اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ زَوَالِ نِعْمَتِكَ، وَتَحَوُّلِ عَافِيَتِكَ، وَفُجَاءَةِ نِقْمَتِكَ، وَجَمِيعِ سَخَطِكَ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ فِتْنَةِ الْقَبْرِ، وَمِنْ عَذَابِ الْقَبْرِ، وَمِنْ شَرِّ الدُّنْيَا، وَمِنْ شَرِّ الْآخِرَةِ. اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ عِلْمٍ لَا يَنْفَعُ، وَمِنْ قَلْبٍ لَا يَخْشَعُ، وَمِنْ نَفْسٍ لَا تَشْبَعُ، وَمِنْ دُعَاءٍ لَا يُسْمَعُ. اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الْعَفْوَ وَالْعَافِيَةَ فِي الدُّنْيَا وَالْآخِرَةِ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الْعَفْوَ وَالْعَافِيَةَ فِي دِينِي وَدُنْيَايَ وَأَهْلِي وَمَالِي. اللَّهُمَّ اسْتُرْ عَوْرَاتِي، وَآمِنْ رَوْعَاتِي، وَاحْفَظْنِي مِنْ بَيْنِ يَدَيَّ، وَمِنْ خَلْفِي، وَعَنْ يَمِينِي، وَعَنْ شِمَالِي، وَمِنْ فَوْقِي، وَأَعُوذُ بِعَظَمَتِكَ أَنْ أُغْتَالَ مِنْ تَحْتِي.
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the passing away of Your blessings, the reversal of Your well-being, the sudden onset of Your punishment, and all that You are displeased with. I seek refuge in You from the trials of the grave, and the punishment of the grave, and from the evil of this world, and the evil of the hereafter. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from knowledge that does not benefit, and from a heart that does not fear (You), and from a soul that is not satisfied, and from a supplication that is not heard. O Allah, I ask You for forgiveness and well-being in this world and the hereafter. O Allah, I ask You for forgiveness and well-being in my religion, my worldly affairs, my family, and my property. O Allah, conceal my private parts and calm my fears. Protect me from my front, and from behind me, and from my right, and from my left, and from above me, and I seek refuge in Your Magnificence from being struck from beneath me.
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 fitnatil-qabr, wa min 'adhabil-qabr, wa min sharrid-dunya, wa min sharril-akhirah. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min 'ilmin la yanfa', wa min qalbin la yakhsha', wa min nafsil-la tashba', wa min du'a'in la yusma'. Allahumma inni as'alukal-'afwa wal-'afiyata fid-dunya wal-akhirah. Allahumma inni as'alukal-'afwa wal-'afiyata fi dini wa dunyaya wa ahli wa mali. Allahumma-stur 'awrati, wa amin raw'ati, wahfadhni min bayni yadayya, wa min khalfi, wa 'an yamini, wa 'an shimali, wa min fawqi, wa a'udhu bi-'azhamatika an ughtala min tahti.
When to Read
This comprehensive dua is excellent to recite daily, particularly in the morning and evening. It's especially relevant when you feel vulnerable to the negative energies or envy of colleagues, whether it's in a professional setting or any environment where you interact with others frequently. Reciting it before entering a potentially challenging situation at work can also be beneficial.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere conviction and a heart full of reliance on Allah. Focus on the meaning of each phrase and visualize Allah's protection surrounding you. Ensure you are in a state of purity if possible, although this dua can be recited at any time. Raising your hands slightly while reciting is a recommended etiquette for supplication.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a broad spectrum of seeking Allah's protection. It guards against the loss of blessings and well-being, shields one from sudden calamities and divine displeasure, and seeks refuge from the torments of the grave and the evils of both worlds. It specifically asks for protection from harmful knowledge, a fearful heart, an insatiable soul, and unanswered prayers, highlighting a holistic approach to spiritual and worldly well-being. By reciting this, one seeks Allah's comprehensive care and safeguarding, which inherently includes protection from envy and the evil eye, as these fall under the general evils one seeks refuge from.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) used to seek refuge with Allah in the following words: اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ زَوَالِ نِعْمَتِكَ، وَتَحَوُّلِ عَافِيَتِكَ، وَفُجَاءَةِ نِقْمَتِكَ، وَجَمِيعِ سَخَطِكَ. وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ فِتْنَةِ الْقَبْرِ، وَمِنْ عَذَابِ الْقَبْرِ، وَمِنْ شَرِّ الدُّنْيَا، وَمِنْ شَرِّ الْآخِرَةِ. اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ عِلْمٍ لَا يَنْفَعُ، وَمِنْ قَلْبٍ لَا يَخْشَعُ، وَمِنْ نَفْسٍ لَا تَشْبَعُ، وَمِنْ دُعَاءٍ لَا يُسْمَعُ. اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الْعَفْوَ وَالْعَافِيَةَ فِي الدُّنْيَا وَالْآخِرَةِ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الْعَفْوَ وَالْعَافِيَةَ فِي دِينِي وَدُنْيَايَ وَأَهْلِي وَمَالِي. اللَّهُمَّ اسْتُرْ عَوْرَاتِي، وَآمِنْ رَوْعَاتِي، وَاحْفَظْنِي مِنْ بَيْنِ يَدَيَّ، وَمِنْ خَلْفِي، وَعَنْ يَمِينِي، وَعَنْ شِمَالِي، وَمِنْ فَوْقِي، وَأَعُوذُ بِعَظَمَتِكَ أَنْ أُغْتَالَ مِنْ تَحْتِي. (Sunan Abi Dawud 1540, graded Hasan) This hadith is narrated by Abdullah bin Umar (may Allah be pleased with them) who said: 'Among the supplications of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) was this: "O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the passing away of Your blessings, the reversal of Your well-being, the sudden onset of Your punishment, and all that You are displeased with. I seek refuge in You from the trial of the grave, and the punishment of the grave, and from the evil of this world, and the evil of the Hereafter. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from knowledge that does not benefit, and from a heart that does not fear You, and from a soul that is not satisfied, and from a supplication that is not heard. O Allah, I ask You for forgiveness and well-being in this world and the Hereafter. O Allah, I ask You for forgiveness and well-being in my religion, my worldly affairs, my family, and my property. O Allah, conceal my private parts and calm my fears. Protect me from my front, and from behind me, and from my right, and from my left, and from above me, and I seek refuge in Your Magnificence from being struck from beneath me."