اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ زَوَالِ نِعْمَتِكَ، وَتَحَوُّلِ عَافِيَتِكَ، وَفُجَاءَةِ نِقْمَتِكَ، وَجَمِيعِ سَخَطِكَ، أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْهَدْمِ وَالْهَرَمِ وَالْغَرَقِ وَالْحَرَقِ وَالْهَرَمِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ أَنْ يَتَخَبَّطَنِي الشَّيْطَانُ عِنْدَ الْمَوْتِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ أَنْ أَمُوتَ فِي سَبِيلِكَ مُدْبِرًا، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ أَنْ أَمُوتَ لَدِيغًا.
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 are displeased with. I seek refuge in You from destruction, old age, drowning, burning, and senility. I seek refuge in You from being tormented by Satan at the time of death, and I seek refuge in You from dying in Your path while retreating, and I seek refuge in You from dying from a venomous bite.
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min zawali ni'matik, wa tahawwuli 'afiyatik, wa faja'ati niqmatik, wa jami'i sakhatik. A'udhu bika minal hadmi wal harami wal gharaqi wal haraqi wal harami, wa a'udhu bika an yatakhabbatani-sh-shaytanu 'indal maut, wa a'udhu bika an amuta fi sabilika mudbiran, wa a'udhu bika an amuta ladigha.
When to Read
This comprehensive dua is particularly potent when you feel the sting of criticism, envy, or the ill effects of someone's negative attention, often referred to as the evil eye. Recite it regularly, especially in the morning and evening, and whenever you sense that someone's critical words or gaze might be causing you distress or hindering your blessings.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction. Ensure you are in a state of purity if possible, facing the Qiblah, and raising your hands. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us to make dua with earnestness, believing that Allah has the power to protect us from all forms of harm, seen and unseen.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a vast range of seeking refuge in Allah from worldly and otherworldly calamities. By seeking refuge from the 'demise of Your blessings' and 'change of Your protection,' we are implicitly asking Allah to safeguard us from the negative impacts of envy and ill-will directed towards us, which can manifest as the evil eye. It's a comprehensive shield against various forms of misfortune and harm.
Source & Authentication
Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) used to seek refuge (in Allah) saying: 'Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min zawali ni'matik, wa tahawwuli 'afiyatik, wa faja'ati niqmatik, wa jami'i sakhatik. A'udhu bika minal hadmi wal harami wal gharaqi wal haraqi wal harami, wa a'udhu bika an yatakhabbatani-sh-shaytanu 'indal maut, wa a'udhu bika an amuta fi sabilika mudbiran, wa a'udhu bika an amuta ladigha.' Translation: 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 are displeased with. I seek refuge in You from destruction, old age, drowning, burning, and senility. I seek refuge in You from being tormented by Satan at the time of death, and I seek refuge in You from dying in Your path while retreating, and I seek refuge in You from dying from a venomous bite.