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Allahumma Ikfineehim

From Distress & Anxiety Duas — Hisnul Muslim

This is a brief dua for distress and anxiety said when fearing the oppression or harm of a group of people, expressing complete trust that Allah will repel the harm in whatever way He wills.

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اللَّهُمَّ اكْفِنِيهِمْ بِمَا شِئْتَ.

Allahummak-fineehim bima shi't.

📖 Virtue (Arabic source text)

دعاء من خاف ظلم قوم أو أذاهم.

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Meaning

O Allah, suffice me against them in whatever way You will.

When to recite

It is recommended when fearing the oppression of a people or potential harm from a particular source. It is a brief dua that entrusts the entire matter to Allah.

About this dhikr

This dhikr is part of Distress & Anxiety Duas as documented in Hisnul Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), and is recited 1 time.

How many times should this dhikr be recited?
This dhikr is recited 1 time, as narrated in Hisnul Muslim. Use the smart counter on this page to track your repetitions.
When is the dua 'O Allah, suffice me against them in whatever way You will' said?
It is said when fearing the oppression or harm of a group of people, and it is one of the brief duas for distress and anxiety that addresses anxiety about harm from others.
Why doesn't the dua specify how Allah should provide sufficiency?
Leaving it open with 'in whatever way You will' represents complete trust, allowing Allah to choose the best way to repel harm, which reflects a more perfect reliance on Him.
Can this dua be said when fearing harm from one person or from a group?
Yes, it applies whether the feared oppression comes from an individual or a group, and you can track your recitation with the smart counter on this page.

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