Dua seeking refuge from affliction and hardship
Dua seeking refuge from affliction and hardship: a dua recited to seek refuge in Allah from severe trials, misery and an evil end.
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Arabic
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ جَهْدِ الْبَلَاءِ، وَدَرَكِ الشَّقَاءِ، وَسُوءِ الْقَضَاءِ، وَشَمَاتَةِ الْأَعْدَاءِ
- Transliteration
- Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min jahdil-bala, wa darakish-shaqa, wa su'il-qada, wa shamatatil-a'da.
- Meaning
- O Allah, I seek refuge in You from severe affliction, from falling into misery, from an evil end, and from the gloating of enemies (over my misfortune).
When it is recited
It is recited at a time of severe hardship, affliction and fear of an enemy.
Virtue
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) would seek refuge in Allah from these four things.
Sources
This dua is based on the Quran and hadith sources below.
- HadithSahih al-Bukhari, 6347
It is reported in Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim as a dua of refuge from affliction.
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this dua.
Why is the dua seeking refuge from affliction and hardship recited?
It is recited to seek refuge in Allah from severe affliction, misery, an evil end and the gloating of enemies.Dua seeking refuge from affliction and hardship: what are the Arabic, transliteration and meaning?
“Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min jahdil-bala...”: a dua found in Sahih al-Bukhari expressing refuge in Allah from four afflictions.