Dua for a Wounded Ghazi Returning from War
Explanation
This is a short dua of praise recited for a ghazi (veteran) upon seeing him return wounded from war. It is the respect shown to the ghazi, expressed in the form of a dua.
Dua Text
اَلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِى نَصَرَكَ وَأَعَزَّكَ وَأَكْرَمَكَ
Transliteration
Al-hamdu lillahil-ladhi nasaraka wa a’azzaka wa akramaka.
Meaning
Praise be to Allah, who helped you, honoured you and was generous to you.
What Is Asked in This Dua
Allah is praised for His help, honour and generosity toward the ghazi, and a good dua is made for him.
When and How to Recite
It is recited for a ghazi when one sees him returning wounded from war.
Virtue
The source book states that Islam grants the martyr a spiritual rank that no other religion grants, and that our religion also gives the ghazi a very great sanctity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which dua is recited on seeing a ghazi?
The dua “Al-hamdu lillahil-ladhi nasaraka wa a’azzaka wa akramaka” is recited.
What does the dua mean?
It means: Praise be to Allah, who helped you, honoured you and was generous to you.
What is the status of the ghazi in Islam?
According to the source book, our religion has given the martyr a unique spiritual rank and the ghazi a very great sanctity.
Source
Majmu'at al-Ahzab, vol. 1, p. 518.
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: 2 October 2026 · Last updated: 9 October 2026
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