Panic attacks can be overwhelming and sudden. Along with grounding techniques and professional help, turning to Allah with these words can help stabilize the heart.
اللَّهُمَّ رَحْمَتَكَ أَرْجُو فَلَا تَكِلْنِي إِلَى نَفْسِي طَرْفَةَ عَيْنٍ، وَأَصْلِحْ لِي شَأْنِي كُلَّهُ لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ
Allahumma rahmataka arju, fala takilni ila nafsi tarfata 'aynin, wa aslih li sha'ni kullahu, la ilaha illa Anta.
O Allah, I hope for Your mercy. Do not leave me to myself even for the blink of an eye, and set right all my affairs. There is no deity but You.
Hadith — Sahih al-Bukhari — Supplication for distress and anxiety
Authenticity: Authentic general supplication
Meaning and Explanation
This dua is a plea for Allah's immediate help and mercy, asking Him not to let us be overwhelmed by our own fears or self, even for a split second.
When to Recite
During a panic attack, a surge of anxiety, or when feeling completely overwhelmed.
How to Recite
Recite it slowly and repetitively, focusing on your breath and the meaning of the words.
Important Notes
Recurrent panic attacks are often symptoms of anxiety disorders. Seek a medical diagnosis and consider therapy alongside spiritual practices.
Benefits
Provides spiritual grounding, calms the racing heart, and reinforces reliance on Allah's protection.
Content type: Hadith
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