Dua & Sunnah

The Prophet's ﷺ Dua for Seeking Refuge from the Trials of the Heart

Prophetic Duas
Sahih HadithSahih Muslim 900

اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ زَوَالِ نِعْمَتِكَ، وَتَحَوُّلِ عَافِيَتِكَ، وَفَجْأَةِ نِقْمَتِكَ، وَجَمِيعِ سَخَطِكَ

O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the disappearance of Your blessings, the turning of Your protection, 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 profound dua is an essential part of our supplications, especially when we feel our faith is being tested or when we worry about losing the guidance and blessings Allah has bestowed upon us. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would often seek refuge with Allah in the morning and evening, a practice we can emulate to safeguard our hearts and our connection with our Creator.

How to Read

Recite this dua with sincerity and a humble heart, contemplating the meaning of each phrase. Raise your hands in supplication as the Prophet ﷺ would do. It is best to recite it after the obligatory prayers or during the times of remembrance (dhikr) in the morning and evening.

Virtues & Benefits

Seeking refuge in Allah from these specific trials is a way to acknowledge our own weakness and dependence on Him. By reciting this dua, we are proactively asking Allah to protect our hearts from wavering, our bodies from ill health, and our lives from His displeasure. It fosters a constant state of awareness of Allah's power and mercy, strengthening our reliance on Him alone.

Source & Authentication

Narrated Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him): The Messenger of Allah ﷺ used to supplicate: 'O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the disappearance of Your blessings, the turning of Your protection, the suddenness of Your wrath, and all that displeases You.' (Sahih Muslim 900)
Sahih HadithSahih Muslim 900
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