اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ زَوَالِ نِعْمَتِكَ، وَتَحَوُّلِ عَافِيَتِكَ، وَفُجَاءَةِ نِقْمَتِكَ، وَجَمِيعِ سَخَطِكَ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ هَمِّي وَحَزَنِي، وَعَجْزِي وَكَسَلِي، وَجُبْنِي وَبُخْلِي، وَضَلَعِ الدَّيْنِ وَغَلَبَةِ الرِّجَالِ.
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the decline of Your blessings, the change of Your protection, the suddenness of Your punishment, and all that You are displeased with. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from worry and grief, from helplessness and laziness, from cowardice and stinginess, and from the heavy burden of debt and the overpowering of men.
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min zawali ni'matik, wa tahawwuli 'afiyatik, wa faja'ati niqmatik, wa jami'i sakhatik. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min hammi wa huzni, wa 'ajzi wa kasali, wa jubni wa bukhli, wa dola'id-dayni wa ghalabatir-rijal.
When to Read
This dua is particularly potent when you find yourself in situations at work where colleagues or superiors create stress, conflict, or an oppressive environment. Recite it before or during challenging interactions, or when you feel overwhelmed by difficult personalities. It's also beneficial to make it a regular part of your morning routine to fortify yourself for the day ahead.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction, directing your supplication solely to Allah. Understand the meaning of each phrase you utter. When you mention seeking refuge from 'the overpowering of men' (غَلَبَةِ الرِّجَالِ - ghalabatir-rijal), focus on the specific individuals or situations at work that are causing you distress. Visualizing Allah's protection and strength while reciting can enhance its effect.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua encapsulates seeking refuge in Allah from various forms of hardship, including the 'overpowering of men.' In the context of workplace difficulties, this means seeking Allah's protection from being overcome by the actions, words, or influence of difficult people. It reminds us that true strength and security come only from Allah, and that by turning to Him, we can find solace and guidance, and He can shield us from harm and injustice, allowing us to navigate challenging relationships with patience and wisdom.
Source & Authentication
حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّحِيمِ بْنُ سُلَيْمَانَ، عَنْ زَكَرِيَّا بْنِ إِسْحَاقَ، عَنْ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ جُبَيْرٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، قَالَ: كَانَ النَّبِيُّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ يَقُولُ: «اللَّهُمَّ أَعِنِّي عَلَى ذِكْرِكَ، وَشُكْرِكَ، وَحُسْنِ عِبَادَتِكَ». وَقَالَ ابْنُ نُمَيْرٍ، عَنْ زَكَرِيَّا: «اللَّهُمَّ أَعِنِّي عَلَى ذِكْرِكَ وَشُكْرِكِ» حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو كُرَيْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ إِدْرِيسَ، حَدَّثَنَا زَكَرِيَّا، عَنْ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ جُبَيْرٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ قَالَ: «اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ زَوَالِ نِعْمَتِكَ، وَتَحَوُّلِ عَافِيَتِكَ، وَفُجَاءَةِ نِقْمَتِكَ، وَجَمِيعِ سَخَطِكَ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ هَمِّي وَحَزَنِي، وَعَجْزِي وَكَسَلِي، وَجُبْنِي وَبُخْلِي، وَضَلَعِ الدَّيْنِ وَغَلَبَةِ الرِّجَالِ». وَفِي حَدِيثِ ابْنِ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ: «وَقَلَقِ الْمُقْلِقِ». وَلَمْ يَذْكُرِ الدَّيْنَ. وَفِي حَدِيثِ ابْنِ إِدْرِيسَ: «وَغَلَبَةِ الدَّيْنِ».