اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ زَوَالِ نِعْمَتِكَ، وَتَحَوُّلِ عَافِيَتِكَ، وَفَجْأَةِ نِقْمَتِكَ، وَجَمِيعِ سَخَطِكَ، 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 the disappearance of Your blessings, and the change of Your protection, and the suddenness of Your punishment, and all of Your displeasure. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from knowledge that does not benefit, and from a heart that is not humbled, and from a soul that is not satisfied, and from a supplication that is not heard.
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min zawali ni'matik, wa tahawwuli 'afiyatik, wa faja'ati niqmatik, wa jami'i sakhathik. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min 'ilmin la yanfa', wa min qalbin la yakhsha', wa min nafsin la tashba', wa min du'a'in la yusma'.
When to Read
This dua is comprehensive and can be recited at any time, especially during the day and night. It is particularly beneficial when one feels they have fallen short in guarding their eyes from forbidden sights or when seeking Allah's protection from various forms of tribulation and displeasure. Making it a habit after prayers or during personal reflection is highly recommended.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and a humble heart. Focus on each phrase and what it signifies, seeking refuge in Allah from negative outcomes. It is best recited with conviction, believing that Allah is the only one who can protect and grant well-being. Making dua with your hands raised is also part of the Sunnah.
Virtues & Benefits
This powerful supplication encompasses seeking refuge in Allah from the loss of blessings, the decline of well-being, sudden punishment, and His wrath. It also includes seeking refuge from useless knowledge, a heart lacking reverence, an insatiable soul, and unanswered prayers. By extension, guarding one's eyes is a key aspect of avoiding sin, and this dua, by seeking refuge from all forms of displeasure and calamity, indirectly aids in this endeavor by seeking Allah's overall protection and acceptance.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) used to seek refuge (in Allah) in these words: 'O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the disappearance of Your blessings, and the change of Your protection, and the suddenness of Your punishment, and all of Your displeasure. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from knowledge that does not benefit, and from a heart that is not humbled, and from a soul that is not satisfied, and from a supplication that is not heard.'