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Protection from Trials, Wretchedness, Bad Fate & the Gloating of Enemies

Protection from Trials, Wretchedness, Bad Fate & the Gloating of Enemies

Hadith/Dhikr
اَللّٰهُمَّ إِنِّيْ أَعُوْذُ بِكَ مِنْ جَهْدِ الْبَلَاءِ ، وَدَرَكِ الشَّقَاءِ ، وَسُوْءِ الْقَضَاءِ ، وَشَمَاتَةِ الْأَعْدَاءِ.

Transliteration

Allāhumma innī aʿūdhu bika min jahdi-l-balā’, wa daraki-sh-shaqā’, wa sūi’-l-qaḍā’, wa shamātati-l-aʿdā’.

Translation

O Allah, I seek Your protection from severe trials, wretchedness, bad fate and that my enemies rejoice in my misery.

Understand the dua

Background & benefit

Background

This supplication is included in the Sunnah duas collection and is connected to Sahih al-Bukhari 6347. It gives the believer a concise way to ask Allah for protection.

Benefit

It helps the believer turn a real spiritual need into dua, seeking Allah’s help for protection while remembering dependence on Him.

When to recite

Recite as a general supplication when this need is present.

Source & authenticity

Source: Hadith/Dhikr

Reference: Sahih al-Bukhari 6347

Authenticity: Sahih

This supplication is reported in an authentic hadith source. The wording should be recited with its meaning and context, not treated as a formula detached from faith and action.

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