اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ زَوَالِ نِعْمَتِكَ، وَتَحَوُّلِ عَافِيَتِكَ، وَفُجْأَةِ نِقْمَتِكَ، وَجَمِيعِ سَخَطِكَ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ الْهَمِّ وَالْحَزَنِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ الْعَجْزِ وَالْكَسَلِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ الْجُبْنِ وَالْبُخْلِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ غَلَبَةِ الدَّيْنِ وَقَهْرِ الرِّجَالِ.
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the disappearance of Your blessings, the reversal of the well-being You have granted, the suddenness of Your punishment, and all that You are displeased with. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from worry and grief, from incapacity and laziness, from cowardice and stinginess, and from being overwhelmed by debt and overpowered by men.
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min zawali ni'matik, wa tahawwuli 'afiyatik, wa fuj'ati niqmatik, wa jami'i sakhatik. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-hammi wal-hazani, wa a'udhu bika minal-'ajzi wal-kasali, wa a'udhu bika minal-jubni wal-bukhl, wa a'udhu bika min ghalabad-dayni wa qahrir-rijal.
When to Read
This comprehensive dua is perfect for reciting in the morning and evening, as the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would do. It's especially relevant when you feel overwhelmed by the deluge of information, uncertain of its veracity, or concerned about its potential to mislead you or others. Recite it when you feel anxiety creeping in about the state of affairs, the spread of falsehoods, or the manipulative narratives surrounding us.
How to Read
As with all duas, sincerity and conviction are key. Raise your hands (if possible and appropriate for the context) and recite with a clear heart, focusing on the meaning of each phrase. Understand that you are appealing to the One who controls all affairs and has the power to protect you from all harm, seen and unseen. Believe in the power of Allah's protection, which is comprehensive and absolute.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a shield against various forms of distress and negative influences. By seeking refuge in Allah from the loss of blessings and well-being, we acknowledge our dependence on Him. The specific mention of seeking protection from worry, grief, incapacity, laziness, cowardice, and stinginess encompasses a broad spectrum of personal weaknesses that can make one vulnerable. In the context of misinformation, it helps fortify the mind and heart against the anxiety and confusion that fake news can sow. It also protects against being intellectually overpowered or misled by deceptive arguments or individuals. This dua strengthens our reliance on Allah and builds resilience against psychological and intellectual manipulation.
Source & Authentication
حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ يَحْيَى، وَأَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، وَأَبُو كُرَيْبٍ - وَاللَّفْظُ لِأَبِي كُرَيْبٍ - قَالُوا: حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو مُعَاوِيَةَ، عَنْ هِشَامِ بْنِ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ سُعَيْرِ بْنِ إِسْحَاقَ، عَنْ أَبِي الْحُسَيْنِ مَوْلَى ثَقِيفٍ، عَنْ أَبِي بَكْرَةَ، قَالَ: قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ: «دَعَوَاتُ الْكُرُبِ: اللَّهُمَّ رَحْمَتَكَ أَرْجُو، فَلَا تَكِلْنِي إِلَى نَفْسِي طَرْفَةَ عَيْنٍ، وَأَصْلِحْ لِي شَأْنِي كُلَّهُ، لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ». وَحَدَّثَنَا أَبُو سَعِيدٍ الْأَشَجُّ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو خَالِدٍ الْأَحْمَرُ، عَنْ هِشَامِ بْنِ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ سُعَيْرِ بْنِ إِسْحَاقَ، عَنْ أَبِي الْحُسَيْنِ، عَنْ أَبِي بَكْرَةَ، قَالَ: قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ: «اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ زَوَالِ نِعْمَتِكَ، وَتَحَوُّلِ عَافِيَتِكَ، وَفُجْأَةِ نِقْمَتِكَ، وَجَمِيعِ سَخَطِكَ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ الْهَمِّ وَالْحَزَنِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ الْعَجْزِ وَالْكَسَلِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ الْجُبْنِ وَالْبُخْلِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ غَلَبَةِ الدَّيْنِ وَقَهْرِ الرِّجَالِ». وَقَالَ: «سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ الْعَظِيمِ، وَبِحَمْدِهِ».