Prayers for Protection from Earthquakes
Our Prophet (peace be upon him) recited specific prayers to protect against earthquakes and similar disasters. These prayers are important tools for ensuring well-being and safety in both this world and the Hereafter.
First Prayer: A Prayer for Protection from All Calamities
According to a narration from Ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with him), our Prophet (peace be upon him) never neglected reciting the following prayer in the morning and evening to protect against all kinds of calamities and adversities:
Arabic Text:
Turkish Pronunciation:
“Allâhümme innî es’elüke’l-‘âfiyete fi’d-dünyâ ve’l-âhirati. Allâhümme innî es’elüke’l-‘afve ve’l-‘âfiyete fî dînî wa dünyâye wa ehlî wa mâlî. Allâhümme’stür ‘avrâtî wa âmin rav’âtî. Allâhümme’hfaznî min beyni yedeyye wa min halfî wa ‘an yemînî wa an şimâlî wa min fevkî. Wa e’ûzü bi ‘azametike en üğtâle min tahtî.”
Meaning:
“O Allah! I ask You for well-being in this world and the Hereafter. O Allah! I ask You for forgiveness and well-being in my religion, my worldly affairs, my family, and my wealth. O Allah! Conceal my shortcomings and secure my fears. O Allah! Protect me from what is before me, behind me, on my right, on my left, and above me. And I seek refuge in Your majesty that I be deceived from beneath.” (Abu Dawud, Adab, 110; Ibn Majah, Dua, 14)
Second Prayer: A Supplication for Refuge from Disasters
Our Prophet (peace be upon him) sought refuge in Allah (Glorified and Exalted) as follows:
Arabic Text:
Turkish Pronunciation:
“Allâhümme innî e’ûzü bike minet-teraddî wal-hadmi wal-gharaqi wal-harîki. Wa e’ûzü bike an yatahabbataniye ash-shaytanu ‘inda al-mauti. Wa e’ûzü bike an amuta fî sabîlike mudabbiran. Wa e’uzü bike an amuta ladîghan.”
Meaning:
“O Allah! I seek refuge in You from falling from heights, being buried under debris, drowning, and fire. I seek refuge in You from the devil striking me at the time of death, dying while turning away from Your path, and dying by a snake bite.” (Nasai, As-Sunan Al-Kubra, Istiaza, 65, No:7972)