اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ هَذِهِ الرِّيحِ، وَشَرِّ مَا فِيهَا، وَشَرِّ مَا أُرْسِلَتْ بِهِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ غَضَبِكَ وَعِقَابِكَ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ زَوَالِ نِعْمَتِكَ، وَتَحَوُّلِ عَافِيَتِكَ، وَفُجَاءَةِ نِقْمَتِكَ، وَجَمِيعِ سَخَطِكَ.
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the evil of this wind, and the evil of what is in it, and the evil of what it was sent with. I seek refuge in You from Your anger and Your punishment, and I seek refuge in You from the perishing of Your favors, and the changing of Your well-being, and the suddenness of Your vengeance, and all of Your displeasure.
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min sharri hadhihir-rihi, wa sharri ma fiha, wa sharri ma ursilat bihi, wa a'udhu bika min ghadabika wa 'iqabika, wa a'udhu bika min zawali ni'matika, wa tahawwuli 'afiyatika, wa fugaa'ati niqmatika, wa jami'i sakhatik.
When to Read
This supplication is particularly relevant when facing harsh or disorienting weather conditions like intense fog, strong winds, or storms. It's a way to acknowledge Allah's power over nature and seek His protection from any potential harm or distress these conditions might bring. More broadly, it can be recited when feeling overwhelmed, lost, or seeking clarity and guidance in life's challenges, using the intensity of the weather as a parallel.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a humble heart, raising your hands in supplication as was the practice of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Understand that you are turning to Allah, the Creator and Controller of all things, for protection and assistance. Focus on the meaning of the words, recognizing your reliance on Him.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates seeking refuge in Allah from both external adversities and internal spiritual states. It teaches us to rely on Allah during times of difficulty, whether it's a literal storm or a metaphorical fog in our lives. By seeking refuge from 'the evil of what it was sent with,' we acknowledge that even natural phenomena can carry tests or trials from Allah, and we ask for His protection. The latter part of the dua is a comprehensive request for protection against the loss of divine blessings and well-being, and against His displeasure, which is a powerful reminder of our ultimate dependence on Him for both worldly and eternal success.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to teach his companions to say when the wind blew strongly: Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min sharri ha'dhihi ar-rih, wa sharri ma fiha, wa sharri ma ursilat biha, wa a'udhu bika min ghadabika wa 'iqabika, wa a'udhu bika min zawali ni'matika, wa tahawwuli 'afiyatika, wa fugaa'ati niqmatika, wa jami'i sakhatik. Translation: O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the evil of this wind, and the evil of what is in it, and the evil of what it was sent with. I seek refuge in You from Your anger and Your punishment, and I seek refuge in You from the perishing of Your favors, and the changing of Your well-being, and the suddenness of Your vengeance, and all of Your displeasure.