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 (or desires/instincts).
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 potent when you feel the sting of disbelief or hear mockery directed at Islam. When the words or actions of others stir feelings of anger, resentment, or a desire to lash out, this is a time to pause and seek Allah’s protection. It's for those moments when your internal peace is threatened by external disrespect towards your faith.
How to Read
Recite this dua sincerely, focusing on the meaning of seeking Allah's refuge from internal evils that could manifest externally. It's best recited with a calm heart, even as you feel the stirrings of anger. Imagine the words protecting your senses, your speech, your intentions, and your overall being from reacting in a way that displeases Allah. Repeating it multiple times can help ground you in Allah's protection.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua protects against the misuse of our faculties. When facing disbelief and mockery, anger can easily arise from what we hear (evil of hearing), what we see (evil of sight), what we say in response (evil of tongue), and what we think or feel internally (evil of heart). Seeking refuge in Allah from these potential harms helps us control our reactions, enabling us to respond with wisdom and patience rather than succumbing to anger, which can lead to further sin. It fosters inner strength and reliance on Allah to manage difficult situations.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abdullah ibn Mas'ud: 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.' (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 (or desires/instincts)). He (ﷺ) used to supplicate: 'Allahumma a'tini nafsiy taqwaha, wa tazakkiha, anta khayru man tazakka, anta waliyyuha wa maulaha. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min 'ilmin la yanfa', wa min qalbin la yakhsha', wa min nafsin la tashba', wa min da'watin la yustajabu laha.' (O Allah, give my soul its piety and purify it, You are the best of those who purify it, You are its guardian and its master. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from knowledge that does not benefit, and from a heart that does not fear (You), and from a soul that is not satisfied, and from a supplication that is not answered).