اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ زَوَالِ نِعْمَتِكَ، وَتَحَوُّلِ عَافِيَتِكَ، وَفُجَاءَةِ نِقْمَتِكَ، وَجَمِيعِ سَخَطِكَ. اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْهَا.
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the withdrawal of Your blessings, the reversal of Your protection, the suddenness of Your punishment, and all that displeases You. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from these.
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 minha.
When to Read
This powerful dua is for general protection, but it is particularly relevant when feeling the sting of envy, either towards others or when fearing that one's own blessings might be the target of envy. Recite it regularly, especially in the morning and evening, and whenever you feel the psychological burden of envy weighing upon you.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction, understanding that true protection and peace come only from Allah. Raise your hands as you would when making any other supplication. Focus on the meaning of the words and implore Allah to safeguard you from all forms of loss, misfortune, and His displeasure, which are often exacerbated by the corrosive effects of envy.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a comprehensive plea for divine protection. By seeking refuge in Allah from the 'withdrawal of His blessings' and the 'reversal of His protection,' we are asking Him to preserve the good things He has bestowed upon us – our faith, health, family, sustenance, and reputation. The 'suddenness of His punishment' and 'all that displeases Him' cover a broad spectrum of evils, including the internal turmoil and destructive actions that envy can inspire. Envy, when unchecked, can lead to a loss of inner peace, broken relationships, and even spiritual decline. This supplication helps us to combat these effects by grounding us in our reliance on Allah and seeking His constant guardianship.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to seek refuge in Allah with these words: > اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ زَوَالِ نِعْمَتِكَ، وَتَحَوُّلِ عَافِيَتِكَ، وَفُجَاءَةِ نِقْمَتِكَ، وَجَمِيعِ سَخَطِكَ. > (Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min zawali ni'matik, wa tahawwuli 'afiyatik, wa fuja'ati niqmatik, wa jami'i sakhatik.) Meaning: O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the withdrawal of Your blessings, the reversal of Your protection, the suddenness of Your punishment, and all that displeases You. And he would say: 'I seek refuge in Allah from these.'