Dua Dhun Noon

From Distress & Anxiety Duas — Hisnul Muslim

The supplication of Dhun-Nun (Yunus, peace be upon him) is among the greatest duas for distress and anxiety ever recorded. He called upon Allah with it while trapped in the belly of the whale, and Allah answered and delivered him.

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لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ سُبْحَانَكَ إِنِّي كُنْتُ مِنَ الظَّالِمِينَ.

La ilaha illa anta subhanaka inni kuntu minadh-dhalimeen.

📖 Virtue (Arabic source text)

دعوة ذي النون (يونس عليه السلام) إذ دعا بها وهو في بطن الحوت، قال النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم: لم يدعُ بها رجل مسلم في شيء قط إلا استجاب الله له.

رواه الترمذي، وصححه الحاكم

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Meaning

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

When to recite

It is recommended during severe hardship or distress, whether emotional strain or a real predicament, following the example of the Prophet Yunus, peace be upon him.

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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 first said the supplication of Dhun-Nun?: It was said by the Prophet Yunus (Jonah), peace be upon him, while trapped inside the whale, making it one of the most famous duas for distress and anxiety in the Quran.
What is the virtue of this supplication?: The Prophet ﷺ said that no Muslim ever calls upon Allah with it for anything except that Allah answers him, making it one of the greatest sources of hope in times of distress.
Where is the supplication of Dhun-Nun mentioned in the Quran?: It is mentioned in Surat al-Anbiya in the story of Yunus, peace be upon him, and its meaning here reflects the verse rather than a literal word-for-word rendering.

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