What to say when you feel frightened

لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ اللَّهُ!

Pronunciation

La ilaha illal-lah

English meaning

None has the right to be worshipped except Allah.

Explanation (Tafseer)

“La ilaha illallah” answers fright with the declaration that none has the right to be worshipped except Allah. In a moment of fear, the short phrase gathers attention around Allah alone and makes exclusive worship, rather than the frightening cause, the focus of the speaker’s words.

When to use

What to say when you feel frightened

Reference & source

Hisn al-Muslim 245

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