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 potent when you find yourself hurt and angered by rumors spread by those close to you. Recite it when the sting of betrayal and misrepresentation hits, especially if these whispers are causing distress or conflict within your relationships. It's a shield for your inner self as you navigate the pain.
How to Read
Make this dua with sincerity and a focused heart. Visualize seeking protection from Allah Almighty for your faculties – your hearing (which might have been wounded by the rumors), your sight (which might have seen the effects of the gossip), your tongue (to guard against retaliating with harsh words or spreading more negativity), your heart (to prevent bitterness from taking root), and your 'maniyyi' (which broadly refers to one's essence or procreative power, encompassing the purity of one's lineage and inner self). Understanding the breadth of what you're seeking refuge from deepens the recitation.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive supplication seeks refuge from various inner evils that can be exacerbated by the pain of betrayal. By asking Allah to protect your hearing, sight, tongue, and heart, you are essentially asking for protection against the internal turmoil that rumors can ignite. It helps to purify your intentions and actions, preventing anger from leading to further sin, such as backbiting or cursing. This protects your peace and your relationships from further damage.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) would seek refuge in Allah from the evil of hearing, the evil of sight, the evil of the tongue, the evil of the heart, and the evil of semen. This narration is found in Sunan Abi Dawud (1554) and is classified as Hasan by scholars like Al-Albani. While the primary context of 'maniyyi' relates to procreation, its inclusion in seeking refuge signifies a holistic protection of one's inner self and lineage from any corrupting influence, making it applicable to seeking solace and purity of intention when faced with hurtful gossip.