اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْكِبْرِ وَالْحَسَدِ وَالشَّهَوَاتِ وَالْغَفْلَةِ وَالذُّلِّ وَالْمَسْكَنَةِ وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الشَّقَاءِ وَالدَّيْنِ وَالْفَقْرِ وَالْهَوَانِ وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْكِبْرِ وَالْحَسَدِ وَالشَّهَوَاتِ وَالْغَفْلَةِ وَالذُّلِّ وَالْمَسْكَنَةِ وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الشَّقَاءِ وَالدَّيْنِ وَالْفَقْرِ وَالْهَوَانِ
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from arrogance, envy, desires, heedlessness, humiliation, and poverty. And I seek refuge in You from misery, debt, poverty, and disgrace. And I seek refuge in You from arrogance, envy, desires, heedlessness, humiliation, and poverty. And I seek refuge in You from misery, debt, poverty, and disgrace.
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-kibri wal-hasadi wash-shahawati wal-ghafalati wadh-dhulli wal-maskanati, wa a'udhu bika minash-shaqaa'i wad-dayni wal-faqaari wal-hawani. Wa a'udhu bika minal-kibri wal-hasadi wash-shahawati wal-ghafalati wadh-dhulli wal-maskanati, wa a'udhu bika minash-shaqaa'i wad-dayni wal-faqaari wal-hawani.
When to Read
This is a comprehensive supplication that can be recited at any time, but it's particularly beneficial to make it a habit during your daily prayers, especially after the obligatory prayers, or during the times when dua is more likely to be answered, such as the last third of the night or between the Adhan and Iqamah. It's a powerful plea to safeguard yourself from deeply destructive character traits that can hinder spiritual growth.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction, truly feeling the need for Allah's protection. Focus on the meaning of each phrase, understanding the gravity of seeking refuge from such negative qualities. It is recommended to raise your hands slightly while making this supplication, as is the Sunnah for seeking refuge. Reflecting on the potential harm of pride and stubbornness in your life can deepen your resolve and the sincerity of your plea.
Virtues & Benefits
This profound dua safeguards the believer from the destructive traits of arrogance (kibr) and stubbornness, which are not only spiritually detrimental but also lead to the rejection of truth and disrespect towards others. By seeking refuge from pride, one opens their heart to humility, learning, and accepting guidance. Asking for protection from envy ensures a peaceful heart free from the desire for others' misfortunes. This dua also shields against desires that lead astray, heedlessness of Allah's remembrance, the humiliation of being dependent on creation, and the poverty that can afflict one's spiritual state. Ultimately, it is a prayer for overall well-being, both worldly and in the Hereafter.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to say: 'Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-kibri wal-hasadi wal-shahawati wal-ghafalati wadh-dhulli wal-maskanati, wa a'udhu bika minash-shaqaa'i wad-dayni wal-faqaari wal-hawani.' (Translation: O Allah, I seek refuge in You from arrogance, envy, desires, heedlessness, humiliation, and poverty. And I seek refuge in You from misery, debt, poverty, and disgrace.)