Allah Allah Rabbi

From Distress & Anxiety Duas — Hisnul Muslim

This is one of the short duas for distress and anxiety that the Prophet ﷺ taught to those overwhelmed by worry. It is a clear declaration of Allah's oneness and reliance on Him alone amid hardship.

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اللَّهُ اللَّهُ رَبِّي لَا أُشْرِكُ بِهِ شَيْئًا.

Allahu Allahu rabbi la ushriku bihi shay'a.

📖 Virtue (Arabic source text)

دعاء المهموم والمكروب، علَّمه النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم أن يُقال عند الكرب.

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Meaning

Allah, Allah is my Lord; I associate nothing with Him.

When to recite

It is said at moments of intense worry and distress. It is the dua of the anguished and afflicted, restoring the heart's complete reliance on Allah alone.

About this dhikr

This dhikr is part of Distress & Anxiety Duas as documented in Hisnul Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), and is recited 1 time.

How many times should this dhikr be recited?: This dhikr is recited 1 time, as narrated in Hisnul Muslim. Use the smart counter on this page to track your repetitions.
Who did the Prophet ﷺ teach this dua to?: He taught it to the worried and distressed to say during hardship, making it one of the brief but powerful duas for distress and anxiety.
Why is the name 'Allah' repeated at the start of the dua?: The repetition reinforces the heart's awareness of Allah's greatness and lordship before affirming pure monotheism, steadying and reassuring the believer.
When is it recommended to say this dua?: It is recommended whenever one feels distress or intense worry, and you can track your recitation with the smart counter on this page.

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