There are numerous descriptions of prayers and deeds in the Qur’an and Sunnah to avoid dangers and problems. Which is effective and tested. It has been tested and proven in the real life of many virtuous children of Adam, starting from the prophets and messengers.
Therefore, there is nothing for a believing Muslim to be disappointed when he is in danger or in trouble. With the trust and faith in Allah Almighty, it is possible to be free from danger in due time of these prayers. Here are 10 special prayers for the believer to overcome dangers and problems:
> Surah Al-Fatihah
الحمد لله رب العالمين – الرحمن الرحيم – مالك يوم الدين – إياك نعبد وإياك نستعين – اهدنا الصراط المستقيم – صراط الذين أنعمت عليهم غير المغضوب عليهم ولا الضالين
The special names of this surah are Al-Kafiya or Sufficient, Ash-Shafia or Healing. Since it is a surah of praise to Allah, it is also proved by the hadith that the practice of this surah has caused a stir.
> God … God is not a polytheist in anything.
Pronunciation: ‘Allahu… Allahu Rabbi; La usriku bihi shaia. ‘
Meaning: ‘O Allah! … Allah, You are my Lord. I do not associate anyone with you. ‘(Abu Dawood)
> There is no god but You, Glory be to You, for you were one of the wrongdoers.
Pronunciation: ‘La ilaha illa anta subhanaka inni kuntu minaj jwalimin.’
Meaning: O Allah! There is no true god but you; I am describing your holiness. Surely I am one of the unjust. ‘(Tirmidhi)
The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) encouraged his ummah to recite this supplication in order to overcome adversity, calamity or anxiety.
حَسْبُنَا اللَهُ وَنِعْمَ الْوَكِيْل – نِعْمَ الْمَوْلِى وَنِعْمَ النَّصِير
Pronunciation: Hasbunallahu wa Nemal Wakil; Nemal Mawla wa Neman Nasir. ‘
Meaning: Allah is sufficient for us, He is the best of performers. Allah is the best guardian and the best helper. ‘
> لَا حَواللهلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِاللَهُ
Pronunciation: ‘La hawla wa la quyata illa billah. ‘
Meaning: ‘There is no way and no power without the help of Allah.’ This prayer is one of the secret treasures of Paradise. It is also a prayer tested by many people to get rid of dangers and problems.
> َْسْتَغْفِرُ اللَّهَ الَّذِي لاَ هِلَهَ ِلاَّ هُوَ الْحَيُّ الْقَيُّمُ وَأَتُوبُ لَِلَيْهِ – ستَسَتَغْفِرُ اللَهَ
Pronunciation: ‘Astagfirullah; Astagfirullahlalaji la ilaha illa huwal haiyul kaiyumu wa atubu ilayahi. ‘
Meaning: ‘I am praying to Allah for forgiveness. I seek forgiveness from Allah, besides Whom there is no god but He, the Ever-Living, the Everlasting, and to Him I turn.
God is not the most important.
Pronunciation: ‘La ilaha illallah Azimul Halim; La ilaha illallah Rabbul Arshil Azim; La ilaha illallahu rabbus samawati wa rabbul ardi wa rabbul arshil kareem. ‘
Meaning: ‘There is no true God except Allah, He is the Greatest, the Most Forbearing. There is no true god but Allah, the Lord of the Great Throne. There is no true god but Allah, the Lord of the heavens and the earth and the great throne. ‘(Bukhari)
> اللهم إني أعوذ بك من الهم والحزن, و أعوذ بك من العجز والكسل, و أعوذ بك من البخل والجبن, و أعوذ بك من ضلع الدين وغلبة الرجال
Pronunciation: ‘Allahumma inni aujubika minal hammi wal hajani, wa aujubika minal azi wal kasali, wa aujubika minal bukhli wal jubni, wa aujubika min dwalaid daini wa qahri rijal.’ (Tirmizi).
Meaning: ‘O Allah! Surely I seek refuge in You from anxiety and sorrow, from incapacity and laziness, from stinginess and cowardice, from the burden of debt and oppression of the people. ‘((Bukhari, Muslim, Tirmidhi and Mishkat)
Hazrat Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) used to say when he was in distress or anxiety, restlessness or despair.
يَا حَيُّ يَا قَيُّومُ بِرَحْمَتِكَ أَسْتَغِيْثُ
Pronunciation: Ya-haiyu ya-qaiyu-mu birahmatika astagich.
Meaning: ‘O Eternal One! O Eternal One! I want help from you through your mercy. ‘(Tirmidhi, Hakeem to Mustadre, Mishkat)
Hazrat Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: The prayer of the one in distress is-
May God have mercy on you.
Pronunciation: ‘Allahumma rahmataka arju fala takilni ila nafsi; Haste law; Wa Aslihli Shani Kulluhu; La ilaha illah anta. (Abu Dawood, Mishkat)
Meaning: ‘O Allah! I wish you kindness. You don’t let go of my own hand even for a moment. Instead, you fix everything for yourself. There is no god but you.
May Allaah grant the Muslim Ummah the Tawfeeq to recite the above mentioned prayers more and more. Donate tawfiq to survive dangers and problems. Amen.
