Dua & Sunnah

Seeking Allah's Protection as Night Falls

Daily Evening Routine
Sahih HadithSunan Abi Dawud 5088

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الَّذِي لَا يَضُرُّ مَعَ اسْمِهِ شَيْءٌ فِي الْأَرْضِ وَلَا فِي السَّمَاءِ وَهُوَ السَّمِيعُ الْعَلِيمُ

In the name of Allah, with Whose name nothing can cause harm on earth or in heaven, and He is the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing.

Bismillahilladhi la yadhurru ma'asmihi shai'un fil-ardi wa la fis-sama'i wa huwas-Samee'ul-Aleem

When to Read

This powerful dua is recited in the evening, after the sun has set, marking the transition into the night. It's a beautiful practice to incorporate into your daily evening routine, just as the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would, seeking Allah's protection for yourself, your family, and your home throughout the hours of darkness.

How to Read

Recite this dua three times in the evening. It's best recited with sincere intention and focus, believing in Allah's power to protect. Imagine yourself enveloped in His divine shield as you utter these words. Say it with conviction, acknowledging His might.

Virtues & Benefits

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: 'Whoever says this three times in the morning will not be afflicted by any calamity until evening, and whoever says it three times in the evening will not be afflicted by any calamity until morning.' (Sahih Abu Dawud 5088, Sahih Ibn Majah 3864). This hadith clearly highlights the immense protective power of this dua, shielding the believer from physical harm, misfortune, and perhaps even spiritual dangers that may lurk during the night.

Source & Authentication

It was narrated from 'Abdullah bin Ghannam Al-Ansari that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: 'Whoever says 'Bismillahilladhi la yadhurru ma'asmihi shai'un fil-ardi wa la fis-sama'i wa huwas-Samee'ul-Aleem' three times in the morning, he will not be afflicted by any calamity until evening, and whoever says it three times in the evening, he will not be afflicted by any calamity until morning.' (Sunan Abi Dawud, Book 41, Hadith 5088; Sunan Ibn Majah, Book 32, Hadith 3864).
Sahih HadithSunan Abi Dawud 5088
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