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Ayyub’s Prayer in Illness

Quran

أَنِّي مَسَّنِيَ الضُّرُّ وَأَنتَ أَرْحَمُ الرَّاحِمِينَ

Transliteration

Anni massaniyad-durru wa anta arhamur-rahimin

Translation

Harm has touched me, and You are the Most Merciful of the merciful.

Understand the dua

Background & benefit

Background

This brief plea is made by Prophet Ayyub after a long period of severe illness and loss; he mentions that adversity has touched him and praises Allah as the Most Merciful. The dua is remarkable for its delicacy: Ayyub does not complain in detail but simply acknowledges his suffering and then focuses on Allah’s mercy. It shows patience, trust, and refined adab in hardship.

Benefit

Reciting it helps a believer express pain honestly while still honoring Allah, turning illness into a moment of intimate connection and hope.

When to recite

illness

Source & authenticity

Source: Quran

Reference: Al-Anbiya’ 21:83

Authenticity: Quranic

This is a Qur’anic supplication from al‑Anbiyā’ (21:83). Caution: It is important not to compare one’s own patience directly with Ayyub’s; his story is a model to inspire us, not a measure to despise ourselves or others

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Bismillah … a‘udhu billahi wa qudratihi min sharri ma ajidu wa uhadhiru

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You are our Protector, so forgive us and have mercy upon us; and You are the best of forgivers.

Why this dua?

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Rabbi innī limā anzalta ilayya min khayrin faqīr.

My Lord, indeed I am in need of whatever good You send down to me.

Why this dua?

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Rabbana zalamna anfusana wa il-lam taghfir lana wa tarhamna lanakunanna minal-khasirin

Our Lord, we have wronged ourselves. If You do not forgive us and have mercy on us, we will surely be among the losers.

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There is no deity except You; glory be to You; I have indeed been among the wrongdoers.

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My Lord, inspire me to thank You for Your favour upon me and my parents, to do righteous deeds You accept, and admit me by Your mercy among Your righteous servants.

Why this dua?

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