Dua During Battle
Explanation
This is a short dua recited when the fighting is at its fiercest. With it, one affirms relying not on one’s own strength but on Allah’s help.
Dua Text
اَللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ عَضُدِى وَنَصِيرِى، بِكَ أَحُولُ وَبِكَ أَصُولُ وَبِكَ أُقَاتِلُ
Transliteration
Allahumma anta ‘adudi wa nasiri, bika ahulu wa bika asulu wa bika uqatilu.
Meaning
O Allah, You are my strength and my helper. Only through You do I move, through You do I charge and through You do I fight.
What Is Asked in This Dua
Allah’s help and support are sought, relying on Allah rather than on one’s own strength.
When and How to Recite
It is recited during battle and in difficult moments when facing the enemy.
Virtue
The source book states that this dua is recited to affirm that it is Allah who grants power and that an attack can only be made with His help.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which dua is recited during battle?
The dua “Allahumma anta ‘adudi wa nasiri…” is recited.
What does the dua mean?
It means: O Allah, You are my strength and my helper; only through You do I move, charge and fight.
Can it be recited in difficult moments?
Yes, this short dua can be recited in any difficult moment when one’s strength falls short and help is needed.
Source
Majmu'at al-Ahzab, vol. 1, p. 580.
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: 3 October 2026 · Last updated: 9 October 2026
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