اللَّهُمَّ اسْتُرْ عَوْرَاتِي وَآمِنْ رَوْعَاتِي
Allahumma stur 'awraatee wa'amin raw'aatee
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Conceal my Faults And Calm my Fears
From General Duas — Hisnul Muslim
One of the shortest yet most needed general duas in daily Muslim life, in which a servant asks Allah to cover their faults and shortcomings, and to grant their heart security from whatever frightens or alarms them. This dua is reported from the Prophet ﷺ.
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Meaning
O Allah, conceal my faults and calm my fears. This short dua asks Allah for two things: to cover one's shortcomings from being exposed, and to grant security of heart from whatever causes fear or alarm.
When to recite
It may be recited at any time, especially when feeling fear or anxiety, or in need of Allah's covering and security.
About this dhikr
This dhikr is part of General 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.
- What does 'O Allah, conceal my faults and calm my fears' mean?
- It means asking Allah to cover a Muslim's faults and whatever they would not want exposed, and to grant them a heart at peace, secure from whatever frightens or alarms them.
- When is it recommended to say this dua?
- It may be said at any time, and is especially recited during moments of fear or anxiety, seeking Allah's security and covering.
- Who narrated this dua from the Prophet ﷺ?
- It was narrated by Imam Abu Dawud in his Sunan, and is among the short yet comprehensive prophetic duas.
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