اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ زَوَالِ نِعْمَتِكَ، وَتَحَوُّلِ عَافِيَتِكَ، وَفُجَاءَةِ نِقْمَتِكَ، وَجَمِيعِ سَخَطِكَ، أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْبَرِيهَا وَبَرِيهَا، وَمِنْ شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ وَذَرَأَ وَبَرَأَ، وَمِنْ شَرِّ مَا يَنْزِلُ مِنَ السَّمَاءِ، وَمِنْ شَرِّ مَا يَعْرُجُ فِيهَا، وَمِنْ شَرِّ فِتْنَةِ الْغِنَى، وَمِنْ شَرِّ فِتْنَةِ الْفَقْرِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا أَسْلَمَ إِلَيْكَ، وَمِنْ شَرِّ مَا بَرَأَ فِي الْأَرْضِ، وَمِنْ شَرِّ مَا يَخْرُجُ مِنْهَا، وَمِنْ شَرِّ فِتْنَةِ اللَّيْلِ وَالنَّهَارِ، وَمِنْ شَرِّ طَارِقِ اللَّيْلِ، إِلَّا طَارِقًا يَطْرُقُ بِخَيْرٍ يَا رَحْمَنُ
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the decline of Your blessings, the change of Your protection, the suddenness of Your punishment, and all of Your displeasure. I seek refuge in You from its low and high, and from the evil of what You have created, spread, and brought into being. And from the evil of what descends from the sky, and the evil of what ascends to it. And from the evil of the temptation of wealth, and the evil of the temptation of poverty. And I seek refuge in You from the evil of what submits to You, and from the evil of what You have created on earth, and the evil of what comes forth from it. And from the evil of the temptations of night and day, and from the evil of the night-comer, except for the night-comer who comes with good, O Most Merciful One.
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min zawali ni'matika, wa tahawwuli 'afiyatika, wa faja'ati niqmatika, wa jami'i sakhatika, a'udhu bika min bariha wa barriha, wa min sharri ma khalaqa wa dhara'a wa bara'a, wa min sharri ma yanzilu minas-sama'i, wa min sharri ma ya'ruju fiha, wa min sharri fitnatil-ghina, wa min sharri fitnatil-faqr, wa a'udhu bika min sharri ma aslama ilaika, wa min sharri ma bara'a fil-ardi, wa min sharri ma yakhruju minha, wa min sharri fitnatil-layli wan-nahari, wa min sharri tariqil-layli, illa tariqan yatruqu bikha hayrin ya Rahmanu.
When to Read
This comprehensive dua can be recited anytime, but is particularly beneficial to recite before, during, or after reciting the Quran. It is a general protection dua that encompasses protection from all forms of evil, including the subtle effects of the evil eye, especially when one is engaging in a blessed act like Quran recitation, which can sometimes attract unwanted attention.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction, focusing on the meaning of the words. It is best to recite it with hands raised, similar to making supplication (dua), and then to blow into your hands and wipe over your body. This practice is established from the Sunnah for seeking protection.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua offers extensive protection against various forms of evil, including: - The decline of blessings and well-being. - Sudden calamities and punishments. - All of Allah's displeasure. - The hidden and apparent evils of creation. - Evils descending from the heavens or ascending to them. - The temptations associated with both wealth and poverty. - Evils that arise from the earth or emerge from it. - The trials of day and night. - The evil of any night-comer, unless it is a beneficial one. By reciting this, we are actively seeking Allah's encompassing protection while engaging in acts of worship, ensuring our spiritual endeavors are shielded from harm.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) used to teach his Companions the dua for protection in all circumstances, saying: 'Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min zawali ni'matika, wa tahawwuli 'afiyatika, wa faja'ati niqmatika, wa jami'i sakhatika, a'udhu bika min bariha wa barriha, wa min sharri ma khalaqa wa dhara'a wa bara'a, wa min sharri ma yanzilu minas-sama'i, wa min sharri ma ya'ruju fiha, wa min sharri fitnatil-ghina, wa min sharri fitnatil-faqr, wa a'udhu bika min sharri ma aslama ilaika, wa min sharri ma bara'a fil-ardi, wa min sharri ma yakhruju minha, wa min sharri fitnatil-layli wan-nahari, wa min sharri tariqil-layli, illa tariqan yatruqu bikha hayrin ya Rahmanu.' (O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the decline of Your blessings, the change of Your protection, the suddenness of Your punishment, and all of Your displeasure. I seek refuge in You from its low and high, and from the evil of what You have created, spread, and brought into being. And from the evil of what descends from the sky, and the evil of what ascends to it. And from the evil of the temptation of wealth, and the evil of the temptation of poverty. And I seek refuge in You from the evil of what submits to You, and from the evil of what You have created on earth, and the evil of what comes forth from it. And from the evil of the temptations of night and day, and from the evil of the night-comer, except for the night-comer who comes with good, O Most Merciful One.)