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Protection from Four Superficial Actions

Protection from Four Superficial Actions

Hadith/Dhikr
اَللّٰهُمَّ إِنِّيْ أَعُوْذُ بِكَ مِنْ عِلْمٍ لَّا يَنْفَعُ ، وَعَمَلٍ لَّا يُرْفَعُ ، وَقَلْبٍ لَّا يَخْشَعُ ، وَقَوْلٍ لَّا يُسْمَعُ.

Transliteration

Allāhumma innī aʿūdhu bika min ʿilmi-l-lā yanfaʿ, wa ʿamali-l-lā yurfaʿ, wa qalbi-l-lā yakhshaʿ, wa qawli-l-lā yusmaʿ.

Translation

O Allah, I seek Your protection from knowledge which does not benefit, actions which are not raised (to You), a heart which does not humble itself (in Your awe), and an utterance which is not accepted.

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Background & benefit

Background

This supplication is included in the Sunnah duas collection and is connected to Musnad Ahmad 13003. It gives the believer a concise way to ask Allah for protection, knowledge.

Benefit

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

When to recite

Recite as a general supplication when this need is present.

Source & authenticity

Source: Hadith/Dhikr

Reference: Musnad Ahmad 13003

Authenticity: Sahih

This supplication is reported in Musnad Ahmad 13003. Its wording and meaning are suitable for personal dua and remembrance.

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