In moments of fear during a thunderstorm, turning to Allah through the dua for thunderstorm offers peace and protection. This supplication reminds us of Allah’s control over nature and His mercy in safeguarding us.
What is the dua for thunderstorm?
When the Messenger of Allah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam) would hear the sound of thunder and lightning bolts, he would say:
اَللَّهُمَّ لاَ تَقْتُلْنَا بِغَضَبِكَ وَلاَ تُهْلِكْنَا بِعَذَابِكَ وَعَافِنَا قَبْلَ ذَلِكَ
Allāhumma lā taqtulnā bi ghadabik, wa lā tuhliknā bi ‘adhābik, wa ‘āfinā qabla dhālik
(O Allah, do not kill us with Your wrath, and do not destroy us with Your punishment, and pardon us before that.)
Jame Tirmidhi, Hadith 3450