Dua & Sunnah

Dua for Repentance from Sins Committed Out of Impatience

Repentance & Tawbah
Sahih HadithSahih Muslim 2739

ุงู„ู„ูŽู‘ู‡ูู…ูŽู‘ ุฅูู†ูู‘ูŠ ุฃูŽุนููˆุฐู ุจููƒูŽ ู…ูู†ู’ ุฒูŽูˆูŽุงู„ู ู†ูุนู’ู…ูŽุชููƒูŽุŒ ูˆูŽุชูŽุญูŽูˆูู‘ู„ู ุนูŽุงูููŠูŽุชููƒูŽุŒ ูˆูŽููุฌูŽุงุกูŽุฉู ู†ูู‚ู’ู…ูŽุชููƒูŽุŒ ูˆูŽุฌูŽู…ููŠุนู ุณูŽุฎูŽุทููƒูŽ.

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O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the removal of Your blessings, and from the change of Your protection, and from the sudden punishment, and from all of Your displeasure.

Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min zawali ni'matik, wa tahawwuli 'afiyatik, wa fuj'ati niqmatik, wa jami'i sakhathik.

When to Read

This dua is profound for anyone who feels they've acted impatiently, leading to actions they regret. Recite it especially after experiencing frustration or anger that caused you to sin, or simply as a regular practice to safeguard yourself from such negative traits and their consequences. It's a plea for divine protection when you feel your own control slipping.

How to Read

Recite this dua with sincerity and a sincere intention to change. Raise your hands as you would in supplication. Focus on the meaning of each phrase, acknowledging Allah's power and your own dependence on His protection. It's best recited in a state of purity (wudu) if possible, but sincere remembrance anytime is valuable.

Virtues & Benefits

This comprehensive dua asks for protection against the loss of Allah's favors, the withdrawal of His well-being, sudden retribution, and His anger. Impatience often stems from a lack of trust in Allah's plan (tawakkul) and can lead to sins like harsh speech, wrong actions, or neglecting one's duties. By seeking refuge in these specific areas, you are essentially asking Allah to preserve your state of 'afiyah (well-being) and grace, and to prevent you from falling into situations that incur His displeasure, which is the ultimate loss. This protection is key to maintaining a righteous path and avoiding the pitfalls of impatience.

Source & Authentication

Narrated Abd Allah bin Umar (may Allah be pleased with him): The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) used to supplicate: 'O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the removal of Your blessings, and from the change of Your protection, and from the sudden punishment, and from all of Your displeasure.'
Sahih HadithSahih Muslim 2739
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