أَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّاتِ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ
I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from the evil of what He has created.
A'udhu bikalimatillahit-tammati min sharri ma khalaq
When to Read
This powerful dua is recommended to be recited in the evening, as part of your Adhkar (remembrance of Allah). It's specifically for seeking protection as the day transitions into night, safeguarding you from any lingering harms or unseen evils that might arise during the night or extend from the day's events.
How to Read
Recite this dua clearly and with conviction, focusing on the meaning of seeking Allah's complete protection through His perfect words. It's often recommended to recite it three times in the evening, just as the Prophet ﷺ taught us for similar protection duas. The sincerity of your heart and your belief in Allah's power are key.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua offers comprehensive protection. When you seek refuge in Allah's 'perfect words', you are essentially invoking His complete and absolute power against all forms of evil, whether it's physical harm, spiritual whispers, or the negative consequences of events that transpired during the day. The Prophet ﷺ said that whoever recites this in the evening will be protected until the morning, and whoever recites it in the morning will be protected until the evening. This signifies a powerful shield against the unseen and the known.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: 'No creature has been created that is more communicative to him than Ibrahim (Abraham) and Muhammad (ﷺ) said: 'A person who says (the following words three times in the evening): أَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّاتِ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ (I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from the evil of what He has created), then whatever harms him from creatures will not harm him.' Sahih Muslim 2708.