Dua for Anguish — Allah, Your Mercy I Hope For
Source: Sunan Abi Dawud 5090
((اللَّهُمَّرَحْمَتَكَأَرْجُو،فَلاَتَكِلْنِيإِلَىنَفْسِيطَرْفَةَعَيْنٍ،وَأَصْلِحْلِيشَأْنِيكُلَّهُ،لاَإِلَهَإِلاَّأَنْتَ)).
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Transliteration
Allahumma rahmataka arju, fala takilni ila nafsi tarfata 'ayn, wa aslih li sha'ni kullahu, la ilaha illa anta.
Translation
O Allah, it is Your mercy that I hope for. Do not leave me to my own affairs, even for the span of a single blink. Rectify all of my affairs for me; there is no god but You.
Context
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua to a companion when they were experiencing anguish. It emphasizes reliance on Allah's mercy and seeking His complete management of one's life.
Benefit
This supplication is a profound expression of humility, acknowledging our complete dependence on Allah's mercy and His power to set all our affairs right.
When to Recite
Recited during times of distress or overwhelming concern.