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 (or: from the evil of my discharge).
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
Recite this dua when you encounter hypocrisy, or when you feel anger or distress rising within you due to witnessing deceitful behavior. It's particularly useful when you are tempted to speak harshly or act impulsively in response to someone's insincerity.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction, focusing on seeking Allah's protection. Understand that hypocrisy often stems from internal issues, and this dua helps protect yourself from its negative influence and from being drawn into similar negativity. Raising your hands slightly during the recitation can also be a part of the etiquette.
Virtues & Benefits
This powerful dua shields you from the internal harm caused by negative influences. By seeking refuge in Allah from the evil of your senses, tongue, and heart, you fortify yourself against the temptations and ill effects that witnessing hypocrisy can bring. It helps maintain inner peace and prevents you from falling into the trap of backbiting, anger, or despair, which can arise from such encounters. It reminds us that our primary protection comes from Allah.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) used to seek refuge in Allah from the evil of... (listing the parts of the body and heart as in the translation). This comprehensive seeking of refuge is a testament to the completeness of seeking protection from all potential sources of harm, internal and external.