اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ زَيْغِ الْقَلْبِ وَسُوءِ الْعَمَلِ وَالشَّهَوَاتِ الْمُضِلَّةِ وَالْأَهْوَاءِ الْمُتَّبَعَةِ وَالْأَمَانَاتِ الْمُخْتَلَسَةِ وَالْأُمُورِ الْمُشْتَبِهَةِ وَالْحَلَالِ الَّذِي لَا يُعْقَلُ وَالْحَرَامِ الَّذِي لَا يُتْرَكُ وَالشَّرِّ الَّذِي لَا يُنْكَرُ وَسُوءِ الْأَخْلَاقِ وَالْأَعْمَالِ وَالْأَهْوَاءِ وَالْأَمْرَاضِ
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the crookedness of the heart, evil deeds, misleading desires, followed inclinations, misappropriated trusts, dubious matters, lawful things that are not comprehended, unlawful things that are not abandoned, evil that is not denounced, bad manners, evil deeds, desires, and illnesses.
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min zayghil qalbi wa su'il 'amali wash shahawaatil mudhillati wal ahwaa'il muttaba'ati wal amaanaatil mukhtalasaati wal umooril mushtabihati wal halaalil ladhi la yu'qalu wal haraamil ladhi la yutraku wash sharri ladhi la yunkaru wa su'il akhlaaqi wal a'maali wal ahwaa'i wal amraad
When to Read
This dua is comprehensive, covering many aspects of seeking Allah's protection. It's beneficial to recite it regularly, perhaps after your obligatory prayers, or at any time you feel a need for strong guidance and safeguarding from spiritual and moral pitfalls. It's particularly relevant when facing temptations or situations that might lead you astray, including those stemming from innovations in religious practice.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction, raising your hands in supplication as is the practice when making dua. Reflect on the meanings of each phrase as you utter it, focusing your heart on Allah's power to protect you from these ills. Understanding the terms like 'zayghil qalbi' (crookedness of the heart) and 'ahwaa'il muttaba'ah' (followed inclinations) helps in internalizing the plea.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua offers a shield against a wide array of spiritual and moral dangers. By seeking refuge in Allah from 'misleading desires' and 'followed inclinations,' we guard ourselves against the subtle pull of personal whims that can lead away from the truth. Protection from 'dubious matters' and 'innovations' (implied in 'al-halalil ladhi la yu'qalu' and 'al-haram al-ladhi la yutrak') helps us maintain clarity and adherence to the Sunnah. It fosters a sound heart, good deeds, excellent character, and overall well-being, both in this life and the next.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abdullah ibn Mas'ud: The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to supplicate: 'Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min zayghil qalbi wa su'il 'amali wash shahawaatil mudhillati wal ahwaa'il muttaba'ati wal amaanaatil mukhtalasaati wal umooril mushtabihati wal halaalil ladhi la yu'qalu wal haraamil ladhi la yutraku wash sharri ladhi la yunkaru wa su'il akhlaaqi wal a'maali wal ahwaa'i wal amraad.' (O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the crookedness of the heart, evil deeds, misleading desires, followed inclinations, misappropriated trusts, dubious matters, lawful things that are not comprehended, unlawful things that are not abandoned, evil that is not denounced, bad manners, evil deeds, desires, and illnesses.)