اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ زَوَالِ نِعْمَتِكَ، وَتَحَوُّلِ عَافِيَتِكَ، وَفُجَاءَةِ نِقْمَتِكَ، وَجَمِيعِ سَخَطِكَ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ جَهْدِ الْبَلَاءِ، وَدَرَكِ الشَّقَاءِ، وَسُوءِ الْقَضَاءِ، وَشَمَاتَةِ الْأَعْدَاءِ
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the declining of Your blessings, and the changing of Your protection, and the suddenness of Your punishment, and all that You are displeased with. And I seek refuge in You from the hardship of affliction, and the attainment of wretchedness, and the evil of fate, and the rejoicing of enemies.
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min zawali ni'matik, wa tahawwuli 'afiyatik, wa faja'ati niqmatik, wa jami'i sakhatik, wa a'udhu bika min jahdil-bala'i, wa darakish-shaqa'i, wa su'il-qada'i, wa shamatatil-a'da'i.
When to Read
This is a comprehensive supplication that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would often make. Recite it for your children, especially during times when they are exposed to various forms of media and information. You can make it part of your daily supplications or specifically recite it when you sense they are encountering potentially harmful or misleading content.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction, picturing your child enveloped in Allah's protection. It is recommended to blow gently over your child after reciting it, as this was a practice of the Prophet ﷺ for seeking protection (refer to Sahih al-Bukhari 5039 regarding seeking refuge by blowing over oneself). You can also write it and keep it where your child can see it.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses seeking refuge from a wide range of evils, including the subtle forms of trials and misguidance. By seeking Allah's protection, we ask Him to shield our children's hearts and minds from the poison of misinformation and fake news, which can lead to confusion, doubt, and deviation from the truth. It is a powerful shield against unseen dangers that can affect their understanding of Islam and their worldview.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ used to seek refuge in Allah with the following words: 'O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the decline of Your blessings, and the changing of Your protection, and the suddenness of Your punishment, and all that You are displeased with. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the difficulty of affliction, and the attainment of wretchedness, and the evil of fate, and the rejoicing of enemies.' (Sahih Muslim 2710).