اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْفَقْرِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْقِلَّةِ وَالذِّلَّةِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ أَنْ أَظْلِمَ أَوْ أُظْلَمَ، أَوْ أَبْغِيَ أَوْ يُبْغَى عَلَيَّ، أَوْ أَعْتَدِيَ أَوْ يُعْتَدَى عَلَيَّ، أَوْ أَسْأَلَ غَيْرَكَ.
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from poverty, and I seek refuge in You from scarcity and humiliation, and I seek refuge in You from wronging others or being wronged, from transgressing or being transgressed against, from exceeding limits or having limits exceeded upon me, and from asking from other than You.
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-faqr, wa a'udhu bika minal-qillati wadh-dhillah, wa a'udhu bika an azlima aw uzlama, aw abghiya aw yubgha 'alayya, aw a'tadiya aw yu'tada 'alayya, aw as'ala ghayrak.
When to Read
This dua is particularly potent when recited during the blessed hours of Tahajjud (night prayer). The stillness and solitude of the night provide a unique space for sincere reflection and supplication. As you stand before Allah, away from the distractions of the day, you can pour your heart out, seeking His help to detach from excessive worldly desires and focus on what truly matters – your Deen and Akhirah. It's also beneficial to recite this in your daily supplications, especially when you feel worldly concerns overwhelming your heart.
How to Read
Recite this dua with deep sincerity and heartfelt conviction. Focus on the meaning of each phrase, truly feeling the need for Allah's protection. During Tahajjud, it's a beautiful practice to raise your hands in supplication, as was the habit of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Imagine the Prophet ﷺ himself teaching you these words and seeking this protection. Let the tears flow if they come, for they are a sign of a heart humbled before its Creator. Repeat the phrases, especially 'a'udhu bika' (I seek refuge in You), to emphasize your reliance on Allah.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua seeks refuge from several trials that can lead to addiction to worldly affairs. Poverty and scarcity can drive individuals to seek ill-gotten gains or become overly attached to what little they have. Humiliation can make one desperate. The potential for wronging others or being wronged, transgressing or being transgressed against, highlights how worldly ambitions can lead to injustice and conflict. Most importantly, seeking refuge from asking from anyone other than Allah cultivates pure Tawhid (Oneness of Allah) and reliance, preventing attachment to creation for provision or solutions. By reciting this in Tahajjud, you are seeking Allah's help during a time when the veil between the servant and the Lord is thin, making your supplication especially powerful for spiritual purification and detachment.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him): The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) used to supplicate: 'Allahumma inni as'alukal-huda wat-tuqa wal-'afafa wal-ghina.' (O Allah, I ask You for guidance, piety, chastity, and self-sufficiency). And he used to seek refuge in Allah from the evil of pride, saying: 'Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min munkaratil-akhlaq wal-a'mal wal-ahwaa.' (O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the evil of character, deeds, and desires). Another narration mentioned by Abu Dawud states: 'Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-faqr, wa a'udhu bika minal-qillati wadh-dhillah, wa a'udhu bika an azlima aw uzlama, aw abghiya aw yubgha 'alayya, aw a'tadiya aw yu'tada 'alayya, aw as'ala ghayrak.' (O Allah, I seek refuge in You from poverty, and I seek refuge in You from scarcity and humiliation, and I seek refuge in You from wronging others or being wronged, from transgressing or being transgressed against, from exceeding limits or having limits exceeded upon me, and from asking from other than You.)