اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ زَوَالِ نِعْمَتِكَ، وَتَحَوُّلِ عَافِيَتِكَ، وَفُجَاءَةِ نِقْمَتِكَ، وَجَمِيعِ سَخَطِكَ. اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّا نَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ جَهْدِ الْبَلَاءِ، وَدَرَكِ الشَّقَاءِ، وَسُوءِ الْقَضَاءِ، وَشَمَاتَةِ الْأَعْدَاءِ. اللَّهُمَّ اكْفِنَا بِحَلَالِكَ عَنْ حَرَامِكَ، وَأَغْنِنَا بِفَضْلِكَ عَمَّنْ سِوَاكَ.
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the disappearance of Your blessings, the reversal of Your well-being, the suddenness of Your punishment, and all that displeasures You. O Allah, we seek refuge in You from the hardships of affliction, the pangs of misery, the evil of fate, and the rejoicing of enemies. O Allah, suffice us with Your lawful (provisions) instead of Your unlawful ones, and enrich us with Your bounty, so that we may not need anyone but You.
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min zawali ni'matik, wa tahawwuli 'afiyatik, wa faja'ati niqmatik, wa jami'i sakhatik. Allahumma inna na'udhu bika min jahdil-bala'i, wa darakish-shaqa'i, wa su'il-qada'i, wa shamatatil-a'da'i. Allahumma ikfina bihalalika 'an haramik, wa aghnina bifadlika 'amman siwak.
When to Read
This comprehensive dua is profoundly relevant for seeking protection against climate change and environmental disasters. It should be recited during times of widespread concern for the earth's well-being, during severe weather events, or as a regular supplication to safeguard our lands and communities from environmental calamities. It's particularly poignant when the news highlights ecological degradation or natural disasters impacting Muslim lands.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and a heart full of reliance on Allah. It is best recited after the obligatory prayers (Salah), during the times when dua is more likely to be accepted (like between the Adhan and Iqamah, or during Sujud). Raise your hands as you supplicate, turning towards the Qiblah if possible, and implore Allah with humility and conviction. Ensure you understand the meaning of the words to connect with them on a deeper level.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates seeking refuge from various forms of divine displeasure and hardship, directly applicable to the immense challenges posed by climate change and environmental disasters. By seeking refuge from the 'hardships of affliction' and 'evil of fate,' we are asking Allah to shield us from the severe consequences of these global environmental crises. The final part, asking for sufficiency through lawful means and Allah's grace, is a reminder of our dependence on Him and a plea for sustainable well-being that honors His creation. This supplication fosters a sense of responsibility and submission to Allah's will while actively seeking His protection.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) used to seek refuge in Allah by reciting these words: اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ زَوَالِ نِعْمَتِكَ، وَتَحَوُّلِ عَافِيَتِكَ، وَفُجَاءَةِ نِقْمَتِكَ، وَجَمِيعِ سَخَطِكَ. And he also used to seek refuge by reciting: اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّا نَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ جَهْدِ الْبَلَاءِ، وَدَرَكِ الشَّقَاءِ، وَسُوءِ الْقَضَاءِ، وَشَمَاتَةِ الْأَعْدَاءِ. And he also used to invoke Allah by saying: اللَّهُمَّ اكْفِنَا بِحَلَالِكَ عَنْ حَرَامِكَ، وَأَغْنِنَا بِفَضْلِكَ عَمَّنْ سِوَاكَ.