بِسْمِ اللهِ الَّذِي لَا يَضُرُّ مَعَ اسْمِهِ شَيْءٌ فِي الأَرْضِ وَلَا فِي السَّمَاءِ وَهُوَ السَّمِيعُ العَلِيمُ
In the name of Allah, with Whose name nothing on earth or in the heaven 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 evening, after Maghrib prayer, or before sleeping. As the day winds down, our minds can sometimes become more susceptible to worries and negative thoughts. Reciting this dua at this time invokes Allah's protection against any harm, seen or unseen, including intrusive thoughts that can disturb our peace.
How to Read
Recite this dua three times in the evening. It's a beautiful practice to do after offering your Maghrib prayer, or as part of your bedtime routine. Take a moment to truly feel the meaning behind the words, focusing your heart on Allah's power and protection. Let the recitation be a conscious act of seeking refuge and trusting in His plan, clearing your mind and heart for a peaceful night.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a shield against all kinds of harm. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) promised that whoever recites this in the morning and evening will not be afflicted by any sudden calamity. By extension, it protects the heart and mind from anxieties and negative whispers that can arise, especially during the quiet hours of the evening. It's a way to actively safeguard our inner peace and mental well-being, relying solely on Allah's Omnipotence.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Aban ibn Uthman: My father said: 'I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say: "Whoever says: "In the name of Allah, with Whose name nothing on earth or in the heaven 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) three times in the morning, will not be afflicted by any sudden calamity until the evening comes. And whoever says it in the evening, will not be afflicted by any sudden calamity until the morning comes." Aban said: 'And the narrator, Aban, was afflicted with paralysis. So, he started looking at the person who had narrated the hadith to him.' Then Aban said: 'What I narrated to him, I did not say it in order to be exempted from what happened to me. Rather, Allah decreed that to happen.'