اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ زَوَالِ نِعْمَتِكَ، وَتَحَوُّلِ عَافِيَتِكَ، وَفُجْأَةِ نِقْمَتِكَ، وَجَمِيعِ سَخَطِكَ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ جَهْدِ الْبَلَاءِ، وَدَرَكِ الشَّقَاءِ، وَسُوءِ الْقَضَاءِ، وَشَمَاتَةِ الْأَعْدَاءِ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الثَّبَاتَ فِي الْأَمْرِ، وَالْعَزِيمَةَ عَلَى الرُّشْدِ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ شُكْرَ نِعْمَتِكَ، وَحُسْنَ عِبَادَتِكَ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ قَلْبًا سَلِيمًا، وَلِسَانًا صَادِقًا، وَأَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ خَيْرِ مَا تَعْلَمُ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا تَعْلَمُ، وَأَسْتَغْفِرُكَ لِمَا تَعْلَمُ، إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ عَلَّامُ الْغُيُوبِ.
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the passing away of Your favors, and the changing of Your protection, and the suddenness of Your punishment, and all that displeces You. And I seek refuge in You from the hardship of tribulation, and the attainment of misery, and evil decree, and the rejoicing of enemies. O Allah, I ask You for steadfastness in all affairs, and determination in righteousness, and I ask You to make me thankful for Your favors, and good in worshipping You. I ask You for a sound heart and a truthful tongue. And I ask You for the good of that which You know, and I seek refuge in You from the evil of that which You know, and I seek Your forgiveness for what You know; indeed, You are the Knower of the unseen.
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min zawali ni'matika, wa tahawwuli 'afiyatika, wa fuj'ati niqmatika, wa jami'i sakhatika. Wa a'udhu bika min jahdil-bala'i, wa darakish-shaqa'i, wa su'il-qada'i, wa shamatatil-a'da'i. Allahumma inni as'alukal-thabata fil-amr, wal-'azeemata 'alar-rushdi, wa as'aluka shukra ni'matika, wa husna 'ibadatika, wa as'aluka qalban saleeman, wa lisaanan sadiqan. Wa as'aluka min khairi ma ta'lam, wa a'udhu bika min sharri ma ta'lam, wa astaghfiruka lima ta'lam, innaka anta 'allamul-ghuyoob.
When to Read
This comprehensive dua is perfect for recitation in the morning and evening, as part of your daily remembrance of Allah (dhikr). It's particularly beneficial when you feel any inclination towards pride, or when facing challenges that might test your patience and reliance on Allah. Making it a habit ensures you are consistently seeking Allah's protection against internal and external threats to your faith and well-being.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and a humble heart, raising your hands as you would for other supplications. Focus on the meaning of each phrase, truly internalizing the request for Allah's protection and guidance. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us the importance of sincerity and attentiveness when making dua, so let your heart be present as you speak these words.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a profound request for Allah's safeguarding against a wide spectrum of harms. By seeking refuge from the loss of blessings, the change in well-being, sudden retribution, and divine displeasure, we acknowledge our utter dependence on Allah. The petition against hardship, misery, evil fate, and enemies' taunts highlights the need for divine strength and resilience. Crucially, asking for steadfastness, determination, gratitude, good worship, a sound heart, and a truthful tongue addresses the root of spiritual well-being and the protection from inner diseases like arrogance and hypocrisy. It's a holistic plea for spiritual and worldly protection.
Source & Authentication
عَنْ طَارِقٍ الْمُحَارِبِيِّ، قَالَ: قَدِمْنَا عَلَى رَسُولِ اللَّهِ ﷺ وَنَحْنُ نُطَلِّقُ الْمُشْرِكِينَ بِالْجِبَالِ، فَقُلْنَا: يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ، هَلْ لَكَ مِنْ جَيْشٍ تُؤَاجِرُهُمْ؟ فَقَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ﷺ: «إِنَّمَا يُؤَاجِرُ الْمُشْرِكَ بِالْجَبَلِ» فَمَكَثْنَا يَوْمًا وَلَيْلَةً، ثُمَّ أَتَيْنَاهُ، فَقَالَ: «إِنَّ رَبِّي عَلَّمَنِي كَلِمَاتٍ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ كَمَا سَأَلَكَ عَبْدُكَ وَنَبِيُّكَ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ اللَّهُمَّ بِجَمِيعِ مَا أَنْتَ بِهِ عَلَى نَفْسِكَ، اسْتَجِبْ لِي كَمَا اسْتَجَبْتَ لِإِبْرَاهِيمَ، وَارْضَ عَنِّي كَمَا رَضِيتَ عَنْ إِسْحَاقَ» ثُمَّ قَالَ: «اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ زَوَالِ نِعْمَتِكَ، وَتَحَوُّلِ عَافِيَتِكَ، وَفُجْأَةِ نِقْمَتِكَ، وَجَمِيعِ سَخَطِكَ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ جَهْدِ الْبَلَاءِ، وَدَرَكِ الشَّقَاءِ، وَسُوءِ الْقَضَاءِ، وَشَمَاتَةِ الْأَعْدَاءِ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الثَّبَاتَ فِي الْأَمْرِ، وَالْعَزِيمَةَ عَلَى الرُّشْدِ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ شُكْرَ نِعْمَتِكَ، وَحُسْنَ عِبَادَتِكَ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ قَلْبًا سَلِيمًا، وَلِسَانًا صَادِقًا، وَأَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ خَيْرِ مَا تَعْلَمُ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا تَعْلَمُ، وَأَسْتَغْفِرُكَ لِمَا تَعْلَمُ، إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ عَلَّامُ الْغُيُوبِ.»