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 can cause harm, on Earth or in the heavens, and He is the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing.
Bismillāhilladhī lā yaḍurru ma'asmihi shay'un fil-arḍi wa lā fis-samā'i wa huwas-Samī'ul-'Alīm.
When to Read
This powerful dua is recommended to be recited in the evening, before sleeping, and also upon waking up. It's particularly beneficial when feeling anxious about the night ahead, the unknown events it might hold, or any potential harm. Reciting it anchors your trust in Allah, the ultimate protector.
How to Read
Recite this dua sincerely, with full conviction in Allah's power and protection. Utter each word clearly, focusing on its meaning. It is best recited with hands cupped, as if making supplication, and then breathing into your hands and wiping them over your body, as taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication offers immense peace and protection. By reciting it, you are entrusting yourself to Allah, seeking His shield against all harm, seen and unseen. It transforms nighttime anxieties into a source of strength, knowing that Allah is the All-Hearing and All-Knowing, aware of all things and capable of averting any danger. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ mentioned that whoever says this three times in the morning will not be afflicted by any calamity until the evening, and whoever says it three times in the evening will not be afflicted by any calamity until the morning (Sunan Abi Dawud 5088).
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Uthman ibn Affan (may Allah be pleased with him): The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: 'Whoever says: 'Bismillāhilladhī lā yaḍurru ma'asmihi shay'un fil-arḍi wa lā fis-samā'i wa huwas-Samī'ul-'Alīm' (In the name of Allah, with whose name nothing can cause harm, on Earth or in the heavens, and He is the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing) three times, will not be afflicted by any calamity until the morning, and whoever says it three times in the evening will not be afflicted by any calamity until the morning.' - Sunan Abi Dawud 5087. Another narration states: 'No harm will come to him from anything.' - Sunan Abi Dawud 5088.