أَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّاتِ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ
I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from the evil of what He has created.
A'udhu bikalimatillahit-tammati min sharri ma khalaq
When to Read
This powerful supplication is best recited as part of your evening routine, just before going to sleep. It's a shield we raise to Allah, asking Him to protect us through the darkness until morning. Imagine yourself settling down for the night, knowing that you've taken this beautiful Sunnah step to safeguard yourself and your loved ones.
How to Read
Recite this dua three times each evening. As you say it, truly feel the reliance you place on Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He). Picture His perfect words as a fortress, encompassing and protecting you from any harm that might befall during the night. It's not just about the words, but the sincere intention and trust behind them.
Virtues & Benefits
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ told us that whoever recites this dua three times in the evening will be protected from all harmful things until morning. It's a remarkable promise from our beloved Messenger ﷺ, showing us how simple acts of remembrance and seeking refuge can bring immense safety and peace. This is a profound way to trust Allah's care over us when we are most vulnerable, asleep and unaware.
Source & Authentication
Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: A man came to the Prophet ﷺ and said: "O Messenger of Allah, what a night I had last night! I was stung by a scorpion." Thereupon Allah's Messenger ﷺ said: "As to the evening you have recited, you would have been spared (from the harm of the scorpion) had you said: 'I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from the evil of what He has created' (A'udhu bikalimatillahit-tammati min sharri ma khalaq)." It was said to Abu Hurairah: "This is a supplication for protection from the heat." Abu Hurairah said: "It is a supplication for protection from all evil things."