اَللّٰهُمَّ 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
Recite this dua in the morning and evening. It's particularly beneficial when you feel tempted to engage in or are exposed to gossip and backbiting, serving as a comprehensive plea for protection over your senses and inner self.
How to Read
Utter this supplication with sincerity and focus. Raise your hands if possible, as this is a sign of earnest seeking. Internalize the meaning – that true protection comes only from Allah. Make a conscious effort to avoid situations and company that might lead to backbiting after reciting this.
Virtues & Benefits
This powerful dua encompasses seeking protection from the misuse of our senses and inner faculties, which are often the gateways to sin, including gossip and backbiting. By seeking refuge in Allah from the 'evil of my tongue,' we are directly asking for His help to control our speech and refrain from harmful words. This reflects the Prophet's ﷺ emphasis on safeguarding speech as a key to Paradise. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: 'Whoever guarantees to me what is between his jaws and what is between his legs, I guarantee to him the Paradise.' (Sahih al-Bukhari 6474). Protecting our tongue is an act of faith and a path to immense reward.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abdullah ibn Umar: The Messenger of Allah 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.)