Dua of Prophet Yunus (AS) (Ayat-e-Karima)

Quran 21:87

لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ سُبْحَانَكَ إِنِّي كُنْتُ مِنَ الظَّالِمِينَ

Transliteration

La ilaha illa anta subhanaka inni kuntu minaz-zalimin.

Meaning

There is no deity except You. Glory be to You. Indeed, I was among the wrongdoers.

Context

This dua is famously known as Ayat-e-Karima. Prophet Yunus (AS) recited it while he was inside the belly of the whale after leaving his people before Allah’s command. Allah accepted his repentance and saved him from distress. Muslims recite this dua during difficult times and when seeking forgiveness.

Benefits

This powerful dua is recited during hardship, distress, sadness, or when seeking Allah’s mercy and forgiveness. It teaches humility, repentance, and trust in Allah.

Categories

Forgiveness
Hardship
Quranic

Tags

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Ayat Karima
Ayat-e-Karima
Forgiveness
Distress
Powerful Dua