Dua on Seeing Someone Afflicted
Gratitude and humility at another’s trial — said silently
Also searched as: musibat dekhne ki dua • seeing sick dua • affliction dua
Arabic
الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي عَافَانِي مِمَّا ابْتَلَاكَ بِهِ، وَفَضَّلَنِي عَلَى كَثِيرٍ مِمَّنْ خَلَقَ تَفْضِيلًا
Transliteration
Alhamdu lillahilladhi afani mimma ibtalaka bih, wa faddalani ala kathirin mimman khalaqa tafdila.
Meaning
Praise to Allah who spared me what He tested you with, and favoured me greatly over much of His creation.
Reference
Sunan al-Tirmidhi
When to recite
Seeing illness, calamity or sin affliction • Once, silently
Virtue
Whoever says it silently at an affliction is spared that trial — gratitude that guards.
Sources & review
Sunan al-Tirmidhi
Prophetic dua • Grade: Hasan • 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 on Seeing Someone Afflicted?
Seeing illness, calamity or sin affliction. Repeat: Once, silently.
What is the virtue of Dua on Seeing Someone Afflicted?
Whoever says it silently at an affliction is spared that trial — gratitude that guards.
Where is Dua on Seeing Someone Afflicted from?
Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhi. Grade: Hasan. As always, learn the wording from a teacher and consult scholars for rulings.
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