Following recent seismic activity, many Muslims have been searching for Islamic guidance regarding earthquakes, appropriate supplications, whether such disasters are divine punishment, and the ruling on insulting the summer season because of extreme heat.

What Should Be Said During an Earthquake?

Islamic scholars explain that there is no specific authentic supplication exclusively prescribed for earthquakes. However, Muslims are encouraged to remember Allah frequently, seek forgiveness, and pray for safety.

Recommended supplications include:

Declaring the Shahada

• I bear witness that there is no god but Allah.
• I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah.

Seeking Forgiveness

• "Astaghfirullah al-'Azim alladhi la ilaha illa Huwa al-Hayyul-Qayyum wa atubu ilayh."

General Supplications

• O Allah, protect us from calamities, earthquakes, and hardships.
• O Allah, do not destroy us with Your anger and grant us safety before that.
• O Allah, grant us pardon and well-being.

Is There a Specific Earthquake Dua?

According to the Egyptian Dar Al-Ifta, there is no exclusive prophetic supplication for earthquakes. Muslims may pray with any authentic supplication asking Allah for protection, mercy, and relief.

Are Earthquakes and Volcanoes Divine Punishment?

Many scholars emphasize that it is not permissible to definitively claim that a specific earthquake or natural disaster is a punishment from Allah, as such knowledge belongs to the unseen.

Natural disasters are part of Allah's universal laws and have natural causes. Quranic stories about destroyed nations were unique events revealed directly to prophets and should not be generalized.

Is It Permissible to Insult the Summer Heat?

The Fatwa Committee of Al-Azhar states that insulting extreme heat, cold, or the weather is not permissible because these are part of Allah's creation and decree.

Muslims are encouraged to remain patient, remember Allah, and avoid expressions of resentment toward His creation.

Lessons for Muslims

H3: Increase Remembrance of Allah

Use times of hardship to strengthen faith through prayer and remembrance.

Stay Calm

Follow safety instructions and avoid panic during emergencies.

Show Compassion

Support those affected by natural disasters instead of making unfounded judgments.

What should Muslims say during an earthquake?
They should remember Allah, seek forgiveness, and make sincere supplications for protection.

Is there a specific dua for earthquakes?
No authentic exclusive dua exists, but any lawful supplication is recommended.

Are earthquakes considered divine punishment?
Islamic scholars say it is not permissible to make that claim with certainty.

Is insulting the weather allowed in Islam?
No. Scholars state that insulting the weather or seasons is impermissible because they are part of Allah's creation.

How should Muslims respond to earthquakes?
Remain calm, follow safety procedures, pray to Allah, and help those in need.