A Dua for Protection Against Injustice and Wrongdoing

In life, we often encounter situations where we seek protection not only from harm but from being led astray, treated unjustly, or even accidentally causing harm ourselves. The beauty of Islam is that it equips us with powerful supplications (duas) to protect our hearts, minds, and actions. A powerful and comprehensive dua (supplication) seeking protection from various forms of harm, both physical and spiritual. By saying:

اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ أَنْ أَضِلَّ أَوْ أُضَلَّ، أَوْ أَزِلَّ أَوْ أُزَلَّ، أَوْ أَظْلِمَ أَوْ أُظْلَمَ، أَوْ أَجْهَلَ أَوْ يُجْهَلَ عَلَيَّ

Transliteration: Allahumma inni a‘udhu bika an adilla aw udalla, aw azilla aw uzalla, aw azlima aw uzlama, aw ajhala aw yujhala ‘alayya.

"O Allah, I seek refuge in You lest I stray or be led astray, slip or be made to slip, cause injustice or suffer injustice, do wrong or have wrong done unto me." (Abu Dawood)

We ask Allah for guidance and safety in multiple areas of life. Each phrase highlights a specific aspect where we need divine protection:

Protection from Misguidance: "lest I stray or be led astray" reflects a plea to stay on the right path and not be influenced negatively by others.

Safety from Mistakes and Missteps: "slip or be made to slip" asks Allah to help us avoid falling into errors, whether intentional or accidental.

Guarding Against Injustice: "cause injustice or suffer injustice" seeks Allah’s help in preventing us from wronging others and shielding us from being wronged.

Protection from Harmful Actions: "do wrong or have wrong done unto me" is a plea for protection from committing wrongful actions and being a victim of them.

In conclusion, this dua reminds us of our reliance on Allah for guidance and protection in every aspect of life. Whether we're navigating relationships, work, or personal growth, this simple supplication seeks Allah’s help in staying balanced, avoiding harm, and treating others fairly. It’s a humble way of asking for Allah’s constant guidance and protection in every aspect of our lives.