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, from the evil of my sight, from the evil of my tongue, 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 profound supplication is best recited immediately after completing the obligatory prayers. It's a powerful moment when your heart is most receptive, having just stood before Allah. Use it as part of your post-prayer remembrance (dhikr).
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and deep reflection, understanding the meaning of each phrase. Visualize seeking Allah's protection from the harmful ways your senses and inner self might lead you astray, especially focusing on the tongue's potential for misuse.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua specifically targets the potential harms associated with our senses and faculties. Seeking refuge from the 'evil of the tongue' is crucial in our daily lives. The tongue can be a source of immense good, spreading knowledge and love, but it can also cause great destruction through backbiting, slander, lies, and harsh words. By making this dua, you are consciously asking Allah to safeguard you from sinning through speech, a constant struggle for many.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) used to seek refuge in Allah from the evil of what he heard, the evil of what he saw, the evil of his tongue, the evil of his heart, and the evil of his semen. (Sunan Abi Dawud 1550, Sunan An-Nasa'i 5447)