Prophet’s [SallaAllahu ‘alayhi wasalam ] Dua On Return From Ta’if. On his return from Ta’if, anguished and heartbroken, Prophet [Sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam] prayed: “To You my Lord I confess my weakness, my lack of wit, and my in consequence before people… Dear Merciful Lord, you are Master of the weak and Master of those who depend upon me. How much longer shall they revile me? How much longer shall my enemies hold sway over me? As long as You are not angry with me, then nothing else can matter.

Your might is greatest before me, so I seek refuge in the Light of Your Countenance, in the light that drives away all darkness and in which all things of this world and the next find meaning.

Whether You visit upon me Your Wrath or relieve me of my burden, such is Your Right until You are pleased. Truly, there is no power nor glory but in You.” [Source: Ibn Hisham: As-Seera an-Nabawiyyah]

Note: In the year in which two closest and dearest to the Prophet [SallaAllahu ‘alayhi wasalam ] had passed away, his wife Khadija [radi Allahu anha] and uncle Abu Talib, the Prophet [SallaAllahu ‘alayhi wasalam] underwent what could be considered the lowest point of his life. This Year was called the Year of Grief or ‘Aam ul Huzn’

With no longer having the tribe of Quraysh as protection or support in his mission, he struggled as he traveled to Ta’if seeking its leaders, hoping that they would accept Islam and help him. However, they proved to be even more vociferous than the Quraysh. He [SallaAllahu ‘alayhi wasalam] was set upon by the slaves and children of Ta’if with stones, he ran, his feet cut and bleeding into a garden where he sought refuge within its walls. Taking shelter under a tree, he turned to Allah for ease and guidance with this heart-wrenching & beautiful ‘Dua’:

Comment: We should all consider the Prophet’s words carefully when he said, “As long as You are not angry with me then nothing else can matter.” The concern of anyone who raises the call to Allah is simply the pleasure of Allah, this is all that matters. After this, let happen whatever must be, for the reactions of others are not of great consequence so long as you aim to seek the Pleasure of Allah.

Therefore, if the world’s pains tire you, do not grieve. For it may be that Allah wishes to hear your voice by way of ‘Duaa’. So pour out your desires in prostration and forget about it and know; that verily Allah does not forget it. Source: Ibn al Qayyim.