اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ زَوَالِ نِعْمَتِكَ، وَتَحَوُّلِ عَافِيَتِكَ، وَفَجْأَةِ نِقْمَتِكَ، وَجَمِيعِ سَخَطِكَ.
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the demolition of Your blessings, the transformation of Your well-being, the suddenness of Your vengeance, and all of Your displeasure.
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min zawali ni'matika, wa tahawwuli 'afiyatika, wa fuj'ati niqmatika, wa jami'i sakhatika.
When to Read
This powerful dua is perfect to recite when you feel the stirrings of pride or arrogance within yourself, or as a general supplication for protection against these destructive traits. It’s especially relevant after a success or when receiving blessings from Allah, as these are often when arrogance can creep in. Making it a part of your daily supplications, perhaps after Fajr or Isha prayers, can provide ongoing safeguarding.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a humble heart. Understand the weight of each phrase: acknowledging Allah's complete ownership of all blessings and well-being, and recognizing that His displeasure is a state to be desperately avoided. Raise your hands, as is customary for supplication, and focus on the meaning, visualizing yourself truly seeking Allah's protection from the loss of His favors and from incurring His anger.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication directly addresses the danger of pride and arrogance by asking for protection against their root causes and consequences. Pride (kibr) is a disease of the heart that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ warned us severely against. He ﷺ said: "No one who has the weight of a mustard seed of pride in his heart will enter Paradise." (Sahih Muslim 91). By reciting this, we actively seek Allah's help to guard us from losing the very blessings that might, ironically, become a source of arrogance if not handled with gratitude and humility. It trains us to remember that all good comes from Allah, and any ill is a result of our own shortcomings or His displeasure.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to seek refuge in Allah from the aforementioned with these words, on the authority of 'Abdullah. He would say: Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min zawali ni'matika, wa tahawwuli 'afiyatika, wa fuj'ati niqmatika, wa jami'i sakhatika. (O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the demolition of Your blessings, the transformation of Your well-being, the suddenness of Your vengeance, and all of Your displeasure). — Sahih Muslim 2708