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 dua is for anyone seeking protection from the harmful effects of the evil eye (al-'ayn). The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us to recite it when we fear that our own possessions, our family, or anything we admire might be affected by envy or an ill intention, even unintentionally. It's a shield, a way of entrusting ourselves to Allah's protection rather than relying on our own strength.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere conviction, focusing on Allah's power and mercy. It is recommended to recite it three times in the morning and three times in the evening as part of our remembrance of Allah (dhikr). You can also recite it and blow onto yourself, your children, or anything you fear might be affected by the evil eye. The key is faith and certainty that Allah is the ultimate protector.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua embodies seeking refuge in Allah's all-encompassing, perfect words, which contain no flaws or weaknesses. By reciting it, we acknowledge that only Allah has the power to shield us from all forms of evil, including the unseen harm that can be caused by the evil eye. It instills peace of mind and strengthens our reliance on the Creator, a core aspect of our faith.
Source & Authentication
Abu Huraira reported that a man came to the Prophet ﷺ and said, 'The evil eye has afflicted me.' The Prophet ﷺ said, 'When any one of you feels his brother has been afflicted by the evil eye, he should seek Allah's protection by saying: 'A'udhu bikalimatillahit-tammati min sharri ma khalaq' (I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from the evil of what He has created), and this will remove the evil eye from his brother.' (Sahih Muslim 2708)