Dua of Prophet Yunus (Deliverance from Distress)
Authentic Source & Hadith Reference: Kur'an-ı Kerim, Enbiyâ Suresi 87. Ayet; Tirmizî, Deavât 81
Arabic Text
لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ سُبْحَانَكَ إِنِّي كُنْتُ مِنَ الظَّالِمِينَ
Transliteration (Pronunciation)
“La ilaha illa Anta, subhanaka inni kuntu minaz-zalimin.”
English Translation & Meaning
There is no deity except You; exalted are You. Indeed, I have been of the wrongdoers.
Virtues & Spiritual Benefits
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: 'No Muslim supplication with the prayer of Dhun-Nun in distress except that Allah responds to him.' (Tirmidhi)
Dua of Prophet Yunus (Deliverance from Distress) - Frequently Asked Questions
There is no fixed limit, but scholars encourage repeating it 40 times or frequently in prostration during times of hardship.
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Dua of Prophet Ayyub (Job) for Healing
Indeed, adversity has touched me, and You are the Most Merciful of the merciful.
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Dua of Prophet Musa (For Ease, Eloquence & Relief)
My Lord, expand for me my breast [with assurance], ease for me my task, and untie the knot from my tongue that they may understand my speech.
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