This is among the most well-known duas for distress and anxiety that the Prophet ﷺ used to repeat whenever a matter weighed heavily on him. It is pure glorification of Allah, calling to mind His might, His forbearance, and His dominion over all things.
La ilaha illallahul-'adheemul-haleem, la ilaha illallahu rabbul-'arshil-'adheem, la ilaha illallahu rabbus-samawati wa rabbul-ardi wa rabbul-'arshil-kareem.
📖 Virtue (Arabic source text)
كان النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم يقول عند الكرب ذلك.
متفق عليه
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Meaning
There is no deity except Allah, the Almighty, the Forbearing. There is no deity except Allah, Lord of the Mighty Throne. There is no deity except Allah, Lord of the heavens, Lord of the earth, and Lord of the Noble Throne.
When to recite
It is recited at moments of acute distress or hardship, when a believer needs to steady their heart by recalling Allah's greatness and lordship.
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.
When did the Prophet ﷺ say this dua?
He would say it whenever severe distress befell him, making it one of the greatest duas for distress and anxiety that he taught us.
Why is 'there is no deity except Allah' repeated three times?
Each repetition pairs the declaration with a different attribute of Allah's majesty, deepening the heart's awareness of His power to relieve distress.
Can this dua be repeated more than once during distress?
Yes, it can be repeated as distress intensifies until a sense of calm returns, and you can track your recitation with the smart counter on this page.