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 on earth or 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 ideally recited in the evening, after sunset, as part of our daily routine. It’s a beautiful way to conclude the day, entrusting ourselves and our affairs to Allah before resting, thereby seeking protection from any lingering anxieties or potential harm that the night might bring.
How to Read
Recite this dua three times, with sincerity and firm conviction in Allah's power. Keep your hands raised as you recite, and after the third recitation, gently wipe your hands over your body, starting from your head and face, then the front of your body. This action, as mentioned in some narrations, helps extend the protection sought.
Virtues & Benefits
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ informed us about the immense virtue of this dua: 'Whoever says it three times in the morning, nothing will harm him that day; and whoever says it three times in the evening, nothing will harm him that night.' (Sunan Abi Dawud 5087). Reciting this protects us from physical harm, as well as the subtle worries and anxieties that can trouble our hearts and minds, especially as we transition into sleep.
Source & Authentication
Abu Darda reported: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: 'Whoever says: Bismillahilladhi la yadhurru ma'asmihi shay'un fil-ardi wa la fis-sama'i, wa Huwas-Samee'ul-Aleem. (In the name of Allah, with whose name nothing can cause harm on earth or in the heavens, and He is the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing) three times in the morning, nothing will harm him that day. And whoever says it three times in the evening, nothing will harm him that night.' [Sunan Abi Dawud 5087, Sunan Ibn Majah 3864]. Another narration in Sunan Abi Dawud (5088) adds: 'Abu Darda said: So Abu Ad-Darda recited it [that night] against the scorpion that had stung him, and he did not feel any pain until the morning.'