اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ عِلْمٍ لاَ يَنْفَعُ، وَمِنْ قَلْبٍ لاَ يَخْشَعُ، وَمِنْ نَفْسٍ لاَ تَشْبَعُ، وَمِنْ دُعَاءٍ لاَ يُسْمَعُ.
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from knowledge that does not benefit, from a heart that does not fear [You], from a soul that is not satisfied, and from a supplication that is not heard.
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min 'ilmin la yanfa', wa min qalbin la yakhsha', wa min nafsin la tashba', wa min du'ain la yusma'.
When to Read
This is a powerful dua for daily supplication, especially after Salah (obligatory prayers). It’s also beneficial to recite during times of reflection, when seeking knowledge, or when feeling any inclination towards deviation or dissatisfaction.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and full awareness of its meaning. Raise your hands as you would during supplication and turn your heart to Allah, seeking His protection with conviction. Understanding each phrase – protection from useless knowledge, a heart devoid of awe, an insatiable soul, and unanswered prayers – deepens its impact.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates protection from spiritual and worldly harm. Seeking refuge from unbeneficial knowledge protects us from pursuing information that distances us from Allah or leads to pride. A heart that doesn't fear Allah is prone to sin. An unsatisfied soul leads to endless striving for worldly gains, neglecting the hereafter. Unheard supplications can stem from heedlessness or seeking what is detrimental. By asking for protection from these, we are seeking a balanced and righteous life, safeguarding our faith from subtle forms of misguidance and shirk.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Zaid bin Arqam (may Allah be pleased with him): Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) taught us this supplication: 'Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min 'ilmin la yanfa', wa min qalbin la yakhsha', wa min nafsin la tashba', wa min du'ain la yusma'.' (O Allah, I seek refuge in You from knowledge that does not benefit, from a heart that does not fear [You], from a soul that is not satisfied, and from a supplication that is not heard.)