اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ زَوَالِ نِعْمَتِكَ، وَتَحَوُّلِ عَافِيَتِكَ، وَفُجَاءَةِ نِقْمَتِكَ، وَجَمِيعِ سَخَطِكَ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ أَنْ أُشْرِكَ بِكَ شَيْئًا وَأَنَا أَعْلَمُ، وَأَسْتَغْفِرُكَ لِمَا لَا أَعْلَمُ
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the disappearance of Your blessings, and from the change of Your protection, and from the sudden vengeance of Your punishment, and from all that You are displeased with. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from associating anything with You knowingly, and I seek Your forgiveness for what I know not.
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min zawali ni'matik, wa tahawwuli 'afiyatik, wa faja'ati niqmatik, wa jami'i sakhatek. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika an ushrika bika shay'an wa ana a'lam, wa astaghfiruka lima la a'lam.
When to Read
This dua is profoundly beneficial when one feels the stirrings of pride in their heart, or when contemplating past achievements and fearing that they might lead to arrogance. It's a powerful invocation for protection against the subtle, yet destructive, nature of pride. Recite it regularly as a form of spiritual hygiene, particularly after moments of success or when surrounded by praise.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a humble heart. Understand that arrogance is a veil between us and Allah. Raise your hands as the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ did when making supplication, and turn your heart towards your Creator, acknowledging His sovereignty and your dependence on Him. The repetition of 'Allahumma inni a'udhu bika' ('O Allah, I seek refuge in You') emphasizes your sincere plea for divine protection against these spiritual diseases.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua seeks refuge from the loss of blessings, decline in well-being, sudden punishment, and Allah's displeasure – all of which can be consequences of arrogance. It directly addresses the gravest spiritual sin, shirk (associating partners with Allah), which pride can easily lead to. By seeking forgiveness for what we don't know, it covers all bases, ensuring we are not blindsided by hidden flaws. It's a cornerstone for maintaining spiritual purity and a humble outlook.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to say: "Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min zawali ni'matik, wa tahawwuli 'afiyatik, wa faja'ati niqmatik, wa jami'i sakhatek. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika an ushrika bika shay'an wa ana a'lam, wa astaghfiruka lima la a'lam." (Sahih Muslim 2724)