اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ زَوَالِ نِعْمَتِكَ، وَتَحَوُّلِ عَافِيَتِكَ، وَفَجْأَةِ نِقْمَتِكَ، وَجَمِيعِ سَخَطِكَ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْهَمِّ وَالْحَزَنِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْعَجْزِ وَالْكَسَلِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْجُبْنِ وَالْبُخْلِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ غَلَبَةِ الدَّيْنِ وَقَهْرِ الرِّجَالِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْفِتَنِ مَا ظَهَرَ مِنْهَا وَمَا بَطَنَ، وَمِنْ مُضِلاتِ الْفِتَنِ، وَمِنْ سُوءِ الْقَضَاءِ، وَمِنْ دَرَكِ الشَّقَاءِ، وَمِنْ شَمَاتَةِ الأعْدَاءِ، وَمِنْ عِلْمٍ لا يَنْفَعُ، وَمِنْ قَلْبٍ لا يَخْشَعُ، وَمِنْ دُعَاءٍ لا يُسْمَعُ، وَمِنْ نَفْسٍ لا تَشْبَعُ، وَمِنْ رِزْقٍ لا يَنْفَعُ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ زَوَالِ نِعْمَتِكَ، وَتَحَوُّلِ عَافِيَتِكَ، وَفَجْأَةِ نِقْمَتِكَ، وَجَمِيعِ سَخَطِكَ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ مُنْكَرَاتِ الأَخْلاقِ وَالأَعْمَالِ وَالأَهْوَاءِ.
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the disappearance of Your blessings, the reversal of the wellness You granted, the suddenness of Your punishment, and all that You are displeased with. I seek refuge in You from distress and sorrow. I seek refuge in You from helplessness and laziness. I seek refuge in You from cowardice and stinginess. I seek refuge in You from being overwhelmed by debt and overcome by men. I seek refuge in You from the trials that have appeared and those that are hidden, and from the misleading trials. And I seek refuge in You from evil decrees, and from the depths of misery, and from the rejoicing of the enemies. And I seek refuge in You from knowledge that does not benefit. And from a heart that does not feel humble. And from a supplication that is not answered. And from a soul that is not satisfied. And from provision that does not benefit. And I seek refuge in You from the disappearance of Your blessings, the reversal of the wellness You granted, the suddenness of Your punishment, and all that You are displeased with. And I seek refuge in You from the evil of character, deeds, and desires.
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min zawali ni'matik, wa tahawwuli 'afiyatik, wa fu'jati niqmatik, wa jami'i sakhatik. Wa a'udhu bika minal-hammi wal-hazan. Wa a'udhu bika minal-'ajzi wal-kasal. Wa a'udhu bika minal-jubni wal-bukhl. Wa a'udhu bika min ghalabatid-dayni wa qahrir-rijal. Wa a'udhu bika minal-fitani ma dhahara minha wa ma batan, wa min mudillatil-fitan, wa min su'il-qada'i, wa min darakish-shaqa'i, wa min shamatatil-a'da'i, wa min 'ilmin la yanfa'. Wa min qalbin la yakhsha'. Wa min du'a'in la yusma'. Wa min nafsin la tashba'. Wa min rizqin la yanfa'. Wa a'udhu bika min zawali ni'matik, wa tahawwuli 'afiyatik, wa fu'jati niqmatik, wa jami'i sakhatik. Wa a'udhu bika min munkaratil-akhlaqi wal-a'mali wal-ahwa'.
When to Read
This is a comprehensive dua that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would often recite in his daily prayers, particularly after the Tashahhud and before the Taslim (the final salutations). It's particularly poignant to remember this dua when we feel uncertain about the path ahead, or when we encounter differing opinions and guidance that might lead us astray.
How to Read
This dua should be recited with sincerity and a deep understanding of its meaning. The Prophet ﷺ taught us to raise our hands during the supplication, which is a sign of earnest seeking. It's recommended to recite it after the Tashahhud, just before concluding the prayer. Imagine yourself seeking protection directly from Allah, acknowledging His power to shield you from all forms of misguidance, whether external or internal.
Virtues & Benefits
This powerful supplication encapsulates the Prophet's ﷺ profound reliance on Allah for protection against various forms of harm and misguidance. By seeking refuge in Allah from 'misleading trials' (mudillatil-fitan) and 'knowledge that does not benefit' ('ilmin la yanfa'), we are actively guarding ourselves against the dangers of flawed interpretations, deceptive teachings, and intellectual arrogance that can steer us away from the truth. It's a shield against falling prey to those who might present falsehood as truth, a crucial protection in times when discerning right from wrong can be challenging.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to supplicate: 'Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min zawali ni'matik, wa tahawwuli 'afiyatik, wa fu'jati niqmatik, wa jami'i sakhatik. Wa a'udhu bika minal-hammi wal-hazan. Wa a'udhu bika minal-'ajzi wal-kasal. Wa a'udhu bika minal-jubni wal-bukhl. Wa a'udhu bika min ghalabatid-dayni wa qahrir-rijal. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min zawali ni'matik, wa tahawwuli 'afiyatik, wa fu'jati niqmatik, wa jami'i sakhatik. Wa a'udhu bika minal-hammi wal-hazan. Wa a'udhu bika minal-'ajzi wal-kasal. Wa a'udhu bika minal-jubni wal-bukhl. Wa a'udhu bika min ghalabatid-dayni wa qahrir-rijal. Wa a'udhu bika min fitani ma dhahara minha wa ma batan, wa min mudillatil-fitan, wa min su'il-qada'i, wa min darakish-shaqa'i, wa min shamatatil-a'da'i, wa min 'ilmin la yanfa', wa min qalbin la yakhsha', wa min du'a'in la yusma', wa min nafsin la tashba', wa min rizqin la yanfa'. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min zawali ni'matik, wa tahawwuli 'afiyatik, wa fu'jati niqmatik, wa jami'i sakhatik. Wa a'udhu bika min al-hammi wal-hazan. Wa a'udhu bika minal-'ajzi wal-kasal. Wa a'udhu bika minal-jubni wal-bukhl. Wa a'udhu bika min ghalabatid-dayni wa qahrir-rijal. Wa a'udhu bika min fitani ma dhahara minha wa ma batan, wa min mudillatil-fitan, wa min su'il-qada'i, wa min darakish-shaqa'i, wa min shamatatil-a'da'i, wa min 'ilmin la yanfa', wa min qalbin la yakhsha', wa min du'a'in la yusma', wa min nafsin la tashba', wa min rizqin la yanfa'. Wa a'udhu bika min munkaratil-akhlaqi wal-a'mali wal-ahwa'.