اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ زَوَالِ نِعْمَتِكَ، وَتَحَوُّلِ عَافِيَتِكَ، وَفَجْأَةِ نِقْمَتِكَ، وَجَمِيعِ سَخَطِكَ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ فِتْنَةِ الأَحْبَابِ، وَفِتْنَةِ الأَعْدَاءِ، وَمِنْ شَرِّ مَا يَخْرُجُ مِنَ الأَرْضِ، وَمِنْ شَرِّ مَا بَنَى، وَمِنْ شَرِّ مَا سَطَرَ، وَمِنْ شَرِّ مَا سَمِعَ، وَمِنْ شَرِّ مَا نَظَرَ، وَمِنْ شَرِّ مَا بَطَنَ، وَمِنْ شَرِّ مَا ظَهَرَ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ فِتْنَةِ الدَّجَّالِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ فِتْنَةِ الْقَبْرِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ فِتْنَةِ الْمَمَاتِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ فِتْنَةِ الْحَيَاةِ وَالْمَمَاتِ.
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the decline of Your blessings, the change of Your protection, the suddenness of Your vengeance, and all of Your displeasure. I seek refuge in You from the trials of loved ones and the trials of enemies. And I seek refuge in You from the evil of what emerges from the earth, and from the evil of what is built, and from the evil of what is written, and from the evil of what is heard, and from the evil of what is seen, and from the evil of what is hidden, and from the evil of what is apparent. And I seek refuge in You from the trial of the Dajjal, and I seek refuge in You from the trial of the grave, and I seek refuge in You from the trial of death, and I seek refuge in You from the trial of life and death.
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min zawali ni'matik, wa tahawwuli 'afiyatik, wa faj'ati niqmatik, wa jami'i sakhatik. Wa a'udhu bika min fitnatil-ahbab, wa fitnatil-a'da', wa min sharri ma yakhruju minal-ard, wa min sharri ma bana, wa min sharri ma satara, wa min sharri ma sami'a, wa min sharri ma nazara, wa min sharri ma batana, wa min sharri ma zhahara. Wa a'udhu bika min fitnatid-Dajjal, wa a'udhu bika min fitnatil-qabr, wa a'udhu bika min fitnatil-mawat, wa a'udhu bika min fitnatil-hayati wal-mawat.
When to Read
This comprehensive dua is a shield against many forms of evil and trial, including the subtle dangers of deception. It's particularly relevant when encountering persuasive but potentially misleading arguments, or when feeling vulnerable to external influences. Reciting it regularly, especially after Salah or in the morning and evening, helps fortify the heart and mind against all forms of spiritual and worldly harm.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and full conviction. Raise your hands as you do when making dua. Focus on the meaning of each phrase, truly seeking Allah's protection. Ensure you are in a state of purity if possible, though sincerity is the key.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses a profound seeking of refuge in Allah from a wide spectrum of potential harms. The specific mention of seeking refuge from 'the evil of what is written' (min sharri ma satara) can be understood to include the spread of falsehoods through written word or eloquent speech designed to mislead. By reciting this, one invokes Allah's protection against becoming a victim of misguidance, whether it comes from persuasive speakers, cunning writers, or deceptive ideologies. It is a holistic supplication for safeguarding one's faith, intellect, and well-being.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to seek refuge in Allah with these words: 'O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the decline of Your blessings, the change of Your protection, the suddenness of Your vengeance, and all of Your displeasure. I seek refuge in You from the trials of loved ones and the trials of enemies. And I seek refuge in You from the evil of what emerges from the earth, and from the evil of what is built, and from the evil of what is written, and from the evil of what is heard, and from the evil of what is seen, and from the evil of what is hidden, and from the evil of what is apparent. And I seek refuge in You from the trial of the Dajjal, and I seek refuge in You from the trial of the grave, and I seek refuge in You from the trial of death, and I seek refuge in You from the trial of life and death.'