اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ زَوَالِ نِعْمَتِكَ، وَتَحَوُّلِ عَافِيَتِكَ، وَفُجَاءَةِ نِقْمَتِكَ، وَجَمِيعِ سَخَطِكَ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ فِتْنَةِ الْقَبْرِ، وَعَذَابِ الْقَبْرِ، وَشَرِّ فِتْنَةِ الْغِنَى، وَشَرِّ فِتْنَةِ الْفَقْرِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ فِتْنَةِ الْمَسِيحِ الدَّجَّالِ، اللَّهُمَّ اغْسِلْ قَلْبِي بِمَاءِ الثَّلْجِ وَالْبَرَدِ، وَنَقِّ قَلْبِي مِنْ الْخَطَايَا كَمَا نَقَّيْتَ الثَّوْبَ الْأَبْيَضَ مِنْ الدَّنَسِ، وَبَاعِدْ بَيْنِي وَبَيْنَ خَطَايَا كَمَا بَاعَدْتَ بَيْنَ الْمَشْرِقِ وَالْمَغْرِبِ.
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the cessation of Your blessings, the change of Your protection, the suddenness of Your punishment, and all Your displeasure. And I seek refuge in You from the trials of the grave and the punishment of the grave. And from the evil of the trial of wealth, and the evil of the trial of poverty. And I seek refuge in You from the evil of the trial of the False Messiah (Dajjal). O Allah, cleanse my heart with the water of snow and hail. And purify my heart from sins just as You purified the white garment from dirt. And set me apart from my sins just as You set apart the East and the West.
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min zawali ni'matik, wa tahawwuli 'afiyatik, wa fuja'ati niqmatik, wa jami'i sakhatik. Wa a'udhu bika min fitnatil-qabr, wa 'adhabil-qabr, wa sharri fitnatil-ghina, wa sharri fitnatil-faqr. Wa a'udhu bika min sharri fitnatil-masihid-dajjal. Allahumm-aghsil qalbii bimā'ith-thalji wal-barad. Wa naqqi qalbii minal-khataaya kama naqqayta-th-thawbal-abyada minad-danas. Wa baa'id bainii wa baina khataayaaya kama baa'adta bainal-mashriqi wal-maghrib.
When to Read
This powerful dua is a shield we can raise against the subtle yet pervasive influence of materialism and excessive attachment to worldly possessions. It’s particularly relevant when we feel our focus shifting from the Akhirah (hereafter) to Dunya (this world), or when we witness the ummah being swayed by fleeting desires and superficial gains. Make it a part of your daily supplications, especially after your obligatory prayers, and whenever you feel the pull of this dunya becoming too strong.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere conviction, visualizing Allah's protection surrounding you and the entire ummah. Focus on the meaning of each phrase, truly feeling your reliance on Allah. It’s best recited after completing your prayers (Salat), as this is a time when supplications are highly favored. Ensure your heart is present and mindful during the recitation, seeking Allah’s grace with humility.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive supplication covers many critical areas of seeking refuge in Allah. By asking for protection from the 'cessation of blessings' and 'change of protection,' we acknowledge our complete dependence on Allah's continuous favor. Seeking refuge from the 'evil of wealth' and 'poverty' highlights the need for balance in our financial state, guarding us from the arrogance of wealth and the despair of poverty. The plea to cleanse the heart with 'snow and hail' is a beautiful metaphor for complete purification from sin and worldly attachments, ensuring our hearts remain pure and focused on Allah. This dua, therefore, serves as a vital spiritual cleanser for individuals and the entire ummah, helping us to prioritize the eternal over the temporary.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Abu Hurayrah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to say: Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min zawali ni'matik, wa tahawwuli 'afiyatik, wa fuja'ati niqmatik, wa jami'i sakhatik. Wa a'udhu bika min fitnatil-qabr, wa 'adhabil-qabr, wa sharri fitnatil-ghina, wa sharri fitnatil-faqr. Wa a'udhu bika min sharri fitnatil-masihid-dajjal. Allahumm-aghsil qalbii bimā'ith-thalji wal-barad. Wa naqqi qalbii minal-khataaya kama naqqayta-th-thawbal-abyada minad-danas. Wa baa'id bainii wa baina khataayaaya kama baa'adta bainal-mashriqi wal-maghrib. (Sahih Muslim 1375) **Context:** The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) taught us this extensive dua to seek Allah's refuge from various potential harms, both spiritual and physical. This particular section focuses on protecting the heart and soul from the insidious dangers of materialism and the love of this world ('dunya'). The emphasis on cleansing the heart from sins and worldly attachments is crucial for any Muslim aiming to live a life pleasing to Allah, prioritizing the Akhirah.