اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ غَلَبَةِ الدَّيْنِ، وَغَلَبَةِ الْعَدُوِّ، وَغَلَبَةِ الشَّقَاءِ، وَالْهَدْمِ، وَالْهَرَمِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ سُوءِ الْقَضَاءِ، وَمِنْ دَرَكِ الشَّقَاءِ، وَمِنْ جَهْدِ الْبَلاءِ، وَدَرَكِ الشَّقَاءِ، وَسُوءِ الْقَضَاءِ، وَشَمَاتَةِ الأَعْدَاءِ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ زَوَالِ نِعْمَتِكَ، وَتَحَوُّلِ عَافِيَتِكَ، وَفُجَاءَةِ نِقْمَتِكَ، وَجَمِيعِ سَخَطِكَ.
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the overwhelming debt, the overpowering enemy, the overpowering misery, destruction, and decrepitude. I seek refuge in You from the evil of fate, the attainment of misery, the tribulation of hardship, the attainment of misery, evil of fate, and the rejoicing of enemies. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the demolition of Your blessings, the change of Your protection, the suddenness of Your punishment, and all of Your displeasure.
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min ghalabatid-dayni, wa ghalabatil-'aduwwi, wa ghalabatish-shaqa'i, wal-hadmi, wal-harami. Wa a'udhu bika min sui'il-qada'i, wa min darakish-shaqa'i, wa min jahdil-balaa'i, wa darakish-shaqa'i, wa sui'il-qada'i, wa shamatatil-a'daa'i. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min zawali ni'matika, wa tahawwuli 'afiyatika, wa fujaa'ati niqmatika, wa jamee'i sakhatik.
When to Read
During your fast, especially when you feel a sense of irritation, impatience, or anger creeping in. It can be recited at any time of day, but it's particularly poignant to seek Allah's refuge when your physical strength is tested by fasting and your emotional resilience is challenged.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a genuine sense of seeking Allah's protection. Raise your hands, if possible, as this is a customary way to make dua. Focus on the meaning of the words and internalize the plea for refuge from various hardships, including those that might manifest as internal struggles like anger or frustration while fasting.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua offers refuge from many worldly and spiritual ills. While fasting, we are encouraged to control our desires and our temper. This dua helps protect us from overwhelming emotions and external pressures that can lead to irritation. It's a powerful way to purify our intentions and ensure our fasting is focused on spiritual growth and pleasing Allah, rather than succumbing to negative feelings. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us this dua to safeguard ourselves and our worship.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to seek refuge in Allah from the hardship of the circumstances and from meeting a miserable end and from the evil of what I did (my deeds) and from the evil of what I did later. He used to say: "O Allah! I seek refuge in You from the overwhelming debt, the overpowering enemy, the overpowering misery, destruction, and decrepitude. I seek refuge in You from the evil of fate, the attainment of misery, the tribulation of hardship, the attainment of misery, evil of fate, and the rejoicing of enemies. O Allah! I seek refuge in You from the demolition of Your blessings, the change of Your protection, the suddenness of Your punishment, and all of Your displeasure." Sahih al-Bukhari 6306