اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّا نَجْعَلُكَ فِي نُحُورِهِمْ، وَنَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شُرُورِهِمْ
O Allah, indeed We place You directly in their line of fire [or in front of them to ward them off], and we seek refuge in You from their evils.
Allahumma inna naj'aluka fi nuhurihim, wa na'udhu bika min shururihim
When to Read
This powerful dua is recited when facing an individual in authority who is angry or poses a threat. It can be whispered or said inwardly before engaging with them, or when anticipating an encounter where their anger might be directed at you. It's a way to seek divine intervention and protection before the situation escalates.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and deep reliance on Allah. Visualize Allah's protection surrounding you as you speak the words. Focus on the meaning: you are acknowledging Allah's ultimate power and placing your trust in Him to handle the situation, while also actively seeking His refuge from the harm that might come.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua offers immense psychological comfort and spiritual strength when facing intimidating figures. It reminds us that no matter how powerful a person may seem, Allah is far more powerful. By reciting this, we are asking Allah to intercept the harm intended by the authority figure and to shield us from their malevolence. It's a profound expression of Tawakkul (reliance on Allah).
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Abu Musa that when the Prophet ﷺ feared a certain people, he would supplicate: 'Allahumma inna naj'aluka fi nuhurihim, wa na'udhu bika min shururihim.' (O Allah, indeed We place You directly in their line of fire, and we seek refuge in You from their evils.)