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 can cause harm in the earth nor in the heavens, and He is the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing.
Bismillahi alladhi la yadhurru ma'asmihi shay'un fil-ardi wa la fis-samaa'i wa huwa As-Samee' ul-'Aleem.
When to Read
This beautiful dua is perfect for reciting as dusk settles in, marking the end of the day. It's a powerful way to seek protection and acknowledge Allah's complete control over all affairs, bringing a sense of peace as we transition into the night.
How to Read
Recite this dua three times in the evening. It's a simple yet profound supplication. Make sure to say it with sincerity, reflecting on the meaning of Allah's perfect protection and vast knowledge. Bringing your hands up slightly as you recite can be a sign of earnestness in your supplication.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua in the evening ensures that no sudden affliction befalls you. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: 'Whoever says this three times in the morning, nothing will harm him until he reaches the evening; and whoever says it three times in the evening, nothing will harm him until he reaches the morning.' (Sahih Muslim 2708). It’s a shield against all forms of harm, known and unknown.
Source & Authentication
Sa'd bin Abi Waqqas (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (ﷺ) said: 'He who says, 'Bismillahi alladhi la yadhurru ma'asmihi shay'un fil-ardi wa la fis-samaa'i wa huwa As-Samee' ul-'Aleem,' three times, will not be afflicted by sudden calamity until he wakes in the morning. And he who says it in the morning three times, will not be afflicted by sudden calamity until he reaches the evening.'