اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ زَوَالِ نِعْمَتِكَ، وَتَحَوُّلِ عَافِيَتِكَ، وَفُجَاءَةِ نِقْمَتِكَ، وَجَمِيعِ سَخَطِكَ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ جَهْدِ الْبَلَاءِ، وَدَرَكِ الشَّقَاءِ، وَسُوءِ الْقَضَاءِ، وَشَمَاتَةِ الأَعْدَاءِ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الثَّبَاتَ فِي الأَمْرِ، وَالْعَزِيمَةَ عَلَى الرُّشْدِ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ شُكْرَ نِعْمَتِكَ، وَحُسْنَ عِبَادَتِكَ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ قَلْبًا سَلِيمًا، وَلِسَانًا صَادِقًا، وَأَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ خَيْرِ مَا تَعْلَمُ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا تَعْلَمُ، وَأَسْتَغْفِرُكَ لِمَا تَعْلَمُ، إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ عَلَّامُ الْغُيُوبِ.
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the cessation of Your favors, the change of Your well-being, the suddenness of Your punishment, and all of Your displeasure. I seek refuge in You from the hardships of trials, the attainment of misery, the evil of decrees, and the rejoicing of enemies. O Allah, I ask You for steadfastness in all matters and a firm resolve for what is right. I ask You for gratitude for Your favors and excellence in worshipping You. I ask You for a sound heart and a truthful tongue. I ask You for the good of what You know, and I seek refuge in You from the evil of what You know. I ask for Your forgiveness for what You know, for You are the Knower of the unseen.
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min zawali ni'matik, wa tahawwuli 'afiyatik, wa faja'ati niqmatik, wa jami'i sakhatik, wa a'udhu bika min jahdil-bala'i, wa darakish-shaqa'i, wa su'il-qada'i, wa shamatatil-a'da'i. Allahumma inni as'alukath-thabata fil-amr, wal-'azeemata 'alar-rushd, wa as'aluka shukra ni'matik, wa husna 'ibadatik, wa as'aluka qalban saleeman, wa lisaanan sadiqan, wa as'aluka min khairi ma ta'lam, wa a'udhu bika min sharri ma ta'lam, wa astaghfiruka lima ta'lam, innaka anta 'allamul-ghuyoob.
When to Read
This comprehensive dua is perfect for reciting during times of reflection, especially when seeking overall spiritual well-being and protection. It is particularly relevant when one feels they may have inadvertently wronged any of Allah's creation, including the revered Prophets, by their words or actions, and are seeking Allah's ultimate forgiveness and safeguarding.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and heartfelt supplication. Raise your hands as you would in any other dua, facing the Qiblah if possible. Ensure you are in a state of purity (Wudu). Focus on the meaning of each phrase and reflect on Allah's vastness, mercy, and knowledge. It is best recited afterobligatory prayers or during the late hours of the night when supplications are believed to be more readily accepted.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates seeking refuge from numerous evils, both spiritual and worldly, and asking for the best of spiritual states – steadfastness, good guidance, gratitude, and excellent worship. By asking for these, one implicitly seeks to align their life with the teachings of the Prophets, thereby avoiding any actions that might displease them or Allah. It is a powerful plea for divine protection and spiritual soundness, encompassing the well-being of the heart and tongue, which are often the sources of our sins.
Source & Authentication
Umar bin Al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) used to seek refuge with Allah from the loss of His blessings, the change of His protection, the suddenness of His vengeance, and all that He disliked. (Sahih Muslim 2707)