When Tragedy Strikes
Meaning and reflection
Affirm that we belong to Allah, ask for reward in the calamity, and for something better in its place.
Source
Hisnul Muslim · Invocation for when tragedy strikes
((إِنَّا لِلَّهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ، اللَّهُمَّ أْجُرْنِي فِي مُصِيبَتِي، وَأَخْلِفْ لِي خَيْرَاً مِنْهَا)).
Inna lillahi wa-inna ilayhi rajiAAoon, allahumma/- jurnee fee museebatee wakhluf lee khayran minha.
To Allah we belong and unto Him is our return.O Allah, recompense me for my affliction and replace it for me with something better.
Affirm that we belong to Allah, ask for reward in the calamity, and for something better in its place.
Hisnul Muslim · Invocation for when tragedy strikes
The occasion-specific prayer is shown first. The cards below are related general supplications, not an additional fixed ritual, count or order. At times of loss, they include prayers for the deceased and for the bereaved.
Whoever guides someone to good has a reward like the one who does it.
Sahih Muslim · 1893
لا إله إلا الله العظيم الحليم، لا إله إلا الله رب العرش العظيم، لا إله إلا الله رب السماوات ورب الأرض ورب العرش الكريم.
PronunciationLa ilaha illallahul-Azimul-Halim. La ilaha illallahu Rabbul-Arshil-Azim. La ilaha illallahu Rabbus-samawati wa Rabbul-ardi wa Rabbul-Arshil-Karim.
Full English translation
English meaningThere is no deity except Allah, the Magnificent, the Forbearing; no deity except Allah, Lord of the mighty Throne; no deity except Allah, Lord of the heavens, the earth and the noble Throne.
Source: Sahih al-Bukhari 6346
A Prophetic prayer or remembrance narrated by Abdullah ibn Abbas. This is not a prayer composed by the Companion; see the source for its context.
اللهم أحيني ما كانت الحياة خيرا لي، وتوفني إذا كانت الوفاة خيرا لي.
PronunciationAllahumma ahyini ma kanatil-hayatu khayran li, wa tawaffani idha kanatil-wafatu khayran li.
Full English translation
English meaningO Allah, keep me alive while life is better for me, and take me when death is better for me.
Source: Sahih al-Bukhari 6351
A Prophetic prayer or remembrance narrated by Anas ibn Malik. This is not a prayer composed by the Companion; see the source for its context.
اللهم إني أعوذ بك من الهم والحزن، والعجز والكسل، والجبن والبخل، وضلع الدين، وغلبة الرجال.
PronunciationAllahumma inni audhu bika minal-hammi wal-hazan, wal-ajzi wal-kasal, wal-jubni wal-bukhl, wa dalaid-dayn, wa ghalabatir-rijal.
Full English translation
English meaningO Allah, protect me from worry and sorrow, helplessness and laziness, cowardice and miserliness, the crushing weight of debt and being overpowered by others.
Source: Sahih al-Bukhari 6369
A Prophetic prayer or remembrance narrated by Anas ibn Malik. This is not a prayer composed by the Companion; see the source for its context.
اللهم أصلح لي ديني الذي هو عصمة أمري، وأصلح لي دنياي التي فيها معاشي، وأصلح لي آخرتي التي فيها معادي، واجعل الحياة زيادة لي في كل خير، واجعل الموت راحة لي من كل شر.
PronunciationAllahumma aslih li diniyalladhi huwa ismatu amri, wa aslih li dunyayallati fiha maashi, wa aslih li akhiratiyallati fiha maadi, wajalil-hayata ziyadatan li fi kulli khayr, wajalil-mawta rahatan li min kulli sharr.
Full English translation
English meaningO Allah, set right my religion, the safeguard of my affairs; my worldly life, where I earn my living; and my hereafter, where I return. Let life increase every good for me, and let death give me rest from every harm.
Source: Sahih Muslim 2720
A Prophetic prayer or remembrance narrated by Abu Hurayrah. This is not a prayer composed by the Companion; see the source for its context.
اللهم إني أعوذ بك من زوال نعمتك، وتحول عافيتك، وفجاءة نقمتك، وجميع سخطك.
