Allahumma Ajirni Fi Musibati Wa Akhlif li Khairan Minha Dua is a powerful Dua that our Prophet Muhammed (ﷺ) taught us that those who recite it in times of calamity and utters Allah will compensate who do so with rewards and better substitutes.
The supplication can be used in any situation where one is facing hardship, such as financial difficulties, illness, family problems, or any other challenging circumstance.
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Pronunciation
The following video we have made will help you learn the proper pronunciation of the Dua in the time of Calamity word by word:
in Arabic
The full Dua is written in Arabic with the Diacritical as:
اللَّهُمَّ أجُرْنِي فِي مُصِيْبَتي، وأخْلِفْ لِي خَيْراً مِنْهَا
and Without the Diacritical:
اللهم آجرني في مصيبتي، واخلف لي خيرا منها
Transliteration
Allahumma Ajirni Fi Musibati Wa Akhlif li Khairan Minha
Meaning
” O Allah! Compensate me for my calamity, recompense my loss, and give me something better instead of it“
The dua uses The word “Musibati” which in Arabic means affliction or hardship. It refers to any situation that causes lasting pain, grief, or distress. So much so That Allah is the only one who can alleviate their afflictions and provide them with relief.
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Moreover, the latter part of the dua, “Wa Akhlif li Khairan Minha,” asks Allah to grant something better in return reflects a deep trust that Allah, in His infinite wisdom, has the power to replace or compensate the hardship with something more beneficial and better.
Dua Benefits
The dua provides plenty of benefits as it will provide the things that this supplication is asking for which are
- Seeking Allah’s Help: By reciting this dua, individuals affirm their reliance on Allah and ask for His assistance in their times of difficulty.
- Finding Relief and Ease: The dua asks for relief from hardships. It is a means of seeking comfort and ease in the face of challenges.
- Trusting in Allah’s Wisdom: By asking for something better in return, individuals show their trust in Allah’s wisdom and His ability to bring about positive outcomes from challenging circumstances.
- Strengthening Patience: Reciting this dua encourages individuals to develop patience and resilience during adversity.
- The dua is very powerful as it is taught to us by our beloved Prophet (ﷺ)
Moreover, reciting this supplication helps us focus on Allah during hardship. It reminds them that Allah is always with us and that He has the power to change their situation for the better. It also encourages us to be patient during difficult times and to trust that Allah has a plan for us.
Dua Source
Umm Salamah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported: “I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) saying, “When a person suffers from a calamity and utters: ‘Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi raji’un. Allahumma ujurni fi musibati, wakhluf li khairan minha then Allah surely compensates him with reward and better substitute.”).
Riyad as-Salihin 921
It is important to remember that Tests and trials are a part of life that comes from Allah, the Almighty. and they can come in many forms. Sometimes, these trials can be so overwhelming that we may feel helpless and lost. During these times, We should turn to Allah and seek His help and guidance.
