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Setting out to face an enemy: You are my support

Quick answer

O Allah, You are my support and You are my helper. By You I move, by You I advance, and by You I fight.

When to recite

The Prophet ﷺ said this when setting out to face an enemy. Follow any timing or count stated in the cited narration; otherwise it may be used as a general personal du'a.

Verified wording

The Arabic and meaning are paired with Sunan Abi Dawud 2632 (sahih). No special promise or count is added without a cited basis.

Arabic
اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ عَضُدِي، وَأَنْتَ نَصِيرِي، بِكَ أَحُولُ وَبِكَ أَصُولُ، وَبِكَ أُقاتِلُ
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Transliteration

Allahumma anta 'adudi, wa anta nasiri, bika ahulu, wa bika asulu, wa bika uqatil

Meaning in English

O Allah, You are my support and You are my helper. By You I move, by You I advance, and by You I fight.

Why this dua matters

The Prophet ﷺ said this when setting out to face an enemy.

Source: Sunan Abi Dawud 2632 (sahih)
Common questions
What does Setting out to face an enemy: You are my support mean?

O Allah, You are my support and You are my helper. By You I move, by You I advance, and by You I fight.

When should I recite Setting out to face an enemy: You are my support?

The Prophet ﷺ said this when setting out to face an enemy. Follow any timing or count stated in the cited narration; otherwise it may be used as a general personal du'a.

What is the source for Setting out to face an enemy: You are my support?

Sunan Abi Dawud 2632 (sahih).

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