PronunciationAllahumma inni audhu bika min zawali nimatika, wa tahawwuli afiyatika, wa fujaati niqmatika, wa jamii sakhatik.
Full English translation
English meaningO Allah, protect me from losing Your blessings, the withdrawal of Your well-being, Your sudden punishment and everything that displeases You.
Source: Sahih Muslim 2739
A Prophetic prayer or remembrance narrated by Abdullah ibn Umar. This is not a prayer composed by the Companion; see the source for its context.
اللهم اغفر لي وارحمني واهدني وارزقني.
PronunciationAllahummaghfir li warhamni wahdini warzuqni.
Full English translation
English meaningO Allah, forgive me, show me mercy, guide me and provide for me.
Source: Sahih Muslim 2696
A Prophetic prayer or remembrance narrated by Sad ibn Abi Waqqas. This is not a prayer composed by the Companion; see the source for its context.
ربنا آتنا في الدنيا حسنة وفي الآخرة حسنة وقنا عذاب النار.
PronunciationRabbana atina fid-dunya hasanatan wa fil-akhirati hasanatan wa qina adhab an-nar.
Full English translation
English meaningOur Lord, grant us good in this life and the next, and protect us from the punishment of the Fire.
Source: Qur’an 2:201
ربنا لا تؤاخذنا إن نسينا أو أخطأنا، ربنا ولا تحمل علينا إصرا كما حملته على الذين من قبلنا، ربنا ولا تحملنا ما لا طاقة لنا به، واعف عنا واغفر لنا وارحمنا، أنت مولانا فانصرنا على القوم الكافرين.
PronunciationRabbana la tuakhidhna in nasina aw akhtana. Rabbana wa la tahmil alayna isran kama hamaltahu alal-ladhina min qablina. Rabbana wa la tuhammilna ma la taqata lana bih. Wafu anna waghfir lana warhamna, Anta mawlana fansurna alal-qawmil-kafirin.
Full English translation
English meaningOur Lord, do not hold us accountable if we forget or make a mistake. Do not lay burdens on us like those laid on people before us, or what we cannot bear. Pardon us, forgive us and have mercy on us. You are our protector; help us against those who reject faith.
Source: Qur’an 2:286
ربنا آتنا من لدنك رحمة وهيئ لنا من أمرنا رشدا.
PronunciationRabbana atina min ladunka rahmatan wa hayyi lana min amrina rashada.
Full English translation
English meaningOur Lord, grant us mercy from You and make our affairs lead to right guidance.
Source: Qur’an 18:10
رب اشرح لي صدري، ويسر لي أمري، واحلل عقدة من لساني، يفقهوا قولي.
PronunciationRabbishrah li sadri, wa yassir li amri, wahlul uqdatan min lisani, yafqahu qawli.
Full English translation
English meaningMy Lord, open my heart, ease my task and loosen the impediment of my tongue so people understand my words.
Source: Qur’an 20:25-28
أني مسني الضر وأنت أرحم الراحمين.
PronunciationAnni massaniyad-durru wa Anta arhamur-rahimin.
Full English translation
English meaningSuffering has touched me, and You are the most merciful of those who show mercy.
Source: Qur’an 21:83
لا إله إلا أنت سبحانك إني كنت من الظالمين.
PronunciationLa ilaha illa Anta subhanaka inni kuntu minaz-zalimin.
Full English translation
English meaningThere is no deity except You. Glory be to You; I have been among those who did wrong.
Source: Qur’an 21:87
ربنا أفرغ علينا صبرا وثبت أقدامنا وانصرنا على القوم الكافرين.
PronunciationRabbana afrigh alayna sabran wa thabbit aqdamana wansurna alal-qawmil-kafirin.
Full English translation
English meaningOur Lord, pour patience upon us, make our steps firm and help us against those who reject faith.
Source: Qur’an 2:250
ربنا أفرغ علينا صبرا وتوفنا مسلمين.
PronunciationRabbana afrigh alayna sabran wa tawaffana muslimin.
Full English translation
English meaningOur Lord, pour patience upon us and let us die in submission to You.
Source: Qur’an 7:126