اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ زَوَالِ نِعْمَتِكَ، وَتَحَوُّلِ عَافِيَتِكَ، وَفُجَاءَةِ نِقْمَتِكَ، وَجَمِيعِ سَخَطِكَ
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the cessation of Your blessings, the reversal of Your well-being, the suddenness of Your wrath, and all that displeases You.
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min zawali ni'matik, wa tahawwuli 'afiyatik, wa faja'ati niqmatik, wa jami'i sakhatek
When to Read
This powerful dua is recommended to be recited in the morning, after waking up and before starting the day's activities. It's a beautiful way to orient your heart and mind towards Allah from the very beginning of your day, acknowledging your dependence on Him and seeking His protection against unforeseen misfortunes.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and full presence of heart. Understand the meaning of each phrase and reflect on your reliance on Allah for all aspects of your life. Raising your hands slightly during the recitation can be a gesture of supplication, though it's not a strict requirement for this specific dua.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua is a profound act of acknowledging Allah's sovereignty over all blessings and His power to alter circumstances. It’s a way to proactively shield yourself from the loss of good things, the decline of health or well-being, and the consequences of divine displeasure. It fosters a mindset of gratitude and constant awareness of Allah's favor, which is a cornerstone of a fulfilling spiritual life.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to say when morning came: 'O Allah, by You we enter the morning, and by You we enter the evening. By You we live, and by You we die, and to You we shall return.' And when evening came, he would say: 'O Allah, by You we enter the morning, and by You we enter the evening. By You we live, and by You we die, and to You we shall return.' This hadith is often paired with another dua for the morning which includes seeking refuge in Allah from specific evils. Another narration in Sahih Muslim (2708) states: 'When the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) started his day, he would say: O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the loss of Your blessings, the reversal of Your well-being, the suddenness of Your wrath, and all that angers You. When he started his evening, he would say the same.'