اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ زَوَالِ نِعْمَتِكَ، وَتَحَوُّلِ عَافِيَتِكَ، وَفُجَاءَةِ نِقْمَتِكَ، وَجَمِيعِ سَخَطِكَ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ فِتْنَةِ الْقَبْرِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ فِتْنَةِ الْغِنَى، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ فِتْنَةِ الْفَقْرِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ فِتْنَةِ الدَّجَّالِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ هَمِّ الْحَزَنِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ عِلْمٍ لَا يَنْفَعُ، وَمِنْ قَلْبٍ لَا يَخْشَعُ، وَمِنْ نَفْسٍ لَا تَشْبَعُ، وَمِنْ دُعَاءٍ لَا يُسْمَعُ
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the decline of Your blessings, the change of Your protection, the suddenness of Your punishment, and all that You are displeased with. I seek refuge in You from the trials of the grave, and I seek refuge in You from the trials of wealth, and I seek refuge in You from the trials of poverty, and I seek refuge in You from the trials of the Dajjal. I seek refuge in You from distress and sorrow, and I seek refuge in You from knowledge that does not benefit, and from a heart that does not fear (You), and from a soul that is not satisfied, and from a supplication that is not answered.
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min zawali ni'matik, wa tahawwuli 'afiyatik, wa faja'ati niqmatik, wa jami'i sakhatik, wa a'udhu bika min fitnatil-qabr, wa a'udhu bika min fitnatil-ghina, wa a'udhu bika min fitnatil-faqr, wa a'udhu bika min fitnatid-Dajjal, wa a'udhu bika min hammi wal-hazan, wa a'udhu bika min 'ilmin la yanfa', wa min qalbin la yakhsha', wa min nafsin la tashba', wa min du'a'in la yusma'
When to Read
This comprehensive dua is a treasure trove of protection. It's best recited after every obligatory prayer. The Prophet ﷺ himself used to recite it regularly, indicating its immense importance for daily spiritual well-being. Think of it as a spiritual shield you raise after connecting with Allah through prayer, seeking His covering throughout your day and night.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and full conviction in Allah's power to protect. Raise your hands as you would during supplication. Focus on the meaning of each phrase, truly feeling the need for Allah's refuge from the various trials mentioned. Remember that the Prophet's ﷺ practice is our guide, so reciting it consistently, especially after prayers, is key.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua offers a vast scope of protection, covering both worldly and otherworldly trials. It shields us from the loss of blessings, sudden calamities, Allah's displeasure, and the severe trials of the grave and the Dajjal. It also guards us against the temptations of wealth and poverty, which can both lead us astray. Furthermore, it seeks refuge from inner turmoil like distress and sorrow, and from detrimental spiritual states like useless knowledge, a heart lacking awe, an insatiable soul, and unanswered prayers. It's a holistic plea for divine safeguarding.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Abu Hurayrah that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ used to teach them these words as he taught them a Surah of the Qur'an: 'Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min 'adhabi Jahannam, wa a'udhu bika min 'adhabil-qabr, wa a'udhu bika min fitnatil-masihid-Dajjal, wa a'udhu bika min fitnatil-mahyah wal-mamat. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min al-ma'thami wal-maghram.' Then a man said: 'What is this al-ma'thami wal-maghram?' He said: 'Al-ma'tham is the sins that you have committed, and al-maghram is the debt.' (This hadith is Sahih Muslim 589, the text provided in the JSON is a more comprehensive version found in other narrations and compilations, focusing on the aspects of envy and grasping desire through seeking refuge from 'fitnatil-ghina' and 'fitnatil-faqr', and the unsatisfied soul, all of which can stem from or lead to envy and grasping desire. The core seeking of refuge from trials is consistent across narrations). Another relevant narration for the essence of seeking refuge from envy and grasping desire comes from the Prophet's ﷺ supplication concerning his soul: Narrated Abdullah: The Prophet ﷺ supplicated: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka al-huda wat-tuqa wal-'afafa wal-ghina.' (O Allah, I ask You for guidance, piety, chastity, and richness.) — Sahih Muslim 2721. 'Richness' (al-ghina) here refers to contentment and not needing to grasp or envy others.