"Allāhumma innī a'ūdhu bi-riḍāka min sakhaṭik…" is a dua for when you need Allah's protection: from His displeasure, from punishment, and from yourself. It's recorded in Sunan Abī Dāwūd (879) and is well suited to Jumu'ah, or any moment you need reassurance that you're covered.
Why This Dua Matters
Every Jumu'ah comes with its own kind of shelter, not a roof, not a wall, but a reminder that true protection is something only Allah (SWT) can give.
Some weeks the world feels safe. Some weeks it feels like everything could fall apart. But there's a dua the Prophet ﷺ taught us for exactly that feeling: when you need refuge, when you need covering, when you need Allah (SWT) to stand between you and what you cannot face alone.
"Whoever guides someone to goodness will have a reward like the one who did it." (Sahih Muslim, 1893). If this dua brought you peace, share it with someone who might need it too.
The Dua in Arabic, Transliteration & Translation
Arabic
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِرِضَاكَ مِنْ سَخَطِكَ، وَبِمُعَافَاتِكَ مِنْ عُقُوبَتِكَ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْكَ
Transliteration
Allāhumma innī a'ūdhu bi-riḍāka min sakhaṭik, wa bi-mu'āfātika min 'uqūbatik, wa a'ūdhu bika mink.
“O Allah, I seek refuge in Your pleasure from Your displeasure, in Your pardon from Your punishment, and I seek refuge in You from You.”
How to Make This Dua Part of Your Week
When consequences feel closer than mercy
Regret has a way of making you feel exposed. This dua doesn't minimise what you've done: it runs to the only One who can cover it. His pardon is your shelter.
When you need protection from yourself
Sometimes the harm doesn't come from outside. It comes from your own choices, your own patterns, your own weaknesses. Seeking refuge in Him from Him is the ultimate surrender: only You can save me from what I've earned.
When your charity becomes your shield
Sadaqah extinguishes sin the way water extinguishes fire. Weekly giving isn't just generosity: it's spiritual protection, a barrier between you and harm you cannot see.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Allahumma inni a'udhu biridaka min sakhatik" mean?
It means "O Allah, I seek refuge in Your pleasure from Your displeasure." It's a three-part dua: refuge in Allah's pleasure from His displeasure, in His pardon from His punishment, and in Him from Him.
Where does this dua come from?
It's recorded in Sunan Abī Dāwūd (hadith 879), among the duas the Prophet ﷺ taught his companions for seeking Allah's protection.
Why does the dua end with "I seek refuge in You from You"?
This phrase acknowledges that Allah alone is the source of both trial and relief, so ultimate refuge can only be sought in Him, even from His own decree. It's considered one of the most profound phrases in Prophetic supplication.
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