Dua for protection from the harm of an enemy
Dua for protection from the harm of an enemy: a protective dua the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) recited when he feared the harm of a people, placing Allah as a shield against the enemy's evil.
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Arabic
اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّا نَجْعَلُكَ فِي نُحُورِهِمْ وَنَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شُرُورِهِمْ
- Transliteration
- Allahumma inna naj'aluka fi nuhurihim wa na'udhu bika min shururihim.
- Meaning
- O Allah, we place You before them as a shield, and we seek refuge in You from their evils.
When it is recited
It is recited when facing an enemy, an oppressor, or someone whose harm is feared.
Virtue
According to a hadith, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) would make this dua when he feared the harm of a group of people; it teaches entrusting the harm of an enemy to Allah.
Sources
This dua is based on the Quran and hadith sources below.
- HadithSunan Abi Dawud, 1537
It is reported from Abu Musa al-Ash'ari (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) would make this dua when he feared the harm of a people.
- HadithHisn al-Muslim (sahih)
This dua is listed among the authentic (sahih) remembrances recited when facing an enemy.
Related duas
Other duas connected to this topic.
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.
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 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).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this dua.
What is the dua for protection from the harm of an enemy?
Dua for protection from the harm of an enemy: Arabic, transliteration and meaning of the dua “Allahumma inna naj'aluka fi nuhurihim,” which the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) recited when he feared the harm of a people.When is this dua recited?
It is recited with the intention of seeking refuge in Allah when facing an enemy, an oppressor, or someone whose harm is feared.What does “naj'aluka fi nuhurihim” mean?
This phrase means “we place You before them as a shield and defender”; that is, entrusting the harm of the enemy to Allah.