Dua for Safety from Fear

August 22, 2026

Korkudan Emin Olma Duası Okunuşu ve Anlamı

Explanation

This is a dua recited in times of fear and anxiety. It expresses seeking refuge in Allah by mentioning the great angels and the prophets.

Dua Text

بِسْمِ اللّٰهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ، يَا إِلٰهَ جِبْرَائِيلَ وَيَا إِلٰهَ مِيكَائِيلَ وَيَا إِلٰهَ إِسْرَافِيلَ وَيَا إِلٰهَ عَزْرَائِيلَ، وَيَا إِلٰهَ إِبْرَاهِيمَ وَإِسْمَاعِيلَ، وَيَا مُنْزِلَ التَّوْرَاةِ وَالْإِنْجِيلِ وَالزَّبُورِ وَالْفُرْقَانِ، وَلَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِاللّٰهِ الْعَلِيِّ الْعَظِيمِ

Transliteration

Bismillahir-Rahmanir-Rahim. Ya Ilaha Jibra’ila wa ya Ilaha Mika’ila wa ya Ilaha Israfila wa ya Ilaha ‘Azra’ila, wa ya Ilaha Ibrahima wa Isma’ila, wa ya Munzilat-Tawrati wal-Injili waz-Zaburi wal-Furqan, wa la hawla wa la quwwata illa billahil-‘Aliyyil-‘Azim.

Meaning

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. O God of Jibril, of Mika’il, of Israfil and of Azra’il! O God of Ibrahim and of Isma’il! O You who sent down the Torah, the Gospel, the Psalms and the Furqan! All power and strength belong only to Allah, the Most High, the Most Great.

What Is Asked in This Dua

Rather than stating the request in a plain sentence, this dua seeks refuge by calling on Allah through certain relationships. The servant calls on Allah as the God of the four great angels, namely Jibril, Mika’il, Israfil and Azra’il; then as the God of Prophet Ibrahim and Prophet Isma’il (peace be upon them); and then as the One who sent down the Torah, the Gospel, the Psalms and the Quran. In this way the servant remembers that every power in the heavens and on earth is under His command.

The final sentence of the dua shows the true refuge of a frightened person: all power and strength belong only to Allah, the Most High, the Most Great. However great the thing one fears may be, it is small next to the might of Allah, who commands the angels and sent down scriptures to the prophets. With these words the servant surrenders their fear to the greatness of Allah and asks for safety.

When and How to Recite

According to the source, this dua is recited in times of fear and anxiety. No specific time or number is mentioned; the source book states that reciting it with heartfelt pleading and on a regular basis is beneficial. It can be recited straight away in a moment of fear, and those who live with constant worry can also keep reciting it daily.

Being in a state of wudu is preferable but not required. It is important to recite it while reflecting on its meaning, especially feeling the surrender expressed in the final sentence. Those who find the Arabic difficult can also make the dua with its English meaning.

Virtue

The source book states that reciting it with heartfelt pleading and on a regular basis is beneficial.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the dua for safety from fear recited?

It is recited in times of fear and anxiety. The source does not mention a specific time; it recommends reciting it with heartfelt pleading and on a regular basis.

How many times should the dua for safety from fear be recited? Is there a set number?

The source does not mention a specific number. The source book states that reciting it with heartfelt pleading and regularly is beneficial; it can be repeated until the fear passes.

What does the dua for safety from fear mean?

It seeks refuge in Allah by mentioning the great angels, Prophet Ibrahim and Prophet Isma’il (peace be upon them) and the divine scriptures, and it declares that all power and strength belong to Allah alone.

Source

Majmu'at al-Ahzab, vol. 1, p. 83.

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: 22 August 2026 · Last updated: 9 October 2026