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 particularly powerful to recite when you feel the stirrings of anger and the urge to speak harshly. It's a proactive shield, aiming to prevent the harmful words from escaping before they even form. You can also make it a regular part of your morning or evening supplications, seeking Allah's protection over all your faculties, including your speech.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity, focusing on each phrase and its meaning. Understand that you are actively seeking Allah's protection against the destructive potential of your tongue, especially when emotions run high. It's best recited with your hands raised, as the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ often did when seeking refuge.
Virtues & Benefits
Anger can cloud judgment and lead to words that cause deep regret and lasting damage to relationships. By seeking refuge in Allah specifically from the evil of the tongue, we are acknowledging that our speech has a profound impact. This dua helps us to cultivate self-control, ensuring that our words, especially in moments of frustration, are not hurtful or harmful, thereby preserving peace within ourselves and with others.
Source & Authentication
‘Abdullah ibn Mas’ud (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (peace be upon him) 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.' (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.) [Sunan Abi Dawud, Book 10, Hadith 1554]