اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ زَوَالِ نِعْمَتِكَ، وَتَحَوُّلِ عَافِيَتِكَ، وَفُجَاءَةِ نِقْمَتِكَ، وَجَمِيعِ سَخَطِكَ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ جَهْدِ الْبَلَاءِ، وَدَرَكِ الشَّقَاءِ، وَسُوءِ الْقَضَاءِ، وَشَمَاتَةِ الْأَعْدَاءِ.
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the demise of Your blessings, and the changing of Your protection, and the suddenness of Your vengeance, and all of Your displeasure. And I seek refuge in You from the hardship of affliction, and the attainment of misery, and the evil of divine decree, and the rejoicing of enemies.
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min zawali ni'matik, wa tahawwuli 'afiyatik, wa faja'ati niqmatik, wa jami'i sakhatik. Wa a'udhu bika min jahdil-bala', wa darakish-shaqa', wa su'il-qada', wa shamatatil-a'da'.
When to Read
Recite this powerful dua in the morning and evening. It's especially pertinent when you feel a sense of unease about your standing, when you're facing trials, or when you fear that your efforts might go unnoticed or unappreciated by others. It also serves as a constant reminder to anchor our worth in Allah's sight, not the fleeting approval of creation.
How to Read
Recite with sincerity and conviction, raising your hands as you make the supplication. Focus on the meaning of each phrase, internalizing the reliance on Allah for protection against all forms of hardship and His displeasure. Imagine Allah's boundless mercy and power encompassing you.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive supplication protects you from the loss of divine favors, the reversal of well-being, and the sudden onset of punishment. It seeks refuge from severe trials, lasting misery, ill fate, and the malicious joy of adversaries, which can include the sting of being forgotten or having one's contributions overlooked. By reciting this, you are entrusting your situation to the One who truly sees and values your existence, regardless of human perception.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abdullah ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with them both): Abdullah ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with them both) said: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ used to supplicate with these words: 'Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min zawali ni'matik, wa tahawwuli 'afiyatik, wa faja'ati niqmatik, wa jami'i sakhatik. Wa a'udhu bika min jahdil-bala', wa darakish-shaqa', wa su'il-qada', wa shamatatil-a'da'.' (O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the demise of Your blessings, and the changing of Your protection, and the suddenness of Your vengeance, and all of Your displeasure. And I seek refuge in You from the hardship of affliction, and the attainment of misery, and the evil of divine decree, and the rejoicing of enemies.)