اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ زَوَالِ نِعْمَتِكَ، وَتَحَوُّلِ عَافِيَتِكَ، وَفُجَاءَةِ نِقْمَتِكَ، وَجَمِيعِ سَخَطِكَ
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the perishing of Your blessings, the changing of Your protection, the suddenness of Your punishment, and all that displeases You.
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min zawali ni'matik, wa tahawwuli 'afiyatik, wa fuja'ati niqmatik, wa jami'i sakhatik
When to Read
This dua is recited immediately upon waking in the morning. It sets the tone for the day, seeking Allah's protection against all forms of harm, including envy and jealousy which can stem from various sources, both internal and external. By starting your day with this supplication, you are consciously placing your trust in Allah and asking Him to safeguard you from anything that could diminish your well-being or incur His displeasure.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and a humble heart as you first awaken. Focus on each phrase, understanding its meaning and truly seeking Allah's refuge. It is recommended to recite it before getting out of bed, or as soon as you are fully conscious.
Virtues & Benefits
Seeking refuge in Allah from the loss of blessings, the reversal of good health, and His anger is a profound act of reliance. While this specific dua doesn't directly mention envy or jealousy by name, the phrase 'all that displeases You' encompasses them, as envy and jealousy are often rooted in dissatisfaction with Allah's decree and can lead to actions that displease Him. This comprehensive seeking of refuge helps protect the believer's spiritual and worldly well-being by warding off the negative consequences of envy, both directed at others and received from others. It fosters contentment and gratitude, which are antidotes to jealousy. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us various supplications for waking and sleeping, emphasizing the importance of starting and ending our day under Allah's protection.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to teach his companions how to perform Istikharah (a prayer for guidance) in all matters, just as he used to teach them Surah from the Qur'an. He said: ‘If one of you intends to do something, let him pray two Rak'ahs other than the obligatory prayers, then say: O Allah, I seek guidance from Your knowledge, and power from Your power, and I ask of Your great bounty. For You are able and I am not able, You know and I do not know, and You have knowledge of the unseen. O Allah, if You know that this matter (then the person should mention the matter he wants to do) is good for me in this world and in the Hereafter – or he said: good for my religion and my livelihood and the consequences of my deeds – then decree it for me, and make it easy for me, and bless it for me. And if You know that this matter is bad for me in this world and in the Hereafter – or he said: bad for my religion and my livelihood and the consequences of my deeds – then turn it away from me and turn me away from it, and decree for me whatever is good for me, and make me satisfied with it. And he said: Then he should name his need.’ [Sahih al-Bukhari 1166, 6306, 7390]. This is a general reference to the Prophet's teaching of supplications. The specific dua about seeking refuge from the perishing of blessings is found in Sahih Muslim 2708. The context of the hadith about Istikharah highlights the Prophet's emphasis on seeking Allah's guidance and protection in all matters.