اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ زَوَالِ نِعْمَتِكَ، وَتَحَوُّلِ عَافِيَتِكَ، وَفُجَاءَةِ نِقْمَتِكَ، وَجَمِيعِ سَخَطِكَ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْبَرِصٍ وَجُنُونٍ وَجُذَامٍ وَسَيِّئِ الأَسْقَامِ
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the demise of Your blessings, the change of Your protection, the suddenness of Your punishment, and all that You decree of Your wrath. And I seek refuge in You from leprosy, madness, elephantiasis, and all evil diseases.
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min zawali ni'matik, wa tahawwuli 'afiyatik, wa fuji'ati niqmatik, wa jami'i sakhatik. Wa a'udhu bika min barasi wa jununi wa judhami wa sayyi'il asqam.
When to Read
This comprehensive dua is excellent to recite regularly, especially when starting your workday, before important business decisions, or when you feel the weight of negative energy or the potential for envy affecting your livelihood. It's also beneficial to recite it in the morning and evening as part of your general supplications for protection.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a firm belief in Allah's power to protect. Turn to the direction of the Qibla if possible, raise your hands in supplication, and focus on the meaning of the words. Visualize Allah's protection enveloping your business, your finances, and your reputation from any harm stemming from envy or malice.
Virtues & Benefits
While this specific dua doesn't explicitly mention 'business,' its comprehensive nature covers the loss of blessings and well-being, which directly impacts one's livelihood and business success. Seeking refuge in Allah from all forms of hardship and His wrath is a powerful shield against negative influences, including the envy of others that can manifest as 'evil eye' or malicious intent towards one's prosperity. By safeguarding one's overall well-being and blessings, this dua indirectly protects the foundations of a successful business.
Source & Authentication
‘Amr bin Al-‘As (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) taught him this dua to recite in the morning and evening: 'Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min zawali ni'matik, wa tahawwuli 'afiyatik, wa fuji'ati niqmatik, wa jami'i sakhatik. Wa a'udhu bika min barasi wa jununi wa judhami wa sayyi'il asqam.' (O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the demise of Your blessings, the change of Your protection, the suddenness of Your punishment, and all that You decree of Your wrath. And I seek refuge in You from leprosy, madness, elephantiasis, and all evil diseases.)