Dua of Yunus — La Ilaha Illa Anta

Dua of Yunus with Arabic, English meaning, and Urdu translation.

Arabic

لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا أَنتَ سُبْحَانَكَ إِنِّي كُنتُ مِنَ الظَّالِمِينَ

Transliteration

La ilaha illa anta subhanaka inni kuntu minaz-zalimin.

English meaning

There is no deity except You; exalted are You. Indeed, I have been of the wrongdoers.

اردو ترجمہ

تیرے سوا کوئی معبود نہیں، تو پاک ہے، بیشک میں ظالموں میں سے تھا۔

Source: Qur’an 21:87; Jami’ at-Tirmidhi 3505

When to recite

In distress, repentance, and whenever seeking relief from hardship.

Benefit / note

The dua of Prophet Yunus ﷺ in the whale. A hadith states that no Muslim calls upon Allah with it for anything except that Allah responds (as narrated).

Translations are for understanding. For legal rulings, consult a qualified scholar. Check prayer times so you can recite after Maghrib, Isha, or Fajr on time.

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