Dua When an Enemy of the Religion Dies
Explanation
This is a dua of praise recited when someone who showed hostility to the religion dies.
Dua Text
اَلْحَمْدُ لِلّٰهِ الَّذِي نَصَرَ عَبْدَهُ وَأَعَزَّ دِينَهُ
Transliteration
Alhamdu lillahil-ladhi nasara ‘abdahu wa a’azza dinahu.
Meaning
Praise be to Allah, who helped His servant and strengthened His religion.
What Is Asked in This Dua
There is no request here, only praise: thanks are given to Allah, who helps His servant and makes His religion mighty.
When and How to Recite
It is recited upon hearing the news that someone who showed hostility to the religion has died.
Virtue
The source book states that all the harm of hostility toward the religion falls on those who commit it; that the religion has its Owner, who is sufficient to protect it; and that we should support the religion, not be destructive, and hold on to dua constantly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is said when an enemy of the religion dies?
One says “Alhamdu lillahil-ladhi nasara ‘abdahu wa a’azza dinahu,” praising Allah.
Why is this dua recited?
Allah is praised as a reminder that the religion belongs to Allah and that He is sufficient to protect it.
What does it mean?
Praise be to Allah, who helped His servant and strengthened His religion.
Source
Büyük Dua Kitabı (Great Book of Duas), Duas Related to Death and Funerals.
The text on this page was prepared by Dua Kitaplığı based on the work cited above. The Arabic text has been transcribed from the original with its vowel marks, and the transliteration in Latin letters and the English meaning are given separately. No virtue or number that does not appear in the source is added to this page. How do we prepare our content?
Published: 23 September 2026 · Last updated: 9 October 2026
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