اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ زَوَالِ نِعْمَتِكَ، وَتَحَوُّلِ عَافِيَتِكَ، وَفَجْأَةِ نِقْمَتِكَ، وَجَمِيعِ سَخَطِكَ.
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the declining of Your blessings, the change of Your protection, the suddenness of Your vengeance, and all of Your displeasure.
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min zawali ni'matik, wa tahawwuli 'afiyatik, wa fuja'ati niqmatik, wa jami'i sakhatik.
When to Read
This dua is specifically recommended to be recited after completing the obligatory (fard) prayers. It's a beautiful way to conclude your prayer, asking Allah for continuous protection from trials that can lead to spiritual decline.
How to Read
Recite this dua sincerely with attentive heart after finishing your fard prayer. It is typically said once. The emphasis is on the sincerity of your supplication and your deep reliance on Allah for protection.
Virtues & Benefits
This powerful dua protects against the loss of divine favors, the reversal of well-being, and sudden calamities. It encompasses seeking refuge from all forms of divine anger and displeasure, which can manifest in various ways, including the subtle corrosion of faith that can lead to hypocrisy. By asking for protection from 'all of Your displeasure,' we are seeking Allah's help to stay on the straight path, free from actions and intentions that displease Him.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Hurairah: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to seek refuge (in Allah) from four things, and he used to say: 'O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the punishment of Hell, the punishment of the grave, the trial of the Dajjal, and the trials of life and death.' He also used to say: 'O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the declining of Your blessings, the change of Your protection, the suddenness of Your vengeance, and all of Your displeasure.'