اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ زَوَالِ نِعْمَتِكَ، وَتَحَوُّلِ عَافِيَتِكَ، وَفُجَاءَةِ نِقْمَتِكَ، وَجَمِيعِ سَخَطِكَ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ جَهْدِ الْبَلَاءِ، وَدَرَكِ الشَّقَاءِ، وَسُوءِ الْقَضَاءِ، وَشَمَاتَةِ الأَعْدَاءِ.
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the destruction of Your blessings, the reversal of Your protection, the suddenness of Your punishment, and all that You are displeased with. And I seek refuge in You from the hardships of suffering, the pangs of misery, the evil of divine decree, and the malicious joy of enemies.
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min zawali ni'matik, wa tahawwuli 'afiyatik, wa fuja'ati niqmatik, wa jami'i sakhatik, wa a'udhu bika min jahdil-balaa', wa darakish-shaqaa', wa su'il-qadaa', wa shamatatil-a'daa'.
When to Read
This dua is recommended to be recited in the morning, after Fajr prayer, as part of your Adhkar (remembrance of Allah). It's a powerful invocation to start your day seeking Allah's protection from potential difficulties and His guidance to remain steadfast.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and full concentration. Understand the meaning of each phrase and reflect on your need for Allah's protection and strength. It is best recited standing, sitting, or even when lying down, but always with a present heart.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua in the morning, as taught by our Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, is a means of seeking immense protection from Allah. It covers seeking refuge from the loss of blessings, ill health, unexpected calamities, and His anger. It also guards against the struggles of life, deep sorrow, unfortunate destiny, and the triumph of enemies over us. By internalizing these pleas, we strengthen our resolve to fulfill our promises to Allah, knowing He is our ultimate protector and source of strength.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Prophet (ﷺ) used to say: 'O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the destruction of Your blessings, the reversal of Your protection, the suddenness of Your punishment, and all that You are displeased with. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the hardship of suffering, the pangs of misery, the evil of divine decree, and the malicious joy of enemies.' (Sahih Muslim 2709)