بِسْمِ اللهِ 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 or in the heavens can harm, and He is the Hearing, the Knowing.
Bismillāhilladhī lā yaḍurru ma‘a smihi shay’un fīl-arḍi wa lā fis-samā’i wa Huwas-Samī‘ul-‘Alīm.
When to Read
This powerful supplication is recommended to be recited in the morning and in the evening. As the sun begins to set and the day transitions into night, it’s an opportune time to seek Allah's protection and blessing, ushering in the night with remembrance of Him.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction, focusing on the meaning of the words. It's best recited three times in the morning and three times in the evening. Ensure you are in a state of purity if possible, though the primary emphasis is on the remembrance of Allah.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua offers immense protection. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: '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.' (Sahih al-Bukhari 7/136). It encompasses seeking refuge in Allah's name, recognizing His power over all things, and acknowledging His perfect hearing and knowledge.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Abu Ad-Darda (may Allah be pleased with him): The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'Whoever says, 'Bismillāhilladhī lā yaḍurru ma‘a smihi 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 the heavens can harm, and He is the Hearing, the Knowing) three times in the morning, he will not be afflicted by any calamity until the morning, and whoever says it three times in the evening, he will not be afflicted by any calamity until the morning.' This narration is found in Sunan Abu Dawud and also recorded in Sahih al-Bukhari in a slightly different wording as part of a larger collection.