Dua for Victory over the Enemy

October 4, 2026

Düşmana Galip Gelmek İçin Dua: Arapçası ve Anlamı

Explanation

This dua, recited to prevail over the enemy, is compiled from verses of victory and help. It is taken from Surah al-Fath, Al ‘Imran, ar-Rum, ash-Shu’ara, al-Isra and al-Mu’minun.

Dua Text

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ، إِنَّا فَتَحْنَا لَكَ فَتْحًا مُبِينًا، وَيَهْدِيَكَ صِرَاطًا مُسْتَقِيمًا، وَمَا النَّصْرُ إِلَّا مِنْ عِنْدِ اللَّهِ الْعَزِيزِ الْحَكِيمِ، وَاللَّهُ يُؤَيِّدُ بِنَصْرِهِ مَنْ يَشَاءُ، وَكَانَ حَقًّا عَلَيْنَا نَصْرُ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ، فَافْتَحْ بَيْنِى وَبَيْنَهُمْ فَتْحًا، وَاجْعَلْ لِى مِنْ لَدُنْكَ سُلْطَانًا نَصِيرًا، قَالَ رَبِّ انْصُرْنِى بِمَا كَذَّبُونِ

Transliteration

Bismillahir-Rahmanir-Rahim. Inna fatahna laka fathan mubina, wa yahdiyaka siratan mustaqima, wa man-nasru illa min ‘indillahil-‘Azizil-Hakim, wallahu yu’ayyidu binasrihi man yasha’, wa kana haqqan ‘alayna nasrul-mu’minin, fa-ftah bayni wa baynahum fatha, waj’al li min ladunka sultanan nasira, qala Rabbi-nsurni bima kadhdhabun.

Meaning

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Indeed, We have granted you a clear victory, and so that He may guide you to a straight path. Help comes only from Allah, the Almighty, the All-Wise. Allah supports with His help whom He wills. It was a duty upon Us to help the believers. So open the way between me and them with a decisive judgement. Grant me from Your presence a helping power. Nuh said: My Lord, help me, for they have denied me.

What Is Asked in This Dua

Superiority over the enemy, help and support from Allah, and a judgement in accordance with the truth are sought.

When and How to Recite

It is recited when seeking the upper hand over an enemy, before battle and struggle.

Virtue

The source book states that to succeed in war, one must both prepare equipment and strength and also seek refuge in Allah and ask Him for help.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which dua is recited to prevail over the enemy?

The verses of victory beginning with “Bismillahir-Rahmanir-Rahim. Inna fatahna laka fathan mubina…” are recited.

Which verses make up this dua?

It is compiled from al-Fath 1-2, Al ‘Imran 126 and 13, ar-Rum 47, ash-Shu’ara 118, al-Isra 80 and al-Mu’minun 26.

Is dua alone enough?

According to the source book, preparation and strength are also necessary; along with dua, one must do one’s own part.

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: 4 October 2026 · Last updated: 9 October 2026