اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ زَوَالِ نِعْمَتِكَ، وَتَحَوُّلِ عَافِيَتِكَ، وَفَجْأَةِ نِقْمَتِكَ، وَجَمِيعِ سَخَطِكَ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ جَهْدِ الْبَلَاءِ، وَدَرَكِ الشَّقَاءِ، وَسُوءِ الْقَضَاءِ، وَشَمَاتَةِ الْأَعْدَاءِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ هَدْمِ الْبِنَاءِ، وَسُقُوطِ الْقَنَا، وَعَضِّ السَّبِيلِ.
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the cessation of Your blessings, the reversal of Your well-being, the suddenness of Your punishment, and all of Your displeasure. And I seek refuge in You from the hardship of tribulation, the attainment of misery, the evil of fate, and the rejoicing of enemies. And I seek refuge in You from the demolition of buildings, the fall of spears, and the biting of the path.
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min zawali ni'matika, wa tahawwuli 'afiyatika, wa fuj'ati niqmatika, wa jami'i sakhatika, wa a'udhu bika min jahdil-bala'i, wa darakish-shaqa'i, wa su'il-qada'i, wa shamatatil-a'da'i, wa a'udhu bika min hadmil-bina'i, wa suqutil-qana, wa 'addis-sabili.
When to Read
This is a comprehensive dua for seeking Allah's protection against all forms of hardship, including those that can lead to disobedience and deep remorse. It's particularly poignant to recite when you feel yourself wavering, facing difficult trials, or when the temptation to stray from Allah's path feels strong. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to seek refuge in Allah with these very words, indicating its profound importance for safeguarding one's faith and well-being.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a humble heart, understanding that true protection comes only from Allah. Raise your hands in supplication if possible, as this is a sunnah when making dua. Utter the words clearly, reflecting on their meaning and the immense power of Allah whom you are calling upon. Repeat it regularly, especially in the morning and evening, to build a strong shield of divine protection around yourself.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is incredibly encompassing. By seeking refuge in Allah from the 'cessation of Your blessings' and 'reversal of Your well-being,' we are asking Him to maintain our spiritual and physical health, which are essential for obedience. Seeking refuge from 'hardship of tribulation,' 'misery,' and 'evil of fate' protects us from situations that might lead us to despair or to commit acts we would later deeply regret. The mention of 'demolition of buildings' and 'fall of spears' also speaks to protection from physical harm and societal collapse, which can indirectly impact one's ability to worship Allah freely. Ultimately, this dua fortifies us against falling into disobedience and the resultant painful remorse.
Source & Authentication
حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ يَحْيَى، قَالَ قَرَأْتُ عَلَى مَالِكٍ، عَنْ أَبِي الزِّنَادِ، عَنِ الأَعْرَجِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ يَقُولُ " اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ زَوَالِ نِعْمَتِكَ، وَتَحَوُّلِ عَافِيَتِكَ، وَفَجْأَةِ نِقْمَتِكَ، وَجَمِيعِ سَخَطِكَ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ جَهْدِ الْبَلَاءِ، وَدَرَكِ الشَّقَاءِ، وَسُوءِ الْقَضَاءِ، وَشَمَاتَةِ الْأَعْدَاءِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ هَدْمِ الْبِنَاءِ، وَسُقُوطِ الْقَنَا، وَعَضِّ السَّبِيلِ " . (Yahya bin Yahya narrated to us: I recited to Malik, from Abu Az-Zinad, from Al-A'raj, from Abu Hurayrah: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ used to say: 'O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the cessation of Your blessings, the reversal of Your well-being, the suddenness of Your punishment, and all of Your displeasure. And I seek refuge in You from the hardship of tribulation, the attainment of misery, the evil of fate, and the rejoicing of enemies. And I seek refuge in You from the demolition of buildings, the fall of spears, and the biting of the path.')