Dua for protection from every side
Dua for protection from every side: a dua the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) made morning and evening to protect a person from danger that could come from any direction.
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Arabic
اللَّهُمَّ احْفَظْنِي مِنْ بَيْنِ يَدَيَّ، وَمِنْ خَلْفِي، وَعَنْ يَمِينِي، وَعَنْ شِمَالِي، وَمِنْ فَوْقِي، وَأَعُوذُ بِعَظَمَتِكَ أَنْ أُغْتَالَ مِنْ تَحْتِي
- Transliteration
- Allahummahfazni min bayni yadayya, wa min khalfi, wa an yamini, wa an shimali, wa min fawqi, wa a'udhu bi-azamatika an ughtala min tahti.
- Meaning
- O Allah, protect me from before me, from behind me, from my right, from my left, and from above me. And I seek refuge in Your greatness from being suddenly overtaken from beneath me.
When it is recited
It is recited morning and evening for protection from danger and harm that could come from every side.
Virtue
Ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) reports that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) never abandoned saying these words morning and evening; they protect a person from harm coming from every direction.
Sources
This dua is based on the Quran and hadith sources below.
- HadithSunan Abi Dawud, 5074
It is reported from Ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) would say this dua morning and evening; Al-Albani graded it authentic (sahih).
- HadithSunan Ibn Majah, 3871
The same dua is reported as a protective remembrance for the morning and evening.
Related duas
Other duas connected to this topic.
Morning and evening dua for wellbeing
O Allah, I ask You for pardon and wellbeing in this world and in the Hereafter. O Allah, I ask You for pardon and wellbeing in my religion, my worldly life, my family and my wealth.
Ayatul Kursi
Allah: there is no god but Him, the Ever Living, the Sustainer of all. Neither drowsiness nor sleep overtakes Him. To Him belongs all that is in the heavens and on the earth. Who can intercede with Him without His permission? He knows what is before them and what is behind them. They cannot encompass anything of His knowledge except what He wills. His Kursi extends over the heavens and the earth, and preserving them is not a burden to Him. He is the Most High, the Most Great.
Dua for protection from evil
In the name of Allah, with whose name nothing on earth or in the heavens can cause harm. He is the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this dua.
What dua is recited for protection from every side?
The dua “Allahummahfazni min bayni yadayya...” is recited. Dua for protection from every side: Arabic, transliteration and meaning are given on this page.When is this dua recited?
It is recited morning and evening; the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) never abandoned saying this dua every day.