Dua at Calamity (Inna Lillahi…)
When struck by death, loss or any affliction
Also searched as: musibat ki dua • inna lillahi dua
Arabic
إِنَّا لِلَّهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ اللَّهُمَّ أْجُرْنِي فِي مُصِيبَتِي وَأَخْلِفْ لِي خَيْرًا مِنْهَا
Transliteration
Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi rajiun. Allahumma-jurni fi musibati, wa akhlif li khayran minha.
Meaning
Indeed we belong to Allah and to Him we return. O Allah, reward me in my affliction and replace it with better.
Reference
Sahih Muslim
When to recite
At any calamity or loss • Once
Virtue
Whoever says it sincerely, Allah rewards the loss and grants better in return.
Sources & review
Sahih Muslim
Prophetic dua • Narrated by Umm Salamah • Grade: Sahih • Learn personal details from a qualified teacher; minor school differences exist.
Educational content — not a fatwa. See methodology and disclaimer.
Reviewed • 2026-01-01Our methodology
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
When should I recite Dua at Calamity (Inna Lillahi…)?
At any calamity or loss. Recite it once.
What is the virtue of Dua at Calamity (Inna Lillahi…)?
Whoever says it sincerely, Allah rewards the loss and grants better in return.
Where is Dua at Calamity (Inna Lillahi…) from?
Source: Sahih Muslim (narrated by Umm Salamah). Grade: Sahih. As always, learn the wording from a teacher and consult scholars for rulings.
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