اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ زَوَالِ نِعْمَتِكَ، وَتَحَوُّلِ عَافِيَتِكَ، وَفُجْاءَةِ 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، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا تَعْلَمُ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ خَيْرِ مَا تَعْلَمُ، وَأَسْتَغْفِرُكَ مِمَّا تَعْلَمُ. إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ عَلَّامُ الْغُيُوبِ.
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the cessation of Your blessings, the reversal of Your protection, the suddenness of Your punishment, and all of Your displeasure. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the hardship of tribulation, the attainment of misery, evil decree, and the rejoicing of enemies. O Allah, I ask You for steadfastness in all affairs, and resolve in righteousness. I ask You to enable me to be grateful for Your favors and to worship You in the best manner. I ask You for a sound heart and a truthful tongue. I seek refuge in You from the evil of all that You know, and I ask You of the good that You know. I seek Your forgiveness for what You know, for You are the Knower of the unseen.
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min zawali ni'matik, wa tahawwuli 'afiyatik, wa fuj'ati niqmatik, wa jami'i sakhatik. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min jahdil-bala'i, wa darakish-shaqa'i, wa su'il-qada'i, wa shamatatil-a'da'. Allahumma inni as'alukath-thabata fil-amri, wal-'azeemata 'alar-rushdi, wa as'aluka shukra ni'matik, wa husna 'ibadatik, wa as'aluka qalban saleeman, wa lisaanan sadiqan, wa a'udhu bika min sharri ma ta'lam, wa as'aluka min khairi ma ta'lam, wa astaghfiruka mimma ta'lam. Innaka anta 'allamul-ghuyub.
When to Read
This profound dua is not specifically tied to prayer times, but its comprehensive nature makes it incredibly beneficial during the quiet moments of prolonged prayer. When you find yourself in Ruku' (bowing) or Sujood (prostration) during a long prayer, or even when sitting between prostrations, and you feel the need for spiritual fortitude, mental clarity, and divine assistance to endure and perfect your worship, this is the moment to turn to this supplication. It’s perfect for the later parts of the night prayers (Qiyam al-Layl) or any lengthy congregational prayer where you might feel fatigue.
How to Read
Recite this dua with a sincere heart, focusing on the meaning of each phrase. It's a comprehensive plea for protection against spiritual and worldly difficulties, and a request for strength, guidance, and acceptance in worship. Reflect on Allah's attributes as 'the Knower of the unseen' (allamul-ghuyub) as you conclude. It can be recited softly, to yourself, during your prayer.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a treasure trove of seeking Allah's protection and assistance. It encompasses seeking refuge from the loss of blessings, the decline of well-being, sudden calamities, and His anger. It’s a powerful shield against life's trials, misery, bad fate, and the gloating of enemies. Crucially, it asks for the essential elements of a believer's life: steadfastness, firm resolve, gratitude, excellent worship, a pure heart, and a truthful tongue. By asking Allah for refuge from what He knows is evil and for the good that He knows, we acknowledge His infinite knowledge and wisdom, entrusting our affairs to Him.
Source & Authentication
عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ جَاءَ رَجُلٌ إِلَى النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَقَالَ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ أَيُّ الصِّيَامِ بَعْدَ رَمَضَانَ أَمْرٌ؟ فَقَالَ " أَفَضَلُ الصِّيَامِ بَعْدَ رَمَضَانَ شَهْرُ اللَّهِ الْمُحَرَّمُ، وَأَمَّا الْفَرَائِضُ بَعْدَ رَمَضَانَ فَاللَّيْلُ أَطْوَلُ مِنَ النَّهَارِ، وَأَمَّا الطُّولُ فِى الصَّلاَةِ فَعَلَى ابْنِ آدَمَ، وَلَكِنْ أَيُّكُمْ يَأْتِيهِ الشَّيْطَانُ فَيَقُولُ أَلَمْ نَكُنْ نُصَلِّي فَيُطْفِئُ نُورَهُ، وَأَيُّكُمْ يَأْتِيهِ فَيَقُولُ أَلَمْ نَكُنْ نَصُومُ فَيُطْفِئُ نُورَهُ، وَأَيُّكُمْ يَأْتِيهِ فَيَقُولُ أَلَمْ نَكُنْ نَتَصَدَّقُ فَيُطْفِئُ نُورَهُ، وَهَذِهِ دَعْوَةٌ يَدْعُو بِهَا الرَّجُلُ، وَقَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم " اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ زَوَالِ نِعْمَتِكَ، وَتَحَوُّلِ عَافِيَتِكَ، وَفُجْاءَةِ نِقْمَتِكَ، وَجَمِيعِ سَخَطِكَ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ جَهْدِ الْبَلَاءِ، وَدَرَكِ الشَّقَاءِ، وَسُوءِ الْقَضَاءِ، وَشَمَاتَةِ الْأَعْدَاءِ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الثَّبَاتَ فِي الأَمْرِ، وَالْعَزِيمَةَ عَلَى الرُّشْدِ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ شُكْرَ نِعْمَتِكَ، وَحُسْنَ عِبَادَتِكَ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ قَلْبًا سَلِيمًا، وَلِسَانًا صَادِقًا، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا تَعْلَمُ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ خَيْرِ مَا تَعْلَمُ، وَأَسْتَغْفِرُكَ مِمَّا تَعْلَمُ، إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ عَلَّامُ الْغُيُوبِ " . (Sahih Muslim 2707)