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The dua of Ayyub

For relief from illness and hardship · a dua from the Qur'an
۞وَأَيُّوبَ إِذۡ نَادَىٰ رَبَّهُۥٓ أَنِّي مَسَّنِيَ ٱلضُّرُّ وَأَنتَ أَرۡحَمُ ٱلرَّـٰحِمِينَ
Waayyooba ith nada rabbahu annee massaniya alddurru waanta arhamu alrrahimeena
"And [mention] Job, when he called to his Lord, "Indeed, adversity has touched me, and you are the Most Merciful of the merciful"
Surah Al-Anbiya, Qur'an 21:83 (Saheeh International)

When to recite: Prophet Ayyub’s dua in long illness — a model of patient, humble complaint to Allah alone.

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Frequently asked

What is the dua "The dua of Ayyub"?

The dua of Ayyub is a supplication from the Qur'an, found in Surah Al-Anbiya (21:83). Prophet Ayyub’s dua in long illness — a model of patient, humble complaint to Allah alone.

When should you recite it?

For relief from illness and hardship. Prophet Ayyub’s dua in long illness — a model of patient, humble complaint to Allah alone.

Where is this dua in the Qur'an?

It is in Surah Al-Anbiya, verse 83 (Qur'an 21:83).

What is the meaning?

Saheeh International translates it: "And [mention] Job, when he called to his Lord, "Indeed, adversity has touched me, and you are the Most Merciful of the merciful"

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The Arabic and Saheeh International translation here are taken directly from the Qur'an (21:83) — never paraphrased. To read the full surah, open Surah Al-Anbiya. Want the right dua for a specific situation? Ask Noor for the cited verse.