بِسْمِ اللَّهِ 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 heaven can cause harm, and He is the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing.
Bismillāhilladhī lā yaḍurru ma'asmihi shay'un fīl-arḍi wa lā fis-samā'i wa Huwas-Samī'ul-'Alīm
When to Read
This powerful supplication is ideally recited in the evening, after Maghrib prayer, as part of our daily adhkar (remembrance of Allah). It's a moment when the world begins to quiet down, allowing us to turn our hearts and minds towards Allah for protection, not just for ourselves, but for our families and the wider community we are part of.
How to Read
Recite this supplication three times in the evening. Focus on the meaning of the words: acknowledging Allah's absolute power and control over all affairs, and seeking His refuge from any harm. It's about sincere reliance on Him, knowing that He is the ultimate protector.
Virtues & Benefits
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ promised a profound reward for those who recite this dua morning and evening. He said: 'Whoever says this three times in the morning, nothing will harm him until the evening; and whoever says it three times in the evening, nothing will harm him until the morning.' (Sunan Abu Dawood 5087). This protection extends beyond the individual, fostering a sense of collective security and peace when we make such sincere supplications for the well-being of all.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Uthman bin Affan (may Allah be pleased with him): The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: 'There is no servant who says, in the morning of every day and the evening of every night: "Bismillāhilladhī lā yaḍurru ma'asmihi shay'un fīl-arḍi wa lā fis-samā'i wa Huwas-Samī'ul-'Alīm" (In the name of Allah, with Whose name nothing on earth or in heaven can cause harm, and He is the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing) - three times - but that anything which may have been destined to befall him from the earth or the heaven will not harm him.' (Sunan Abu Dawood 5087).