Dua for protection from evil
Dua for protection from evil: a dua of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) recited morning and evening for protection from sudden calamity and every kind of evil.
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Arabic
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الَّذِي لَا يَضُرُّ مَعَ اسْمِهِ شَيْءٌ فِي الْأَرْضِ وَلَا فِي السَّمَاءِ، وَهُوَ السَّمِيعُ الْعَلِيمُ
- Transliteration
- Bismillahilladhi la yadurru ma'asmihi shay'un fil-ardi wa la fis-sama, wa huwas-Samiul-Alim.
- Meaning
- 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.
When it is recited
It is recited three times in the morning and evening.
Virtue
According to a hadith, no sudden calamity will harm the one who says this dua three times in the morning and evening.
Sources
This dua is based on the Quran and hadith sources below.
- HadithSunan Abi Dawud, 5088
It is reported from Uthman ibn Affan (may Allah be pleased with him) that no sudden calamity will harm the one who says this.
- HadithJami at-Tirmidhi, 3388
This dua is part of the morning and evening remembrances and is recommended for protection.
Related duas
Other duas connected to this topic.
Dua against the evil eye
I entrust you to the perfect words of Allah, from the evil of every devil and venomous creature, and from the evil of every evil eye (filled with envy).
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 fear
Allah is sufficient for us, and He is the best Guardian.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this dua.
What dua is recited for protection from evil?
The dua “Bismillahilladhi la yadurru ma'asmihi shay'un...” is recited three times in the morning and evening.When is this dua recited?
It is recited three times in the morning and evening with the intention of protection from sudden calamity and evil.