Dua & Sunnah

Dua for Protection Against Enemies and Harm

Difficulty
Sahih HadithSahih al-Bukhari 3174

اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّا نَجْعَلُكَ فِي نُحُورِهِمْ وَنَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شُرُورِهِمْ

O Allah, we make You their shield, 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 recommended when facing a tangible threat from enemies, oppressors, or anyone wishing you harm. It can be recited when confronting them, or as a proactive measure when you feel fear or anxiety about their intentions. It's a supplication for Allah's direct intervention and protection.

How to Read

Recite this dua with sincere conviction, raising your hands towards Allah as a sign of supplication. Visualize Allah's protection enveloping you as you speak the words. Understand that you are placing your trust and reliance entirely on Him, acknowledging your own limitations and His infinite power.

Virtues & Benefits

This dua is a direct supplication taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to his companions when they were facing an enemy. It signifies complete reliance on Allah (Tawakkul) and a request for His direct intervention to ward off evil. By making this dua, a believer seeks Allah's strength to face their adversaries and His mercy to shield them from their plots and ill intentions.

Source & Authentication

Narrated Abu Musa: When the Prophet ﷺ feared a people, he would say: 'Allahumma inna naj'aluka fi nuhurihim wa na'udhu bika min shururihim.' (O Allah, we make You their shield, and we seek refuge in You from their evils.)
Sahih HadithSahih al-Bukhari 3174
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