اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ زَوَالِ نِعْمَتِكَ، وَتَحَوُّلِ عَافِيَتِكَ، وَفُجْأَةِ نِقْمَتِكَ، وَجَمِيعِ سَخَطِكَ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ هَدْمٍ، وَهَدْمٍ، وَهَدْمٍ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ هَـزَمٍ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ هَـزَمٍ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ هَـزَمٍ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ غَلَبَةِ الدَّيْنِ، وَغَلَبَةِ الْعَدُوِّ، وَشَمَاتَةِ الأَعْدَاءِ.
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the passing of Your favors, and the change of Your protection, and the suddenness of Your punishment, and all that displeases You. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from destruction, and destruction, and destruction. And I seek refuge in You from being overcome, and I seek refuge in You from being overcome, and I seek refuge in You from being overcome. And I seek refuge in You from the burden of debt, and the victory of the enemy, and the rejoicing of enemies.
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 min hadm, wa hadm, wa hadm. Wa a'udhu bika min hazm, wa a'udhu bika min hazm, wa a'udhu bika min hazm. Wa a'udhu bika min ghalabatid-dayni, wa ghalabatil-'aduwwi, wa shamatatil-a'da'.
When to Read
Recite this dua when you feel overwhelmed by the prospect of a difficult departure, whether it's leaving a familiar place, ending a relationship, or facing a significant life transition. It's particularly beneficial when anxiety about the unknown and the potential negative outcomes weighs heavily on your heart.
How to Read
Make this dua with sincerity and conviction, raising your hands as the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us is a sign of supplication. Imagine the specific fears and difficulties you are facing, and pour your heart out to Allah. Reflect on the meaning of each phrase, understanding that true refuge is only with Allah. Repeating the phrases for 'destruction' and 'being overcome' emphasizes the gravity of seeking protection from such dire circumstances.
Virtues & Benefits
This powerful dua encapsulates comprehensive seeking of refuge in Allah from many hardships. By reciting it, you are actively engaging in a sunnah practice that seeks protection from the loss of blessings, the reversal of well-being, and sudden divine displeasure – all of which can accompany difficult departures. It also seeks protection from overwhelming debt and the triumph of enemies, both literal and figurative, which can be sources of great distress during times of change. It instills a sense of reliance on Allah and strengthens the heart's resolve, transforming fear into trust.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated that Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to seek refuge in Allah from the hardship of life and death, and from falling into evil, and from being overcome by the enemy, and from the evil fate. He used to say: '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 min hadm, wa hadm, wa hadm. Wa a'udhu bika min hazm, wa a'udhu bika min hazm, wa a'udhu bika min hazm. Wa a'udhu bika min ghalabatid-dayni, wa ghalabatil-'aduwwi, wa shamatatil-a'da'.