of Allah), bringing immense peace and strength by relying solely on the Creator and rejecting all forms of shirk (polytheism).
When to Recite
Recite during moments of intense worry, fear, or distress.