The Shield of Protection
This dua is a humble plea for protection from our own mistakes. We ask God not to "abase" us due to our sins and to keep us away from the triggers that lead to His displeasure.
Arabic:
اَللّـهُمَّ لا تَخْذُلْني فيهِ لِتَعَرُّضِ مَعْصِيَتِكَ، وَلاتَضْرِبْني بِسِياطِ نَقِمَتِكَ، وَزَحْزِحْني فيهِ مِنْ مُوجِباتِ سَخَطِكَ، بِمَنِّكَ وَاَياديكَ يا مُنْتَهى رَغْبَةِ الرّاغِبينَ.
Transliteration:
Allahumma la takhdhulni fihi lita'arrudi ma'siyatik, wa la tadribni bisiyati naqimatik, wa zahzihni fihi min mujibati sakhatik, bimannika wa ayadika ya Muntaha raghbatir-raghibin.
Translation:
O Allah, on this day, do not let me abase myself by incurring Your disobedience, and do not strike me with the whip of Your punishment, keep me away from the causes of Your anger, by Your kindness and Your power, O the ultimate desire of those who desire.
Sources:
Mafatih al-Jinan by Sheikh Abbas Qummi
Al-Balad al-Amin (The City of Safety) by Shaykh al-Kaf’ami
Misbah al-Muta-hajjid by Shaykh al-Tusi.
