اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْبَرَكَةِ وَالْهَدْمِ، وَالْغَرَقِ، وَالْحَرَقِ، وَأَنْ أَتَرَدَّى إِلَى إِلَى أَنْ أُتَرَدَّى هَلَكَةٍ، وَأَنْ يَتَخَبَّطَنِي الشَّيْطَانُ عِنْدَ الْمَوْتِ، وَأَنْ أَمُوتَ فِي سَبِيلِكَ مُدْبِرًا، وَأَنْ أَمُوتَ لَدِيغًا.
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from thunderbolts, destruction, drowning, burning, and from falling to death, and from the devil taking hold of me at the time of death, and from dying in Your cause whilst turning my back, and from dying from a poisonous sting.
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-barakati wal-hadmi, wal-gharaqi, wal-hariqi, wa an ataradda ila halakatin, wa an yatakhabbaṭani sh-shayṭanu 'indal-mawt, wa an amuta fi sabilika mudbiran, wa an amuta ladighan.
When to Read
This dua is particularly relevant when facing the immediate threat of natural disasters such as earthquakes (destruction), floods (drowning), fires, or severe storms (thunderbolts). It's also a comprehensive protection dua that can be recited regularly as a safeguard against various calamities, including the struggles at the time of death.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and a humble heart, raising your hands as you would when making any other supplication. Focus on the meaning and the plea for Allah's protection. It can be recited individually or collectively when a threat is perceived or to seek general protection. Ensure you are in a state of purity if possible, though necessity allows for exceptions.
Virtues & Benefits
This powerful dua, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, offers comprehensive protection against specific, devastating forms of destruction and hardship. Seeking refuge in Allah (swt) from these calamities acknowledges His ultimate power over all affairs and our complete dependence on His mercy. Reciting it also prepares us for the ultimate journey, seeking refuge from the devil's influence at death and a good end in Allah's cause.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to seek refuge in Allah from four things, saying: 'Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-barakati wal-hadmi, wal-gharaqi, wal-hariqi, wa an ataradda ila halakatin, wa an yatakhabbaṭani sh-shayṭanu 'indal-mawt, wa an amuta fi sabilika mudbiran, wa an amuta ladighan.' (O Allah, I seek refuge in You from thunderbolts, destruction, drowning, the burning, and from falling to death, and from the devil taking hold of me at the time of death, and from dying in Your cause whilst turning my back, and from dying from a poisonous sting.)