Dua for Thunder and Lightning

سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي يُسَبِّحُ الرَّعْدُ بِحَمْدِهِ وَالْمَلَائِكَةُ مِنْ خِيفَتِهِ

— Subhanal ladhi yusabbihur ra'du bihamdihi wal mala'ikatu min kheefatih

"Glory to Allah whom the thunder glorifies with His praise and the angels out of fear of Him."

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Reference

Muwatta Malik (Book 17, Hadith 4)

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Occasion

When hearing thunder or lightning

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Benefit & Virtue

Protection from harm during storms and a reminder of Allah's majesty and power over nature.

How to Practice This Dua

When thunder was heard, the companions would recite this. Thunder is a sign of Allah's power and majesty. This dua turns a fearful sound into a moment of worship and remembrance.

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وَمَن يَتَّقِ اللَّهَ يَجْعَل لَّهُ مَخْرَجًا

"And whoever fears Allah — He will make for him a way out." — Surah At-Talaq 65:2

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Dua When Hearing Thunder