اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ زَوَالِ نِعْمَتِكَ، وَتَحَوُّلِ عَافِيَتِكَ، وَفُجَاءَةِ نِقْمَتِكَ، وَجَمِيعِ سَخَطِكَ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ عِلْمٍ لَا يَنْفَعُ، وَمِنْ قَلْبٍ لَا يَخْشَعُ، وَمِنْ نَفْسٍ لَا تَشْبَعُ، وَمِنْ دُعَاءٍ لَا يُسْمَعُ.
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the cessation of Your blessings, and the change of Your protection, and the suddenness of Your punishment, and all of Your displeasure. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from knowledge that does not benefit, and from a heart that does not humble itself, and from a soul that is not satisfied, and from a supplication that is not answered.
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min zawali ni'matik, wa tahawwuli 'afiyatik, wa fujati niqmatik, wa jami'i sakhatik. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min 'ilmin la yanfa', wa min qalbin la yakhsha', wa min nafsin la tashba', wa min du'a'in la yusma'.
When to Read
Recite this dua when you feel others are consistently underestimating your abilities, contributions, or potential. It's particularly useful when this feeling leads to distress, self-doubt, or anxiety, impacting your inner peace and confidence. It can be a part of your daily remembrance (dhikr) or a specific supplication when these feelings arise.
How to Read
Face the Qiblah if possible, and raise your hands as the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would when making dua. Recite with sincerity and focus, embodying the plea for Allah's protection against forms of hardship that stem from external perceptions and internal struggles. Believe that Allah hears your supplication and has the power to grant relief and peace.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua seeks refuge from various forms of spiritual and psychological distress. Specifically, it addresses seeking protection from the loss of blessings and well-being, the sting of unexpected hardship, and divine displeasure – all of which can be amplified when feeling unfairly judged or underestimated. The latter part of the dua targets internal struggles like unbeneficial knowledge, a hardened heart, insatiable desires, and unanswered prayers, which can be exacerbated by the frustration of being underestimated. By reciting this, we ask Allah to safeguard us from these detrimental states, fostering inner resilience and peace.
Source & Authentication
The specific wording comes from a Hadith narrated by Sa'id bin Abi Burda, on the authority of his father, who heard it from Sa'id bin al-As. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to teach them this dua as a protection against distress. The full context emphasizes seeking refuge from the very things that could undermine one's spiritual and psychological state, which is highly relevant when facing external pressures like being underestimated.