Dua of Prophet Ayyub for Illness and Hardship
“Anni massaniyad-durru wa anta arhamur-rahimin” is a supplication from the Quran (Quran 21:83, Surah Al-Anbiya). Read it below in the original Arabic with transliteration and an English translation, and learn when to recite it.
أَنِّى مَسَّنِىَ ٱلضُّرُّ وَأَنتَ أَرْحَمُ ٱلرَّٰحِمِينَ ﴿٨٣﴾
Transliteration: Anni massaniyad-durru wa anta arhamur-rahimin.
Translation: Lo! adversity afflicteth me, and Thou art Most Merciful of all who show mercy.
Source: Quran 21:83 (Surah Al-Anbiya)
When to recite
During illness, pain or any prolonged hardship.
About this dua
Prophet Ayyub (Job) endured long illness and hardship with patience. His call to Allah is remarkably gentle: he does not complain or demand, he simply describes his state and mentions Allah’s mercy. Allah says in the next verse that He responded, removed his affliction and restored his family to him (21:84).
Source and authenticity
- Reference: Quran 21:83 (Surah Al-Anbiya)
- Arabic text in the Uthmani script with the English translation of Marmaduke Pickthall (1930). Transliteration is provided as a reading aid only; learning the Arabic pronunciation from a teacher is recommended.
- Read the source: Read Surah Al-Anbiya 21:83
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