Mushna Dua Library
Protection from Four Superficial Actions
Protection from Four Superficial Actions
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.
Understand the dua
Background & benefit
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.
It helps the believer turn a real spiritual need into dua, seeking Allah’s help for protection, knowledge while remembering dependence on Him.
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.
Categories
Related duas
Protection From Hell-Fire & the Punishment of The Grave
Protection From The Anguish of the World & Hereafter
Best Outcomes & Protection from Humiliation
Musnad Ahmad 17628