اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ زَوَالِ نِعْمَتِكَ، وَتَحَوُّلِ عَافِيَتِكَ، وَفُجْأَةِ نِقْمَتِكَ، وَجَمِيعِ سَخَطِكَ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ جَهْدِ الْبَلَاءِ، وَدَرَكِ الشَّقَاءِ، وَسُوءِ الْقَضَاءِ، وَشَمَاتَةِ الْأَعْدَاءِ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الثَّبَاتَ فِي الْأَمْرِ، وَالْعَزِيمَةَ عَلَى الرُّشْدِ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ شُكْرَ نِعْمَتِكَ، وَحُسْنَ عِبَادَتِكَ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ قَلْبًا سَلِيمًا، وَلِسَانًا صَادِقًا، وَأَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ خَيْرِ مَا تَعْلَمُ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا تَعْلَمُ، وَأَسْتَغْفِرُكَ لِمَا تَعْلَمُ، إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ عَلَّامُ الْغُيُوبِ.
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the vanishing of Your blessings, the turning of Your well-being, the suddenness of Your punishment, and all that displeets You. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the distress of affliction, the reach of misery, the evil of fate, and the rejoicing of enemies. O Allah, I ask You for steadfastness in all affairs, and resolve in following the right path. I ask You to make me thankful for Your favors, and to enable me to worship You well. I ask You for a sound heart and a truthful tongue. I ask You for the good You know, and I seek refuge in You from the evil You know, and I ask Your forgiveness for what You know. Indeed, You are the Knower of the unseen.
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min zawali ni'matik, wa tahawwuli 'afiyatik, wa fuja'ati niqmatik, wa jami'i sakhatik. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min jahdil-bala', wa darakish-shaqa', wa su'il-qada', wa shamatatil-a'da'. Allahumma inni as'alukath-thabata fil-amr, wal-'azeemata 'alar-rushd, wa as'aluka shukra ni'matik, wa husna 'ibadatik, wa as'aluka qalban saleeman, wa lisanan sadiqan, wa as'aluka min khairi ma ta'lam, wa a'udhu bika min sharri ma ta'lam, wa astaghfiruka lima ta'lam, innaka anta 'allamul-ghuyub.
When to Read
This comprehensive dua is recommended to be recited during the Tashahhud (the final sitting of prayer) before the Tasleem (the final salutation). It’s a powerful moment to focus your heart and mind on Allah, seeking His protection and guidance, and affirming your dependence on Him. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua as a means of seeking refuge from various hardships and asking for His blessings, which is particularly poignant when you are in the most sacred posture of worship, directly connecting with your Lord.
How to Read
Recite this dua sincerely during the Tashahhud of your prayer. Focus on the meaning of each phrase as you utter it. Imagine yourself actively seeking Allah's refuge and asking for His immense blessings. Maintain a humble and attentive heart, remembering that you are in conversation with your Creator. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ mentioned that it is recited in the last part of the prayer, after the obligatory parts are completed but before the final Tasleem.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses a profound request for protection against loss of blessings, ill-health, sudden punishment, and Allah's displeasure. It also seeks refuge from trials, misery, and the Schadenfreude of enemies. Crucially, it asks for firmness in faith and purpose, the ability to thank Allah, and to worship Him in the best manner. By asking for a sound heart and truthful tongue, and seeking the good that Allah knows, you are essentially asking for complete well-being in this life and the next. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua to ensure that we are well-rounded in our supplications, covering both protection and requests for spiritual and worldly good. It reminds us of our constant need for Allah's help and our inability to achieve true steadfastness or sound worship without His aid.
Source & Authentication
Aishah (may Allah be pleased with her) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to invoke Allah in these words: 'Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min zawali ni'matik, wa tahawwuli 'afiyatik, wa fuja'ati niqmatik, wa jami'i sakhatik. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min jahdil-bala', wa darakish-shaqa', wa su'il-qada', wa shamatatil-a'da'. Allahumma inni as'alukath-thabata fil-amr, wal-'azeemata 'alar-rushd, wa as'aluka shukra ni'matik, wa husna 'ibadatik, wa as'aluka qalbansaleeman, wa lisanan sadiqan, wa ma as'aluka min khairi ma ta'lam, wa a'udhu bika min sharri ma ta'lam, wa astaghfiruka lima ta'lam, innaka anta 'allamul-ghuyub. (O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the vanishing of Your blessings, the turning of Your well-being, the suddenness of Your punishment, and all that displeets You. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the distress of affliction, the reach of misery, the evil of fate, and the rejoicing of enemies. O Allah, I ask You for steadfastness in all affairs, and resolve in following the right path. I ask You to make me thankful for Your favors, and to enable me to worship You well. I ask You for a sound heart and a truthful tongue. I ask You for the good You know, and I seek refuge in You from the evil You know, and I ask Your forgiveness for what You know. Indeed, You are the Knower of the unseen.)