ุงููููููู ูู ุฅููููู ุฃูุนููุฐู ุจููู ู ููู ุดูุฑููููุง ููุดูุฑูู ู ูุง ุฌูุจูููุชู ุนููููููู
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from its evil and the evil of what it is predisposed to.
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min sharriha wa sharri ma jubilat 'alayh
When to Read
Recite this dua when you are invited to a gathering that you know will involve sinful activities, such as backbiting, gossip, or anything displeasing to Allah. It's particularly useful when you feel anger rising at the thought of attending, or when you are trying to formulate a polite but firm refusal. Say it before you respond to the invitation, or even as you are internally debating whether to go.
How to Read
Recite with sincerity and conviction, directing your plea to Allah alone. Imagine yourself actively turning away from sin and seeking Allah's protection. It can be recited silently to yourself or softly aloud. The intention is key: to protect yourself from the evil of the gathering and your own potential anger or weakness.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a powerful tool for protecting one's faith and maintaining a clear conscience. By seeking refuge in Allah, we acknowledge our limitations and His absolute power. It helps us to avoid places where sin is prevalent, which is a crucial aspect of preserving our Deen. The Prophet Muhammad ๏ทบ taught us this specific supplication to ward off the negative influence and inherent evil within gatherings that deviate from Allah's commands. It helps manage the anger that might arise from being pressured or witnessing wrongdoing, turning that energy into a protective supplication.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated that Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah (๏ทบ) said: 'The similitude of the good companion and the bad companion is like that of the seller of musk and the blacksmith. The seller of musk, either he will give you some, or you will buy some from him, or you will find a good scent from him. And the blacksmith, either he will burn your garment, or you will find a bad smell from him.' In another narration: 'The blacksmith, either he will burn your house, or he will find a bad smell from him.' The Prophet (๏ทบ) also said: 'The person who sits with bad companions is like the seller of musk.' (Sahih Muslim 2626). While the primary hadith referenced for the *dua itself* is Sahih Muslim 2731 (regarding seeking refuge from evil), the context of avoiding bad company, which often involves gatherings, is strongly established in authentic narrations like Sahih Muslim 2626. The dua taught by the Prophet ๏ทบ for protection from evil applies here to the evil of potentially sinful gatherings.