From Hisn al-Muslim

On seeing someone in hardship

Quick answer

All praise is for Allah, who has kept me safe from what He has tested you with, and has favoured me greatly over much of what He created.

When to recite

The Prophet ﷺ said that whoever sees someone afflicted and says this will be kept safe from that affliction. Say it quietly, so that the one being tested does not hear. At-Tirmidhi called the narration gharib; al-Albani graded it hasan. 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 Jami at-Tirmidhi 3432 (hasan per al-Albani; others weaker). No special promise or count is added without a cited basis.

Arabic
الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي عَافَانِي مِمَّا ابْتَلاَكَ بِهِ، وَفَضَّلَنِي عَلَى كَثِيرٍ مِمَّنْ خَلَقَ تَفْضِيلاً
Transliteration

Al-hamdu lillahi-lladhi 'afani mimmab-talaka bih, wa faddalani 'ala kathirin mimman khalaqa tafdila.

Meaning in English

All praise is for Allah, who has kept me safe from what He has tested you with, and has favoured me greatly over much of what He created.

Why this dua matters

The Prophet ﷺ said that whoever sees someone afflicted and says this will be kept safe from that affliction. Say it quietly, so that the one being tested does not hear. At-Tirmidhi called the narration gharib; al-Albani graded it hasan.

Source: Jami at-Tirmidhi 3432 (hasan per al-Albani; others weaker)
Common questions
What does On seeing someone in hardship mean?

All praise is for Allah, who has kept me safe from what He has tested you with, and has favoured me greatly over much of what He created.

When should I recite On seeing someone in hardship?

The Prophet ﷺ said that whoever sees someone afflicted and says this will be kept safe from that affliction. Say it quietly, so that the one being tested does not hear. At-Tirmidhi called the narration gharib; al-Albani graded it hasan. 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 On seeing someone in hardship?

Jami at-Tirmidhi 3432 (hasan per al-Albani; others weaker).

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