What the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to say in distress

Sayyiduna Abu Bakrah (may Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) described the words for distress in this way: "O Allah, I hope only for Your mercy, so do not leave me to myself even for the blink of an eye, and set right all my affairs. There is no one worthy of worship except You."

Sayyiduna Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both) said: The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) used to say these words at a time of distress: "There is no one worthy of worship except Allah, the Forbearing, the Generous. There is no one worthy of worship except Allah, the Lord of the heavens and the Lord of the Mighty Throne."

Sayyidah Asma bint Umays (may Allah be pleased with her) said: "O Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him), teach me some words that I may recite at a time of distress and hardship: 'Allah, Allah, who is my Lord. I do not associate anyone with Him.'"

Abu Ja'far said: The words of relief are these: "There is no one worthy of worship except Allah, who is of exalted rank. Allah is free of every defect and is the Lord of the Noble Throne. All praise is for Allah, who is the Lord of all the worlds. O Allah, forgive me, have mercy on me, overlook my faults and pardon me, for surely You are the Pardoning, the Forgiving."