اللَّهُمَّ اكْفِنِيهِمْ بِمَا شِئْتَ
O Allah, suffice me against them however You wish.
Allahummakfinīhim bimā shi'ta
When to Read
Recite this dua when you find yourself in a challenging work environment with a difficult boss or colleague whose actions cause you distress, hardship, or hinder your progress. It's particularly useful when direct confrontation is not advisable or effective, and you need Allah's intervention to protect you and ease your situation.
How to Read
This is a concise and powerful supplication. You can recite it silently or softly when feeling overwhelmed by the situation. It's best to recite it with sincerity, focusing on your reliance on Allah (Tawakkul) and believing in His ability to handle the matter. Repeating it multiple times can strengthen your resolve and connection with Allah.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates the essence of Tawakkul – entrusting your affairs to Allah. When faced with difficult people, especially in a professional setting where patience and wisdom are required, this supplication serves as a shield. It acknowledges that Allah is the ultimate controller of affairs and He is sufficient to protect you from any harm or difficulty they may bring. It brings peace of mind, knowing that you have sought the best help, and Allah's plan is always perfect and just.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Hurairah: When Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) rose to pray, he would say: 'Allahumma Rabba Jibri-la wa Mika-ila wa Israfila, Fatir-as-samawati wal-ardi, 'Alim-al-ghaibi wash-shahadati, anta tahkumu baina 'ibadika fima kanu fihi yakhtalifun. Ihdini limakhtulifa fihi min-al-haqqi bi-idhnika, innaka tahdi man tasha'u ila siratim mustaqim.' (O Allah, Lord of Gabriel, Michael and Israel. Creator of the heavens and the earth, Who knows the seen and unseen. You are the Judge amongst Your slaves in respect of that wherein they differed. Guide me to the truth concerning that wherein we differed. Verily, You guide whom You will to a straight path.) And when he was seated, he would often say: 'Allahumm-ahdini fiman hadayt, wa 'afini fiman 'afayt, wa tawallani fiman tawallayt, wa barik li fima a'tayt, wa qini sharra ma qadayt, fa innaka taqdi wa la yuqda 'alaik, innahu la yazillu man walayt, tabarakta Rabbana wa ta'alayt.' (O Allah, guide me among those whom You have guided, grant me well-being among those whom You have granted well-being, take me into Your charge among those whom You have taken into Your charge, bless me in that which You have bestowed on me, and protect me from the evil of what You have decreed. For You decree and no decree is made against You, and there is no humiliation for one whom You have taken as a client. Blessed art Thou, O our Lord, and Exalted.) When the Prophet (ﷺ) feared a people, he would say: 'Allahumm-akfini-him bi-ma shi't.' (O Allah, suffice me against them by Your Will.)