بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الَّذِي لَا يَضُرُّ مَعَ اسْمِهِ شَيْءٌ فِي الْأَرْضِ وَلَا فِي السَّمَاءِ وَهُوَ السَّمِيعُ الْعَلِيمُ
In the name of Allah, the one whose name nothing harms on earth nor in the heavens, 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 three times in the morning and three times in the evening. By saying it before nightfall, you're actively invoking Allah's protection against any harm that might befall you during the darkness and through the night.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction, focusing on the meaning of Allah's perfect names and attributes – His ability to protect and His complete knowledge. It's usually recited after the obligatory prayers or as part of your evening remembrance (adhkar).
Virtues & Benefits
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ promised immense protection to whoever recites this dua in the morning and evening. He ﷺ said: 'Whoever says this dua three times in the morning, no affliction will befall him that day. And whoever says it three times in the evening, no affliction will befall him that night.' (Sunan Abi Dawud 5088). This protection encompasses physical harm, spiritual whispers, and the unseen dangers that the night can sometimes bring.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Uthman ibn Affan (may Allah be pleased with him) who said: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: 'There is no servant who says, in the morning of every day and the evening of every night: 'Bismillahilladhi la yadhurru ma'asmihi shay'un fil-ardi wa la fis-sama'i wa Huwas-Samee'ul-Aleem' (In the name of Allah, the one whose name nothing harms on earth nor in the heavens, and He is the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing) - three times - but that anything which would harm him will not pass that night. And he who says it in the evening, no harm will befall him until the morning.'