Dua Yunus (Ayat-e-Kareema / Ayat Karima)
بِسْمِ ٱللَّٰهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
لَّا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا أَنتَ
La ilaha illa Anta
There is no deity except You (Pure Tawheed)
سُبْحَانَكَ
Subhanaka
Exalted are You, Glory be to You (Pure Tasbeeh)
إِنِّي كُنتُ مِنَ الظَّالِمِينَ
Inni kuntu minaz-zalimeen
Indeed, I have been of the wrongdoers (Sincere Istighfar)
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When to Recite
Recite in moments of deep difficulty, severe illness, sudden anxiety, financial hardship, before making life decisions, or as a daily Tasbeeh routine.
How to Recite & Etiquette
Recite 100 times daily on your Tasbeeh counter, or in cycles of 33, 100, or 313 recitations. Focus on genuine remorse, humility, and complete reliance on Allah's mercy.
About this Supplication & Hadith Context
Meaning, spiritual background, and authentic virtues from the Sunnah
✦The Great Supplication from the Depths of Darkness
Dua Yunus (Surah Al-Anbiya 21:87) was uttered by Prophet Yunus (peace be upon him) when trapped within the belly of the whale at the bottom of the ocean. It synthesizes the three core pillars of Islamic spiritual rescue: absolute Tawheed ('La ilaha illa Anta'), unblemished Tasbeeh ('Subhanaka'), and sincere confession of human imperfection ('Inni kuntu minaz-zalimeen').
✦The Hadith Guarantee of Relief (Sunan at-Tirmidhi 3505)
The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) stated: 'The supplication of Dhun-Nun (Prophet Yunus) when he called upon Allah from the belly of the whale was: La ilaha illa Anta Subhanaka Inni Kuntu Minaz-Zalimeen. Truly, no Muslim ever supplicates with it for any matter whatsoever except that Allah answers him.' (Sunan at-Tirmidhi 3505, Sahih).
Frequently Asked Questions about Dua Yunus (Ayat-e-Kareema / Ayat Karima)
Verified answers regarding Arabic recitation, English translation, Sunnah timings, and authentic Hadith virtues:
What is Dua Yunus in Arabic and English?▼
Arabic: لَّا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا أَنتَ سُبْحَانَكَ إِنِّي كُنتُ مِنَ الظَّالِمِينَ. Transliteration: 'La ilaha illa Anta Subhanaka Inni Kuntu Minaz-Zalimeen'. English: 'There is no deity except You; exalted are You. Indeed, I have been of the wrongdoers.' (Surah Al-Anbiya 21:87).
Why is Dua Yunus called Ayat-e-Kareema?▼
In South Asian and global Muslim tradition, this verse is lovingly called 'Ayat-e-Kareema' (The Noble / Generous Verse) because of its proven miraculous power to bring divine relief from overwhelming distress, grief, and insurmountable obstacles.
How many times should I recite Tasbeeh Yunus daily?▼
A common Sunnah practice is reciting Ayat-e-Kareema 100 times daily on our digital Tasbeeh counter. For severe difficulties, scholars recommend reciting 313, 1,250, or participating in collective Khatam (125,000 recitations) while making sincere Dua.
What are the three spiritual components of Ayat-e-Kareema?▼
1. Tawheed: Declaring there is none worthy of worship but Allah alone. 2. Tasbeeh: Glorifying Allah and affirming He never does injustice. 3. Tawbah: Acknowledging our own weaknesses and seeking His divine mercy.
Can I do Tasbeeh Yunus on Tasbeeh.pro?▼
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There is no god but Allah, the Mighty, the Forbearing. There is no god but Allah, Lord of the Magnificent Throne. There is no god but Allah, Lord of the heavens, Lord of the earth, and Lord of the Noble Throne.
Dua When Feeling Sad
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْهَمِّ وَالْحَزَنِ، وَالْعَجْزِ وَالْكَسَلِ، وَالْجُبْنِ وَالْبُخْلِ
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from anxiety and sorrow, weakness and laziness, cowardice and miserliness.
Dua for Forgiveness (Astaghfar)
أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللَّهَ الْعَظِيمَ الَّذِي لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ الْحَيُّ الْقَيُّومُ وَأَتُوبُ إِلَيْهِ
I seek the forgiveness of Allah, the Mighty, whom there is none worthy of worship except Him, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer, and I turn to Him in repentance.
Dua for Ease in Difficulty
رَبِّ اشْرَحْ لِي صَدْرِي وَيَسِّرْ لِي أَمْرِي
My Lord, expand for me my breast and ease for me my task.
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