أَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّاتِ مِنْ كُلِّ شَيْطَانٍ وَهَامَّةٍ، وَمِنْ كُلِّ عَيْنٍ لَامَّةٍ
I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from every devil and every beast, and from every evil eye.
A'udhu bikalimatillahit-tammati min kulli shaytanin wa hammah, wa min kulli 'aynin lammah
When to Read
This powerful dua is specifically recommended by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to be recited for protection, especially when you feel vulnerable to the envy or ill will of others, or when you fear the evil eye. Recite it in the morning and evening, and whenever you feel a need for divine safeguarding.
How to Read
Recite this dua three times in the morning and three times in the evening. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this to Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) when he was concerned about his sister being affected by the evil eye. It is a sign of trust in Allah and acknowledging His power to protect.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a shield against unseen harm, including the jealousy (hasad) and the evil eye ('ayn) which are real spiritual afflictions. By seeking refuge in Allah's perfect words, we acknowledge that only He can grant true protection. The Prophet's ﷺ instruction to Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) demonstrates its efficacy and importance.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: 'When the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to seek refuge with certain words, he would say: 'I seek refuge in Allah from the evil of what I find and what I fear.' And when he became ill, some of his companions came to him and he began to supplicate for them. He said: 'O Allah, Lord of mankind, remove the suffering, heal (as You are) The Healer, there is no healing except Your healing, a healing that leaves no disease.' And Ibn `Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both) narrated that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: ' 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) used to say: 'I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from the evil of what He has created.' ' Abdullah bin Hamzah said: 'Umar used to teach them to the one who became deaf, the one who became sick, and the one whose limb became lame.'