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Du’as for Sabr
During times of difficulty, Allah encourages us to have Sabr, and to turn to Him in prayer.
“O you who believe! Seek help with patient perseverance and prayer, for God is with those who patiently persevere.”
Quran | Surah Al-Baqarah | 2:153
Turning to Allah in prayer brings comfort and strength. Sabr, or patience, is a key aspect of faith in Islam, and seeking help through sincere du’as can bring ease and resilience.
Here, we explore meaningful du’as for patience, steadfastness, and strength, drawing guidance from the Quran and Hadith to help us navigate life’s difficulties with trust in Allah.
Duas for patience and steadfastness
This powerful dua from the Qur’an calls upon Allah to pour patience upon believers and to grant us strength to remain steadfast in submission to Him. It serves as a reminder to seek Allah’s help during challenging times:
Allahumma innee a’uzubika min alhammi wal huzni wal ajzi wal kasli wal bukhli wal jubni wa dala’id dayni wa galabatir rijaal.
Quran | Surah Al-A’raf | 7:126
رَبَّنَا أَفْرِغْ عَلَيْنَا صَبْرًا وَتَوَفَّنَا مُسْلِمِينَ
Our Lord, pour upon us patience and let us die as Muslims [in submission to You]
Another powerful Du’a for steadfastness has been reported in Hadith. Anas ibn Malik (RA) reported that the Prophet (peace be upon him) used to recite the following supplication in abundance:
Ya Muqallibal qulub, thabbit qalbi ‘ala dinik.
Hadith | Sunan Tirmidhi
يَا مُقَلِّبَ الْقُلُوبِ ثَبِّتْ قَلْبِي عَلَى دِينِكَ
O Turner of hearts, set firm my heart upon Your religion.
Dua for resilience
In times of difficulty and adversity, we can turn to this powerful dua from the Qur’an, which asks Allah for patience and strength:
Rabbana afrigh alayna sabran wa thabbit aqdamana wansurna alal-qawmil-kafirin.
Quran | Surah Al-Baqarah | 2:250
رَبَّنَا أَفْرِغْ عَلَيْنَا صَبْراً وَثَبِّتْ أَقْدَامَنَا وَانصُرْنَا عَلَى القَوْمِ الكَافِرِينَ
Our Lord, pour upon us patience and plant firmly our feet and give us victory over the disbelieving people.
This dua reminds us to seek Allah’s help in building resilience and steadfastness during tough times.
Dua for strength
Another dua from the Hadith, which we can turn to in difficult moments to seek Allah’s support and maintain strong faith, is the following:
Allāhumma innī asʾaluka al-thabāta fī-al-amri wa-al-ʿazīmata ʿalá al-rushd
Hadith | al-Tirmidhī and al-Nasāʾī
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الثَّبَاتَ فِي الْأَمْرِ وَالْعَزْمَةَ عَلَى الرُّشْدِ
O Allah, I ask You for steadfastness in the matter (of religion) and I ask You for determination upon guidance.
These heartfelt du’as serve as reminders to seek strength, patience, and guidance from our Creator. By relying on His mercy and guidance, we can navigate life’s challenges with resilience, steadfastness, and unwavering faith.
May Allah grant us all with Sabr (patience) through our trials and tribulations and grant us ease, Ameen! Explore our du’a hub and find out more about essential du’as here.
