Dua & Sunnah

Dua for Repentance and Seeking Forgiveness for Wronging Allah's Messengers

Repentance & Tawbah
Sahih HadithSahih Muslim 2708

اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ زَوَالِ نِعْمَتِكَ، وَتَحَوُّلِ عَافِيَتِكَ، وَفُجْأَةِ نِقْمَتِكَ، وَجَمِيعِ سَخَطِكَ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ جَهْدِ الْبَأْسِ، وَدَرْكِ الشَّقَاءِ، وَسُوءِ الْقَضَاءِ، وَشَمَاتَةِ الأَعْدَاءِ.

O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the disappearance of Your blessings, and the reversal of the wellness You granted, and the suddenness of Your punishment, and all of Your displeasure. And I seek refuge in You from the hardship of distress, and the attainment of misery, and the evil of fate, and the rejoicing of enemies.

Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min zawali ni'matik, wa tahawwuli 'afiyatik, wa fu'jati niqmatik, wa jami'i sakhatik, wa a'udhu bika min jahdil-ba's, wa darkish-shaqa'i, wa su'il-qada'i, wa shamatatil-a'da'.

When to Read

This powerful dua is comprehensive. While it doesn't specifically mention sins against messengers, its mention of seeking refuge from 'all of Your displeasure' and the 'evil of fate' encompasses seeking forgiveness for any wrong, including disrespect or harm caused to Allah's chosen messengers. It can be recited at any time, but is particularly beneficial during moments of reflection, after committing a sin, or as part of your regular supplications.

How to Read

Recite this dua with sincerity and a genuine intention to repent. Recognize the gravity of wronging any of Allah's messengers, peace be upon them all. Understand that disrespect or disbelief towards them is a profound offense against Allah Himself. Repeat the dua with conviction, asking Allah for His protection from His displeasure and the consequences of your actions.

Virtues & Benefits

This dua, as taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, offers protection against severe trials and Allah's anger. By seeking refuge from 'all of Your displeasure', it implicitly covers seeking forgiveness for all sins, including those committed against the highest of creation – His messengers. The Prophet ﷺ himself would often seek refuge in Allah from these very things, highlighting their importance for seeking Allah's mercy and avoiding His wrath.

Source & Authentication

Narrated Abu Hurairah: The Prophet ﷺ used to supplicate: 'O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the disappearance of Your blessings, and the reversal of the wellness You granted, and the suddenness of Your punishment, and all of Your displeasure. And I seek refuge in You from the hardship of distress, and the attainment of misery, and the evil of fate, and the rejoicing of enemies.' (Sahih Muslim 2708)
Sahih HadithSahih Muslim 2708
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