Ways of The Prophet (S.A.W)
by Sheikh Muhammad Abdul Hai ArifiDU’A IN DISTRESS AND GRIEF
In Musnad there is a tradition to the effect that the Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam) said: in case someone becomes afflicted with some trouble, he should pray like this:
Undoubtedly we belong to ALLAAH and to Him we shall return. O ALLAAH! Make good to me for this calamity and give me something better in return. [Za’d -ul- Ma’ad]
In Sahihain, it is related on the authority of Hadrat lbn Abbas that when in anguish, the Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam) used to pray as follows:
(There is no God except ALLAAH who is Supreme and Forbearing. There is no God except ALLAAH, who is the lord of the Exalted Throne. There is no God except ALLAAH, who is the Lord of seven heavens and the earth and the Lord of the Throne of Grace). [Za’d -ul- Ma’ad]
When anyone feels incompetence to fulfil his tasks and needs more strength and energy, he should say when he goes to bed.
