اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ سَمْعِي، وَمِنْ شَرِّ بَصَرِي، وَمِنْ شَرِّ لِسَانِي، وَمِنْ شَرِّ قَلْبِي، وَمِنْ شَرِّ مَنِيِّي
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the evil of my hearing, and from the evil of my sight, and from the evil of my tongue, and from the evil of my heart, and from the evil of my semen.
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min sharri sam'i, wa min sharri basari, wa min sharri lisani, wa min sharri qalbi, wa min sharri maniyyi.
When to Read
This dua is specifically recommended to be recited after the obligatory prayers (Salat). It's a powerful way to conclude your prayer by seeking Allah's protection over critical aspects of yourself, including your speech.
How to Read
Recite this dua sincerely after completing your fard (obligatory) prayers, ideally after the taslim (the final salutation). Take a moment to reflect on each part of the dua, truly asking Allah to safeguard you from the potential harm your hearing, sight, tongue, heart, and reproductive organ might cause.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses a comprehensive request for protection. The 'evil of the tongue' (شر لساني - sharri lisani) specifically addresses the potential for gossip, backbiting, slander, harsh words, and deceitful speech that can damage relationships and incur Allah's displeasure. By seeking refuge in Allah, we acknowledge our weakness and rely on His divine protection to guard our tongues and use them for good, in accordance with His commands.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Abdullah ibn al-Zubayr (may Allah be pleased with him): The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) used to say at the end of his prayer: اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ سَمْعِي، وَمِنْ شَرِّ بَصَرِي، وَمِنْ شَرِّ لِسَانِي، وَمِنْ شَرِّ قَلْبِي، وَمِنْ شَرِّ مَنِيِّي (Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min sharri sam'i, wa min sharri basari, wa min sharri lisani, wa min sharri qalbi, wa min sharri maniyyi.) Translation: 'O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the evil of my hearing, and from the evil of my sight, and from the evil of my tongue, and from the evil of my heart, and from the evil of my semen.' (Reported by Abu Dawud, Tirmidhi, and Nasa'i. Tirmidhi said it is Hasan Gharib.)