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 the evil of my sight, and the evil of my tongue, and the evil of my heart, and the evil of my desires (or 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
When you witness an injustice that enrages you, and you feel a strong urge to react impulsively or speak harshly. This dua helps you seek Allah's protection from the harmful consequences of your own anger and reactions, allowing you to regain composure and consider a more measured response, whether that be speaking truth with wisdom, acting according to Islamic principles, or seeking the help of those in authority.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity, focusing on each word and its meaning. Understand that you are seeking Allah's refuge not from the injustice itself, but from your own negative impulses and potential missteps driven by anger. It's best recited when you first feel the surge of anger, before it takes over, and then as a consistent practice to build self-control. Reflect on the 'evil' of your senses and heart that anger can amplify, and ask Allah to guard you from it.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a comprehensive request for protection against the negative manifestations of one's inner self when provoked. It helps in controlling impulsive speech (evil of the tongue), preventing actions based on flawed perception (evil of sight), and avoiding harmful thoughts or intentions (evil of the heart). By seeking refuge in Allah, one gains the strength to manage anger constructively, rather than destructively. It aligns with the Islamic principle of patience and measured response, especially when facing difficult situations like injustice.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abdullah: The Prophet ﷺ used to supplicate: '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.' (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.) – O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the evil of my hearing, and the evil of my sight, and the evil of my tongue, and the evil of my heart, and the evil of my desires (or semen).