اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ زَوَالِ نِعْمَتِكَ، وَتَحَوُّلِ عَافِيَتِكَ، وَفُجَاءَةِ نِقْمَتِكَ، وَجَمِيعِ سَخَطِكَ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ مُوجِبَاتِ رَحْمَتِكَ، وَعَزَائِمِ مَغْفِرَتِكَ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا نَطَقَ بِهِ اللَّيْلُ وَالنَّهَارُ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ كُلِّ طَارِقٍ إِلَّا طَارِقًا يَطْرُقُ بِخَيْرٍ يَا رَحْمَـنُ.
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the cessation of Your blessings, and the change of Your protection, and the suddenness of Your vengeance, and all of Your displeasure. And I seek refuge in You from the causes that bring Your mercy and the resolutions of Your forgiveness. And I seek refuge in You from the evil of what the night and day have brought forth, and I seek refuge in You from every nighttime visitor, except for a nighttime visitor who comes with good, O Most Merciful.
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min zawali ni'matik, wa tahawwuli 'afiyatik, wa fuji'ati niqmatik, wa jami'i sakhatik. Wa a'udhu bika min mujibati rahmatik, wa 'aza'imi maghfiratik. Wa a'udhu bika min sharri ma nathaqa bihi al-laylu wa an-nahar, wa a'udhu bika min kulli tariqin illa tariqan yatruqu bikhairin ya Rahman.
When to Read
Recite this dua whenever you feel overwhelmed by the fear of shame, public scrutiny, or the potential for humiliation, especially if you are facing a situation where you might be perceived to have erred. It's particularly potent before entering a challenging conversation, addressing a group, or when anticipating difficult news.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere conviction, focusing on the meaning of each phrase. Raise your hands as you would in other supplications, and direct your plea to Allah alone. Visualize His protection encompassing you as you speak the words. Repeating it multiple times can strengthen your resolve.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua asks Allah for protection against the loss of blessings, the reversal of well-being, and His wrath. By seeking refuge in Allah from all evils that night and day can bring, including sudden misfortunes and the consequences of our actions, we are bolstering our spiritual resilience. It addresses the fear of public humiliation by asking for protection from all general evils, which implicitly includes shame and disgrace, allowing us to face difficult situations with a calmer heart, trusting in Allah's ultimate plan and protection.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to say: 'Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min zawali ni'matik, wa tahawwuli 'afiyatik, wa fuji'ati niqmatik, wa jami'i sakhatik. Wa a'udhu bika min mujibati rahmatik, wa 'aza'imi maghfiratik. Wa a'udhu bika min sharri ma nathaqa bihi al-laylu wa an-nahar, wa a'udhu bika min kulli tariqin illa tariqan yatruqu bikhairin ya Rahman.' Translation: 'O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the cessation of Your blessings, and the change of Your protection, and the suddenness of Your vengeance, and all of Your displeasure. And I seek refuge in You from the causes that bring Your mercy and the resolutions of Your forgiveness. And I seek refuge in You from the evil of what the night and day have brought forth, and I seek refuge in You from every nighttime visitor, except for a nighttime visitor who comes with good, O Most Merciful.'