Prophet Yunus (AS) called upon Allah from the belly of the whale, in the depths of the ocean. He acknowledged Allah’s absolute perfection and his own human shortcoming, leading to his miraculous rescue.
لَّا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا أَنتَ سُبْحَانَكَ إِنِّي كُنتُ مِنَ الظَّالِمِينَ
La ilaha illa Anta subhanaka inni kuntu minaz-zalimeen.
There is no deity except You; glory be to You. Indeed, I have been among the wrongdoers.
Quran — The Holy Quran — Quran 21:87
Authenticity: Quranic verse
Meaning and Explanation
The dua combines the declaration of Monotheism (Tawhid), the glorification of Allah (Tasbih), and the humble acknowledgment of personal mistakes (Istighfar).
When to Recite
During times of extreme hardship, sadness, feeling trapped, or when seeking forgiveness.
How to Recite
Recite it with focus and sincerity, believing that Allah alone can remove your difficulties as He removed Yunus (AS) from the whale.
Important Notes
Quran 21:87. The following verse (21:88) states: 'So We responded to him and saved him from the distress. And thus do We save the believers.'
Benefits
The Prophet ﷺ said that no Muslim supplicates with this dua for anything except that Allah responds to him. It is a key for removing distress and anxiety.
Additional Duas
رَبِّيَ اللَّهُ لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا هُوَ
Rabbi-yallahu la ilaha illa huwa
My Lord is Allah, there is no deity except Him.
Content type: Quran
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Yunus dua
Jonah dua
fish dua
distress dua