Dua Upon Hearing Thunder

سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي يُسَبِّحُ الرَّعْدُ بِحَمْدِهِ وَالْمَلَائِكَةُ مِنْ خِيفَتِهِ

Subhanal-ladhi yusabbihur-ra'du bihamdihi wal-mala'ikatu min khifatih.

"Glory be to Him whom thunder praises, and the angels [praise] out of awe of Him."

Al-Muwatta 51/15

Spiritual Benefits

Thunder is a terrifying and majestic sign of Allah's power. This dua (a Quranic verse) aligns our tongue with the physical phenomenon that is already praising Allah.

When Should I Say This Dua?

Recite this when you hear a loud clap of thunder.

Proper Etiquette (Sunnah)

Reflect on the sheer power of the Creator who controls the storms.