From Hisn al-Muslim

When the wind blows: its good, and refuge from its evil

Quick answer

O Allah, I ask You for its good, and I seek refuge in You from its evil.

When to recite

The Prophet ﷺ said the wind comes from the mercy of Allah (SWT), so do not curse it, but ask Allah (SWT) for its good and seek refuge from its harm. 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 5097 (sahih), Sunan Ibn Majah 3727 (sahih). No special promise or count is added without a cited basis.

Arabic
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْــــــأَلُكَ خَيْرَهَا، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّهَا
Transliteration

Allahumma inni as'aluka khayraha, wa a'udhu bika min sharriha

Meaning in English

O Allah, I ask You for its good, and I seek refuge in You from its evil.

Why this dua matters

The Prophet ﷺ said the wind comes from the mercy of Allah (SWT), so do not curse it, but ask Allah (SWT) for its good and seek refuge from its harm.

Source: Sunan Abi Dawud 5097 (sahih), Sunan Ibn Majah 3727 (sahih)
Common questions
What does When the wind blows: its good, and refuge from its evil mean?

O Allah, I ask You for its good, and I seek refuge in You from its evil.

When should I recite When the wind blows: its good, and refuge from its evil?

The Prophet ﷺ said the wind comes from the mercy of Allah (SWT), so do not curse it, but ask Allah (SWT) for its good and seek refuge from its harm. 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 When the wind blows: its good, and refuge from its evil?

Sunan Abi Dawud 5097 (sahih), Sunan Ibn Majah 3727 (sahih).

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