بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الَّذِي لَا يَضُرُّ مَعَ اسْمِهِ شَيْءٌ فِي الْأَرْضِ وَلَا فِي السَّمَاءِ وَهُوَ السَّمِيعُ الْعَلِيمُ
In the name of Allah, with whose name nothing on earth nor in the heavens can cause harm, and He is the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing.
Bismillahilladhi la yadhurru ma'asmihi shay'un fil-ardi wa la fis-sama'i wa Huwas-Samee'ul-Aleem
When to Read
This powerful dua is recommended to be recited in the morning and evening. Reciting it in the evening is particularly vital as it serves as a shield against any worries or troubles that might have accumulated during the day and could potentially linger into the night, disturbing your peace and sleep.
How to Read
Recite this dua sincerely, with full conviction in Allah's power to protect. Utter each word clearly and thoughtfully. It is recommended to recite it three times in the morning and three times in the evening, as per the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
Virtues & Benefits
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ promised that whoever recites this dua three times in the morning will not be afflicted by any calamity until they reach the evening, and whoever recites it three times in the evening will not be afflicted by any calamity until morning. This means Allah grants protection from all sorts of harm, whether physical, emotional, or spiritual, throughout the day and night. It brings immense peace of mind, knowing you are under Allah's special care. (Sunan Abu Dawud 5088)
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Abu Ad-Darda': The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: 'Whoever says in the morning: 'Bismillahilladhi la yadhurru ma'asmihi shay'un fil-ardi wa la fis-sama'i wa Huwas-Samee'ul-Aleem.' (In the name of Allah, with whose name nothing on earth nor in the heavens can cause harm, and He is the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing), he will not be afflicted by any calamity until the morning comes, and whoever says it in the morning three times, he will not be afflicted by any calamity until the evening comes. And the like of it is for the night.' (Sunan Abu Dawud 5087-5088)