Dhikr When Hearing Thunder
Explanation
This is the verse recited when thunder rumbles (Ar-Ra’d 13). Thunder comes about not from clouds colliding but from the power of Allah (al-Haqq); when it happens, a Muslim should recite this verse, even if only a few times.
Dua Text
وَيُسَبِّحُ الرَّعْدُ بِحَمْدِهِ وَالْمَلَائِكَةُ مِنْ خِيفَتِهِ، وَيُرْسِلُ الصَّوَاعِقَ فَيُصِيبُ بِهَا مَنْ يَشَاءُ، وَهُمْ يُجَادِلُونَ فِي اللّٰهِ وَهُوَ شَدِيدُ الْمِحَالِ
Transliteration
Wa yusabbihur-ra’du bihamdihi wal-mala’ikatu min khifatihi, wa yursilus-sawa’iqa fa yusibu biha man yasha’u, wa hum yujadiluna fillahi wa huwa shadidul-mihal.
Meaning
The thunder glorifies Him with praise, and the angels too glorify Him out of awe of Him. He sends thunderbolts and strikes with them whom He wills. Yet they still dispute about Him, although Allah’s plan is most severe.
What Is Asked in This Dua
There is no request; by remembering that the thunder and the angels glorify Allah, one calls Allah’s power to mind.
When and How to Recite
It is recited a few times when thunder rumbles.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should you recite when you hear thunder?
Verse 13 of Surah Ar-Ra’d, “Wa yusabbihur-ra’du bihamdihi…”, is recited a few times.
What does the thunder verse mean?
The thunder glorifies Him with praise, and the angels out of awe of Him; He sends thunderbolts and strikes with them whom He wills.
Why is it recited during thunder?
To remember that thunder comes from the power of Allah.
Source
Ar-Ra'd 13:13. Majmu'at al-Ahzab, vol. 1, p. 597.
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: 30 September 2026 · Last updated: 9 October 2026
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