اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ زَوَالِ نِعْمَتِكَ، وَتَحَوُّلِ عَافِيَتِكَ، وَفَجْأَةِ نِقْمَتِكَ، وَجَمِيعِ سَخَطِكَ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ مُنْكَرَاتِ الأَخْلاَقِ وَالأَعْمَالِ وَالأَهْوَاءِ
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the discontinuation of Your favors, the change of Your protection, the suddenness of Your punishment, and all that displeases You. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the evil of morals, deeds, and desires.
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min zawali ni'matik, wa tahawwuli 'afiyatik, wa fu'jati niqmatik, wa jami'i sukhitik. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min munkaratil-akhlaqi wal-a'mali wal-ahwa'.
When to Read
This is a powerful comprehensive dua the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would recite. It's excellent to make it a part of your daily supplications, especially after prayers, or when you feel a tendency towards arrogance, self-admiration, or being overly pleased with yourself. Recite it anytime you wish to purify your intentions and seek Allah's protection from negative character traits.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and heartfelt conviction. Imagine each word flowing from your heart, seeking Allah's divine protection. Understand the meaning of each phrase and reflect on how you can actively work towards embodying these positive qualities. Making this a consistent habit after your obligatory prayers is a beautiful way to internalize its message.
Virtues & Benefits
Seeking refuge in Allah from the loss of blessings, ill fortune, and His displeasure directly combats arrogance. By asking protection from evil morals, deeds, and desires, we are actively seeking Allah's help to cultivate humility and selflessness. This dua is a shield against pride, which is a root cause of many sins. It reminds us that all good comes from Allah, and we are always in need of His continuous grace and protection. The Prophet's ﷺ practice of this dua highlights its importance for spiritual well-being and maintaining good character.
Source & Authentication
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ used to seek refuge in Allah from the evils of the world and the hereafter. He would say: 'O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the abolition of Your blessings, the change of Your protection, the suddenness of Your vengeance, and all that You are displeased with. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from whatever is hidden and whatever is apparent.' Then he would say: 'O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the decline of Your favors, the transformation of Your protection, the suddenness of Your retribution, and all Your satisfaction. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from evil morals, evil deeds, and evil desires.'