The Qur’an was revealed to be a guide for humanity. So, it is not surprising that it contains many instructions as well as a good way of life as a Muslim. In fact, there are many prayers to ask Allah Swt for everything, including prayers for help. We can recite this prayer when we are in difficult conditions, because only Allah is the only place to ask for help.
Allah is the Best Helper
“If Allah helps you, then no one can defeat you; if Allah spares you (does not help), then who can help you (other than) Allah after that? So let the believers put their trust in Allah alone.” (QS Ali ‘Imran: 160)
The above verse emphasises the power and might of Allah Swt. If Allah helps His servant, no one will be able to defeat him, and if Allah withdraws His help, no one will be able to help you. For this reason, it is only to Allah that believers can rely and submit all their affairs.
In difficult conditions, such as lack of wealth, being faced with chronic illness, losing a job, and so on, we as Muslims must surrender and offer prayers asking for Allah’s help. Pleading for all difficulties to pass quickly.
“Moses said to his people: Seek Allah’s help and be patient; surely the earth belongs to Allah; He destroys it for whom He wills of His servants. And a good end is for those who fear.” (QS. Al-A’raaf: 128)
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Supplication for Allah’s Help
Here is a list of supplications for Allah’s help that we can recite after performing the obligatory prayers:
1. Surah Al-Fatihah: The Opening Surah
Bismillahirrahmaanirrahiiim. Alhamdulillahirobbil’aalaamiin. Arrahmaan nirrahiim. Maalikiyaw middiin. Iyyaa kana’budu wa iyyakanas ta’iin. Ihdinashiraathal mustaqiim. Shiraathalladziina an’amta ‘alaihim ghoiril maghdhuubi ’alaihum wa laadhdhooolliin.
Meaning: In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds. The Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. The master of the Day of Judgement. You alone do we worship, and you alone do we seek help. Show us the straight path. (The way of those whom You have favoured; not of those who are angry, nor of those who go astray.
2. Surah Al-Ikhlas: Allah’s Dependence and Help
Qul Huwallahu ahad. Allahushshomad. Lam yalid walam yuulad. Wa lam yakullahuu kufuwaan ahad.
Meaning: Say: He is Allah, the One. Allah is the Lord on whom all things depend. He neither begets nor is begotten, and there is none equal to Him.
3. Surah Al-Falaq: A Prayer for Help from the Evil of His Creatures
Qul a’uudzubirobbilfalaq. Minsyarrimaakholaq. Wa minsyarri ghoosiqin idzaa waqab. Wa minsyarrinnaffaatsaatifil’uqod. Wa minsyarrihaasidin idzaahasad.
Meaning: Say, I seek refuge in the God of the Dawn. From the evil of His creatures. And from the evil of the night when it becomes pitch dark. And from the evil of the sorceresses who breathe on the stalks. And from the evil of the envious when he is envious.
4. Surah An-Naas: Invoking Allah’s Protection
Qul a’uudzubirobbinnaas. Malikinnaas. Ilaahinnaas. Minsyarrilwaswaasilkhonnaas. Alladzee yuwaswisufiishuduurinnaas. Minaljinnathiwannaas.
Meaning: Say: I seek refuge in the God of mankind. The king of mankind. The worship of man. From the evil (whispering) of the devil, who usually lurks, whispering (evil) into the breasts of men, from among the jinn and men.
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5. Surah Huud verse 47: Prayer for Allah’s Help (Prayer of Noah)
Qoola robbi innii a’uudzubika an asalaka maa laisa liibihi ‘ilm, wa illaa taghfirlii wa tar hamniii akumminalkhoosiriin.
Meaning: Oh my God, verily I seek refuge with You from invoking You something of which I have no knowledge. And if You do not forgive me, and (do not) have mercy on me, I shall surely be among the losers.
6. Surah Al-Mumtahanah verse 4: Pleading and Surrendering to Allah
Robbanaa ‘alayka tawakkalnaa wa ilayka anabnaa wa ilaykalmashiir.
Meaning: Oh my God it is only to You that we put our trust and only to You that we repent and only to You that we return.
7. Surah Al-Baqarah verse 201: Prayer for Protection in this world and the Hereafter
Robbanaa aatinaa fiiddunyaa hasanah wa fil aakhirothi hasanah wa qinaa ‘adzaabannaar.
Meaning: Oh my God, grant us good in this world and good in the Hereafter and keep us from the punishment of hell.
Accompany Prayer with Effort
In every prayer, there needs to be an accompanying effort. Because, Allah will see how serious His servants are, who try and pray for help from Him. Friends, besides praying, you can also take part in making efforts with Dompet Dhuafa through alms. Because alms can be a means for Allah’s help to come to us.
From Abdullah bin Mas’ud, the Prophet said: ‘Almsgiving can overcome disease, prevent difficulty, and withstand disaster.’ (HR. Ahmad and al-Tabarani)
