اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ زَوَالِ نِعْمَتِكَ، وَتَحَوُّلِ عَافِيَتِكَ، وَفُجَاءَةِ نِقْمَتِكَ، وَجَمِيعِ سَخَطِكَ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ هَدْمِ الْحَوَادِثِ، وَفُقْدِ الْبَأْسِ، وَغَايَةِ الْبَلَاءِ، وَشَمَاتَةِ الأَعْدَاءِ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ صَبْرًا فِي الْبَلَاءِ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ شُكْرًا عِنْدَ الرَّخَاءِ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ نَعِيمًا لاَ يَنْفَدُ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ قُرَّةَ عَيْنٍ لاَ تَنْقَطِعُ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ الرِّضَا بَعْدَ الْقَضَاءِ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ عَيْشَ السُّعَدَاءِ، وَالنَّعِيمَ الْمُقِيمَ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ الرِّضَا بِالْقَدَرِ، وَالْعَيْشَ بَعْدَ الْمَوْتِ، وَلَذَّةَ النَّظَرِ إِلَى وَجْهِكَ، وَشَوْقًا إِلَى لِقَائِكَ، فِي غَيْرِ ضَرَّاءَ مُضِرَّةٍ، وَلاَ فِتْنَةٍ مُضِلَّةٍ، اللَّهُمَّ زَيِّنَّا بِزِينَةِ الإِيمَانِ، وَاجْعَلْنَا هُدَاةً مُهْتَدِينَ
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the decline of Your favors, the change of Your protection, the suddenness of Your punishment, and all of Your displeasure. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the destruction of calamities, the loss of strength, the extremity of trials, and the rejoicing of enemies. O Allah, I ask You for patience during trials, and I ask You for gratitude during ease, and I ask You for everlasting bliss, and I ask You for a joy of the eye that never ceases. And I ask You for contentment after the decree, and the life of the prosperous, and everlasting blessings. And I ask You for contentment with destiny, and life after death, and the pleasure of looking at Your Face, and longing to meet You, without hardship causing harm, or misguiding trials. O Allah, adorn us with the adornment of faith, and make us guides who are guided.
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min zawali ni'matik, wa tahawwuli 'afiyatik, wa fuji'ati niqmatik, wa jami'i sakhatik. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min hadmi al-hawadith, wa fuqdi al-ba's, wa ghayati al-bala', wa shamatati al-a'da'. Allahumma inni as'aluka sabran fi al-bala', wa as'aluka shukran 'inda al-rakha', wa as'aluka na'iman la yanfadu, wa as'aluka qurrata 'aynin la tanqati', wa as'aluka al-rida ba'da al-qada', wa as'aluka 'aysh al-su'ada', wa al-na'im al-muqim, wa as'aluka al-rida bil-qadar, wa al-'aysh ba'da al-mawt, wa ladhdhat al-nazar ila Wajhik, wa shawqan ila Liqa'ik, fi ghayri darra'a mudhirratin, wa la fitnatin mudhillatin. Allahumma zayyinna bi-zinati al-iman, waj'alna hudatan muhtadin.
When to Read
This comprehensive dua is suitable for recitation when looking in the mirror and reflecting on the physical signs of aging, such as wrinkles. It serves as a powerful reminder of the transient nature of worldly life, the blessings of Allah, and a plea for His continued mercy and grace as we age.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and contemplation. Focus on the meaning of each phrase, internalizing the pleas for Allah's protection, patience, gratitude, and eternal blessings. It is best recited while looking in the mirror, to connect the physical reflection with the spiritual introspection. Ensure clear pronunciation of the Arabic text.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a profound request for Allah's protection against the loss of His blessings, the deterioration of health, and His displeasure. It also asks for the strength to face life's inevitable trials with patience and gratitude, a key to contentment. The ultimate aspirations are for everlasting bliss, seeing Allah's Face, and longing for His meeting, demonstrating a deep yearning for the Hereafter. It's a holistic prayer for spiritual well-being throughout life's stages.
Source & Authentication
Umm Salamah (may Allah be pleased with her) said: When the Prophet (peace be upon him) would perform the ablution, he would wipe his face with his hands, and when he performed the ablution for the legs, he would wipe them with his hands. Then he would say: 'O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the decline of Your favors, the change of Your protection, the suddenness of Your punishment, and all of Your displeasure. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the destruction of calamities, the loss of strength, the extremity of trials, and the rejoicing of enemies. O Allah, I ask You for patience during trials, and I ask You for gratitude during ease, and I ask You for everlasting bliss, and I ask You for a joy of the eye that never ceases. And I ask You for contentment after the decree, and the life of the prosperous, and everlasting blessings. And I ask You for contentment with destiny, and life after death, and the pleasure of looking at Your Face, and longing to meet You, without hardship causing harm, or misguiding trials. O Allah, adorn us with the adornment of faith, and make us guides who are guided.' (Sunan Abi Dawud 1540, graded Hasan by Al-Albani)