اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ جَارِ السُّوءِ، وَمِنْ زَوْجٍ تُشِيْبُنِي قَبْلَ حَوَادِثِ الزَّمَانِ، وَمِنْ وَلَدٍ يَكُونُ عَلَيَّ رَبًّا، وَمِنْ مَالٍ يَكُونُ عَلَيَّ عَذَابًا، وَمِنْ صَدِيقٍ خَائِنٍ.
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from a bad neighbor, and from a spouse who causes my hair to turn gray before the accidents of time, and from a child who becomes a master over me, and from wealth that becomes a torment for me, and from a treacherous friend.
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min jaris-su'i, wa min zawjin tushibuni qabla hawadithiz-zamani, wa min waladin yakunu 'alayya rabban, wa min malin yakunu 'alayya 'adhaban, wa min sadeeqin kha'inin.
When to Read
Recite this dua when you feel troubled by a neighbor's actions, or generally seeking protection from difficult relationships and challenging circumstances. It's a comprehensive prayer encompassing protection from various forms of hardship that can arise from those closest to us.
How to Read
Raise your hands in supplication as you would for other duas, facing the Qiblah if possible. Recite with sincerity and conviction, focusing on the meaning and asking Allah directly for His protection. It's best recited after obligatory prayers or during the times when duas are more readily answered, such as the last third of the night or between the Adhan and Iqamah.
Virtues & Benefits
This powerful dua offers comprehensive protection. It specifically addresses the distress a bad neighbor can cause, a common source of anxiety for many. It also seeks refuge from other profound life challenges: a spouse who causes undue stress, disobedient children who become a burden, wealth that leads to torment rather than ease, and the betrayal of a friend. By seeking refuge in Allah, we acknowledge His ultimate power to safeguard us from these potential adversities.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him): He used to teach them the prayer, and when he came to (mentioning) a certain thing, he would teach them: 'O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the evil of a bad neighbor, and from a spouse who causes my hair to turn gray before the accidents of time, and from a child who becomes a master over me, and from wealth that becomes a torment for me, and from a treacherous friend.' (Sunan Abi Dawud 1541. Graded Hasan by some scholars.)