Dua Against Enemy Forces (Ihzimil-Ahzab)
The Prophet’s plea at the Trench against the confederates
Also searched as: dua against enemy army
Arabic
اللَّهُمَّ مُنْزِلَ الْكِتَابِ سَرِيعَ الْحِسَابِ اهْزِمِ الْأَحْزَابَ اللَّهُمَّ اهْزِمْهُمْ وَزَلْزِلْهُمْ
Transliteration
Allahumma munzilal-kitabi, sari’al-hisabi, ihzimil-ahzab. Allahummah-zimhum wa zalzilhum.
Meaning
O Allah, Revealer of the Book, Swift in reckoning — defeat the confederates. O Allah, defeat them and shake them.
Reference
Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim
When to recite
Confronting enemies or oppression • Often
Virtue
Said facing the allied armies at Khandaq — followed by a wind that scattered them by night.
Sources & review
Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim
Prophetic dua • Narrated by Abdullah ibn Abi Awfa • 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 Against Enemy Forces (Ihzimil-Ahzab)?
Confronting enemies or oppression. Recite it often.
What is the virtue of Dua Against Enemy Forces (Ihzimil-Ahzab)?
Said facing the allied armies at Khandaq — followed by a wind that scattered them by night.
Where is Dua Against Enemy Forces (Ihzimil-Ahzab) from?
Source: Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim (narrated by Abdullah ibn Abi Awfa). Grade: Sahih. As always, learn the wording from a teacher and consult scholars for rulings.
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